Who says disco is dead?
One agency will revive the 1970s club scene just in time for Halloween.
The Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency is hosting the second annual Disco Dancin' for Community Action fundraiser.
The idea came from a staff person to consider the theme for a fundraiser. Last year, the event drew in 255 people, and organizers foresee this year being just as successful.
At last year's kickoff dance, organizers collected surveys on the event and the majority wanted to stay with the disco fever theme, Head Start Director Terry DeFelice said.
The disco night is one of three benefits the agency hosts each year.
“We do the fundraiser to cover costs that the budget doesn't cover ... including emergency costs. There's always a need, like to pay for a pair of work shoes for somebody or supplement a food pantry that is always running low,” DeFelice said.
The nonprofit agency has 20 programs. The organization is a nonprofit corporation to help people achieve and sustain self-sufficiency. The agency began in 1965 to first fight poverty.
More than 20 programs are administered, including Head Start, emergency services, Take A Step Ahead, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and weatherization.
This year, it pays to get in the leisure-suit wearing spirit.
Organizers added a costume contest where people can compete for prizes of $100, $50 or a gift basket, DeFelice said.
They encouraged people to wear clothes matching the theme, but this year's financial incentive may cause even more people to dig out their - or their parents' - 1970s threads.
People also can enjoy a 50/50 raffle, music from Charlie's DJ Service, a cash bar and, of course, a dance floor.
“I think people are looking for an event that they can go to that they can dance and have a good time. I don't think it exists around here anymore,” DeFelice said.
The casual nature of the party allows people to enjoy the night, give to a good cause and just have fun, DeFelice said. For some, that's dusting off their platforms shoes, glitter ball and the steps to the hustle they thought long forgotten.
Several people have asked DeFelice if the agency was going to host the disco again and so they decided to stick with the retro motif.
They thought about changing decades to spice up the party, but they received so much feedback on the 1970s disco-style event, they agreed to keep it.
Organizers expect the “wide variety” of people they saw last year, from people in their 20s to their 60s.
The organizations sponsoring the event are Auburn Police Union Local 195, Springport Service, Saxton Electric Inc. and Grear Electric. A dozen businesses and people donated prizes, gift cards and food.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
If you go
What: Second Annual Disco Dancin' for Community Action fundraiser
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Where: Ukrainian National Club, 125 Washington St., Auburn
Cost: $12 at the door
For details: Call 252-0038
The Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency is hosting the second annual Disco Dancin' for Community Action fundraiser.
The idea came from a staff person to consider the theme for a fundraiser. Last year, the event drew in 255 people, and organizers foresee this year being just as successful.
At last year's kickoff dance, organizers collected surveys on the event and the majority wanted to stay with the disco fever theme, Head Start Director Terry DeFelice said.
The disco night is one of three benefits the agency hosts each year.
“We do the fundraiser to cover costs that the budget doesn't cover ... including emergency costs. There's always a need, like to pay for a pair of work shoes for somebody or supplement a food pantry that is always running low,” DeFelice said.
The nonprofit agency has 20 programs. The organization is a nonprofit corporation to help people achieve and sustain self-sufficiency. The agency began in 1965 to first fight poverty.
More than 20 programs are administered, including Head Start, emergency services, Take A Step Ahead, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and weatherization.
This year, it pays to get in the leisure-suit wearing spirit.
Organizers added a costume contest where people can compete for prizes of $100, $50 or a gift basket, DeFelice said.
They encouraged people to wear clothes matching the theme, but this year's financial incentive may cause even more people to dig out their - or their parents' - 1970s threads.
People also can enjoy a 50/50 raffle, music from Charlie's DJ Service, a cash bar and, of course, a dance floor.
“I think people are looking for an event that they can go to that they can dance and have a good time. I don't think it exists around here anymore,” DeFelice said.
The casual nature of the party allows people to enjoy the night, give to a good cause and just have fun, DeFelice said. For some, that's dusting off their platforms shoes, glitter ball and the steps to the hustle they thought long forgotten.
Several people have asked DeFelice if the agency was going to host the disco again and so they decided to stick with the retro motif.
They thought about changing decades to spice up the party, but they received so much feedback on the 1970s disco-style event, they agreed to keep it.
Organizers expect the “wide variety” of people they saw last year, from people in their 20s to their 60s.
The organizations sponsoring the event are Auburn Police Union Local 195, Springport Service, Saxton Electric Inc. and Grear Electric. A dozen businesses and people donated prizes, gift cards and food.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
If you go
What: Second Annual Disco Dancin' for Community Action fundraiser
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Where: Ukrainian National Club, 125 Washington St., Auburn
Cost: $12 at the door
For details: Call 252-0038
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