NORWICH – In a combined effort with local diabetes education advocates, the Norwich Family YMCA has created a program – “Taking a Shot at Diabetes” – to benefit community education, program scholarships, and to support families that have been affected by diabetes.

Program organizers have created a fundraising event that will feature a buffet-style dinner and a comedy night. The event will take place at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Canasawacta County Club in Norwich. The cost to attend both the dinner and the comedy night are $50. For those who wish to forgo the meal and just enjoy the laughs, tickets are only $25.

Headlining the evening is comedian Moody McCarthy with an opening act. McCarthy has appeared on the David Letterman show and toured extensively throughout the United States. His witty stage performances, including jokes about everyday life, are guaranteed to have the audience in stitches.