LABELLE — United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is gearing up for its 11th Annual Swing into Spring event. This major fundraiser for United Way Partner Agencies located in Hendry and Glades Counties will take place on Saturday, April 26 in LaBelle.

Swing into Spring is being held in a new venue this year. It will be taking place at the LaBelle Civic Center, located at 481 W. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle from 5-8 p.m. Guests will be treated to a prime rib and chicken piccata dinner (vegetarian option available), fun games with chances to win great prizes, music from the LaBelle High School musicians as well as live and silent auctions.

The auctions will feature items such as a three-night, two-day stay at Tween Waters Inn, a two-night stay at the Luminary Hotel in downtown Fort Myers, a Myakka Elephant Ranch experience and much more.

The event, which is sponsored by Florida Power and Light as the Title Sponsor, First Christian Church of LaBelle as Platinum Sponsor, Modern Woodmen, The DAM Gym, Suncoast Credit Union and more, will be emceed by Hendry County Property Appraiser Dena Pittman. Sponsorships are still available by calling 239-433-7559.

In Hendry and Glades counties, United Way has set a campaign goal of $367,200. With the help of early donors and Pacesetters, the organization has reached 48% of its goal with a total of $176,977 raised for the two counties. Through the annual campaign, United Way ensures that 20 local agencies can continue over 40 programs and initiatives to focus on issues that improve lives and can further United Way’s mission of improving the quality of life for all people in the community.

Tickets for Swing into Spring are $75 per person and can be purchased at UnitedWayLee.org/Events/Swing-Into-Spring.