With its warm and inviting atmosphere and affordable, high-quality fare, Pasquini's Lone Tree location is a great place to enjoy a good meal while raising money for your favorite cause. Every Monday, the restaurant hosts fundraisers for a variety of organizations, donating 20 percent of the day's sales (including take-out and delivery purchases) to non-profits in need. In October alone, the restaurant has hosted fundraisers for Mountain Vista High School's Field Hockey team, Copper Mesa Elementary and the Arapahoe High School Marching Band.

Chris Coburn, whose daughter plays on the Mountain Vista High School field hockey team, said Pasquini's personnel were easy to work with and provided a cash donation as well as gift cards the team could sell to help raise additional funds.

"They were phenomenal," said Coburn, who noted that fundraising helps pay for much needed equipment for the team. "We would definitely do it again."

In addition to hosting fundraisers, Pasquini's Lone Tree is also expanding its community involvement by displaying pumpkin paintings crafted by second-graders at Eagle Ridge Elementary School. The restaurant is also serving as a drop-off site for Coats for Colorado, which distributes new and gently used coats to individuals and families in need. From Nov. 7 through Nov. 13, customers who bring in a new or gently used coat will receive a free calzone.

"For us, it's not just about profits," said Tony Pasquini, owner of Pasquini's in Lone Tree. "It is about creating a place that is vibrant and welcoming with good food at a great value. Our fundraiser nights are part of the equation in creating a restaurant that is an integral part of the community."

Tony Pasquini, who founded the Pasquini's chain of pizzerias 25 years ago, recently purchased the two-year-old Lone Tree location. He is committed to providing the best customer experience possible and has added a slew of specials to reward patrons for their loyalty. The restaurant, for example, offers free kids meals on Tuesdays, all you can eat pasta for $6.99 on Wednesdays and a Broncos Game Special, which includes six free meatball sliders with a purchase of an extra-large pizza. During the month of November, the restaurant will be giving away free lattes daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tony Pasquini also continues to strengthen the Lone Tree location's reputation for offering fresh food made with local ingredients. The restaurant's Focaccia bread and ravioli are made fresh using organic flour. The restaurant also uses organic produce whenever possible and local products, such as Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese. In addition, Pasquini's at Lone Tree has several gluten-free and vegan offerings to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and appetites.

To offer more convenience for customers, Pasquini's at Lone Tree recently added a curbside take-out. Simply call 303-662-8888 to place an order.

Located at 7431 Park Meadows Drive, Pasquini's of Lone Tree is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information visit www.pasquinis.com