Sometimes, the best is saved for last.
At least in the case of Greenport resident Lucille Stocker, who had to wait until the very last ticket was drawn, in the Greenport Rotary Club’s Annual Raffle Wednesday night. Her prize was worth the wait — she won $5,000, the top prize.
Although every ticket holder receives a prize — gifts are donated by community members and businesses — the name called last gets the biggest cash prize.
Only 125 tickets are sold at $150 each.
The event, held at the Soundview in Greenport, also included a full buffet dinner for two, with an open bar for the first hour. This year’s theme was “Stars and Stripes” and many attendees wore red, white and blue.
“It’s a fun night out,” said Rotary Club President Robin Walden of Staples Monuments. “The whole community comes together and the Soundview Restaurant puts out a delicious buffet with salad, pasta and a carving station.”
Proceeds from the event benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships, literacy, polio eradication, John’s Place, Mercy Ships, CAST, Gift of Life and clean water projects worldwide.
