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Annual
Hoe-Down Fund-Raiser |
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On
Sunday, September 27, 2009, Wild West Day will provide
families in the Eagle Valley with a most remarkable opportunity
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they
can have a whole lot of fun and do a whole lot of good.
Eagle County School District's nine elementary schools
are the beneficiaries of this annual hoe-down fund-raiser,
held at the 4 Eagle Ranch.
This year's fun marks the 19th anniversary
of Wild West Day, a fund-raiser
that is the envy of PTAs statewide.
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The
event inspires the collaboration of this valley's nine
elementary
schools. Knowing that
families and businesses are hit hard and hit often with donation
requests,
Wild West Day was conceived to give area residents a request
respite. By providing local residents with a one-time-catch-all
option, Wild West Day has successfully tapped a wellspring
of good will. Last year's event tally topped
- an impressive
figure for a one-day celebration. Wild West Day is made possible
through the efforts and donations of countless area businesses
and residents. Volunteers commit
to many hours of work throughout the year and on the day of
the event. Businesses graciously
donate cash as well as gifts and services used for raffle
prizes, the silent auction, and bingo.
Raffle
The school children of the nine elementary schools
help with the fund raising efforts by selling
raffle tickets. The drawing for the great raffle
prizes is held on the day of the event.
Silent Auction
Year in and year out, Wild West Day provides the largest and
most varied silent auction displays. With more than $100,000
worth of merchandise and services available for bid, the silent
auction is always a huge crowd-pleaser. Hundreds of dinners,
lodging packages, sports activities and services are available.
Entertainment
Entertainment is a key part
of the Wild West Day fun. There's stage entertainment, craft
booths, carnival games, and wagon rides. There's also ranch
cooking for lunch and a bake sale.
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