Hodgdon Project Graduation raffle offering spectacular baskets full of prizes

    The Hodgdon Class of 2009 Project Graduation Committee is kicking off their spring fund-raiser by hosting numerous raffle packages at the Southern Aroostook Trade Show April 4 and 5 at the Millar Civic Center.  A number of businesses and organizations from Aroostook County to Portland have donated amazing gifts and gift certificates that are included in a variety of theme packages.
    Tickets for the raffle are $1 each and the ticket can be deposited in the box of the theme package you want a chance to win. There are many theme packages with at least one that will be sure to catch your eye.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE PARK — “Take  Me Out To The Ball Game” package includes four tickets to a Portland Sea Dogs game, an autographed photo of Boston Red Sox player Justin Masterson, an autographed baseball by Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tim Wakefield and a complimentary night stay at the LaQuinta Inn, along with a gift certificate to DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland.
    Some of the packages to be raffled are: a ‘Lake Theme’ package which includes an Old Town Otter Kayak, paddle and a Coleman marine life jacket; a ‘Get Away’ package that includes a one hour horse-drawn carriage tour for two at Acadia National Park and a $50 gift certificate to the New Clark Point Inn/Bed & Breakfast; a ‘Take Me Out To The Ball Game’ package that includes four tickets to a Portland Sea Dogs game, an autographed photo of Boston Red Sox player Justin Masterson, an autographed baseball by Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tim Wakefield and a complimentary night stay at the LaQuinta Inn along with a gift certificate to DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland; a ‘Mother’s’ package that includes a massage for mom, a dinner for two at Grammy’s Restaurant and a child’s rocking chair; an ‘Equestrian’ package which includes a riding lesson at Horse Play Farms, an Aroostook Milling gift certificate, lead rope, rope halter, trailer tie and muck bucket; a ‘Kitchen’ package that includes a certificate for one free Duff’s home appraisal, a Magic Chef microwave, gift certificates for Brookside Inn, Bonanza and Knight’s Grocery Store; a ‘Pamper’ package that includes a gift certificate to Modern Beauty Salon and facial products; a ‘Movie’ package that includes Temple Theater movie tickets, Movie Gallery and Shop’n Save movie rentals; and an ‘Easter’ package.
PEACEFUL — Hodgdon Class of 2009 Project Graduation committee is kicking off their spring fund-raiser with several raffles during this weekend’s Southern Aroostook Trade Show. One package is the “Lake Theme” package includes an Old Town Otter Kayak, paddle and a Coleman marine life jacket.
    In addition to the raffled theme packages, there will be a free give-a-way drawing for an ‘Activity Bucket’ for one lucky child that includes many fun activities.
    The drawing for all theme packages and the child’s free give-a-way will be at the Trade Show on April 5 at 3:30 p.m. and you do not need to be present to win.
    The goal for Project Graduation is to provide a fun, safe and chemical free environment for the senior class to gather on graduation night and instill memories of the last social event together before they all part for their individual life’s journey.
    The Houlton Chamber of Commerce has donated booth space to both the Hodgdon and Houlton Project Graduation organizations for this very worthwhile cause.