By PAT NEWMAN
pnewman@TheCitizenNews.com

Braelinn Elementary School knows how to put the fun in fund-raising.

A collective effort of about 150 parent volunteers will transform the school into a game-filled mecca for children Saturday, March 25.

Braelinn's annual family fun night, billed “Reach for the Stars” is being sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. The event, which starts at 4 p.m. and wraps up about 7:30 p.m., will feature a silent and live auction, steak dinner and student entertainment.

Fun Night organizer Tane Wilson and parent volunteers Terri Shull, Julie Taylor and Lila Parry were busy assembling programs Monday, listing dozens of items slated for the silent and live auctions.

Some of the more unusual items to be offered at the live auction include two bedtime stories with Dr. Bob Martin, Braelinn's principal, a limo lunch with Dr. Bob, an autographed baseball by New York Yankees pitcher Tino Martinez and a guitar and amplifier with accessories.

Last year's fun night benefit netted the school $17,000. Plans for this year's donations include sound system improvements, additional playground improvements and purchase of a marquee sign for the front of the school.