Luau

Aloha! Bring the tropical flavor of the islands to your community with a luau fundraiser. If there's a beach nearby, you can make it really authentic with a traditional pig roast. Add some fish to the menu, like mahi mahi, fresh pineapple and mango, and even poi, if you're brave. If a traditional luau menu is too complicated or expensive, you can always go with grilling burgers and hot dogs. What really makes the luau is the atmosphere. Charge everyone a fee when they sign up to attend. Ask everyone who attends to wear grass skirts, or colorful Hawaiian shirts with shorts. Make it a little campy, and have a contest for the loudest shirt. Talk to local dance instructors, and see if any of them are willing and able to attend and donate a quick hula lesson. Build a fire for everyone to sit around while they enjoy blue Hawaiians, mai tais, and daiquiris. You'll need a beverage station with a blender, if that's possible, or you can pre-make the drinks and serve them directly from coolers. Be sure to offer non-alcoholic options for those who prefer them, and for kids, if they're attending. For a little extra fun, hand out leis to everyone when they arrive.