Island Pacific Academy's fourth annual Mardi Gras fundraiser takes place 5-10 p.m. Saturday at Ihilani Resort and Spa Pavilion at Ko Olina.

Today is the last day to buy tickets. Individual tickets are $85 per person and include a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, "funny money" gambling at craps, roulette, and black jack tables, and entertainment by Nueva Vida.

Proceeds from the event support the academic program, teacher salaries and tuition assistance at the school.

Free parking is available in the hotel garage or valet for $5.

For more information or to buy a ticket, please call 674-3523, ext. 528, or email KVincent@islandpacificacademy.com.

IPA is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, college preparatory co-educational school in Kapolei that was founded in 2003.