Zizzer sports packages to be auctioned off during Rotary event

The Zizzer Athletics Department, represented by Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley, left, has contributed two sports packages to be auctioned off live during the West Plains Noon Rotary Club’s Boots and Barbecue event on Friday. The packages, Basketball Best Seat in the House and Football Best Seat in the House, each consist of two seats grouped together for the respective 2023-24 seasons, plus two free all-sport passes to all home games in 2023-24. Accepting the passes for the auction on behalf of Rotary is Ramona Heiney. The fundraiser event, to benefit Rotary’s Backpack Program, kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and include a barbecue dinner, cash bar, music, live auction, hay rides and a “cash bubble house” game. To purchase, go online to eventbrite.com and search for “Boots & BBQ” hosted by the West Plains Noon Rotary Club, or visit Ozark Marketing Company, 983 E. U.S. 160, or State Farm-Ramona Heiney, 1024 Porter Wagoner Blvd., both in West Plains.