By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Big Creek Crossing and the United Way of Ellis County are coming together this Friday night for a Night of Giving.

The evening’s events will feature a wine tasting and appetizers, exclusive stores discounts and a chance to win prizes.

According to Sherry Dryden, executive director of the United Way of Ellis County, with the purchase of the $20 ticket participants will get to take part in all of the night’s activities, plus they will get a card to take to participating stores to get punched that enters them into a contest to win prizes.

Dryden said for every punch a person receives on their ticket they are entered to win one of the three prizes – a Diamond Ring from Riddle’s Jewelry, a one-year fitness membership to Munsch Fitness and a large gift basket from various Big Creek Crossing retailers.

The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. inside Big Creek Crossing. All proceeds from the event go to the United Way of Ellis County.

Tickets can be purchased at the United Way office, at 205 East 7th located inside the Hadley Center, Big Creek Crossing at the management office and the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will also be available at the door.