By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–The Helena Athletic Association, which serves as a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds to support the Helena athletic program, has scheduled two fundraiser events that will take place in early 2017.

The first event is the 5^th annual Night Out on the Town that is set for Saturday, Jan 28, 2017.

The event dubbed, “An evening with the Huskies,” is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Helena Sports Complex.

The event will feature a silent auction, door prizes and drawing, a dinner featuring the taste of Helena, a performance by the Helena High School Jazz Band and an opportunity to meet the 2016-17 Helena High School seniors.

Tickets for the event cost $50 per couple and $15 for school aged children.

The second event will be Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 as successful consultant Dr. Kevin Elko will present to those in attendance.

Dr. Elko has been a consultant for various successful NFL Teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints. He has also worked with seven BCS National Championship Football Teams including The University of Miami, LSU, Florida State University and The University of Alabama.

Elko is also well known for is Monday Morning Cup of Inspiration and Thursday Night Pep Talks Audio Series.

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 and Elko will present at 1 p.m., at the Helena Sports Complex.

Tickets for the event cost $100 per person.

Tickets to both events may be purchased online at Helenaathleticassociation.org.