Crazy Ca$h postponed until March

Volunteer Theresa Herron helped at many previous Crazy Ca$h events. She has enjoyed how excited attendees get and how truly crazy everyone is in a good-natured way.

It was announced “with great regret” last week that the Crazy Ca$h event, co-sponsored by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Community Schools, has been rescheduled. Originally set to take place this Saturday, September 11, the event has been postponed to Saturday, March 5, 2022.

“Due to low participation and the current status of the COVID-19 virus within our community, we have to change our date and try it again when conditions are hopefully better,” the Manchester Community Schools announced.

A link was sent to all ticket purchasers, where they could declare their intent of keeping their ticket for the March 5 date, or if they are requesting a refund. If you already purchased a ticket for this fall’s event, check your email to be able to respond.

Pat Vailliencourt, who headed up the planning for this year’s event, said that the goal of the planning committee was to not only make this a fundraiser but to have a great night for the community to come together after a very difficult year.

“A lot of concern was expressed about an indoor event given the recent spread of the virus,” she said. “Changing the date from March (when folks were getting income tax returns and had cabin fever) to September — after summer vacations and getting kids ready for school — presented more of a financial challenge for some.” Vailliencourt added that the event had amazing support with cash and prize donations, and organizers are looking forward to a great event on March 5.

“Again, we thank all of our supporters who purchased tickets, our amazing groups that made donations, and all of our volunteers in their support of the Manchester CRC and the Manchester Schools,” according to the announcement from the school district, “and we look forward to working together on this and other efforts in the future.”

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.