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June 1st - Aug. 30th:
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Barry's "Raffle
for the
Kids"
Win a NEW CAR or $15,000 cash!
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| Location: |
Barry Automotive Group Dealerships Middletown & Newport,
RI
Dartmouth & New Bedford, MA
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| Tickets: |
$20 each - on sale NOW!
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| Contact: |
A Wish Come True
1010 Warwick
Avenue
Warwick, RI
02888
(401) 781-9199
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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!
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June - July - August:
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Hutnak
Photography
Portrait Events!
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| Location: |
Gene Hutnak Photography
640 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI
(401) 949-8184
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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!
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June 23rd - July 13th:
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3rd
Annual
"Summer Auction for A Wish!"
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| Location: |
On Line
at:
www.awish.cmarket.com
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| Contact: |
John Rooke
(401) 781-9199 john@awishcometrue.org
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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!
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June - July - August:
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Newport Summer Comedy
Series
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| Location: |
Newport Yachting Center
America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI
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| Tickets: |
www.ticketmaster.com
(401) 331-2211
-or-
Newport Yachting Center Box
Office
(4 Commercial Wharf)
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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!
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July 26th:
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Oldies Night Dinner
Dance
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| Location: |
St. John's
Club
1365 Rodman
St.
Fall River, MA
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| Tickets: |
$12 per person
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| Contact: |
Andy (508)
678-3357
St. John's Club (508) 672-1958
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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!
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July 27th:
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6th Annual A Wish
Come True Charity Golf Tournament
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| Location: |
Montaup Country
Club
Portsmouth, RI
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| Tee Time: |
There are TWO to choose
from:
7:00 AM or 1:00 PM
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| Fees: |
$65 per player, format is Best Ball
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| Contact: |
Steve Diemoz (401) 683-0955 ext.
1 or
(401) 624-2263
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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.
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August 10th:
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3rd
Annual
"Mini Rhode Island
Open"
Pro Miniature Golf Tournament
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| Location: |
Mulligan's
Island
1000 New London
Avenue
Cranston, RI
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| Entry Fee: |
$50 for pro
tournament
$25 for amateur ($100 for foursome)
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| Contact: |
John Rooke (401)
781-9199
Jay Midwood (401) 464-8855 www.minirhodeislandopen.com
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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!
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August 10th:
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1st Annual UMass
Dartmouth Classic Golf Tournament
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| Location: |
Swansea Country Club
299 Market Street
Swansea, MA 02777
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| Tee Time/Fees: |
12:00 PM
Registration
Shotgun start 1:00 PM
$125 per player - includes dinner and more!
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| Contact: |
Tracey Hackley
(401) 855-5384 or hackley3@verizon.net
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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.
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August 21st:
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AWCT Night at the
Pawsox!
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| Location: |
McCoy Stadium
1 Ben Mondor Way
Pawtucket, RI
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| Tickets: |
Only $6 each
Call (401) 781-9199 to purchase!
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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!
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August 21st:
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1st Annual Realtors'
Challenge "Bowling for A Wish!"
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| Location: |
North Bowl Lanes
71 East Washington Street
North
Attleboro, MA
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| Entry Fee: |
$100 per
team
Call (508) 472-0306 or email bowlingforawish@comcast.net
to enter!
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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!
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September 1st:
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Annual William
Byrne
Memorial Golf Tournament
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| Location: |
Swansea Country Club
299 Market Street
Swansea, MA 02777
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| Tee Time/Fees: |
Shotgun start 1:00 PM
$90 per player
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| Contact: |
Jim
(401) 640-0021
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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!
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Sept. 5th, 6th, 7th:
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15th
Annual
"Rock, Rhythm & Blues Festival"
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| Location: |
Holy Ghost
Grounds
171 Sodom Rd.
Westport, MA
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| Tickets: |
$10 donation; kids under 12 FREE
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| Contact: |
Frank
Ray
(508) 636-8346
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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.
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September 6th:
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5th
Annual
"Rock, Rhythm &
Blues"
Motorcycle Run
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| Location: |
Starts at:
Dave's
Beach
Jefferson Street, Fall River, MA
Ends at:
Holy Ghost
Grounds
Westport, MA
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| Tickets: |
$20 registration fee, includes bike ride and admission to the
RR&B festival!
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| Contact: |
Gary
Simons
(508) 675-5531
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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!
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September 7th:
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Annual Russell Smith
Memorial Golf Tournament
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| Location: |
Swansea Country Club
299 Market Street
Swansea, MA 02777
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| Tee Time/Fees: |
11:00 AM
Registration
Shotgun start 12:30 PM
$100 per player - includes dinner
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| Contact: |
John or Cheryl Keenan
(508) 336-5921
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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!
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October 15th:
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17th
Annual "Shot in the
Dark" Memorial Golf
Tournament
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| Location: |
Firefly Golf Club
Seekonk, MA
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| Fees/Tee Time: |
$200 per foursome, shotgun start 7:00 PM
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| Contact: |
Rosemary
Bowers
(401) 419-8632
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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!
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A Wish Come True,
Inc.
1010 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
401♦781♦9199
Fax: (401) 781-6227
john@awishcometrue.org
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"Dreams are only A WISH away"
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