By Heather McDonald

Pacelli Catholic Schools hopes to showcase its school system at the fifth annual Cardinal Crusade Live Auction and Dinner and raise some money for new lighting systems.

The second largest fundraiser for the Catholic Schools system will begin with drinks, silent auction, raffles and games when the doors open at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Pacelli Catholic High School, 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point.

Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the games continuing at 7 p.m. along with the live auction and raffle drawings.

Tickets are $25 per person, $20 per staff or event volunteer, or tables of eight may be reserved for $200. Price includes admission, dinner and a bidder number. Tables include reserved seating and a centerpiece.

Organizers ask that RSVPs be made by Friday, Feb. 23, at pacellicatholicschools.com/cardinalcrusade.

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