Project ASCENT, brainchild of Thompson Falls K-8 counselor Rob Christensen, is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, April 14, at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Club in Thompson Falls. The “Camping is in-Tents” event, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature an authentic Cuban dinner, raffle prizes, silent and live auctions, a no-host bar and lots of fun.

The money raised will help Project ASCENT fund its summer education program for 2018. Project ASCENT, which recently received its non-profit status, has the stated purpose to offer recreational opportunities and outdoor education primarily to underprivileged youth and veterans in the Thompson Falls area, advancing personal responsibility, character development, health and well-being, civic engagement, leadership development, and stewardship through adventure-based experiential education.