The Wareham Police Association is hosting the "Evening for Paul Fluegel" on Friday, September 27, in an effort to help the 27-year veteran of the department in his cancer battle.

The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Box Mill Hall, 150 Tihonet Road, Wareham. Tickets are $25 and include appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Raffles will be held with a large selection of prizes.

To purchase tickets or to donate, contact Michael Smith at 774-263-1504 or mfs@warehampolice.com; Peter Murphy at 508-294-0662 or peter_murphy@warehampolice.com; or John Gerard at 508-326-0158 or john_gerard@warehampolice.com.

Checks can be made payable to: W.P.A. - Paul Fluegel.

Fluegel, whose income supports his wife and four young children, filed for his retirement from the department due to his illness, but has been advised that it will take approximately six months before he will begin receiving benefits.

In addition to serving on the Wareham Police Department, Fluegel has also been active in Wareham Little League and Pop Warner Football, has opened his home to Wareham Gatemen players, and has served as a mentor to youth in the community.