A vital Peace River facility is looking to raise some funds, all while welcoming spring to the region with residents and neighbours.
Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter executive director Sandra O’Doherty says this is the first-ever Spring Fling that will be hosted by the shelter, and she’s hoping people will come out to support the facility.
“We are hosting the Spring Fling as a fundraiser for the Peace River Women’s Shelter,” says O’Doherty.
“We are hoping to make it a yearly thing. The purpose of the function is to get people together of all ages (over 18) to celebrate spring and the new beginnings.”
O’Doherty says the dance will feature musical guest Kik Bak, a local band that plays a variety of music. She says organizers hope people will dress up as their favourite pop or country star to win prizes for best-dressed guest.
“Due to government changes we will no longer be funded for the prevention part of our programming,” she explains.
“This in some way will be public awareness and education for the shelter.”
The event will be held on April 24 at Chateau Nova Hotel in Peace River. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and will keep going until the music ends.
“We are hoping to raise much-needed funds, as well as have a great time with people from all over the Peace Region,” O’Doherty says.
“We are hoping to receive a lot of silent auction donations, but we are really not asking for specific items. However big-ticket items like Oilers tickets would be awesome.”
If people are interested in donating silent auction items, they can be dropped off at the shelter or pick-up can be arranged by calling (780) 624-2466.
O’Doherty says tickets can be purchased at the door for $40.
“It’ll be a great time of dancing, appetizers, and a contest for the best-dressed pop/rock/ country star,” she concludes.
“You are encouraged to dress up but it is not mandatory. I urge everyone to come out and support a great cause, as well as have a great time.”
Emily Plihal
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