ROTARY clubs of New Kingston and St Andrew North will be hosting Rotary & Friends at the Hope Zoo in St Andrew tonight.

Sandra Samuels-Reid, Rotary club of St Andrew North president-elect for 2015/2016, said the event will act as a major fund-raiser for the clubs.

“We will be using the proceeds to get equipment for the woodwork programme at Alpha Boys’ Institute. We’re also planning to set up a barbering programme at the school, so we will need equipment and tools for that programme,” said Samuels-Reid, who is also principal of Totally Male Club Spa and Salon.

The president-elect said proceeds will also be shared with the Rotary Club of New Kingston which will be assisting the Swallowfield Learning Centre.

“So come party in a beautiful location while maintaining your social responsibility,” she said.

To gain access, patrons will have to use the Hope Pastures entrance and donation is $1,000. Drinks and food will be on sale.

“Sparkles Disco will be providing the music and there’ll be a guest DJ. There’ll be giveaways,” she said.

“Rotary is not only about service, but about fellowship and having fun while giving back,” she added.

Rotary International is a service group aimed at bringing business and professional leaders together in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are over 1.2 million members worldwide.

— Brian Bonitto