ElDo Chapter #148 of the Order of Eastern Star plans fundraiser

The El Dorado Springs Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a BBQ dinner at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center from 5-7:30 Saturday, Sept. 22. The FLC is located at 500 S. Main (use north entrance off Joe Davis St.), El Dorado Springs; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children seven and under “in advance;” each ticket at the door is $2 more.

The meal will include BBQ ribs or pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, slaw, baked beans, bread, beverages and desserts. The proceeds are used to carry out activities to serve the community such as helping to support youth activities, conducting food bank drives, conducting a scholarship program, supporting local members serving as district or Missouri Grand officers and supporting statewide charities such as service dogs, Shriner’s Hospital, Honor Flights for Veterans and cancer research.

Locally, the chapter coordinates the Lillian Sunderwirth Memorial Scholarship wich has given approximately $20,000 for each of the past five years to students from El Dorado Springs or who are related to El Dorado Springs OES members. These scholarships are funded by the Nellie Nicholas Trust.

Advance tickets may be purchased from any OES member or by calling 417/432-3528 and leaving a message for tickets to be advance reserved. Carry outs are available at the same prices explained above. Save $2 by buying in advance.