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The United Way of Ellis County and local partners will once again provide an opportunity to get into the holiday spirit for a good cause. The Strand Event Center will host a Holiday Pop Up Bar on Friday, December 15 from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. at its location at 1102 Main Street.
The occasion will be a special one-night-only event with food, holiday-themed cocktails, special guests, white elephant gifts, and plenty of decorations and lights. Attendees will also enjoy holiday trivia provided by Hays Public Library.
Only 200 advance tickets will be for sale for $20 each. Tickets are available online in the United Way’s Facebook event “Holiday Pop Up Bar” or at the link https://bit.ly/3RxpJB7. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $25.
“We are excited to partner again with the Hays CVB, The Strand, and Union Catering Company for this special event. This is a great way to get in the spirit of giving and celebrating,” said United Way of Ellis County director Erica Berges.
Dustin Roths, owner of The Fox Theatre, The Strand Event Center, and Diamond R Jewelry, is using his connections to help provide the venue, bartenders, and online ticket sales for the event.
United Way’s “Dine Out Days” raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Prizes include three restaurant gift card baskets, valued at over $300 each. Winners will be drawn on December 18.
As an additional fundraiser, Diamond R Jewelry has donated an item to raffle off during the event.
“We are thankful for all the help the United Way Board of Directors provides for our organization,” said Berges.
United Way board members will serve as hosts, checking tickets at the door, and decorating the venue prior to the event.
This is a 21 and over event, but non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
The United Way of Ellis County is celebrating 70 years in the community. Their mission is to positively impact lives by strategically channeling community resources. Its focus is on education, health, and financial stability – the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Fundraising efforts benefit 14 different organizations in Ellis County. For more information, visit www.liveunited.us.