Murder mystery dinner to aid Leland Lasure’s stroke treatment

Guests invited to 1920s-themed benefit Oct. 25 in Bolivar with dinner, raffles and prizes

Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire, with a prize for best dressed.

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Published October 13, 2025 - 5:06 p.m.

An interactive murder mystery dinner benefit will be held to support stroke treatment for Leland Lasure. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at 11150 Glenpark Road NE, Bolivar.

Tickets are $40 per person and include baked spaghetti, rolls, salad, drinks, dessert and two raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase, and multiple prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire, with a prize for best dressed.

All proceeds will go toward Lasure’s treatment.

Tickets are $40 per person. To purchase, text 330-340-8730. The deadline to buy tickets is Oct. 22.

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