Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Volunteers sought for C-Street Loftwalk, fashion show (The Springfield News-Leader)


Volunteers sought for C-Street Loftwalk, fashion show (The Springfield News-Leader)

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 05:22 AM PDT

Volunteers are being sought to help with the Sept. 20 C-Street Loftwalk and Fashion Show.

Volunteers are neededfrom noon to 6 p.m .pm for three hour shifts, according to a news release.

Responsibilities include directing guests to the various lofts and businesses on the street and helping with setup and takedown.

Each volunteer will receive a complimentary ticket to the Loftwalk and Fashion Show.

To volunteer, contact Donnie Rodgers, 880-3435 or online at donnie@itsalldowntown.com

Advance tickets are currently on sale at Pizza House and Big Momma's on C-Street and Maschino's on South Campbell Avenue. Tickets are $10 in advance; tickets the day of the event are $12 at the Jefferson Avenue footbridge or the firehouse.

Advance tickets will also be available during the 12th Annual Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street, Sept. 19 and 20.

Free bus service will connect the two events Sept. 20.

For more information on the Loftwalk, contact Mary Collette at 864-7015, www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet.

Seniors shine at fashion show (ThePress.net)

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 10:07 AM PDT

"Isn't this gorgeous?" Donna deFrates said as she navigated through the crowd during the Senior Stars Fashion Show, sporting a design sold at Oak Street Boutique.

Beaming ear to ear, deFrates was just one of nine ladies who gracefully glided around the Brentwood Senior Activity Center on Aug. 14, showing off the latest trends for women this fall.

Brentwood Senior Citizens Club President Lynda Oliver she was delighted by the turnout of more than 130 people to the club's third annual event. "This was a great event for seniors in the community to see what the club and the senior center are all about," she said. "You know, there aren't many occasions to get all dressed up once you hit a certain age. We seniors don't get to go to proms, so this is a fun way for the ladies to get dressed up and be admired.

"All women love to play dress-up, and what a treat for them to get to walk around on the arm of a handsome gentleman. Now these ladies have photos to show their friends and family that clearly illustrate that they do not live a dull live. They are active and involved, and that is what the club is all about."

Models Elaine Allen, Stella Brown, Lydia Campos, Marlene Cook, Laura Jaramillo, Hermie Rasey, Bev Rossi, Dolcie Tullis and deFrates took turns donning formal and casual wear, walking around the senior center as audience members enjoyed lunch. As the ladies twirled to show off the season's latest styles, members of the crowd clapped and some men even cheered and whistled when they saw something they liked.

Tullis, who has modeled in the past, said it was fun to be part of the show, especially since it helped draw more people to the center.

Oliver said the event was a win-win for the seniors as well as the participating local businesses. The show featured fashions sold at Chico's, Coldwater Creek, TJ Maxx, Catwalk, Oak Street Boutique, and His and Her Formal Wear. More than 20 other local businesses donated items for a raffle, and all proceeds were donated to the seniors club.

Councilman Bob Brockman, who served as an escort during the event along with Brentwood Press Publisher Greg Robinson and Brentwood Recreation Supervisor Mac Kaiser, auctioned off two dinner parties in which the winners, along with three of their friends, were invited to dine with Brockman and his wife at Shutters Brasserie. The dinners went for $100 each.

Bev Rossi, who also modeled in the show, was one of the winners. She said she was more than happy to bid on the prize as the money went to a good cause, and signing the check was a lot easier than modeling.

"It was fun to get up and play dress-up, but it was nerve wracking," Rossi said. "Lynda convinced me to do it. I'll do anything to support the club and the center, though. This is such a nice place the seniors have here, and I want to support that."

Oliver said the community and business support to put the event together is testament to the community spirit that is unique to Brentwood. "Businesses went out of their way to help us, and that just goes to show that it is a privilege to live in this community," she said. "Brentwood is so kind to its seniors, and this new senior center is such a wonderful gathering place. You won't find a place like this anywhere else."

Oliver said she was pleased with the number of new people she met at the event and hopes more seniors in the area will be encouraged to join the seniors club and participate in upcoming activities held at the center.

Up next, the senior center, located at 193 Griffith Lane, will serve as the stage for a performance of "On Golden Pond" presented by the Vagabond Players on Wednesday, Sept. 23. For more information, call Brentwood Parks and Recreation at 925-516-5444.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild sponsors Annual Fashion Show (WKTV Utica)

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 07:48 AM PDT

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild sponsors Annual Fashion Show

Pictured left to right, front row are: Marian Luley, Mary Humphrey, Grace DeFazio Bouse, Carole Nunziata, and Joan Frankland. Second row are: Patricia Nuding, Dolores Caviola, Shirley Rice, Lila Norbin, Theresa Jadlowski, and Mary Margaret Napoli. Missing from the photo are: Barbara Allen, Joan Butler, Joan Carroll, Genevieve Gigliotti, Helen Harrington, Helen Kennerknecht, Annie LaBella, Gina LaBella, Terri LaBella, Janet Lange, Sister Dolorosa Lenk, Gail McCarthy, Marie McQueen, Deborah Seymour, Jane Smith, Christine Sullivan, and Lucy Zohne. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Knitting guild fashion show and tea to benefit Haywood Regional hospice (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 09:19 PM PDT

CLYDE — The Smoky Mountain Knitting Guild will sponsor an Autumn Leaves Fashion Show and Tea to benefit Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospice and Palliative Care 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Gateway Club in Waynesville.

Tickets for the fashion show and tea are $30 and are available at Haywood Regional Medical Center's gift shop, Osondu Booksellers, Silver Threads Golden Needles in Franklin, Purl's Yarn Emporium in Asheville, The Yarn Nook in Candler, and the Yarn Paradise in Asheville.

For more information call 452-3220 or 400-4820.

Fashion show Friday in Caz (The Oneida Daily Dispatch)

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 08:23 PM PDT

CAZENOVIA — Cazenovia presents the Dogs Days of Summer Fashion Show for dogs and owners. The event will be held Friday, Aug. 28 from 6–7:30 p.m. in Cannon Park, located in the center of the village.

The event is open to children, adults and dogs of all ages. There will be food, prizes for the best costumes, dogs for adoption, a rabies clinic and much more! In addition, stores will be open late with "Dogs Days of Summer" specials.

Dogs must be registered prior to the event with a current rabies shot certification. A $3 donation to Helping Hounds is requested. Registration sheets are available at Cazenovia merchants and The Chamber of Commerce Office located on Albany Street. Space is limited, sign up soon!

For further information contact Linda Amaral 655-4737.

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