IMPACT, the Pownal Elementary School parent/teacher organization, is holding a raffle for various items, including a $100 gift certificate to Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland and a gift certificate to Edna & Lucy’s in Pownal. Raffle tickets are $1 each, or $5 for an arm’s length. Tickets will be available for purchase through Dec. 19.

A second raffle is also being held for the services of a private chef to provide an in-home catered dinner for up to eight people (cost of food not included). People purchasing tickets for that drawing will be entered to win a voucher for the services of chef Charles White of Vignola Cinque Terre, which will be eligible for redemption January through June 2013, excluding holidays. The chef will work with the winner to develop a unique menu and host a memorable event for a birthday party, anniversary or other special occasion. Tickets for this raffle are $5 each and will be available for purchase through Dec. 31.

All proceeds will go toward promoting educational opportunities for students at Pownal Elementary School. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Kate Brown at 688-4767.