The Crookston Blue Line Club will be hosting a Happy New Year 2022 Bash tomorrow night at the Crookston Eagles Club. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. and continue past midnight into 2022.
Crookston Blue Line Club Executive Director Kristy Swanson says they’ve done events in the past towards the end of October, but this year they’ll be holding the event around the holiday and will be honoring a loved hockey member from the community that has passed away. “We normally do an end of October event, but the last couple of years have been difficult for everyone and our program,” said Swanson. “We decided to push it back a little bit so we could have more time to plan it. We hope parents come out and support the Blue Line Club, but more importantly, support a member of our community that has passed away. We thought we could give a last toast to Paul (Dragseth) with this event. He was such a huge part of our hockey community, and we saw him everywhere.”
Dragseth unexpectedly passed away earlier this month. While the event will support the Crookston Blue Line Club, Swanson says, first and foremost, it will serve as a big toast to Paul for all he has done for the Crookston hockey community over the years. Swanson also noted Dragseth would want everyone to have a good time and celebrate the New Year.
Limited tickets will be sold at the door tomorrow night, and Swanson explained how the night will unfold for those interested in attending. “Will be having a nice dinner of Prime Rib or Chicken Parmesan, and we plan to have some horse racing games as well,” said Swanson. “Will be doing a 50/50 raffle, photo booth, and the night will end with a band called Four Wheel Drive. If you would rather attend the band, you can certainly do that, and we are asking $10 at the door for that.”
Dinner tickets are $30 or $50 for a couple, and a limited amount will be sold at the door as Swanson says she always orders extra food.
There will be one other significant event that night during the celebration. “Most importantly, we would love to see people there for Paul and have them bid on our silent auction items,” said Swanson. “We have several items that people will enjoy this year.”
The night will begin with a social at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., with games, the silent auction, and the raffle taking place afterward. The band Four Wheel Drive will begin playing at 9:00 p.m. and play into the New Year. Swanson says it’s still not too late for those interested in supporting the Crookston Blue Line Club and honor Paul Dragseth. “It’s not too late to come,” said Swanson. “Even if you want to come for dinner, I ordered extra food. So please reach out to me and we can get you signed up.”
For those interested in attending the event tomorrow night, or if you have any questions, you can contact Kristy Swanson at 218-470-0423. Limited tickets will be sold at the door starting at 5:00 p.m.
