Soup For Scholarships
The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s Young Leaders Committee is thrilled to invite you to our first annual “Soup for Scholarships” event. We aim to bring our community together through the warmth of a shared meal while raising funds to support higher education for local students. Four scholarships will be awarded to students across Evanston who embody the spirit of service.
Event Details:
TICKETS HERE: https://fundly.com/soup-for-scholarships
Date: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201
Entry Details:
You are encouraged to enter your favorite soup, dessert, or bread in our cook-off! Enter information about your dish here: https://fundly.com/soup-for-scholarships Winners in each category will be determined by popular vote. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook with a secret family recipe, we welcome all soup enthusiasts to compete for exciting prizes. Exciting prizes await the winners in each category, along with the coveted title of Soup Master! Prizes include dinner for two at Oceanique, a $50 gift certificate to Koi Evanston, a $50 gift certificate to Frida’s, and much, much more!
Ticket Information: The event entrance fee is $10, which includes entry to the event and the chance to taste and judge a variety of mouthwatering creations. Upon entry, you will be given 3 voting tokens. Additional tokens may be purchased for $2 each. Tickets can be purchased here: https://fundly.com/soup-for-scholarships
Join us for an evening of delicious food, friendly competition, and a shared commitment to education. Let’s make a difference together! Purchase your tickets and register your entries here.
Finally, bring canned food for our donation drive! We are supporting housing unstable families in D65. The person who donates the most cans will get a prize, too.
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