VERO BEACH — On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., Oak Harbor Club will be transformed into an enchanted lover’s lane of festivities. A donation of $225 per person is recommended. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Food & Outreach Center.
Sure to be Vero Beach’s hottest romantic gala, guests will be treated to complimentary cocktails, dinner and dancing, with entertainment provided by RE-MIX featuring Laura Vivas. Back by popular demand, RE-MIX will perform a long list of favorite love songs. Complimentary keepsake portraits will capture memories of this special evening.
A round-up of intriguing early auction items include many exclusive items including travel adventures with accommodations at private luxury venues, golf packages at some of the world’s most renowned courses, a private luncheon/fashion preview at Neiman-Marcus in Palm Beach Gardens for 12, custom-made jewelry, unique art and sports packages. A complete listing will be posted on Harvest’s website at www.harvestfoodoutreach.org after Jan. 1.
Additionally, a prize drawing is planned for a Cartier Roadster men’s watch at 10 p.m. (need not be present to win). Tickets are currently available in advance for a recommended donation of $50 for 1, $75 for 2 or $100 for 3. Contact Harvest at 772-778-3977 or commrelationsvb@harvestfoodoutreach.org for prize drawing tickets, sponsorship information and gala tickets.
In addition to presenting sponsors Pamela Harmon and Timothy Muris, other sponsors include: Barker Heating and Air Conditioning, Mary Ann and Bill Becker, Sharon and David Brown, Debbie and Scott Bell, Fidelity Investments, Helmet House Construction, Mr. and Mrs. George Higgs, Indian River Acupuncture, Gina and Ed Johnson, Susan Kamer and Michael Beechem, Barbara and Dennis Lowry, The Robert F. and Eleonora McCabe Foundation, Occulina Bank, Amy Patterson and Don Reeser, Helen Taylor Robertson, Linda and Michael Rusciano, Carmen and Bob Stork, Jason Tarr and George E. Warren Corporation.
The Valentine Ball committee is comprised of honorary chairs Bernie and Linda Kastory, co-chairs Pam Harmon, Barbara Lowry and Amy Patterson. Other committee members include: Michael Beechem, Carla Boardman, Glennie, Bowland, Barbara Butts, Sharon Decker, Ginny Hunt, Ed and Gina Johnson, Susan Kamer, Pat Marquis Margaret and Phil Martowski, Mary Ellen McCarthy, AJ and Brewster Mosley, April Muller, Sheryl-Lynn Peterson, Mike and Shirley Petroline, Karen Pittman, Karen Rackard, Don Reeser, Sandra Robertson, Chris Runge, Linda Rusciano, Trude See, Rosemary Smith, Tom Smith, Dede Snipes, Sandy Souder, Laurel Stoll, Daisy Whitehill and Diane Wilhelm.
To be added to the invitation list or to learn about sponsorship opportunities contact (772) 778-3977 or commrelationsvb@harvestfoodoutreach.org.
Harvest Food & Outreach Center, founded in 2003 by Austin and Ginny Hunt in Indian River County, provides a holistic, multi-component approach that provides a hand up to those living at or under the 200 percent federal poverty level. Harvest’s mission is to assist those living in poverty to achieve economic self-sufficiency through resource development, resource protection, and resource connection. Harvest’s unique model offers a comprehensive three-tiered approach to lifting people out of poverty through: 1) a Hunger Relief Program that includes an emergency food box and cost share grocery program, 2) a crisis center that stabilizes people in crisis through counseling and active referrals to services, and 3) education and employment opportunity programs that addresses the source of the problem and provides long term solutions for those in need toward self-sufficiency. For information about volunteering, donations and services available in our community visit harvestfoodoutreach.org.