East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club to Host Comedy Fundraiser

East Providence, R.I. (January 8, 2024): The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk will host a Dollars for Scholars comedy fundraiser on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Brightridge Club located at 59 Brightridge Avenue in East Providence. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the PG-rated show will begin at 7:00 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Rotary club’s annual scholarship program for local students from East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy/Bay View, and Seekonk High School pursuing higher education.

The 18+ event will feature performances by several of New England’s top local comedians provided by Funny4Funds. Other fundraising opportunities for the Club’s educational cause include proceeds from raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing and items to be auctioned.

The cost of admission is $20 per person. Cash bar will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own snacks.

“For over 40 years, our Rotary Club’s Educational Trust has given out scholarships to high schools in East Providence and Seekonk from the funds raised at events such as this,” states Valerie Perry, 2023-24 co-president of The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk. “We welcome individuals, businesses and organizations who wish to help sponsor this important cause in support of local students and their educational goals, and to encourage everyone to purchase a ticket or a table. It’s such a fun night out, and who doesn’t like a good laugh?”

Individual and corporate sponsors to date include Debby Agronick, Lori N. DiPersio, Edward Jones-William Francis, EP Martial Arts, Tom Fredericks, Tim and Joan Moran, Newberry Public Relations and Marketing, Inc., James Rajotte, Kathleen Shatraw, and Elise Strom.

For tickets, to donate, or to sponsor the event, please visit the Dollars for Scholars Comedy Night link at www.funny4funds.com/events  or contact Lori DiPersio at (401) 578-5317 or ldipersio24@gmail.com.