Hennessey School Playground Fund Pasta Dinner Set for May 12

On Thursday May 12, Agnes B. Hennessey School will be sponsoring an evening of family fun, food and fundraising at East Providence High School. The Hennessey Playground Pasta Dinner will have a silent auction, raffles, 50-50, cake walk, entertainment, and student artwork and writings on display -- all proceeds benefiting the Hennessey School Playground Project. Raffles and auctions will include an overnight at Great Wolf Lodge, a stay at The Court House Bed & Breakfast, Boston Red Sox tickets and autographed memorabilia, a personal chef for up to four people, complimentary dining for two at Mohegan Sun's Season Buffet, PawSox tickets, P-Bruins tickets, Trinity Rep tickets, Rhode Island Philharmonic tickets, restaurant gift certificates and so much more.

The event will run from 5pm - 8pm in the EP high school cafeteria and is open to the public. Tickets are $10 for adult, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Advance tickets are on sale through the school or by emailing dgordontext@yahoo.com or calling 617-899-6843. All checks should be made payable to Agnes B. Hennessey School.

The Hennessey School Playground Project was launched by parents in November 2014 to support their children in their learning and development. The school PTA, the Principal Advisory Committee (HPAC), parents, students, and members of the local community are working together with city administrators, school administrators, and state legislators to build the Hennessey children the playground they deserve. They are committed to transforming the blacktop recess yard into a safe green space to play.

In the eighteen months since the Hennessey community began fundraising, the playground project has raised over $35,000. Corporate sponsors have included Platinum Hero: Capital Terminal Center; Silver Hero: Greico Toyota; and Bronze Heroes: Miller Roast Beef, Guardian Pest, East Providence Fire Department Local 850, and Teknor Apex. The goal is to raise $60,000 to build a community-built playground.

For more info, visit Hennessey Playground Project's website: http://dgordontext.wix.com/hennesseyplayground

WHO: Agnes B Hennessey School Playground Project

WHAT: Hennessey School Playground Pasta Dinner

WHEN: Thursday May 12, 5 PM - 8 PM

WHERE: EP High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI