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Comradeship, pasta and prizes

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary holds fundraiser

 

By Joanie Allbee

 

The Women’s Auxiliary of Cpl Scott J. Procopio/Capt William G. Shoemaker American Legion Post 210 held its annual fundraiser last Saturday (Oct. 4) at Legion Hall at 44 Taylor St., Saugus. The Castraberti family, owners of Prince Pizzeria at 517 Broadway (Route 1 South) in Saugus, donated a delicious meal of “Bianco Famous”–style sausage-pepper-potato combo, penne pasta, gravy, meatballs, garlic bread and garden salad. The Women’s Auxiliary prepared an array of pastries and served ice cream for desserts. Women’s Auxiliary Officer Marylou Graham rustled up more than 20 donations from generous businesses.

The Bogdan’s – Shirley and her sons, Dennis and David – called tickets as attendees held onto long strands of raffle, hoping to win. Some prizes that flew to eager and waiting hands: a gift bucket from Saugus restaurant Hot Wings; a Patio Fire Pit, and gift certificates from Briggs Chiropractor, Hammersmith Family Restaurant and Nick’s Pizza, The grand prize was a Lowes 4 Burner Outdoor Grill.  At the event’s closing, a door prize of beautiful flowers was bestowed upon a surprised attendee.

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