Project Graduation seeks volunteers

Volunteers are being sought to help with an annual party for Lawrence’s graduating high school seniors.

The party, Project Graduation 2007, is a community-sponsored alcohol- and drug-free event. It will be from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. May 27 at Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St.

Phyllis Buchele, Jamie Hulse, Betsy Kelly and Julie Swank are co-chairs of the event.

They said they need volunteers to acquire cash and prize donations and to work the night of the party.

Volunteers may offer their services through e-mail at Proj.Grad.07@gmail.com.

Checks may be made payable to Project Graduation 2007 and sent to Project Graduation 2007, Tim and Cindy Fritzel, Treasurers, P.O. Box 3083, Lawrence 66046.

Planned activities so far are a mechanical bull, cash cage, NASCAR Race game, Wheel of Fortune Prize Wheel, casino, DJ, karaoke and a magician.

Prizes donated so far include a car from Laird Noller Automotive, a personal DVD player, a $500 scholarship and a digital camera.