A mental health nonprofit will hold its annual spring event next month to raise money for it suicide prevention and awareness efforts.

The 2018 Party for Prevention fundraiser at Eventide Brewing includes a brewery tour and beer tasting, Tex-Mex from Verde Taqueria, live music by Josh Schicker and a silent auction.

Tickets cost $40. Raffle tickets are also available for a chance to win a weekend at Lake Burton for eight people. The winner may stay any time except Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends.

The event from the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention takes place May 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1015 Grant St.

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