Gift Card/Raise Right Program
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An ongoing program to help CEF earn money with the purchase of gift cards. Everyone is welcome to participate in the program. We encourage you to use the program to do your everyday shopping, like groceries, gas, clothing.
VCS families can earn money back on their tuition, lunch fees, play safe fees or they can designate it to go to a teacher's classroom or 100% of the profit can go to CEF. Download the RaiseRight App to order the cards and use them instantly. The online option (www.raiseright.com) lets you order cards online and get them emailed directly to you. Physical gift cards can also be purchased daily through the CEF Office. The Gift Card program is easy and convenient to use. It's also great to use when purchasing gift cards for a birthday, Christmas, or other special occasion. |
Sunday Night Bingo
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Bingos are held every Sunday evening at the Knights of Columbus in Vincennes. This popular bingo has an average attendance of 100 people. Doors open at 5p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30p.m. Tips and food are available for purchase.
This is CEF's most profitable fundraiser. License 003154/156106 |
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Mega Events
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Two Mega Events are held each year in March and November at the Highland Woods Community Center. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Large seating capacity, food, and drinks are available. There is over $10,000 in prizes awarded. This Sunday afternoon bingo is extremely popular and profitable! Must be 18 years or older to be admitted.
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Golf Scramble
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Every May, CEF has a Golf Scramble, which is held at the Cypress Hills Golf Club in town. The scramble has around 25 teams that compete. Individuals and businesses can sponsor holes, donate prizes and/or compete. The event begins at 1p.m. This is a great way to get together with old friends and have a good time!
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Patriot Sausage Booth
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Another great tradition is the Patriot Sausage Booth at the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous in May, Memorial Day weekend. Visitors come back every year for bratwurst, polish, whole hog and Frenchwurst, a sausage made only for Rendezvous. The setting is in the 18th century, and you can view the many items on display from that century. Battles take place throughout both days as well! Come out and enjoy the food and experience the wonderful atmosphere.
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Knox County Fair Food Booth
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The Vincennes Catholic Schools have a food booth at the Knox County Fair in Bicknell every July. Some of the specialty food served include Jumbo Breaded Tenderloins, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Hand Pattied Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers, Coney's, Grilled Sweet Corn, BBQ Nachos, Breaded Mushrooms and Breaded Sliced Pickles. Come out, enjoy the fair and support our schools!
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Germanfest
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Held each August and a long-running tradition in Vincennes, since 1972, Germanfest patrons enjoy German food, German music and good cheer at the Highland Woods. The Germanfest in itself is the continued appreciation and celebration of our German/American heritage here in Vincennes by passing it onto our children by way of food, song, dance and music in a festive atmosphere known as "Gemutlichkeit". Dinners consist of a grilled brat or whole hog, fried potatoes and kraut. Must be at least 21 years old to attend the event at the Woods. In addition, family dinners are served at the Highland Woods Community Center. Come out and enjoy a great weekend! Rivet alumni can celebrate their class reunions here as well.
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Fall Gathering
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In September, the Fall Gathering is held at the Highland Woods Community Center. The evening consists of Herman's BBQ & all the fixings, a Live Auction, a Silent Auction, and lots of other fun filled things to participate in throughout the night. Items are donated by businesses & families. Artwork is on display by the kids at Flaget & Rivet. This is a fun filled night for adults to help support our schools!
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Raffles
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Throughout the years, Vincennes Catholic Schools and the CEF have worked together and have held raffles for major projects for the schools, including a new roof for the Rivet Annex, a new school bus, and a new boiler at Rivet.
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