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June 1st - Aug. 30th:

Barry's "Raffle for the Kids"             Win a NEW CAR or $15,000 cash!
Location: Barry Automotive Group Dealerships Middletown & Newport, RI             Dartmouth & New Bedford, MA
Tickets: $20 each - on sale NOW!
Contact: A Wish Come True                                1010 Warwick Avenue                     Warwick, RI  02888                              (401) 781-9199

Raffle tickets are on sale NOW - here at the Wish House, online at www.awish.org (or by clicking the "win a car" button), and at Barry's dealerships.  There will only be 3750 total tickets for sale, so your chances will increase with each purchase!  Win a new 2008 car, or $15,000 cash!

Your choice - pick 1 of 5 available models!
Nissan Maxima, Honda Accord, VW Passat, Volvo C30 or the sporty Pontiac Solstice convertible!  Or - just take the cash!

All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets benefit the children of A Wish Come True!  

Ticket sales will end at 12 Noon on Friday August 29th, and the drawing for the winner will take place August 30th - don't wait, buy your tickets today!


June - July - August:

Hutnak Photography                   Portrait Events!
Location: Gene Hutnak Photography                            640 Putnam Pike                                 Greenville, RI                                      (401) 949-8184

Don't miss out on the chance this summer to take that portrait you've been wanting to take forever!  Gene and Linda Hutnak have portrait event specials through the summer, where every Signature Series package sold means a donation back to A Wish Come True!

"Kids with Pets," "Old time Filling Station," "Harley Kids" and more - check their website link above and call them today!


June 23rd - July 13th:

3rd Annual                                "Summer Auction for A Wish!"
Location: On Line at:              www.awish.cmarket.com
Contact:

John Rooke                                         (401) 781-9199       john@awishcometrue.org

It's one of the great on-line auctions of the year!  Our 3rd straight year to WOW you with fabulous memorabilia, collectibles, trips, gift certificates and more - click the gavel to get there!

It's so simple to do, and so much fun!  Search, shop and place your bids - get in the game!  All proceeds will go to granting wishes.  

The Auction for A Wish is now OPEN - and will remain open until July 13th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.  But don't wait - place your bids TODAY!


June - July - August:

Newport Summer Comedy Series
Location: Newport Yachting Center                             America's Cup Avenue                                 Newport, RI
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com                         (401) 331-2211 -or-                          Newport Yachting Center Box Office           (4 Commercial Wharf)

You simply won't believe some of the acts here this summer! 

Brad Garrett, Bill Cosby - and more!  Click the logo above for more information and all of the show dates and times - see the hottest comedy stars on the Newport Waterfront!  

And, you'll have the chance to purchase tickets to win a NEW CAR (Barry's Raffle for the Kids) and Cardi's Furniture gift certificates! 


July 26th:

Oldies Night Dinner Dance
Location: St. John's Club                                     1365 Rodman St.                                    Fall River, MA
Tickets: $12 per person
Contact:

Andy (508) 678-3357                               St. John's Club (508) 672-1958

Music by "Rebound" featuring Frankie James!  Delicious roast beef and turkey dinner, with raffles and lots' of movin' to the old tunes!  The fun will begin at 6:30 pm, and go until 12:30 am!  Call the contact numbers above for your tickets, and get ready to swing for our kids!


July 27th:

6th Annual A Wish Come True     Charity Golf Tournament
Location: Montaup Country Club                 Portsmouth, RI
Tee Time: There are TWO to choose from:              7:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Fees: $65 per player, format is Best Ball
Contact: Steve Diemoz (401) 683-0955 ext. 1          or (401) 624-2263

Golfers - come and play beautiful Montaup Country Club for our kids!  Two tee times to choose from, to fit your schedule!  And some great prizes can be won on the course - the first person to hit a “Hole-in-One” on the following holes: 

14th hole will win a vehicle from Barry's Automotive Group!      12th hole will win a vehicle from Elmwood Dodge!                      10th hole "hole-in-one" wins $10,000  -  sponsored by              Phil Joncas Plumbing!                                                                      8th hole wins a car from Fall River Ford!                                         

Sign up your foursome - contact Steve Diemoz at the Pro Shop - (401) 683-0955 x 1 or 624-2263.


August 10th:

3rd Annual                                       "Mini Rhode Island Open"                 Pro Miniature Golf Tournament
Location: Mulligan's Island                                   1000 New London Avenue              Cranston, RI
Entry Fee: $50 for pro tournament                           $25 for amateur ($100 for foursome)
Contact:

John Rooke  (401) 781-9199                    Jay Midwood (401) 464-8855 www.minirhodeislandopen.com

It's back!  The 3rd annual Mini Rhode Island Open will take place on Sunday, August 10th at Mulligan's Island in Cranston!

Play as a pro for $2000 in prize money!  Or, come out to just have fun with your friends in the amateur event, and play for bragging rights (and a neat trophy, too)!  All proceeds from both tournaments, along with a super silent auction and raffle, will go toward granting wishes for our kids!

Click on the logo above for tournament information - or go to www.minirhodeislandopen.com to register today!


August 10th:

1st Annual UMass Dartmouth      Classic Golf Tournament
Location: Swansea Country Club                           299 Market Street                               Swansea, MA  02777
Tee Time/Fees:

12:00 PM Registration                      Shotgun start 1:00 PM                            $125 per player - includes dinner and more!

