6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. ~ ReceptionReception begins by setting the stage for our Hollywood Extravaganza, complete with jazz music ensemble from Think Big! Band and the Bulletproof Brass, Open Cocktail Bar, Exceptional Silent Auction and Celebrity Photo opportunities with Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, and Groucho Marx Celebrity Impersonators.
8:00 p.m. ~ Elegant Dinner in
Grand Ballroom
At 8 p.m., the Grand Ballroom doors open, revealing the vintage Hollywood décor, complete with cocktail lounge vignettes, beautiful red rose and white feather centerpieces and all the glitter and glamour of a Hollywood Soirée. Guests enjoy fine dining and exceptional music fitting for the Vintage Hollywood Era by Think Big! Band and The Bulletproof Brass. 8:45 p.m.- Midnight ~ Hooray for Hollywood Program, Live Auction & Entertainment
David Ahearn, event emcee, will kick off a lively yet moving program which includes a special awards presentation, exciting live auction and wonderful dance music for guests to enjoy. Come celebrate our honorees who have provided hope and a brighter future for the children of Collin County.
Photos: [Left: David and Tina Craig and Eric and Katina Zepp, were among the supporters and guests at the 2009 Voice for Children Gala.]
[Right: At last year's event, 2009 Voice for Children Gala chair, Danya Anderson, is shown accepting her recognition gift from Susan Etheridge, CASA Executive Director.] |
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm Hosts Shop for a Cause
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Collin County held a pre-gala Valentine shopping event at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm in Allen, Texas on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Thanks to the generosity of retail sponsors; Filthy Rich Celebrity Jewelry, Panacea, Flirt Boutique, Jean Junkie, Swoozies, ApricotLane and Village Burger Bar. CASA supporters were out in force to patronize these stores.
[Diane McCall, Program Director, Diane Chester, Board Member, Susan Etheridge, Executive Director and Randy Roland, Board President welcome guests at a special wine and cheese reception at Panacea.]
[Laura Stengle, CASA Board Member and Dawn Browning, Assistant Store Manager, Swoozies, show off fun party accessories to shoppers.]
Shoppers were rewarded not only in the great selection of special Valentine gifts for purchase, but also in knowing that 20% of the day's sales would be donated to CASA of Collin County, a nonprofit agency serving abused children removed from unsafe homes. Also participating with the contribution of 20% of their food sales for the day, Village Burger Bar did a brisk business as CASA supporters, enjoyed delicious meals or snacks throughout the day. 
[Cheryl Buckles, CASA Board Member and Gala co-chair, welcomes guest to Village Burger Bar with restaurant manager, Rob Kelly.]
Thanks to everyone who came out to shop and dine on Thursday, February 4th with the retail and restaurant sponsors at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm whose gracious sponsorship of the Valentines Shopping event benefitted CASA of Collin County. It is especially gratifying to support those merchants whose philanthropy gives back to the community they serve. |
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Our Mission is to train community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in the court system so that each child is placed into a safe, loving home where he or she can thrive.
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EVENT SPONSORS
CASA of Collin County appreciates the ongoing support of Presenting Sponsor, Ewing Autohaus and the many other generous sponsors listed below:
Best Picture Presenting Sponsor Best Actor SponsorDanya and Mike Anderson
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GrandLuxe Registry Special Offer
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The GrandLuxe Registry has partnered with CASA of Collin County as a media sponsor for the Voice for Children Gala, in an effort to generate awareness and to support fundraising efforts. For every $40 annual subscription to GrandLuxe Registry, you may designate CASA of Collin as the non-profit beneficiary of half, or $20, of your annual subscription fee. Your annual subscription entitles you to:
· Twelve monthly issues of GrandLuxe Registry
· 2010 Annual Holiday Wish Book
· Two VIP Tickets to the 2010 Spring GrandLuxe Polo Cup Championship
· Two VIP Tickets to the 2010 Fall GrandLuxe Polo Cup Championship
· Two VIP Tickets to the December 2010 GrandLuxe Shooting Stars Luncheon
· Two VIP Tickets to the Summer 2010 GrandLuxe Salon
· Exclusive invitations to all GrandLuxe Luxury Lifestyle Events.
Learn more and subscribe by visiting the GrandLuxe Registry website.
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