Recycling:
This program is very important to reaching our Fundraising goal.   On the third Saturday of each month, the community delivers papers to our truck parked opposite UBC on Knowles Avenue.  You accept the papers, cardboard, and cans and sort it accordingly.  Another part is weekly and involves picking up paper and cardboard at businesses and delivering them to the truck.  Finally, help in stacking papers inside the truck (a.k.a. trailer spotting) is also needed on an on-going daily basis.  “Many hands make light work.”

Event Date: Year round (including summer schedule)
Event Chair(s): Arlene Tenner and Chad Denucci

Marathon It: 
This event is in its second year.  It is planned to be one of our schools biggest fundraisers.
The students at St. Mary’s will have a major role in making this event successful.  Students and all adults who want to participate will choose to run, walk, or    bike in this event.  You will choose how many miles you will go and then seek pledges from friends, neighbors, relatives etc.  There will be an incentive program for both adults and students participating.  Each participant who receives $50.00 or more in pledge money will get an event t-shirt.  The Marathon It is Co-Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus. 

Event Date:  May 10, 2008
Event Chair(s):  Kristin Krueger, Jacki Youngquist and Tanya Weinzierl

Event Date: December 1 & 2, 2007 
Event Chair(s):  Arlene Tenner, Sue Westphal, and Christine Charbonneau 

Home and School Breakfast:
This will occur after the Sunday Liturgies which celebrate Catholic Schools Week.  There are food prep and serving chores.  Typical breakfast items include: pancakes, eggs, and potatoes. There is also kitchen and dining room setup and cleanup before, during, and after the breakfast.  Families work in shifts and socializing helps pass the time away.

Event Date: January 27, 2008
Event Chair(s): Sally Hopkins and Tanya Weinzierl

Hoops Mania
This St. Mary’s Fundraiser sells tickets to those who enjoy the sport of basketball.  Participants receive a ticket which is assigned different teams.  Tickets are sold during the winter months.  If your team wins on any particular week, you win also, receiving a monetary reward.  St. Mary’s receives %70 or more of the profit on each ticket sold.  This particular fundraiser helps to support different educational opportunities at our school.  It is a fun way to support your school and perhaps win.

Event Dates: Starts February 15, 2008
Event Chair: Chad Denucci

Drive for Kids:
This event is put on by Bernard’s Northtown here in New Richmond.  On this evening Bernard’s will bring several of their most popular cars, trucks or vans to St. Mary’s for individuals to test drive (must be 18 years or more with a current divers license).  For every individual who test drives a vehicle, Bernard’s will donate $5.00 to St. Mary’s.  This is a fun way for our school to make money.  We hope you come to DRIVE FOR KIDS.

Event Date:  April 3, 2008

Event Date:  February 5, 2008 
Event Chair(s): Sherry Wolf-Halonen

Event Date: Fun Fest Weekend (July) 2008
Event Chair(s): Chair position open

Magazine Drive:
Students are given the opportunity to solicit/renew magazine subscriptions from family and friends.  Local businesses are also contacted to renew their office magazine subscriptions through our program. Volunteers will ensure correct completion of paperwork and submit to magazine processing company. 

Event Date:  September 2007
Event Chair:  Christine Charbonneau

Event Date:  May 18, 2008 
Event Chairs:   Tanya Weinzierl and Kim Palmer

Parish & School Cookbook
Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mary’s have partnered to create what is sure to be a wonderful cookbook, incorporating the theme of “Blending Generations“ as the focus.  The cookbook will be sold at various fall/ winter events and church services.  For a cookbook please contact the school office (715-246-2469) or Immaculate Conception church offices (715-246-4652).