Contact:

Tracey Hackley                                    (401) 855-5384 or hackley3@verizon.net 

Come out and play Swansea Country Club for our kids!  Your entry fee includes green fees, cart, box lunch, dinner and prizes - plus a great raffle, too!  Can't make it to play golf?  Join us for dinner for only $20!  For more information, and to register, call Tracey Hackley at (401) 855-5384 or email hackley3@verizon.net.  A portion of these proceeds will benefit A Wish Come True.


August 21st:

AWCT Night at the Pawsox!
Location: McCoy Stadium                                         1 Ben Mondor Way                                Pawtucket, RI                                      
Tickets: Only $6 each                                             Call (401) 781-9199 to purchase!

Take me out to the ball game!

Our annual "A Wish Come True Night at the Pawsox" is coming up on Thursday, August 21st at 7:05 PM!  Come on out to McCoy Stadium to see the Red Sox stars of the future (maybe even the present, too!) and help us grant wishes at the same time.

Buy your tickets through us, and we receive 50% of every ticket sold!  So call the Wish House at (401) 781-9199 TODAY to purchase your Pawtucket Red Sox tickets - groups and parties are welcome!


August 21st:

1st Annual Realtors' Challenge "Bowling for A Wish!"
Location: North Bowl Lanes                                         71 East Washington Street                    North Attleboro, MA                                    
Entry Fee: $100 per team                                       Call (508) 472-0306 or email bowlingforawish@comcast.net to enter!

Bowl for A Wish!

Take part in the first annual Realtors' Challenge "Bowling for A Wish" tournament, at North Bowl in North Attleboro!  Sponsored by Keller Williams Realty of Northern Rhode Island, this night will prove to be a ton of fun!  Enter your team (a business, group of friends or relatives or existing bowling team) to compete and to bowl with some of our Wish Kids!

Raffles and a silent auction will be a part of the festivities - call (508) 472-0306 for entry information, or email bowlingforawish@comcast.net today!


September 1st:

Annual William Byrne               Memorial Golf Tournament
Location: Swansea Country Club                           299 Market Street                               Swansea, MA  02777
Tee Time/Fees:

Shotgun start 1:00 PM                            $90 per player

Contact:

Jim                                                     (401) 640-0021

Golfers!  Don't leave out this tournament on your schedule!  Come and play for our kids at a beautiful and challenging course, Swansea Country Club.  Foursomes or single players are welcome!  Call Jim at (401) 640-0021 for more information on this great day - golf, food and fun - and be sure to sign up soon, it'll be full before you know it!


Sept. 5th, 6th, 7th:

15th Annual                                    "Rock, Rhythm & Blues Festival"
Location: Holy Ghost Grounds                                 171 Sodom Rd.                               Westport, MA
Tickets: $10 donation; kids under 12 FREE
Contact: Frank Ray                                            (508) 636-8346

Join us for the Friday night kickoff - a chicken BBQ and music from 6-10 pm!  Saturday and Sunday, the gates open at 12 Noon - a great time to be with friends and family!  A $10 donation gets you in to enjoy the music, and kids under 12 are FREE!  Bring your own chairs, or toss out a blanket and  pack a picnic or enjoy the great food sold at the concession stands - a winner either way!  For more information, or to volunteer, call Frank Ray at (508) 636-8346.


September 6th:

5th Annual                                        "Rock, Rhythm & Blues"         Motorcycle Run
Location:

Starts at: Dave's Beach                     Jefferson Street, Fall River, MA

Ends at: Holy Ghost Grounds                    Westport, MA

Tickets: $20 registration fee, includes bike ride and admission to the RR&B festival!
Contact: Gary Simons                                        (508) 675-5531

Come and ride for the kids!  Registration opens at 9:00 am and will run until 11:00 am - what a blast, and what a sight to see - there were over 180 bikes last year!  Call Gary Simons at (508) 675-5531 for more information, and to sign up for one great ride - and enjoy the festival, all for one great price!


September 7th:

Annual Russell Smith                Memorial Golf Tournament
Location: Swansea Country Club                           299 Market Street                               Swansea, MA  02777
Tee Time/Fees:

11:00 AM Registration                      Shotgun start 12:30 PM                            $100 per player - includes dinner

Contact:

John or Cheryl Keenan                         (508) 336-5921

Fore!  Another great chance to play for our kids at beautiful Swansea Country Club.  Foursomes or single players are welcome!  Call John or Cheryl Keenan at (508) 336-5921 for more information - entry fee includes cart and an all-you-can-eat chicken and rib dinner!  A raffle and some great gear will be available, so be sure to sign up soon to play for our wish kids!


October 15th:

17th Annual "Shot in the Dark"       Memorial Golf Tournament
Location: Firefly Golf Club                               Seekonk, MA
Fees/Tee Time: $200 per foursome, shotgun start 7:00 PM
Contact: Rosemary Bowers                                 (401) 419-8632

 

A lot of fun - playing golf under the lights at Firefly Golf Club in Seekonk for A Wish Come True!  Dinner and awards follow at the American Legion Hall, with a great raffle and prizes!  


A Wish Come True, Inc.
1010 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
4017819199 
Fax: (401) 781-6227
john@awishcometrue.org

"Dreams are only A WISH away"