Bees, birds and bogs at annual Boys & Girls Club fundraiser
The Wareham Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford/Wareham will host its sixth Annual Kukoo Gala Dinner & Auction at the Rosebrook Event Center at the Wareham TownePlace Suites by Marriott on Friday, June 17. This year’s theme is “Bees, Birds & Bogs” and will feature ongoing programs, field trips and projects for youth to learn about wildlife and their habitat. Donated bee, bird and bog-themed related art, sculpture, jewelry, along with outings, dinners and trips will be auctioned off to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. followed by a live auction conducted by entertainer Taylor Cormier.
Tickets are $100 per person and may be reserved by calling 508-992-8011 or online at www.bgcnewbedford.org. The 2016 Kukoo principal sponsor is Rockland Trust.
For more information, call Ken Fontes, Wareham unit director, 774-678-0897 or Wendy Crowley at 508-992-8011, ext. 13.