The public is invited to join for the ‘largest beach party’ in Isanti County while helping to support local military service members, veterans and their families.
Isanti County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will be hosting a beach party fundraising event on Saturday, May 3, at the Armed Forces Reserve and Community Center in Cambridge. The social hour will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing at 7 p.m. There will also be a live auction, silent auction, dessert auction, beach costume contest and various beach-themed games. Kenny Krona and Friends, a four-piece band, will provide live music during the event, including a mini tribute to Jimmy Buffet.
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