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Last Updated:
February 8, 2008
TIPS FOR PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

You might find more information by visiting Student Life website

Below, are useful tips for successfully planning an event

SHOPPING LIST: Average Costs of Popular Items (costs may vary, but items are based on prices at Shop Rite).

Beverages

  • Gallon of Water: $.79 - $.99
  • 2 Liter bottle of Coke: $1.59
  • 2 Liter bottle of Sprite: $1.59
  • 2 Liter bottle of Pepsi: $1.59
  • Gallon of Arizona Ice Tea: $2.79
  • Gallon of Apple Juice: $4.49
  • Juice Boxes: 6 juice boxes, $1.99 - $2.99; 10 juice boxes: $3.49

    Platters

  • Vegetable Platter: 12 inch platter, $9.99
  • Party Tray: Cheese, crackers, pepperoni $9.99
  • Fruit Platter: 80 oz 12 inch platter, $22.99; 44 oz 10 inch platter, $12.99

    Snacks

  • Pepperoni: $3.99
  • Wheat Thin Crackers: $2.79
  • Triscuit Crackers: $2.79
  • Assorted Cheeses: 12 oz cubed cheeses, $3.59-$4.29
  • Cheddar
  • American
  • Munster
  • Swiss
  • Gouda
  • Hummus: Athenos 14 oz, $3.99
  • Tostitos Salsa: 15oz , $2.99
  • Chips (All Varieties): 10 oz, $1.74-$3.19
  • Rold Gold Pretzels: 14oz, $2.29
  • Doritos: 13oz, $1.74
  • Variety Pack of Chips: 42 individual bags, $9.99
  • Smart Food Cheddar Popcorn: 12 individual bags, $3.69
  • Cheese Spread: 6.5oz – 8oz, $3.99 - $5.49

    Fruit

  • Bananas: $.49/lb
  • Strawberries: 16oz $2.99
  • Grapes: $2.49/lb

    Desserts/Bakery Items

  • Cookies: 14 – 16 oz, $3.49 - $7.00
  • Cakes: Gourmet, $9.99; Cheesecake, $13.99; Sheet cakes, $9.99 - $30.00 (24 oz)
  • Brownie Platters: $5.99 - $6.99
  • 12 Cupcakes: $5.99
  • Pies: $4.99 - $6.99
  • Muffins: 12 pack, $3.79
  • Ice Cream
  • Breyers - $4.49
  • Turkey Hill - $3.59
  • Edy’s - $3.99
  • Carvel Ice Cream Cake: Sheet, $21.99
  • Pepperidge Farm Cookies: 7oz packages, $2.99; 13 oz packages, $5.99

    Paper Products

  • Paper plates: 54/$3.39; 110/$5.49
  • Napkins: 250/$2.39; 500/$4.29
  • Plastic cups: 78 Dixie Red Party Cups (16oz), $5.49; 80 (9oz), $2.99
  • Plastic forks/knifes/spoons: 24 count, $.99; 48 count, $1.09

    Dunkin Donuts

  • Box of Joe at Dunkin Donuts: $13.90
  • Dozen Donuts: $6.59
  • Munchkins: 25 for $4.39; 50 for $6.29
  • Dozen Bagels: $6.99
  • 4 Assorted Muffins: $4.99

    Alcohol: (Based on Prices at Joe Canal’s Discount Liquors on Route 1)

    Beer

  • Case of Miller Lite: $13.99
  • 30 Pack of Miller Lite: $17.99

    Wine (Reds & Whites)

  • 1.5 Liter of Barefoot Wine: $8.19
  • 1.5 Liter of Gallow Wine: $8.99
  • 1.5 Liter of Mondavi Wine: $10.01
  • 1.5 Liter of Yellow Tail Wine: $10.66
  • 1.5 Liter of Cavet Wine: $11.00; $60.00/case
  • 1.5 Liter of Fetzer Wine: $11.09
  • 1.5 Liter of Bella Sera Wine: $11.99; $64.75/case
  • 1.5 Liter of Fish Eye Wine: $12.49

    Champagne

  • Verdi Champagne: $4.99
  • Cooks Champagne: $6.49
  • Lune de Lune Champagne: $11.49
  • Korbel Champagne: $14.99

    Campus Resources

    Departments

    The following departments could act as a source for additional funding:

  • Office of Religious Life
  • International Center
  • Women’s Center
  • LGBT Center
  • Career Services
  • Pace Center

    Media Services

    The following are common items requested by student groups through Media Services:
    Item University Charge
    Projector $15.00
    Projection Screen $08.00
    Speakers $25.00
    Microphone $05.00
    25 ft Power Cord $02.00
    Projector Stand $05.00
    DVD Player $15.00
    Portable PA System with 1 microphone $25.00