Raisin' of the Green

Description

The Irish and the Irish-at-heart can get a head start on their St. Patrick's Day celebration on Sunday, March 16, when the Magnolia Grill hosts an early St. Patrick's Day event benefitting Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida and the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. The Second Annual ''Raisin' of the Green'' fund-raiser will take place from noon to 3 p.m., and will feature the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. The event will also include lively Irish music and a 50/50 ''Irish-American Sweepstakes'' donation drawing. The Magnolia Grill is located at 157 Brooks Street in Fort Walton Beach. The cost is $8 per person in advance, and $10 at the door. Sweepstakes tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event, and you need not be present to win. The event sold out last year, so advance purchase is recommended. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact Kelly at 737.0864 or Evelyn at Catholic Charities at 244.2825; or Kim at Fisher House at 259-4956.