To coincide with this episode and the look Higgins is giving the country into his hometown, including BYC, the annual Baker Youth Club Fundraiser theme has been switched from the traditional BYC Madness to BYC Realty, with the special guest speaker “The Bachelor” Ben Higgins.The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at BYC, 1401 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Already the Red Rose sponsorship, which includes a meet and greet with Higgins, is sold out, but there is still availability for table seating by becoming table sponsors at such levels as: Pink Rose, $1,000 for eight tickets; White Rose: $500 for four tickets; and Yellow Rose for $250 for two tickets. Also available are general admission tickets, with auditorium style seating available, at $75 per ticket. There are approximately 600 seats available. The event is for those 21 years of age and older.

A special event will be held from 1-4 p.m. for those age 20 and under to meet with Higgins and have photographs taken. Presale of these tickets, at $20 each, will go on sale Thursday. There is only 300 tickets available.

Higgins will speak at 8 p.m. He is expected to speak about his journey for love, experience on the show, his passion for BYC and what BYC means to him. There will be an approximate 15-minute question and answer time following his presentation. There will also be an opportunity throughout the evening to have a photograph taken with Higgins.

“I think it is pretty cool how Ben is a really good guy and I think what you’re seeing how he is portraying himself, he’s done a really good job of representing Warsaw, himself and our community. The fact he’s willing to come back 11 days after the final episode and do a charity event, speaks volume for his passion for BYC and his willingness to give back,” says Tracy Funivall, BYC executive director.

“It’s a great opportunity for people, if they are interested, to hear Ben’s story on his experience and help a great not for profit providing for kids in our community.

“It’s great for us because it will help us generate the biggest fundraiser we have ever had. We’re excited to have him come back,” added Furnivall. Already tickets have been sold to people in New York, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Michigan.

The episode tonight will show a portion of the time Higgins and his date that day, Lauren B, spent interacting with the BYC kids. “They spent a whole afternoon at BYC,” Furnivall stated. Noting two members of the Indiana Pacers, Paul George and George Hill, and coach Frank Vogel, along with Pacer mascot Boomer were also present.

Doors for the evening will open at 6:30 p.m. for those not a part of the Red Rose Sponsorship. During the 6:30-8 p.m. social time, there will be a cash bar, and food by Downtown, American Table, Dairy Queen, Mad Anthonys, Maple Leaf, Zoyo’s and Owens Super Market located on Market Street.

The evening will conclude with a live auction. Some of the items up for auction are trips to Marco Island, Fla.; Hawaii, lasik eye surgery by Dr. Kris Knight; a progressive dinner in Winona Lake, and a “dinner date with Ben Higgins.”

For more information on becoming a sponsor or for tickets visit bakeryouthclub.com or call (574) 267-8771.