Getting laughs to benefit United Way

Comedian Vik Pandya put on show at Inventors Brewpub’s Edison Hall in Port Washington for United Way of Northern Ozaukee’s Raising Hope fundraiser on Jan. 30. Clockwise from photo above: Enjoying libations before the show were (from left) Angie Hill, Heather Wood and Stephanie Koepke. Posing for a photo were Lew Lewandowski, United Way Executive Director Barbara Bates-Nelson, guest emcee Carole Caine and Karen Cohen. Lynn Benning, who with her husband Dan are the honorary campaign chairmen for this year’s fundraising, posed with Jonathan Pleitner. This year, United Way of Northern Ozaukee has a fundraising goal of $500,000, money used to support 14 programs operated by 12 area nonprofit agencies to help people in need. Money from the comedy show will help finance United Way’s health and well-being initiatives.        Photos by Sam Arendt