Lake Ashton Casino Night Feb. 29 to Benefit Schools

The Lake Ashton Community Benefit Association will hold its 16th Annual Casino Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 29.

Through sponsorships and the annual event the association has raised more than $415,000 to support schools in Lake Wales and Winter Haven.

The event, which is open to the public, runs from 7-10 p.m. in the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Ballroom, 4141 Ashton Club Drive in Lake Wales. For a $25 ticket, participants receive $5,000 in play money to gamble with, four raffle tickets and one door prize ticket. They must be 21 or older to play. As a nonprofit organization the association complies with Florida gambling laws.

For information or tickets call Bob Howardson at 863-398-0824 or Ann Boogher at 863-605-0886. Tickets also are available at the Lake Ashton Activities Office, RVers, Monday coffee, bingo or at the door.