A CINCO DE MAYO BLOCK PARTY!

Mark Your Calendars For May 5 For A Fundraising Event To Benefit Ucan

by JILLIAN CHANDLER

Planning is already well underway for a wonderful family event and fundraiser, with 2023 proceeds to benefit Unique Center for Athletes of All Needs (UCAN).

“Sandpoint Leadership, a program of the Chamber of Commerce, looks forward to this event each and every year as an opportunity to bring the local and business community together as a sign of solidarity to support our nonprofits,” affirms Theresa Lindholm, event coordinator. “This year, Sandpoint Leadership is looking forward to continuing that tradition and shedding light on the incredible organization that is UCAN by bringing a fun-filled family event to downtown with the opportunity to win great prizes, eat awesome food and just have a great time.”

The Cinco de Mayo Block Party is scheduled for Friday, May 5, in downtown Sandpoint on Main Street between First and Second streets. From 4 to 8pm, this fundraising event will feature local vendors providing food and drinks; raffle and silent auction; and music, games and fun activities (like face painting and Folk School activities) for all ages. This is certainly a family affair, and all are invited to attend.

When it comes to raffle prizes, with more incredible items to be added over the coming weeks, you have the chance to win a wheelbarrow full of booze, Schweitzer Mountain 2023-2024 season pass, UCAN swag (such as Hydro flasks and UCAN Patagonia embroidered sweatshirts), one-month UFIT nutrition consulting and protein, and one-month membership to UFIT.

Any vendors who are interested in participating, or those looking to donate raffle and auction items, are asked to reach out to Theresa at tlindholm@litehouseinc.com.

“This fundraiser will help UCAN support our special needs community with equipment, sponsorships, classes, and so much more,” shares Gavin Butterfield, who is helping to organize the event. “You can help UCAN by attending this event and donating to this extremely important cause to our community.”

The event is free to attend. Raffle tickets, as well as tickets to purchase food and beer from participating vendors, will be available both in advance by members of the Sandpoint Leadership Class of 2023 and at the event. The community can contact the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce by calling 208.263.2161 or emailing info@sandpointchamber.com to get contact info for class members.

To find out more about UCAN, visit UCANSandpoint.org.