(KLZA) Peru State College’s Club Council, in partnership with Southeast Nebraska Community Action (SENCA), will host a fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16th in the Peru State Student Center to raise money for Nemaha County Gives Back 2013.

The evening will include a formal dinner, as well as musical entertainment from local groups and a live auction featuring items from local businesses and decorated Christmas trees. The auction, which is open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m.

The event is being held to raise money to benefit those less fortunate during the holiday season. All proceeds from the dinner and auction, as well as other donations, will be distributed to qualifying individuals/families in the form of gift cards to assist with holiday meal and gift expenses.

Cost to attend the dinner is $30 per person. Cost to purchase a table (8 seats) is $200. Space is limited. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8 to reserve a seat. 

Visit www.peru.edu/student_activities/d/NCGB_RSVP.pdf, print the form and return it completed to Peru State College c/o Nemaha County Gives Back, P.O. Box 10, Peru, NE 68421. Please note any special dietary needs. Area businesses, churches, non-profit organizations and individuals who wish to contribute to the effort but cannot attend the benefit dinner can make donations by the same means.

Non-perishable food items and cold weather clothing will also be collected at the event. Distribution of the donations will occur December 4-6.

Nemaha County residents in need of financial assistance can contact the SENCA Nemaha County Outreach Office at 1908 O St. in Auburn or 402-274-4666 or visit www.senca.org. 

Applications will be accepted Oct. 14 through Nov. 1.

For more information on how to get involved or to reserve a Christmas tree for your business or organization, contact Allgood at 402-872-2252 or challgood@peru.edu.

SENCA has been serving low-income families in local and area communities through a variety of programs and services to help them achieve self-sufficiency since May 1966.