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Miss California 2012

Maryssa Morse
for Miss California USA 2012

PDF Flyer: morse_missusa2012_poster.pdf
Tickets:

A Wish Come True (401) 781-9199
or  
maryssamorse@gmail.com


Maryssa Morse is a Rhode Island native who has relocated to California. She is also NBC 10's Health Check reporter and weekend anchor Barbara Morse Silva's daughter. In her quest for the title of Miss California she is hosting a 3 way raffle. There will be 150 tickets sold at $20 each. $1,000 will go to the ticket holder, $1,000 will go to Maryssa for her campaign and $1,000 will be donated to A Wish Come True.
For tickets email Maryssa at maryssamorse@gmail.com or call 401 781 9199.
 


January 22nd to
March 25th
(Every Sunday):

Meat Raffle

Location:

Benjamin's Sports Bar & Grille
4 Stafford Road
Tiverton, RI 02878

Time:

3pm to 5pm


There are 11 drawings every week so your chances are better than average to win. Our friends at Benjamin's give you a second chance the following week. How? Keep your tickets from the week before because the first drawing will be from those tickets. It doesn't get better than that. 


February 11th to
April 14th
(Every Saturday):

VFW Meat & More Raffle

Location:

VFW Post #183
172 Washington St
Warwick, RI 02888

Time:

2pm to 4pm


Last year this raffle raised more than $12,000 through the generosity of everyone who participated. The afternoon is always filled with lots to chose from with raffle of lobsters, meats, electronics and more. Each week you never know what will be waiting for you. With raffles every Saturday plan on attending as many as you can.
Come, bring a friend and get out of the cold to enjoy the warmth of good friends raising money for our kids. 


February 25th:

Charity Hockey Tournament

Location:

Fitzpatrick Ice Rink
575 Maple St
Holyoke, MA 01040

Donation: No admission charge
free will offering
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Flyer: 2012_Hockey_Tourn.__Holyoke_Ice_Rink_.pdf
Contact: Rick Waterman 401-413-9008


This charity hockey game will be played by the members of the Holyoke Fire Department versus members of the Smithfield Thursday night men's group along with members of the Smithfield Fire Department. Come and spend a Saturday afternoon watching Smithfield's and Holyoke's bravest put their hockey skills to the test.


March 10th:

23rd Annual Downing
Memorial Dinner Dance

Location:

Quidnessett Country Club
950 N. Quidnessett Rd
N. Kingstown, RI 02852

Donation: $50 per person
Time: Cocktails 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Contact: Rita Downing (401) 822-0919
Rosemary Bowers (401) 781-9199 or
rosemary@awishcometrue.org
Music:

"Brother to Brother"


The Downing Family never ceases to amaze us every year with their very successful fundraiser. The evening is packed with wonderful raffle prizes, delicious food and the great music provided by Brother to Brother.
This family dedicates their time, energy and talents to ensure everyone has an enjoyable evening while raising money to grant wishes.

Why not ask your family and friends to join you this year and purchase a table? If you have been before we know you won't miss it and if you haven't attended in the past, do so this year. It will become an event you will put on your calendar from here on. 


March 29th:

Laughter & Wishes VI Comedy Night

Location:

St. John's Club
1365 Rodman Street
Fall River, MA 02721

Tickets: $25 minimum donation requested
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm
Show begins at 8:00 pm
Contact: Steve Manchester 508-672-5615
or 617-462-9152
Checks:

Please mail checks make payable to:
A Wish Come True, Inc
c/o Steve Manchester
55 Summerfield Ave
Somerset, MA 02725


 

Please help Massachusetts Author, Steve Manchester and friends in making dreams a reality. Four hilarious stand-up comics will take stage to make the audience laugh themselves all the way to their wallets and purses. We promise a night to remember!

Author of 602 Reason To Be Ticked Off, Paul Nardizzi, is one of the most sought after comedians in the country. His unique style and delivery has earned him several appearances on national television, including Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Smokin’ Joe Holden performs at clubs & colleges throughout New England. Described as “one of the hottest up and coming comics in the industry” Joe is a regular at the Comedy Connection and most clubs from the Hartford, CT to the Canadian border. Joe’s exhilarating, original bits are based on his life experiences. Coupled with his rapid-fire style, his top-notch material has audiences roaring.

Artie Januario is one of Boston's premier comedians, having worked at the Comedy Connection of Boston, Nicks Comedy Stop, and the Riviera in Las Vegas. He has his own weekly show at Giggles in Saugus, MA and has opened for Dom Irrera, Richard Lewis, Lenny Clarke, and many other national headliners.

Paul Keenan is a regular on the Boston comedy scene and has performed at such venues as The Wilbur Theatre, The Comedy Connection (Providence), Giggles, Kowloon Komedy, Nick’s Comedy Stop, Catch a Rising Star (Providence), The Comedy Studio, The New York Comedy Club, and Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Canada.

Don't miss this great night of comedy. Door prizes, a live and silent auction, an incredible Chinese raffle with gift certificates, sports memorabilia, tickets to the best amusements and shows throughout New England will add to the fun. 


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

"Dreams are only A WISH away"