VERO BEACH — Join Youth Guidance for an evening of cocktails, socializing, fabulous silent auction prizes, and the chance to win a date with one of Indian River County’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes at their newest fundraiser Heart to Heart.
This premier event will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, from 6:30-10 p.m. at The Plaza, which is located at 884 17th St. in Vero Beach.
Heart to Heart is a first-of-its-kind bachelor/bachelorette auction and fundraiser for Indian River County. Individuals are able to bid on males and females along with a themed gift package that is compatible to the auctionee’s personality.
Bachelorettes will model clothes provided by Talulah’s Boutique to showcase the latest trends and fashions. Local chef Adrienne Drew is catering the event; an array of buffet-style hors d’oeuvres will be served.
There will be a cash bar with a Heart to Heart signature drink along with a silent auction with terrific items and services to add to the evening’s excitement.
The Heart to Heart event chairs are: Volunteers Cathy LaCroix, Jeanmarie Hajla, Gail Rosenow, and Youth Guidance’s Darlene Forage and Tricia Maestri.
The following sponsors have helped to make the event possible: Merrill Lynch, Studio Gabriel, Intrinsic Designs, Brandt’s Appliance Service, Gail Rosenow, Captain Ingmar Herrmaan, Captain Bob’s Airboat Ride, and Grand Harbor Golf & Country Club.
Funds raised will directly support the numerous children’s programs and services for the over 600 youngsters served by the Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program.
Tickets are only $25. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call (772) 770-5040 or visit www.IRCYouth.com.
The mission of Youth Guidance, a United Way partner agency, is to empower Indian River County’s neediest youth through mentoring relationships and broaden their horizons with educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
The agency is actively seeking volunteers to serve as mentors or periodic volunteers to participate in the variety of group mentoring programs and ongoing activities for the unmatched children in the program, or to provide regular help in the office.
Youth Guidance is also looking for partnerships with businesses, service clubs, and church groups to pair with their unmatched children for just one activity a year.
Persons interested in being a Heart to Heart sponsor, purchasing tickets, or becoming a mentor may visit www.IRCYouth.com or call (772) 770-5040 for more information.