RALEIGH, NC October 28, 2010 (Press-News.org) Tickets for Assistance League of Raleigh's annual holiday fundraising event, Festival of Trees of Raleigh, are now available for purchase to the general public. Tickets for the festive event, which will consist of a luncheon and silent auction, are priced at $45. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit of giving by attending this event, which will directly fund Assistance League of Raleigh's philanthropic programs to improve the quality of life for members of the Raleigh community. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Assistance League of Raleigh by phone at (919) 623-7734.
Festival of Trees of Raleigh luncheon will take place on December 2nd at the Brier Creek Country Club. The event will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with live entertainment by the Sassy Classics, a high energy, Rockette-style dance group, and a silent auction featuring a variety of items from holiday decorations and gift baskets to trips, golf, things to pamper your pet, and much, much more. At 11:45, following the silent auction, an exciting live auction will be held.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and will be accompanied by a holiday program conducted by Cydney English, owner of the English Garden Florist in Raleigh. English will teach attendees fun ways to brighten their tabletops with festive decor for the holiday season.
About Assistance League of Raleigh
Assistance League of Raleigh is one of 122 chapters of Assistance League , a national nonprofit that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic projects. The Raleigh chapter partners with The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts for their annual fundraiser, Festival of Trees of Raleigh. Proceeds support the chapter's outreach programs, Operation School Bell , H.O.P.E. for Kids, and Silver Slippers. To get involved or learn more about Assistance League of Raleigh, call 919-623-7734, visit http://www.raleigh.assistanceleague.org, or connect on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/raleighal.
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Tickets Now Available for Assistance League of Raleigh's Premier Fundraising Event, Festival of Trees of Raleigh
Proceeds from Nonprofit Chapter's December 2nd Luncheon and Silent Auction Will Directly Benefit Local Philanthropic Initiatives
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[Press-News.org] Tickets Now Available for Assistance League of Raleigh's Premier Fundraising Event, Festival of Trees of RaleighProceeds from Nonprofit Chapter's December 2nd Luncheon and Silent Auction Will Directly Benefit Local Philanthropic Initiatives