Rotary Club of Carpinteria will kick off the Carpinteria Avofest with a raffle to win a new red Vespa, supplied by Ducati-Vespa of Santa Barbara.

Only a few tickets will be sold at $20 each, so those who arrive at the Rotary Club’s booth at the festival when it opens at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 will be sure to get a ticket.

Profits from the ticket sales for the Vespa raffle will go directly to Rotary-supported programs and activities for Carpinterian youth and those in need locally.

The ticket holder does not have to be present at the drawing to win.

Click here for more information or e-mail info@carpinteriarotary.org.

— Pat Kistler is the public relations coordinator for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria.