Kappa Sigma Presents: Star and Crescent Ball

Kappa Sigma letters in front of the house, waiting to go to the event
Photo By: Kappa Sigma CSULB

This Year, Kappa Sigma Fraternity has decided to add a new spring philanthropy event to support the Fallen Heroes fund called Star and Crescent Ball. It will take place at La Palapa Restaurant located right by the Belmont Pool, which will be a great setting because it is right by the beach and relatively close to campus. The event promises to be a night of gambling, appetizers, and live music to dance the night away for a good cause.

The Fallen Heroes Fund is an organization that supports the Men and Women of the Armed Forces and their families. According to their website, they have raised nearly $150 million dollars for the families of U.S. and British soldiers who have died in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. They have also built rehabilitation centers for soldiers who have been catastrophically disabled. Annually, the organization assesses the needs of the soldiers and their families to fit the needs that they have at all times.

Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Long Beach has chosen this cause for the last few years as one of their many philanthropy events. The organizer of the event, Jonah Winn, was extremely excited for the even saying "This is the first time we have ever done an event like this and hope that it extremely successful". The first part of the night will be a showcase of Kappa Sigma's accomplishment during the semester as well as testimonies from Senior Kappa Sigma member's about their favorite experiences. Then the fun part begins with casino games, a performance from local Long Beach band The Brook Lee Catastrophe, pictures, and of course prizes. Then the after party will take place with a huge dance floor and DJ as well as an open bar. "We as Kappa Sigma's like to have a good time, and it makes it even better when we get to support a good cause.

The event will take place Saturday, April 16th with the first half of the night starting at 7pm and the after-party starting at 9:30pm. Tickets are $15 for the after party or $25 for the entire night, with all proceeds going to the Fallen Heroes Fund. It will be a night of fun and philanthropy that encourages all Greek and Non-Greek members to attend.