A very difficult decision has been made by the Hospitality and Event Management class at Assiniboine College's Parkland Campus.
Instructor Yvonne Rempel says her students have decided to cancel the "Table for 100" event planned for next Saturday evening.
She says the response they received from the community for the event was incredible.
"The community really rallied for the event. A Glamorous Night was something that we were really looking forward to. But as a class, we decided to change our efforts and support the evacuees of the wildfires that are happening in Manitoba."
The students partnered with the Dauphin Friendship Centre, Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation, and Assiniboine College to hold a fundraising barbecue on Friday, with proceeds going to the evacuees so they can enjoy activities such as going swimming at the Kin Aquatic Centre or to a movie at Countryfest Community Cinema, while they are staying in our city.
