Junior Achievement of the Heartland will celebrate its 70th anniversary with the eighth annual JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites on Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Merrill Hotel in Muscatine.
The fundraiser will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. and features food, drinks, live music, games, and fundraising activities that support Junior Achievement’s financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for local students.
Guests can sample food and beverages from area favorites including Hy-Vee, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Laura’s Landing, Maxwell’s on the River, Skinny’s Barbeque, local wineries, breweries, and other participating vendors.
The evening also includes live music from Joey Paete, a silent auction, wine pull, bourbon raffle, games, and networking opportunities.
“Proceeds from this event help bring Junior Achievement’s hands-on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs to classrooms throughout Muscatine, Louisa, and surrounding counties,” said Kyle Fintel, vice president of sales, Industrial Products at Grain Processing Corporation and board chair of Junior Achievement of the Heartland. “These experiences give students the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for their future.”
The event is presented by CBI Bank & Trust.
Tickets are $30 per person and are available through Junior Achievement of the Heartland or from JA South Region board members.
