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Creating Avenues For Student Transformation (CAST) in Washington County is offering two wonderful events to raise funds. CAST provides tutoring and mentoring to county students. All proceeds will benefit CAST and Southern Indiana Dyslexia Resource Center.
"The Most Magical Raffle on Earth"
Tickets are on sale now for “The Most Magical Raffle On Earth.”
The grand prize includes $2,000 in Disney gift cards.
The Local Gift Card bundle features gift cards donated by local businesses. They include Raquel’s Restaurant, Born, El Maguey, Nice’s Family Diner, Totally Baked, Lisa’s Farmhouse Market, Poppy Lane Bakery, Tees & Tumblers and more.
A bundle of four Big Splash tickets is also up for grabs.
Tickets are $20 apiece or three tickets for $50. Those wanting tickets may stop by the CAST any weekday in September between 9 a.m. and 12 noon or by appointment. The CAST office is located at 1707 N. Shelby Street, Suite 107, Salem.
Tickets can also be purchased from Kim Scifres, Allison Ezzell, Lorie Campbell, Ashley Hubbard, Cassie Summers-Corp, Micah Gilliam or Steve Corp. Cash, checks, credit cards or Venmo will be accepted.
The drawing for the raffle winners will occur at the CAST office at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30.
Please call 812-620-7907 or email castwashco.org for more information.
"A Night At The Salem Speedway"
CAST is hosting “A Night At The Salem Speedway” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. that will feature dinner and racing at the historic track. The speedway is located at 2729 W. State Road 56, Salem.
Sponsors are needed, and all proceeds will benefit CAST, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
According to Cassie Corp, CAST director, sponsors’ “tax-deductible contributions for this event will help students in Washington County and beyond!”
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to reading. Studies show up to 20% of the population in the United States is affected at some level with dyslexia. Children who are unable to read by the third grade are more likely to drop out of school.”
“Help our students achieve their full potential by supporting this effort,” she added.
Sponsorship levels include the following: Banner Sponsors—$2,500: Media recognition, event admission, a table for eight, banner recognition. Winner’s Circle—$1,000: Media recognition, event admission, table for eight. Fast Track—$500: Media recognition, event admission, table for four. Rev Your Engine—$250: Media recognition, event admission, table for two. Individual Tickets—$50: Reserved seats for the night’s race, a VIP armband with access to the High Banks Club, and a fully catered dinner (Kids 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket).
Please email Cassie Corp at