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Night out for the family

A night out under the stars is set to be a family affair for Sunshine Heights Football Club’s outdoor movie event.

The club has opened its junior fundraiser on May 24 to the community and is hoping that people of all ages will come along and enjoy the night. at Ainsworth Reserve.

Junior coordinator Hailey Attard said they want to get their juniors involved in their fundraising event.

“It’s catered for all ages,” she said. “We do junior functions in the past and have done things like trivia nights and have been pretty much for the parents.

“I kind of wanted to do something kid orientated.

“I seen it advertised on line and took it to the committee and they all loved it and we’re running with it.

Attard said all the families at the club were excited and had posted the event in school newsletters as well.

They are now opening it up for the wider community.

Attard said they were hoping a night like this would encourage more people to get involved with the club.

“Hopefully we can get more juniors involved in the season as well,” she said. “The cut of for registration isn’t after until after the movie night.

“Hopefully they all come to the ground and they see hey this is actually family orientated club. They are more likely to join our junior sides as well.

The decision on what movie will be shown is still to be decided, but there were hoping it would be a movie that caters for all ages.

Tickets are $15 per person and it includes a bean bag, some popcorn and fairy floss.

Tickets have to be purchased by May 17.

Details: 0450 998 456

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