Prom 'n Aid Offers Night of Dining, Dancing and More

It's not every night that residents of Winchester get to carouse at But on May 7 the oganizers of the (WFEE) will pitch a tent on the grass and welcome guests to their annual spring fundraiser. 

Those in attendance are encouraged to wear prom attire, either retro or modern and show their true colors - Winchester's red and black. The night gets underway with the two-man duo Dirt Dogs playing acoustic guitar and guests mingling at the open bar.  

"We're are offering a new twist this year," said Executive Director Caren Connelly. "Charity blackjack, with professional dealers lets you pay to play for 10 or 15 minutes."

Guests will be treated to a dining experience created by resident parent Vittorio Ettore, chef and owner of Bistro 5 in West Medford, Connelly said.

The donated dance music of SIX, a six-man band, is making its third year, playing classic rock. Brian Milauskas of will act as auctioneer with some special items up for bid.   

Bidders will vie for a Cuban dinner for eight made by a donor; a night of food and wine for the highest bidder and friends from hosted at the ; a stay at a five bedroom home on Martha's Vineyard; a beer tasting and barbeque event catered at the home of the winning bidder; a three-person golf game hosted by Superintendent of Schools William McAlduff in  Lexington followed by lunch at The Beacon Grill; or tickets to the last of the Harry Potter films where fans will arrive by limo.

A raffle item donated by Barmakian Jewelers and the raffle of a "mystery box" promises to intrigue and delight the winners.

All proceeds go to WFEE for system-wide intiatives not funded by federal, state or town school budgets, and for specific grant programs.

Tickets are $185. For more information visit www.wfee.org or call 781-756-8020.