The Midland Northside Lions Club is gearing up for its 23rd annual fall fundraiser, the “Roar with Laughter” comedy revue. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 N. Garfield in Midland, Texas.
Entertainment lineup
Attendees can expect roughly nine acts, each about ten minutes long, offering a mix of stand‑up comedy, jokes, singing, dance and magic. The scheduled performers include Patsy Allen & Dana Ritter, Bronson Chadwick, Chris Crawford, the Aloha ‘O’ Hawaii dancers, David Hurta, Doug Lunsford, Dr. Robert McGuire, Mark Singh & The Silent Heckler, and Matt Weatherford. Lions Club members Jay Hendricks and Aaron Battles will serve as emcees for the evening.
Sponsorship and ticket options
Local businesses and individuals can support the Lions Club’s charitable programs through three sponsorship tiers: Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($500) and Silver ($250). Platinum sponsors receive a full‑page message in the event slideshow, a bold listing in the printed program, verbal recognition by the emcee (including a short message read aloud), and up to 16 open‑seating tickets. Gold sponsors receive a half‑page slideshow message, a bold program listing, emcee recognition and up to 16 tickets. Silver sponsors are listed with a quarter‑page slideshow message, a program listing and up to eight tickets.
Individual tickets are priced at $20 each and can be purchased at Liberty Tax Service (1000 N. Midkiff), Abacus Computers in the Claydesta Center, and Texas Roadhouse in Midland.
Where the proceeds go
All proceeds from the fundraiser will be directed to the Lions Club’s various service programs and projects throughout the community. While the specific initiatives were not itemized in the announcement, past Lions Club efforts have supported vision screenings, youth mentorship, disaster relief and local senior‑citizen assistance.
How to get involved
Those interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about the event should contact one of the club’s representatives:
- Lion John Wojtkun – 432‑889‑9554 or [email protected]
- Lion Mark Singh – 432‑940‑3640 or [email protected]
- Lion Don Eckerty – 432‑269‑8579 or [email protected]
More information about the Midland Northside Lions Club can be found on its website at e‑clubhouse.org/sites/midlandnorthsideTX/.
Why it matters
Fundraisers like “Roar with Laughter” provide essential funding for the Lions Club’s volunteer‑driven service work, which aligns with the community‑first values of faith, family and liberty that many Midland residents hold dear. By supporting local businesses and families, the event reinforces the tradition of neighbors helping neighbors, a cornerstone of strong, thriving neighborhoods.
Original reporting: CBS7 / First Alert 7 KOSA (Gray) — read the source article.
