Looking for an idea for a fundraiser but also an entertaining evening for women, the Family Crisis Center started, “Red Shoes and Bunco Too.” Women will be able to purchase a $50 ticket to play three rounds of bunco, a popular dice game, participate in the silent auction, and receive a drink ticket.

With the event coming up on April 13, Family Crisis Center Financial Director Shannon Somers says they are gathering items for the silent auction, mostly purses.

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The Family Crisis Center works to end domestic and sexual violence, abuse, and neglect with both adults and children. Somers says the non-profit organization receives funding through grants and United Way of Central Kansas, but community events like Red Shoes and Bunco Too play a critical role in sustaining the operation.

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The event, in its second year, will take place at the Columbus Hall, on south Main Street in Great Bend beginning at 6:30 p.m. Women wearing red shoes will receive an extra drink ticket.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event will take place April 26 near Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Men parading around in red stilettos will again try to bring awareness to sexual and domestic violence.