Community Corner

EHHS Marching Band to Hold Fundraiser Dinner

The town's award-winning band could use your support at their first annual fundraiser dinner.

Get your tickets now for the First Annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser to support the East Haven High School Yellow Jacket Marching Band. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Foxon Fire House Hall on Route 80 (1420 North High Street) in East Haven. 

The donation/cost is $5 and includes dinner, salad, beverages and dessert. 

There will be raffle prizes including a  50/50 raffle and music by DJ Danny. 

"The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise funds for new equipment and much needed instrument purchases and repairs for the band," said band supporter and band mom Michelle Petroccio. 
 
"It will also help fund further competition costs for the award-winning band," she added. 

Tickets can be purchased from any band or color guard member, or by calling Michelle Petroccio at 475-227-2512.

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