Jazz band to host Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser

Goshen — On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Goshen Youth Jazz Band will host a “Mardi Gras” themed fundraiser, a night of dinner and dance, with the live jazz music. The dinner will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Goshen Intermediate School cafeteria and auditorium, on McNally St. in Goshen. A snowdate is set for Thursday, March 9. The dinner will include ziti and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Dancing will be encouraged during the live jazz music, and a raffle will be drawn for prizes. The Goshen Youth Jazz Band is a group of students and adults that have been together for approximately four years now, under the leadership of Ellen Dickinson. The band is made up of approximately 24 musicians that were selected by invitation only. The non-profit group has entertained many in the past four years, including gigs at Brotherhood Winery, Galleria Mall, Labor Day festivities, village celebrations and most recently, the Goshen Jazz Festival 2005. The cost is $5 per senior or student, and $7 for adults. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new instruments to benefit musicians, in the school district as well. The jazz band will be the opening act for jazz musician Maynard Fergusson, in Goshen on Sunday, April 9. For more information, call 551-3705 or “stop” Joy Decker for tickets.