The Cape Breton Island Horsemen Association will be hosting a fundraising auction and dance on Saturday, April 1 at the Emera Centre, starting at 6 p.m.

The purpose of the event is to help raise funds for a new surface for the Northside Downs racing facility in North Sydney, N.S.

Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased by contacting Blair MacKenzie (902-574-2672) or Diane Collins (902-565-7755).