ARCH CAPE — Purchase a raffle ticket to support Fire Mountain School and you may be the lucky winner of a trip valued at $4,000. The best part: You decide where you want to go!

The second-place prize is a two-night stay at The Lodge at Columbia Pointe in Richland, Washington, a premier hotel overlooking the Columbia River. Third place is a $250 gift certificate for Breitenbush Hot Springs in the Cascade Mountains.

In addition, one ticket will get two people over 21 into the Havana Nights Party at the old Nehalem fire hall (35900 Eighth St. Nehalem), where the lucky ticket will be drawn 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. and features a live Cuban band from Portland. Entry includes a dinner of Cuban cuisine.

There will also be a cash bar featuring beer from Bills Tavern, wine and cocktails. A silent auction will take place with local treasures to bid on, including local art, gift certificates to local businesses and a three-night stay in an oceanfront cabin in Falcon Cove.

Tickets are $40 each, or three for $100. There are only 500 tickets for sale, which can be purchased from a Fire Mountain parent or online at firemountainschool.org.

Fire Mountain School is an independent school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world.

Please note: Prizes are not redeemable for their cash value. The grand prize is airfare and accommodation to a destination chosen by the winner. All travel expenses must be paid for by Fire Mountain School and shall not exceed $4,000. Winners need not be present to win. Prizes must be redeemed by May 6, 2018, or will be forfeited. The raffle ticket does not qualify as a charitable tax deduction.