Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday, June 7th at St. Mary's

The big day is almost here! It's time to enjoy a plate of pasta, meatballs and sausage, with a salad and a glass of wine. Just like in the old country!! Tell your mama, tell your pa! Bring them to St. Mary's this Saturday, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville, Washington. The dinner is open to the public. Tickets are: adults, $10; children 4 to 10, $5. Raffle tickets will also be sold.

Steve D. is making the gravy. Oroweat is donating the dinner rolls. Nana Carmela's donated the pasta. All the Italians and Italian wannabes will be cooking and serving, playing Italian musical favorites, selling raffle tickets and giving away prizes. The hours are 2 to 7 PM.

A portion of the proceeds from this fundraiser support Coolie's Anemia, the Alzheimer's Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

The proceeds from the 50/50 raffle go to our local scholarships. Below are a couple pictures of this years' scholarship recipients. You may see them, their parents or their grandparents working at the dinner, so be sure to give them your congratulations!

Mother Susan G., recipient Michael G., President Coco, and dad Robert G.

Michael receives his scholarship certificate May 21, 2008.

Mother Lori B., Alan B. and Mille Cugini Lodge President Coco G.

Coco presents Alan with his scholarship certificate.

A 50/50 raffle is held at our Mille Cugini #2659 Spaghetti Dinner to raise money to sponsor the scholarships for sons, daugters and grandchildren of the local lodge members. This Sons of Italy Lodge is in Marysville, Washington. (Mille Cugini is Italian and translates to "1,000 cousins".)

This year five scholarships were given out. The two sons of members above were present at the award ceremony and meeting. Other winners were Christina Del G., daughter of Ronald Del G., lodge member from Lake Stevens, Rebecca J. and Gina D., granddaughters of lodge members Mary and Frank D. Congratulations to all!!

We hope to see you all at the spaghetti dinner. Denise is the chairman and has worked and stressed over this for months! Give her a hug! Tickets are available at the door and from this and all local lodge members!

Ciao!