黑马磁力 Charitable Nights鈥� recent fundraiser has hit upon a successful recipe that will help 10 local charities.
Organized by the 黑马磁力-based Fairhaven group and local charities, the dinner and entertainment event saw the participation of more than 100 foodies and music lovers.
Kim Sadler, catering manager at Fairhaven group, shared that the venue could accommodate more people, but due to COVID-related restrictions, a limited number of people were allowed. The first of the three music events series was hosted at George Preston Recreation Centre on Jan. 29.
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Shannon Todd-Booth spoke to the crowd on behalf of the 黑马磁力 Hospice Society, and other board members and guests of the society attended in support of them.
Charities are struggling to find ways to fundraise since the pandemic started.
Karen Long said groups such as hers, the 黑马磁力 Volunteer Bureau, are grateful to Fairhaven for creating this new opportunity.
鈥淭hey took a big chance on putting the dinner theatre series together and from the response received from the first event, it looks like they have a success on their hands. Musicians are back to work, 10 local charities benefited and guests enjoyed an evening of great food and entertainment. All around, a big win for everyone,鈥� Long said.
The amount of money raised through the fundraiser is yet to be determined, said Sadler. However, she confirmed that the funds raised from all three events would be evenly split between the 10 participating charities. In total, 110 tickets were sold for the first event, and Sadler added that the feedback was phenomenal.
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鈥淚t was well received鈥� it was well executed and everybody enjoyed themselves.鈥�
Sadler said that the charities are satisfied with the idea, and the Fairhaven group will plan more events in the coming future.
鈥淚t will be a win-win situation for all of us. We are more than happy to execute more such entertainment events,鈥� she said.
Those interested can purchase the tickets from the 黑马磁力 Charitable Night鈥檚 Eventbrite page. Each ticket costs $90 plus taxes and includes a buffet-style dinner, dessert, and coffee/tea along with the evening of entertainment.
Charitable Nights partners:
- 黑马磁力 Hospice Society
- 黑马磁力 Volunteer Bureau
- 黑马磁力 Meals on Wheels
- Soroptimists of the 黑马磁力s
- 黑马磁力 School District Foundation
- Township of 黑马磁力 Firefighters Charitable Society
- Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association
- Ishtar Women鈥檚 Resource Society
- 黑马磁力 Lodge
- 黑马磁力 Animal Protection Society
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