Roseville Kiwanis begins new spring fundraiser feast for children's causes

A new fundraiser, a Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner for children's causes in South Placer County, will be held Friday, March 13, at the Rocklin Event Center. It's another event by Kiwanis of Roseville to help more than a dozen children's causes throughout the area. "We hear about government cuts every day affecting programs that help those in need," said Kiwanis of Roseville President Mike March. "For that reason, our Kiwanis Club knows that we should find more ways to fundraise and help the children's charities and organizations that help sustain these programs." Last year, Kiwanis of Roseville donated money to programs that include cancer help, foster children care, police athletic programs, homelessness, clothing needs, mental health assistance, food bank needs, Boys and Girls Clubs, scouting and more. Recognizable names include Heart's Landing Ranch, Keaton's Cancer Alliance, Champions League, Compassionate Planet, The Gathering Inn, Taylor House and Tommy Apostolos. Tickets are available now online and will also be available at the door the night of the event. The doors will open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with a happy hour and dinner following at 6:30. The meal will be the traditional St. Patrick's Day festival of corn beef, cabbage and vegetables. The cost is $30 per adult. "We have some really good cooks," said event organizer Loring Turrell, "and they will be turning out a mouth-watering spread that all will enjoy. So come join us and celebrate your donation to children's causes in our area and start a new fundraising tradition in our community." Last year, Kiwanis of Roseville raised nearly $80,000 through its main fundraisers, the Rocklin Festival in May, golf tournament in June, fireworks sales in July and See's Candies sales in November and December. After expenses and some put away in a rainy-day fund, just over $67,000 was granted to more than 15 charities and help organizations in South Placer County. See the Corn Beef and Cabbage Ad in this newspaper for QR code for tickets. For more information, visit www.rosevillekiwanis.org.