'Luau on the Lake' presented this year in memory of long-time event volunteer
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Below, guests board a boat at Shriner Lake in northern Whitley County's Tri Lakes community for Luau on the Lake in 2007. The event will be held at Tri Lakes once again this year, raising funds for The Lighthouse, Whitley County's only homeless and transitional living facility.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
In memory of a woman who dedicated many years to making gourmet hors d' oeuvres for the event, planners with The Lighthouse homeless shelter's annual Luau on the Lake have decided to name this year's event for the late Betsy Gates.
Luau on Tri Lakes, a benefit for The Lightouse, is a progressive dinner at the homes of several Tri Lakes residents and will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011, with voyages setting sail at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Guests will board pontoon boats, enjoy various hors d' oeuvre, dinner and dessert stops around the lakes and extended boat tours.
According to The Lighthouse director Tania Keirn, this year's dinner menu includes: Chicken Supreme or Pulled Pork, red skinned potatoes, vegetable and salad.
Tickets are $35 per person and on sale now by calling The Lighthouse at 244-5266. Typically, the limited seating for the event is reserved quickly.
All proceeds support the The Lighthouse's transitional living program, aiding homeless residents in the community and helping them get on their feet once again.