Guests gather around a casino-style craps table at an indoor fundraiser or party, watching a roll in progress as a dealer oversees the game beneath string lights and hanging greenery decorations.
FILE – Guests play their luck for a good cause at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School's annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (St. Mary's via Bay City News)

UKIAH, CA., 2/13/26 – Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras while supporting a local school at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School’s annual fundraiser in Ukiah on Saturday, Feb. 21. 

The school has hosted the Mardi Gras-themed event for more than 50 years, raising funds for tuition assistance, classroom resources and student enrichment programs. 

This year’s benefit will also support a sixth-grade teacher position through the school’s CARE (Curriculum, Art, Resource Enhancement) program, which provides enhanced art, science, technology, engineering and math resources. Proceeds will also benefit the school’s endowment and scholarship program. 

The evening includes cocktails, a gourmet dinner by Garbocci Gourmet Catering and live music from the Funky Dozen. Guests can also participate in casino-style gaming, raffles, and live and silent auctions. 

The event will be emceed by Roberta Gonzales, a meteorologist at KTVU FOX 2, and Willits mayor Tom Allman 

Mardi Gras benefiting St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School takes place Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Redwood Empire Fair in Ukiah. Tickets start at $100 per person, with dance-only tickets available for $25. Learn more at https://www.stmarysukiah.org/MardiGras/.  

Sarah Stierch covers breaking news and more for The Mendocino Voice. Reach her at sarah@mendovoice.com.

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