January 24, 2013-Union City, MI – On Saturday, February 2 St. Charles School in Coldwater will hold their annual Mardi Gras Auction fundraiser.  The event will include a U of M football weekend donated by Dr. Matthew and Alice Christopher featuring two tickets for the first game at U of M playing Central Michigan University.  The package will also include a $50 gas card, $50 parking allowance, lunch at the Ann Arbor Brewing Company, and one night at Ann Arbor Hotel

Doors open for the event at 5 p.m. with food being served from 6-7 p.m.  Cost is $10 per person and attendees must be 21 years or older to attend.  Bidder cards can be purchased early between 8-4 p.m. at St. Charles School, located at 79 Harrison St. in Coldwater where the event is being held.  There will be a silent auction, live auction, balloon pops, and cash raffle.

Christopher’s are also donating a portion of a Noah’s Ark package which includes a Noah’s Ark workshop, Binder Park Zoo passes, Potter Park Zoo passes, hand painted Noah’s Ark cabinet, Noah’s Ark afghan and a variety of books.

Pictured is Alice Christopher holding the U of M donation package for the St. Charles Mardi Gras event and Brenda Mescher, principal of St. Charles School in Coldwater.