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From left, Jaime Sullivan of Pembroke and Pam Keefe of
Scituate, both YMCA committee members for Friday's "Enchanted
Evening at Centre Court" with Valerie King of King Jewelers
that has donated the grand prize for the event. |
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YMCA 'Enchanted Evening'
to glitter Friday
Monday, November 1, 2004
More will
glitter than evening stars and twinkling lights at the South Shore
YMCA's Mill Pond facility in Hanover on Nov. 6. King Jewelers of
Cohasset has donated a diamond tennis bracelet as the grand prize
in the evening's Champagne Raffle. Located on the indoor tennis
courts at the Branch on Mill Street, the Y's "Enchanted Evening
at Centre Court" aims to surpass the $125,000 raised at a similar
event last year. According to the Y's Linda Brown, the event has
a dedicated committee of volunteers that works tirelessly to make
the event a success. Event committee members gathered many contributions
from local businesses that will be part of the live and silent auctions.
Ticket sales have been brisk and several hundred guests are expected.
This year, King Jewelers was invited to participate and is honored
to serve as the "Royal Hosts" of the Champagne Raffle. "We are thrilled
to help with the work of this wonderful organization," said Valerie
King, treasurer of King Jewelers. "The Y accomplishes so much for
the South Shore Community that benefits everyone. It is exciting
to be part of the highlight of the evening. We hope our donation
of a diamond bracelet will encourage everyone to participate and
give generously to this great cause." Reminiscent of earlier times,
the courts will be bedecked in greens and purples. This will add
to an ambiance suggesting lawn tennis, large shady porches and flower
trimmed courts of a past era. The evening's activities will include
a silent and live auction, food and drink, remarks from those assisted
by the organization's programs and the announcement of the winner
of the diamond bracelet. Committee members Pam Keefe of Scituate
and Jaime Sullivan of Pembroke stopped by King Jewelers recently
to discuss the event and express gratitude on behalf of their organization.
While there, they previewed the diamond bracelet. Sullivan spoke
about the good works of the YMCA. "The Y helps everyone," she said.
"When the Y becomes aware of a need in the community, it finds a
way to help. There is something for everyone. It is building a stronger
community. It has been great to find out that so many people are
willing to help. We are so grateful to King's for their donation."
The "One in Three Teen Initiative" is a program that will be supported
by this gala. The Y is committed to "provide meaningful services"
to at least "one in three teens on the South Shore." An ambitious
vision, this goal is part of the "Strong Kids Campaign" which creates
meaningful opportunities for thousands of local children and their
families. For more information about the event, please call: 781-829-8585
x 224. For information about the jewelry, please call King Jewelers:
781-383-1755.
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