Lake Contrary-themed event to benefit St. Joseph Museums

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Museums is taking residents back in time to visit a well-known local leisure spot.

"Rewind: A Time-Traveling Soirée to Lake Contrary," will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at the St. Joseph Country Club, located at 50 Ridgeland Road. The fundraiser will include a virtual recreation of the Lake Contrary Amusement Park, a traditional Lotus Club menu and games, historical reenactors and other entertainment.

Proceeds will support the museum's educational outreach programs, which involve SJSD early learning centers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph, senior programming at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50-plus Center, events at Rolling Hills Library, teacher summits and professional development days, classroom learning and Black History Month activities.

Individual tickets are available for $100. Table sponsorships for eight guests are $750. Quanites of both are limited. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit stjosephmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/81090-rewind-a-time-traveling-soiree-to-lake-contrary.