“Country at Heart” held to raise funds for local CMHA branch

to sell out but this year tickets were snapped up in record time.

“It’s a great time,” he said. “The event sold out in less than an hour this year.”

Many who attend the fundraiser, which included a meal of chicken and/or ribs, are regulars with Gemus stating there are new people that attend as well.

People enjoy the “Country at Heart” fundraiser because it is a “dress down” event, Gemus added. Whereas many fundraisers call for people to get dressed up, this one saw people able to dress casually and just enjoy the evening.

“People can come in wearing jeans and cowboy boots,” he said. “It’s more of a relaxed atmosphere.”

A final total on what was raised at Saturday night’s event was not available as of press time, but Gemus said over $200,000 was raised in the first five years of the event.