OLEAN, N.Y. — Archbishop Walsh Academy will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and Raffle on March 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Archbishop Walsh, 208 North 24th St.
The event welcomes over 500 guests and raises nearly $100,000 each year. It has become one of the school’s largest fundraisers, supporting academic and athletic programs for students at Southern Tier Catholic School and Archbishop Walsh Academy.
The St. Patrick’s Day Party and Raffle includes 50/50 drawings, lottery ticket chances, a betting wheel and the chance to win the grand prize of $20,000. Other cash prizes throughout the night include $5,000, $2,500, (2) $1,000, (5) $500, and (10) $200; a total of $34,000 in cash prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.
Tickets to the event can be purchased for $100 for two attendees and entitle eligibility for all cash prize drawings as well as an open bar of wine, beer and soda, and a beef-on-weck dinner. The event will feature a guest DJ as well as a live performance by the Olean Area Irish Dancers.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations in Olean: Worth W. Smith, 1624 W. State Street; Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 North Union Street; Sports Locker, 711 West State Street; The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Church, 202 South Union Street; St. John’s Church, 931 North Union Street; El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, 315 North Union Street; by contacting the school at 716-372-8122; or online at www.stcswalsh.org.
