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Creating Avenues For Student Transformation (CAST) in Washington County is offering two wonderful events to raise funds. CAST provides tutoring and mentoring to county students. All proceeds will benefit CAST and Southern Indiana Dyslexia Resource Center.

"The Most Magical Raffle on Earth"


Tickets are on sale now for “The Most Magical Raffle On Earth.”

The grand prize includes $2,000 in Disney gift cards.

The Local Gift Card bundle features gift cards donated by local businesses.  They include Raquel’s Restaurant, Born, El Maguey, Nice’s Family Diner, Totally Baked, Lisa’s Farmhouse Market, Poppy Lane Bakery, Tees & Tumblers and more.

A bundle of four Big Splash tickets is also up for grabs.

Tickets are $20 apiece or three tickets for $50.  Those wanting tickets may stop by the CAST any weekday in September between 9 a.m. and 12 noon or by appointment. The CAST office is located at 1707 N. Shelby Street, Suite 107, Salem.

Tickets can also be purchased from Kim Scifres, Allison Ezzell, Lorie Campbell, Ashley Hubbard, Cassie Summers-Corp, Micah Gilliam or Steve Corp.  Cash, checks, credit cards or Venmo will be accepted.

The drawing for the raffle winners will occur at the CAST office at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30.

Please call 812-620-7907 or email castwashco.org for more information.

"A Night At The Salem Speedway"

CAST is hosting “A Night At The Salem Speedway” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. that will feature dinner and racing at the historic track. The speedway is located at 2729 W. State Road 56, Salem.

Sponsors are needed, and all proceeds will benefit CAST, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

According to Cassie Corp, CAST director, sponsors’  “tax-deductible contributions for this event will help students in Washington County and beyond!”

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to reading. Studies show up to 20% of the population in the United States is affected at some level with dyslexia. Children who are unable to read by the third grade are more likely to drop out of school.”

“Help our students achieve their full potential by supporting this effort,” she added.

Sponsorship levels include the following: Banner Sponsors—$2,500:  Media recognition, event admission, a table for eight, banner recognition. Winner’s Circle—$1,000:  Media recognition, event admission, table for eight. Fast Track—$500:  Media recognition, event admission, table for four. Rev Your Engine—$250:  Media recognition, event admission, table for two. Individual Tickets—$50:  Reserved seats for the night’s race, a VIP armband with access to the High Banks Club, and a fully catered dinner (Kids 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket).

Please email Cassie Corp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 812-620-7907 to become a sponsor or to RSVP for tickets to the event.

• Campbellsburg
• Festival
• Parade

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The 30th annual Campbellsburg Country Festival Parade will be held on Sunday, September 21st, at 2 p.m. Registration will be at the Campbellsburg Ball Park located at 255 N Grant St. from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Line-up will be from 12 p.m. until the beginning of the parade. Come join the Campbellsburg community for a day of fun!

Participants may register in advance by Clicking Here.

For more information, contact Kayce Johnson at (812) 620-6118 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Campbellsburg
• Festival

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Campbellsburg is holding a town-wide yard sale on September 20th and 21st at 9 a.m. Throughout the Campbellsburg Country Festival weekend, be sure to check out the various yard sales occurring across the town.

Campbellsburg residents can register by Clicking Here. Register by September 16th to be entered to win $100.

• Campbellsburg
• Food & Dining
• Recipes
• Festival

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Sponsored by Campbellsburg Hardware, the Campbellsburg Country Festival Baking Contest will be Saturday, September 21st! Come out to the festival to see the competition - or to put your own skills to the test.

Contestants are allowed to enter their goods from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Campbellsburg Community Building located at 21 W Oak St, Campbellsburg. The baked goods auction will take place at the shelter house at 3 p.m.

There are a number of categories to represent at the baking contest, such as:

• Cakes (made from scratch)

• Fruit Pies (filling & crust must be made from scratch - no canned filling permitted)

• Rolled or Drop Cookies (made from scratch)

There are also a number of rules to be followed:

• Contestants should enter a whole cake, pie, or a baker’s dozen cookies (13)

• All entries must be presented in disposable containers, or if not, they will not be returned, and entries should be covered with clear plastic wrap

• Entries must NOT require refrigeration

• Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, whether cooked or uncooked, are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or raw eggs/eggwhites (pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160℉)

• Home canned fruits are not permitted

• Recipes must list which ingredients were used in each part of the entry (including pie crust and frosting) and are to be printed on an 8½” x 11” sheet of paper

• Contestants’ names are not to be on either entry, or the recipe

• Each contestant may enter only one item in each category but are permitted to enter in all categories

• No recipe, container, or entry will be returned

Failure to comply with the above rules will result in points being deducted for each violation. The first place winner in each category will receive a $50 cash prize, each 2nd place winner will receive a $25 cash prize, and each third place winner will receive a $10 cash prize.