Two Lawrence area groups will attempt to raise money tonight to help adopt families for Christmas through the Pelathe Community Center.

Bands “Mama Soul Kitchen,” “Sleeping Dogs” and “Froyd” will perform at the Adopt a Family Fundraiser beginning at 9 p.m. at Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa.

The cover charge will be $7 at the door, but if patrons bring a nonperishable food item, the cost will be $5.

Kerry Johnson said Clan Chaos and Tribe Threee, two loosely based groups of Lawrence pagans, are sponsoring the event, which will include a silent auction and other games to help raise money to give gifts and items to needy families for Christmas.

“If you own a business, you should really help out as much as you can in the community that you are in because it is hard for people around this time of year,” said Johnson, owner of the Village Witch, 311 N. Second St.

Johnson said these types of charity events typically raise about $2,000.