Last Call For Tickets To Black, White & Bling Gala!

Second annual gala benefits local youth

2010-11-04

GARNER, NC, November 04, 2010 (Press-News.org) Time is running out to purchase tickets for Black, White & Bling Gala 2010.

The second annual gala, hosted by the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club Foundation, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Grand Marquise Ballroom in Garner, as the community comes together to raise funds for local youth.

Dance the night away to music by DJ Mike Morse of G105FM's Bob & The Showgram, and find out if yours is the lucky ticket that wins $2,500 cash or a 1.08-carat round brilliant diamond, donated by Swift's Fine Jewelry of Knightdale.

A Frigidaire front-load washer and dryer set is among the prizes up for bid during the gala's live and silent auctions, along with a Duke basketball autographed by the 2010 NCAA Championship Team, Angus Barn gift basket and more.

Proceeds of Black, White & Bling Gala benefit the Backpack Buddies program, supplying weekly allotments of food to underprivileged children in Garner elementary schools.

"Don't miss your chance to strut your best bling, all for a good cause!" said Gala Chair Julie Clark. "Enjoy a great evening, while helping us raise funds and awareness of the needs of local children."

Gala tickets are $75 each, and include dinner and chances to win the diamond or cash prize. To purchase tickets online, or for more information, visit http://www.garnerblackwhiteandblinggala.org or call Clark at (919) 271-2618.

About Rotary International
Rotary International, with the motto Service Above Self, was founded in 1905 and is the world's first service club. Today, Rotary boasts more than 1.2 million members worldwide, working to meet needs such as illiteracy, world hunger and children at risk.
The Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club was chartered in March 2000, and in 2009 was honored as a 100% Paul Harris Fellows Club, meaning all members have contributed $1,000 or more to the Rotary International Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.garnermid-dayrotary.org.

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