Event to feature Lemonade Day Galveston 2013 participants

Young entrepreneurs who were participants in  last year's Galveston Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Lemonade Day Galveston event will be special guests at the Rotary Club of Galveston 's 4th annual Crawfish Boil on Sunday, April 13th at Moody Gardens. During the Crawfish Boil -set for 12 noon-4pm,  young entrepreneurs - some of whom won awards at last year's Lemonade Day Galveston  - will set up their lemonade stands and sell their lemonade at the Crawfish Boil event.  These young entrepreneurs will also be available to share with the public what they learned about entrepreneurship as participants in the Lemonade Day Galveston event. This fun, family event will again be held in the Big White Tent behind the Discovery Pyramid.

"This is a great partnership between the Rotary Club of Galveston and the Galveston Chamber of Commerce (sponsors of Lemonade Day,)"  noted  Crawfish Boil chair, Scott Livanec.  "And this is just another example of  two vital organizations working together for the good of our Galveston community, " added Gina Spagnola, president of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.

Lighthouse Charity Team to cook up cajun-seasoned crawfish

Again this year, the Lighthouse Charity Cooking Team will be back - under the direction of Dick and Horacene Daugird and their superb crew - preparing a superb plate of Cajun-seasoned crawfish, potatoes and fresh corn on the cob.  Other menu options will include Lighthouse Dogs, and red beans and rice prepared by Moody Gardens culinary staff.   In addition to fresh lemonade, a variety of  ice-cold beer, soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase.  Crawfish plate tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. There is no admission charge.

Live music, dance contest, eating contest, raffle and more!

Live Zydeco  has rocked the tent for the past three years and attendees can be assured this tradition will continue as the entertainment favorite Zydeco Dots will perform again this year - by popular demand.  In addition, the  Zydeco Dance Contest - a fun and lively addition to last year's event- will be back, too. The dance contest will culminate with the crowning of the festival's  Zydeco Dance King or Dance Queen. Contestants may enter in the following categories: Youth Division, ages 6-12; Teen Division, ages 13-18; and the Adult Division.  In addition to being "crowned", valuable prizes will be awarded to the winning King or Queen, as well as to winners in each category. The "Children's Crawfish Eating Contest",  an exciting raffle,  the popular "Mud Bug Bounce" (aka MoonWalk), and other fun activities on the playground near the Big White Tent will round out the afternoon's activities for families and their children.

Event benefits Rotary Club of Galveston's vital community projects and programs

"We believe this event is not only a perfect venue for families and friends to get together to enjoy great food and fellowship in incredibly relaxing and beautiful surroundings, but those attending also know that all proceeds from this popular new event will benefit the Rotary Club of Galveston's many vital humanitarian community projects and programs. Founded in 1913 and chartered by Rotary International as the 73rd club in the world,  our club members subscribe to the motto  'Service Above Self' - in addition to supporting this year's Rotary theme: 'Engage Rotary, Change Lives.'  All proceeds generated from this fundraising event (as well as monies raised from the Club's upcoming 39th annual Rotary Chili Supper held in November), will be distributed through the Rotary Club of Galveston's Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc. to in turn be distributed to Galveston organizations dedicated to improving our local community's health, education and welfare," Livanec concluded.