Now is the time to help raise money for CASA by buying six raffle tickets for $5 for prizes donated by local businesses. The prizes are worth almost $7,000 in value. You can’t lose.

Sandoval County CASA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected children involved in the court system. CASA volunteers make sure that the children are getting services they need so they don’t get lost in the system.

Sandoval County judges say that CASA volunteers help them make the best possible decisions for these children. The volunteers provide independent, objective recommendations about the child’s best interests, whether that’s returning home, living with a relative, or being available for adoption. For the third year, CASA is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon to help raise much-needed funds for these children, who are in state foster care.

On Saturday, 24 teams will participate at Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho from noon to 3 p.m. Their teams were sponsored and their individual members also raised money by asking for pledges from the community.

The event is taking place at Tenpins & More, 528 Deborah Road in Rio Rancho.

Donors also donated items to be auctioned or raffled.

Each raffle ticket costs $5.

Teams bowling for CASA are Julia Moore Insurance Agency, CASA Volunteers, EXIT Realty of Rio Rancho, Rio Rancho Police, Rio Rancho Chamber ambassadors, Sandoval County Sheriff’s Dept (two teams), Rio Rancho Fire Department, New Mexico Children Youth Family Development (two teams), Rio Rancho City employees, Lovelace Hospital (three teams), New Mexico Bank & Trust (two teams), Tenpins & More, The Rio Rancho Observer, Hot Shots Delivery Service, First Community Bank (two teams), Wilson Company, Church of Incarnation Teens, and Kamden Mueller and Friends.

Sponsors for CASA are Crystal Hyer, Greg Ireland, Edith Rudisil, Mark and Pat Conkling, J Moore Insurance, Jaynes Corporation, New Mexico Scorpions, Westwood Realty, Rio Rancho Art Association, Judge Mary Humphrey, Mountain Stream Acupuncture, Republican Party, Dave Kohlmeyer, First Community Bank, Hot Shot Services, New Mexico Scorpions, New Mexico Bank and Trust, Gabe Ortega Insurance, Council Rock Consulting, Rio Rancho Observer, Church Incarnation, Dr B Agbemadzo, EXIT Realty of Rio Rancho, Wilson & Company, State Farm Insurance, Rio Ranch Accounting, Aragon & Frank Arch, BBNT Corporation, The Gutierrez Agency, Blue Knights New Mexico, McDonalds, Doug Clark, Democratic Party, ITT Corporation, Leonard Tire & Automotive, Waste Management, Rio Rancho Magazine and Lastrapes, Spangler & Pacheco.

Donors who are contributing to the silent auction and raffle prizes are Albertson’s on Ridgecrest and Enchanted Hills, Western Wholesale, Powdrell BBQ, Rio Eye Care, University of New Mexico, Harris Jewelers, Right Shade of WOW, Hollywood Hills Speedway, Sandia Motor Speedway, Tenpins Bowling Center, New Mexico Wildcats, Deluxe Design, Isotopes, Rio Rancho Observer, Hot Shot Services, Sherwin Williams, Purple Sage, Venezia’s Pizza, Toys “R” Us, American Tire, Sale Boys, New Mexico Scorpions, Cable One, New Mexico Bank & Trust, Enchanted Hills, ABQ Jump, Diana’s Best Friends Dog Grooming, Coronado Grill, Westside Golf, Chili’s Restaurant, KFC, Gonstead Chiropractic, Dairy Queen, J&R Auto Museum, J & J Tech, Twisters, Best Western, Rio Rancho Convention Bureau, New Mexico Wildcats, Rio Eye Care, Dion’s Restaurant, New Mexico Look-Lobo Store, Leonard Tire, La Provence Brasserie, Copeland’s, Scalo’s, UPS Store, Applebee’s, Play ‘n Trade Video, Chilaca’s Burrito, Long John Silver, Burger King, Galaxy Nail & Spa, Jason’s Deli, U buy I Fly It, Hot Tamales, O’Hare’s Pub, Accent Florals, Rio Rancho Imports, Rhonda’s Hair Salon, Pack ‘n Post, Hilltop Tire, Chow’s Asian Bistro, SmokeHouse BBQ, Home Depot, Coldstone Creamery, Acclaim Hair & Nails, Red Robin, Zio’s Italian, TGI Friday’s, Lone Star, Trombino’s Bistro, Tony Roma’s, Ah Capelli Salon, Hinkle Fun Center, Heaven Dragon, The Range, Olive Garden, Petland, Arte de la Mano, State Farm Insurance, Turtle Mountain Brewery, Quarters ABQ, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Chuckie Cheese, Dunn Paints, Midas Auto Service, and Premier Spa & Nails.

An example of donations for the silent auction: three Seiko (two men’s, one lady) watches donated by Harris Jewelers. Some raffle prizes: $400 gift Certificate from Gonstead Chiropractic; one year UPS post office box; hot-air balloon ride for two; an autographed Scorpion Aaron MacInnis game stick, junior jersey and Stanley bobblehead; free Hop Party for 15 children at ABQ Jump; mystery bag; and, two one-night hotel stays; Tony Roma gift card; one-night stay at Best Western; and two gift cards from Olive Garden.

Checks can be made payable to CASA Inc and tickets will only be available at the event.