Almost 300 women filled the Holiday Inn Conference Center on Oct. 13 for Ladies Night Out.

The purpose of the event was to raise money for non-traditional students. The partnership is done through the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce and Riverland Community College Foundation. The event has been going on for many years.

Every fall women in business get together to raise money for the scholarship. This year there were 30 tables. Many businesses donated items to auction off at raffles. The money is then put together and given to the Riverland Foundation.

The theme this year was Pajama Party. Ladies dressed in their best pajama outfits and filled the Holiday Inn. Bendixen Jewelry was busy making popcorn. Ladies bought the popcorn by the box and then a random drawing was done and Bendixen donated gifts from their store. Many tables get creative and have little trinkets at them. Some groups will coordinate outfits to have a little fun with the theme.

If anyone is interested in joining the event you call the Austin Chamber of Commerce at 437-4561.

Below, groups pose for photos during Ladies Night Out: