Events
Raylin's 4th Annual Lemonade Stand
• Friday May 16, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm
• Corner of Columbus Ave. and E. 16th Street, Ashtabula, OH
In memory of her PAPA Eugene (Gene) Platano. Vietnam veteran and local business owner. A man who genuinely believed in helping others.
Part of the proceeds from this event will be used to fund the Heroes Memorial Scholarship at the Kent State University Ashtabula Campus. This will be the Eugene Raymond Platano Memorial Scholarship, recognizing Mr. Platano for his service to our country and his community. He served in the Vietnam War as an airborne infantryman with the elite 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Dinner and Reverse Raffle
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Featuring an Evening of Fun
Plenty of Prizes with Great Food and Drink. Our event location is not yet confirmed. We will update you as soon as we can.
2025 Holiday Shopping Raffle
This year's drawing date will be November 22, 2025.
Tickets will go on sale in September 2025. If you would like to help us sell tickets, call 440-459-0300.
- In 3 out of 4 annual drawings, the first prize was won by a veteran.
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