The Orange Lions Club will return with its annual standup comedy evening, Lions Night of Laughter, on Friday, Sept. 5 at the High Plains Community Center auditorium.
The evening will be emceed by host Craig “Fig” Figuereido. He will be joined by comedians GL Douglas, Kenny Williams and Becky Veduccio.
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit key Lions Club initiatives: providing no-cost vision screenings for local preschool and elementary school children, support for the Fidelco Guide Dogs Foundation, the Lions Low-Vision Center, large-print and audiobooks for the Case Memorial Library, and recycling donated eyeglasses; the Lions youth scholarship programs: Empowering the next generation through educational support and mentorship opportunities; and annual mini-grants to candidates in the community conducting youth programs, services to cancer survivors and needy seniors.
In addition to the main show, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a charity raffle with prizes donated by local businesses and private benefactors. These range from fine dining gift certificates, wine and hobby baskets to lottery ticket trees, with all proceeds going directly to the supported causes.
Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the main program commencing at 7:30 p.m. Seating is cabaret-style around tables. Patrons are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks. High Plains Community Center is located at 525 Orange Center Rd. in Orange.
Buy tickets online at zeffy.com/ticketing/lions-night-of-laughter, in person from any Orange Lions Club member, or by phone by calling Marianne Miller or Ken Lenz at 203-796-3906. A flat pricing of $30 per ticket is in effect. The event is expected to sell out quickly, so advance booking is strongly recommended. All proceeds benefit the Orange Lions Charities, going to its charitable initiatives.