BY AMY BALTODANO
Hays Post

CASA of the High Plains, Inc. will have two benefits for the public to show their support on June 19 and 20.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Executive Director Lyndsey Crisenbery explained the groups helps serve “children have been deemed abused and neglected (in) the court system.

“If the judge feels that, for some reason, that case needs more attention, then he will place a CASA on that case,” she said. “Then the CASA volunteer will do an independent investigation and report back to the judge what the child wants and what CASA feels is in the child’s best interest.”

Crisenbery said the agency is trying to get its message out into the community more, and summertime is the perfect time.

The first event will be a benefit concert the group has taken over from Leadership Hays

Rockin for CASA will be Friday, June 19, at Singers, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

“This year,we have F.A.T.E. (Frank’s Attribute to Elvis), and he’ll be playing at 8 o’clock and D.o.C will be playing at 10 o’clock,” Crisenbery said.

Tickets are $10 before the event, or $15 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at several different locations including Eagle Communications’ Dillons location, Nex-Tech and the CASA office, 107 W. 13th.

There will also be drawing for prizes. Tickets are $5 or five for $20. Tickets will be available through the evening to purchase. You do not need to be present to win.

Prizes include a Guided Hunting Tour and Lodge near Waconda Lake, a photo session with Stremel Photography, cash and more.

If you are not able to attend the first benefit, you will have another chance support CASA that weekend. Grand Rental Station will host Force One Laser Tag, a free community event located at The Mall inside the former Midwest Drug Store. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and there also will be a bounce house set up for kids to enjoy.

If you would like to make a donation or volunteer with CASA, call (785) 628-8641 or email kscasa23@gmail.