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AAUW scholarship fundraisers announced

Written by: December 01 2009
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VERO BEACH — The Vero Beach branch contributes to American Association of University Women (AAUW) national scholarships and provides scholarships at the local level to women for study at Indian River State College.  Fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for the scholarships. Events are currently scheduled for January, February and April.  Thursday, January 28, 5 to 7 p.m. –  Evening of Art and Wine at Admiralty Gallery, 3315 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Tickets $25

Saturday, February 20, 11:30 a.m. –  Book-Author Luncheon at Vero Beach Country Club, Presenting Authors:  Anna Flowers, Almut Metzroth, and James Macomber.  Tickets $45  Call Eileen at (772) 468-2835

Thursday, April 22, 2 to 4 p.m. – Afternoon in the Garden, Marion Newbold’s Garden Party, Vero Beach.  Tickets $25

Information:  Call (772) 564-9297

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