Anthem Rotary Roundup nears

Submitted article~ 9/21/2011

The annual Anthem Rotary Roundup has grown to a weekend event and will include additional events provided by the VFW and ProMusica, October 14 – 16.
All proceeds from the Rotary Roundup go directly to support the Rotary Club of Anthem’s charitable giving programs. One of two major fundraising events Rotary holds annually, the Roundup adds approximately $16,000 to the charitable giving fund.
From 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15 the Rotary Roundup’s main event will take place in the Anthem Community Park.
The Wild Bunch Catering chuck wagon will serve a barbecue meal while Chevellon performs country-western music for those that want to dance.
The Rotary event also will include silent and live auctions for a variety of items including jewelry, hotel stays and home improvement tools among others.
Tickets for the Roundup are $30 per person in advance and $40 per person at the door. Tickets are available through Anthem Rotarians and local businesses.  For a complete list of business selling tickets, go to AnthemRotary.org.
Those interested in sponsoring the event or purchasing a Roundup Table should go to AnthemRotary.org for information or contact Roundup event organizer, Larry Kitchens at 734-635-6756.
“This year we thought it would be helpful to find ways to raise awareness of other important organizations in Anthem,” Kitchens said. “As the white tent is raised a full day prior to our Roundup event, we looked into ways to expand its use. We are thrilled to see the Daisy Mountain Veterans and ProMusic Arizona will use our tent for their special events.”
The public is invited to all three events under the Rotary tent in the Anthem Community Park. 
The Daisy Mountain Veterans will host early bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, with regular bingo starting at 7 p.m. The opening packet cost is $15.
At 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 ProMusica Arizona will host a Kids Octoberfest complete with hot dogs and root beer. Families are invited to enjoy a free performance by the Youth Orchestra, who will sing dance music through the ages.