Elks hosting jamboree and barbecue cook-off to benefit PAWS on Saturday
ALBION – The Elks Lodge is planning a fundraiser and activity for the community: a barbecue cook-out and jamboree on Saturday that will benefit the PAWS Animal Shelter.
The event that will be from 1 to 7 p.m. and will feature five local residents skilled at barbecue cooking. The cook-off will be judged by long-time Daily News columnist and report Scott DeSmit, Orleans County Undersheriff Don Draper, Medina Mayor Mike Sidari, County Legislator John Fitzak, and Bonnie Draper host band Bandera.
First prize in the cook-off includes three days in the Thousand Islands, $200 in second place and $100 for third place.
There will be five bands performing from 1 to 7 p.m. with Bandera the host band, and guest bands including Clueless, Eclipse, Double Image and Shotgun Pauly.
There is a $5 cover charge to hear the bands with food available to purchase at the Elks Lodge, 428 West State St.
Mike Jenks is helping coordinate the event for the Elks.
“There is going to be fun for everyone,” he said.
Depending not he weather, there will be a bounce house set up.
The Elks wanted an event that would entertain the community, and also support the PAWS Animal Shelter on Gaines Basin Road.