Each year, the Pelham Civic Association kicks off its fall fund-raising season with a $5 ticket raffle. Prizes typically include include a large flat-panel TV, gift certificates for fine restaurants in the area, a high-end car alarm and other valuable merchandise.

A limited number of $100 tickets offer a chance to win a $20,000 savings bond.

All proceeds go to help fund a wide range of projects that support the community's senior citizens, needy families and individuals, and the Pelham Summer Olympics.

Winning tickets are drawn at the association's annual dinner-dance in November, at which we honor an outstanding community leader as Person of the Year.