WAKEFIELD — A basket raffle will be part of Sunday’s Shamrock Festival, sponsored by the Event Planning Committee.
The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Side Social Club. Tickets at $20 per person are still available and can be purchased at Smiths Drug, 390 Main St. in Wakefield. Tables for eight are available by calling Susan Wetmore at 781-462-8472 or e-mail susanwetmore@gmail.com.
These raffle baskets are not just any baskets. These baskets are filled with products from seven local merchants valued at $100 or more. Baskets can be viewed at the following merchants: Florence’s Fashion, 68 Albion St.; Tania’s Beauty Salon, 87 Albion St.; Queen’s Vault, 85 Albion St.; Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion St.; Dockside Restaurant, 1099 Main St.; Rada’s Upscale Consignment and Boutique, 394 Main St.; Wakefield Co-operative Bank, 342 Main St. and Barks & Bubbles, 953 Main St.
“Jest Jazz” will feature Jazz Vocalist Judith Murray; music by local jazz pianist Ricky McNamara; a hearty Irish brunch provided by local restaurant Laurie’s 909; raffles, and light bantering by local politicians and town officials. Complementing the menu will be coffee, cold drinks and a cash bar with a selection of brunch-inspired Irish drinks.
Organizers have invited state and local politicians, candidates running for public office and town officials to join in on light bantering, MCd by Selectwoman Betsy Sheeran and Chairman of the Town Republican Committee Gerard Leeman.
Come and enjoy a relaxing morning with entertainment, good food and a chance to meet with friends and family. If it’s anything like last year’s event, you won’t be disappointed.
