DATE: November 15, 2006
MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie McDonald, director of media relations
PHONE: 574-284-4579
E-MAIL: mmcdonal@saintmarys.edu

Saint Mary’s Students Host Riley Hospital Fundraisers

NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Student leaders at Saint Mary’s College invite the public to two fundraisers for Riley Hospital for Children: Battle of the Bands and a semi-formal benefit reception. Riley, located in Indianapolis and considered one of the best hospitals in the country for pediatric care, treats more than 2,000 children from St. Joseph County annually.

Battle of the Bands is Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the student center lounge. Saint Mary’s, Holy Cross College and University of Notre Dame students who have formed their own bands will compete with one another, each playing in 20-minute sets. Guest judges include Thornbird, a nationally touring rock band, and two musicians from Peak Audio Productions, a recording studio in South Bend. Tickets are $8 ahead of time and $12 at the door. For students, tickets are $5 ahead of time and $10 at the door.

The benefit reception is a semi-formal event held in the student center lounge on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m (changed from Dec. 9th). The reception includes a silent auction, live entertainment, and an elegant strolling buffet. Among the items on the menu are beef tenderloin, various pasta dishes, baked Brie, shrimp cocktail, and chocolate fountains with fruit and cake for dipping. The price is $50 per person. Childcare is provided at no additional cost.

For additional information, contact Frances Bruder at 574-284-4561.

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