Tricky Tray 2022: Cranford School To Host Annual Fundraiser

CRANFORD, NJ — Hillside Avenue School in Cranford invites the community to participate in the Tricky Tray Extravaganza — a large fundraising event that features over 350 baskets of prizes.

The annual event will take place Saturday, May 14. Hosted by Hillside's PTA, countless hours go into assembling all the baskets filled with gift cards to local establishments donated by local businesses. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and other prizes.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. for the event held at Hillside Avenue School on 125 Hillside Avenue.

Live drawings will be broadcast by Zoom beginning at 6 p.m. Pick-up for prizes will take place Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the school.

Tickets will be distributed to attendees when they arrive at the school.

The link to purchase tickets is below:
https://hillsideave.memberhub.com/store

Masks are required at all times and organizers will follow all recommended CDC guidelines for the event including limiting the number of people in the building at one time.

All proceeds raised from the event directly benefit the children of Hillside Avenue School.

Because the PTA does not receive any funding from the state, proceeds from this event are used to bring programs and experiences to the school to enhance the student's education. They also fund grants to the teachers used to make the classroom experience dynamic and engaging.

Any questions about the event can be directed to Sarah Clark at sclarkhaspta@gmail.com.

This article features reporting by Caren Lissner.

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