Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/206049
Cool Daddio! Have a Rockin' Good Time at the Blue Jean Ball by ERINN CRIDER The Child Advocacy Center's annual Blue Jean All proceeds from the Blue Jean Ball go to support Ball is a favorite event for many in the community. this effort. One way in which they raise money is This year the event has a few new things to offer to through their traditional, and now also, the new live up the excitement and celebratory mood. It will be auctions. Ginny Deffendall, who is also a co-chair the same great cause and exciting auction but with for the event, explains that this year the auction has many new aspects that reflect the passion that the changed. In addition to now having a live auction, center brings to the event. Jennifer Taft, co-chair the traditional painted chairs will no longer be the for the event, explains this excitement and love by only thing auctioned off. "Anyone can still donate saying "Knowing that I'm spending my time giving the painted chairs, but those are not the focus this back to such a great cause [is rewarding]. The Child year," she said. "We really want to incorporate the Advocacy Center provides a wonderful service to best that Fayetteville has to offer." our community and being able to help support their There is a wide variety of things to be auctioned mission is very rewarding. Planning this year's event off this year. There is everything from a condo at has been a lot of fun and I can't wait to see it all Myrtle Beach for a week to pet boarding to teeth come together." whitening, to tickets for a FireAntz game or a UNC This year there are many new things to look Basketball Game. forward to. There is a new theme: The 50s. Attendees There will also be a separate chaperoned party for can come in comfortable blue jeans or their favorite children. The kids are also encouraged to dress up 50s theme attire. "We'll have a DJ, photobooth fun in 50s-inspired attire for their soda shop themed and yummy 50s diner-inspired food. The Rogue party. There will be a separate DJ for the kids' party Rollergirls will be there helping us to show off our and also a photobooth they are sure to enjoy. The auction items and this year for the first time we'll youth party is recommended for fifth through eighth be doing a live auction that we're really excited While decorated chairs play a part in the auction at graders and an adult must accompany them. about. DQ is one of our fabulous sponsors who has The Blue Jean Ball will be held on Saturday, the Blue Jean Ball each year, this year offers more graciously agreed to donate ice cream and toppings, Nov. 16, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Highland than fancy seating. so we'll have ice cream sundaes like a 50s soda shop. Country Club, 2381 Raeford Rd. For Valley Auto World is lending us a red and white 1956 more information or to purchase tickets Chevrolet Bel Air Straight Drive V8 to be parked out front and for people go online to childadvocacycenter. to have their pictures taken with." Taft said. com or call 486-9700. Youth ERINN CRIDER, Contributing The Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that focuses on Tickets are $30 each and adult Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ assisting children through the traumatic experience of dealing with abuse. tickets are $60 each. upandcomingweekly.com. New Age Cataract Surgery; What are our Options? FREE Seminar Join us Tuesday, November 12th 6:00 to 7:00 pm as Dr. Sheel Patel presents… New Age Cataract Surgery; What are our Options? Seminar will be held at our Owen Drive Location Classroom @ RSVP today at 910-672-5017 www.CapeFearEye.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NOVEMBER 6-12, 2013 UCW 11