A huge bonfire was the central focus of the night. Photo provided.

News Release

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club has raised more than $2,500 for the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts.

Warsaw Rotary President Bruce Woodward leads a ceremony prior to lighting the fire. Photo provided.

The club had its annual Howl at the Moon event on Saturday, Oct. 2. There was a hayride, cookout, music and socialization. About 60 people attended.

Beth Harrison of State Farm Insurance won the 50-50 raffle and donated her winnings back to the Wagon Wheel. Greg and Sheila Cobb donated the food, Chris Harrison donated a Happy Days micro-brew keg, and Seth Bradford provided a commercial-sized grill. Bradford manned the grill with the help of Ken and Sina Locke.

Club President Bruce Woodward provided music and a sound system. Jim and Carol Pattison hosted the event, and numerous club members helped with it.

The Warsaw Rotary Club has its luncheon meetings at noon on Fridays at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Warsaw. For a weekly program schedule and updates, go to www.warsawrotary.com.

Those who want to donate to the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts should visit www.wagonwheelcenter.org.

Bruce Woodward leads the event while Pete Barnett holds a torch. Photo provided.

Pictured are Seth Bradford and Sina Locke at the cooker. Photo provided.