On Thursday, February 22nd from 4:00pm-8:00pm, the West Wind staff had a fundraiser at Smoke’d, located on Main Street Shallotte.
The West Wind is always looking for sponsors or even just donations to help with equipment, Adobe subscriptions, journalism camp at UNC Chapel Hill costs and printing our literary magazines.
At the fundraiser, West Wind staff would tell members of the community, “Let your server know you are here for the West Wind to help sponsor us!”. A portion of their check would go towards the class, nothing extra to them. Staff stayed outside most of the time, playing cornhole or just sitting by the fire. Having s’mores for $1.50, people could come buy a pack and roast them at the fire and enjoy them outside.
The night went by quickly as everyone was having fun. This was the second time doing a fundraiser at smoke’d and there were even more people who showed up to support.
