State Sen. Jimmy Dillon presented a $75,000 Department of Community and Economic Development check to Calvary Athletic Association, 4330 Deerpath Lane.
Dillon presented the check on Homecoming at halftime of the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade CYO football game between Calvary A.A. and St. Genevieve. The lawmaker told the crowd he’s an Our Lady of Calvary graduate who played on the Calvary A.A. fields and playground.
Raquel Szatkowski, Calvary A.A. president, accepted the check and said the money will go toward the following renovations and upgrades: new trophy cases, interior scoreboards and sound system; replacement of the water heater, utility sink, gym flood lights and hall lights, sign over the entry and exit and emergency lights; repair of the gym curtain; exterior lights around the garage and steps; and field equipment (drags, rollers, smoothing mats, paint machine for lining fields).
In addition to football games, Homecoming featured face painting, raffle baskets, food and a baked goods table.
Meanwhile, Calvary A.A. will host Booze Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bingo begins at 8. The cost is $40, which includes eight games and light refreshments. There will be basket raffles, 50-50s and cash games. The event is for people 21 and older and BYOB. Tables of eight can be reserved. Tickets can be purchased on Venmo @CalvaryAA. For more information, email calvaryAA@comcast.net. ••
