FAIRFIELD -- Independent Wrestling Entertainment returns to the Community Center in Fairfield tonight, with a pro wrestling fundraiser to benefit the Eastern Area Agency on Aging's Meals on Wheels program.

Tonight's event is not the first time the wrestling company has done its part for local senior citizens, according to IWE promoter Ora Spratt.

"This is actually the third such fundraiser we've promoted in conjunction with the agency," Spratt said in a news release.

"Considering how passionate and loyal the Fairfield wrestling fans are, we expect this to be the most profitable one yet."

The agency's nutrition development coordinator, Ken Banks, agrees.

"We've had a lot of fun previously working with the IWE, and I expect this event to be no different," Banks said. "The fans in Fairfield truly love local wrestling exhibitions, and they can feel good knowing that their hard-earned money is going to a great cause."

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the agency's nutrition program, which, in addition to serving midday meals to senior citizens at its 48 Community Cafés throughout the state, also serves daily meals directly to the door of hundreds of homebound Maine seniors in need.

"Often times, our volunteer delivery drivers are the only faces that many of our homebound clients see each day," Banks said. "The thought of having to create a waiting list to care for other seniors in need due to insufficient funds is one of our biggest fears at the agency. With help from the IWE, its fans, and other such generous people, we hope that such a thing will never become reality."

Tickets to the event are just $7 in advance, or $10 for front row seats. Tickets are on sale at Joseph's Sporting Goods, and Lucien's Budget Truck Rental, both in Fairfield. Bell time is 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.IWrestlingE.com.