caribbean LIME fundraiser
Family - Friends - Food - Fun - Music
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 - 4:00 - 8:00pm
Experience the Caribbean Tradition of Liming: A Casual Gathering of Family, Friends, Food, Fun, and Music. Stop by, dine on scrumptious Caribbean cuisine, hang out with your family and friends, have fun playing games (cornhole, dominoes, cards, etc.), all while enjoying and moving to the beat of Caribbean music by Selector Kemia.
Kids Activities + Great outdoor space to play!
You will have a chance to win door prizes and participate in a 50/50 Raffle (chance to win half of the total raffle ticket sales; you do not need to be present to win). Raffle ticket purchasers present at the event will have the opportunity to win additional prizes.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us as a sponsor for this event. We offer one Presenting/Title Sponsor and multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze partnerships. All sponsorships provide high visibility through recognition on our website, social media, banners, and marketing materials, plus in-person networking opportunities. Some levels also include event t-shirt recognition and the option to display promotional items. Learn more here or contact us at info@karendalefoundation.org.
We hope you have time to lime, but if you don't, we can package your meal to go.
See below for more details. Pre-Orders Only!
Place your order and purchase raffle tickets today!
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the following:
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Caribbean High School Scholars in Jamaica – The Karen Dale Foundation Education & Literacy Program provides scholarships and educational resources to high school students. Currently, 29 students are enrolled in the program, with a new cohort admitted annually. Participants receive support throughout their high school education.
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Hurricane Melissa Recovery Efforts in Jamaica – In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ocho Rios in Jamaica, efforts are underway to replace the roof of the Edgehill School of Special Education. This school, initially built by the Rotary Club in the 1990s, sustained severe damage to its roof during Hurricane Melissa.
Note: Additional desserts, soft beverages, and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Only electronic methods of payment will be accepted as we are not allowed to accept cash at the venue.
KDF Payment Options:
Zelle (karendalefoundation@gmail.com), Venmo (@KarenDaleFdn), CashApp ($KarenDaleFdn)
What is a Lime?
Some of you are probably wondering "What is a Lime?" Our Caribbean friends already know, but for those who don't, a Lime is simply an informal gathering with family and friends, which in most cases includes food, drinks and music. To lime means to hang out or socialize, so when someone says "I was liming" they mean "I was hanging out" or "I was spending time with friends". In some Caribbean cultures, a Backyard Lime is held at someone's home and is a regular occurrence.