The band and color guard will hold their 10^th annual fajita dinner fundraiser on Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Nearly 1,000 people attended this past year and raised about $30,000 .

Proceeds from the fajita dinner and auctions pay for new instruments, maintenance of existing instruments, props, flags, private instruction for band students, supplies, equipment and materials, and registration and fees for yearly competitions and scholarship programs.

Silent and live auction items – including merchandise, products, services and gift cards/certificates – will be up for bid before and during the dinner.

Each section of the band and the color guard will have a themed basket up for bid. The evening will conclude with a performance by the band.

“This is our largest fundraiser of the year,” band director Matt Boening said. “It’s an evening filled with good food, a great silent and live auction, and a showcase of the outstanding musical talent of our band students. All of the money raised goes directly to our programs that support these students.”

An entrée of beef and chicken fajitas will be served along with rice, beans, tortillas, dessert and choice of beverage. Meal tickets are $10 per plate and can be purchased in advance from a band student or at the SVHS Ranger Band Spirit Booth at all home games. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

For donations of products, services, gift cards/certificates for the live or silent auction or monetary donations for the band and color guard, contact Pam Millard at (210) 332-3442 or email [email protected].