The Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria invites the community to experience the excitement and revelry of Mardi Gras at its annual Benefit Draw & Casino Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos St., Santa Maria.

Guests can enjoy a no-host bar, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and casino activities.

The Kiwanis Club expects to welcome 200 attendees in support of its ongoing community projects.

Tickets are $100 each, which includes dinner for two. For ticket information and more details, email smvkiwanis1923@gmail.com.

Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Through the volunteer members of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria, funds are raised with a variety of activities in the Santa Maria Valley community.

The money is used to provide grants to organizations that meet the goals of Kiwanis International.