St. Raphael Festival looking for volunteers

You could have a fun-filled weekend in October, meeting parishioners you never knew existed and working hard for a good cause. The annual parish event formerly known as St. Raphael Fun Fest is looking for a few good workers. There are all kinds of jobs available — food preparation, food booths, game booths, sports games, beer and wine booth.

Sign up online at Sign Up Genius. It's easy. Just click on the FIND A SIGN UP tab, enter akacproski@upcic.com, then click on Festival 2011. Pick the date, time and booth. That's all there is to it.

Except for showing up, of course. Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift to check in at the Volunteer Table and receive instruction. And don't forget to check out at the Volunteer Table at the end of your shift.

Then you can stick around to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the St. Raphael Festival, a major fundraiser for St. Raphael Catholic School.

Fun Fest 2010 -- Day 4

Photos by Jane Winstead

Fun Fest 2010 -- Day 3

Photos by Jane Winstead

Fun Fest 2010 -- Rummage sale

Photos by Jane Winstead

Fun Fest 2010 -- Day 2

Photos by Jane Winstead

Fun Fest 2010 -- Day 1

Photos by T. Allan Smith

Fun Fest continues on Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday noon to 9 p.m. More great food, live music, bingo, carnival rides and games. And, oh yes, a rummage sale full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. It's fun for the whole family and it helps support St. Raphael Catholic School.

Photos by Jane Winstead

On the midway at Fun Fest

Photo by T. Allan Smith

Pretty sure Michael Jordan didn't start this way. Still, those prizes look pretty tempting, don't they? One In Wins, the signs say. But those big guys at the top are probably pretty safe, don't you think? Unless you're a top free throw shooter, you might want to consider a different game. More photos coming later. Check back.

Ready for Fun Fest to open

Photo by T. Allan Smith

Students were lined up in front of the ticket booth to get their arm bands at the opening of Fun Fest 2010. The festival opens at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

To honor the workers

This slide show is dedicated to the many parishioners who gave their time and talent to make Fun Fest possible. Only a few of those who toiled are pictured here but they represent the entire group who worked so hard to assure that Fun Fest would be a success. Workers, we salute you.

Fun Fest food favorites

Video by T. Allan Smith

This video contains updated interviews.

Yum yum! Your favorite Fun Fest food?

Video by T. Allan Smith

Setting up for Fun Fest

Photo by T. Allan Smith

Ashley Fox prepares the Ring Toss booth for tonight's activities. Festgoers will try to loop their rings over soda bottles to win prizes. It takes a lot of work to prepare for Fun Fest. This series of photos will highlight the workers who make Fun Fest happen. The festivities begin this afternoon at 4 p.m. Fun Fest runs through Sunday. Click on the photo to enlarge

Last day to get discount tickets

Today is the last day to get discount ticket packages for the St. Raphael Fun Fest, which opens tomorrow. Take a look at yesterday's post for ticket package options. Remember, this is one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Raphael Catholic School. Have fun and help a worthy cause.

Fun Fest tickets – buy now and save!

Photo by Jane Winstead (2009)

There are only a few more days to wait before the 2010 St. Raphael Fun Fest opens on Thursday. There are fewer days, though, to still get discount tickets, so don't miss out. Fun Fest runs through Sunday, October 24. It's all on St. Raphael's beautiful waterfront campus.

Remember how much fun it was last year? There are real carnival rides, delicious food, games, live music, bingo and a rummage sale.

You can still volunteer to work a the event, of course. Hands are always needed. But most of all, come and enjoy the fun with fellow parishioners, and help St. Raphael Catholic School.

Wednesday is the last day to buy discount tickets. Click on the ticket form at the left to see a clear, full-sized copy of it. That'll help you decide which package is right for you.

This is one of the major fundraisers for the school. With your help last year, we raised nearly $25,000. You, your family and friends can help make this year even better.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 St. Raphael Fun Fest.

Fun Fest tickets, anyone?

Photo by Jane Winstead

Tickets for the St. Raphael Fun Fest were on sale Sunday, October 10, as ticket committee members stood ready to assist parishioners. There also were opportunities to sign up to help with the event, which is the year's largest fundraiser for St. Raphael Catholic School. Help is needed with nearly all aspects of the festival, including food preparation and sales, game booth duty and more. The Fun Fest runs from Thursday, October 21 through Sunday, October 24. Authentic carnival rides and games from Modern Midways will be featured. | Click photo to enlarge.