A Masquerade Costume Rental in Bellevue is offering discounts on attire for a party that will benefit communities around the world receive clean drinking water.

PartyPaloozaNW, which organizes wacky costume parties for noble causes, will host a Pirates & Ninjas event at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Sammamish Forest Manors Cabana, 2407 175th Ave. N.E. in Redmond.

A $5 entry fee, payable at the door, will be donated to Water 1st International.

Island appetizers and some rum punch will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a beverage of their choice and appetizers to share.

The party is restricted to those age 21 and older. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and raffle prizes will be offered, as well.

A Masquerade Costume Rental is located at 13310 Bel-Red Road, 425- 455-7621. More information is available at www.AMasquearade.com.

For more information about PartyPaloozaNW, e-mail suz@partypaloozanw.com or visit http://partypaloozanw.com.

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