Wells Fargo has donated $3,000 to the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Foundation as a corporate sponsor of the fall fundraising gala Prairie Home Delights, open to the public on Thursday, October 12, 6-8:30 p.m. on the Coon Rapids Campus. Gorham Builders are also a corporate sponsor at the $1,500 level.

The event is organized by the Foundation to raise funds for student scholarships, faculty grants to enhance the classroom experience, and new equipment for the college.

This 13th annual fundraiser will feature the theme “Building for Education.” The theme highlights the college’s ongoing commitment to excellent teaching and learning. The evening’s festivities will include a bountiful buffet of appetizers, desserts, soups, and entrees, as well as a silent auction of more than 100 choice goods and gift certificates. A special feature of the evening will be Col. Tony Elfelt leading a live auction of select items valued at more than $500. All auction items are provided by area businesses.

"Wells Fargo and Gorham Builders’ leadership support contributes immensely to the success of Prairie Home Delights and ultimately, our students," says ARCC Foundation Executive Director, Evelyn Gedde. "This is the largest fund-raising event in support of the Foundation's mission. It impacts the lives of students who may not otherwise be able to afford college."

Featured restaurants that will provide delicacies for the event include Acapulco Mexican Restaurante, Bella, Biaggi’s Italian Ristorante, Billy’s Bar & Grill, Carol’s Restaurant, Hankering’s Bar & Grill, Jensen’s Foods, Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Mercy-Unity Hospitals Food Service, Moon Rock Bar & Grill, Pizza Pub, River Rock Lodge, The Season’s at Bunker Hills, Serum’s Emporium, and Taher Dining.

For more information about sponsorships and contributions to the Prairie Home Delights event, or to order tickets (available for $35 apiece), call the Foundation Office at 763.433.1220.