Holly Kiwanis Sportsman’s Dinner: Good eats, great cause

At least 15 guns will be raffl...

HOLLY, Michigan – Everybody comes away a winner at the annual Holly Kiwanis Club Sportsman’s Dinner, and this year, you’ll have your chance on Saturday, March 24 at the Heather Highlands Golf Club, 11450 E. Holly Rd., Holly.

This year marks the club’s 28th consecutive year for hosting the event which features an all-you-can-eat wild game dinner, prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawings, and the chance to win 15 guns and more.

Hosting this year’s event once again is former host for Michigan-Out-Of-Doors, Bob Garner. Joining Garner and providing live entertainment will be Michigan’s own Mike Ridley. Ridley is known throughout the state for his well-crafted musical parodies about Michigan cities, colleges and more.

John Winglemire and Bob Garner

On the menu – the famous Uncle Dub’s fish chowder, buffalo short ribs, prairie chicken wings, venison enchiladas, BBQ Russian wild boar, sweet and sour pheasant, fresh rolls and beverages, all prepared by Holly Kiwanians, Richard Winglemire, Wade Stilwell, and Jim Alexander.

Once again, the event offers a smoke-free, family-friendly environment.

“It’s always a lot of fun, and a great event for our club,” Kiwanis member John Winglemire said. “The money we make enables us to support a wide variety of community programs like scholarships, holiday baskets, and to provide financial assistance with utility bills, medical expenses and many other community-based projects,” he added. “The Holly Kiwanis are very grateful to everyone who donates prizes, to Bob Garner and Mike Ridley for their help, and to everyone who comes out and supports us at the dinner.”

Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at Winglemire Furniture, 112 N. Saginaw St., Holly Gas Company, 114 N. Saginaw St., Villager’s Restaurant, 1121 N. Saginaw St., or McKay’s Hardware, 15146 N. Holly Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. sharp, and dinner will be ready an hour later.

To donate a prize toward the cause, contact John Winglemire at (248) 634-8731.