Rockin’ for Relief is tonight

Milwaukee band Monday Saga, will perform as part of Rockin’ for Relief tonight, Friday, Sept. 7.

The public is invited to join Saint Mary’s for Rockin’ for Relief — a live concert to benefit flood victims in our surrounding communities. The event, which will include barbecued food, kids games and a live auction, will begin at 5 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 7, in the plaza.

Performing will be Bookreader, an SMU student band; SMU’s Adam Stasica; Winonan Mike Munson; and Monday Saga, a band from Milwaukee featuring SMU alum Brandon Mathieus performs.

Big-ticket auction items will include a Wenonah canoe, Twins tickets, a Watkins basket, and Saint Paul Saints merchandise.

Bring the whole family; admission will be $10 or $5 for students. A freewill donation will be asked for those younger than 12. Families will be admitted for $10 per adult and freewill donations for children.
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The event is sponsored by Saint Mary’s Volunteer Services and Office of Campus Ministry. Modern Woodmen of America is providing matching funds up to $2,500.

The concert will serve as a kickoff for an SMU volunteer weekend of service to flood victims. For more information, contact Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936.

Additionally, the Women’s Programming Office, Skemp Hall and Residence Life are collecting women’s products and supplies for flood victims. Bring toiletries, Chapstick, nailclippers, razors and shaving cream, feminine products, hair products and deodorant to the concert to drop them off at the Residence Life Office in the Toner Student Center.