The Geary County Children’s Choir is raising funds for its biennial choir trip.

Arrangements are being made for the choir to go to Colorado Springs in 2014 to perform at the Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, and Garden of the Gods.

About 40 children will make the trip that will cost $36,000. To help raise funds, the students each contributed a recipe to make a cookbook that will be sold for $5 each, with all proceeds going toward the cost of the trip.

The cook book has recipes for appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, breads, and desserts; and represents a collection with some ethnic recipes and children’s favorites.

The choir, which is composed of students fourth through eighth grades, went to Branson in 2012 where they performed at the Andy Williams’ Theater as the preshow for the Cat’ Pajamas, on the Branson Belle Showboat, and at Silver Dollar City.

Throughout the year the choir performs at community events such as the Christkindl market at Fort Riley, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Relay for Life.

One of the goals of the choir is to enhance the lives of the young singers through positive experiences with quality literature, singing technique, and exciting performances.

The cook books are available for purchase from any choir member, at Green Tree Smoothies, 1501 N. Washington St. Suite C., or by e-mail krystinasmommy@gmail.com.