Last Chance For Tickets: Black, White & Bling Gala 2009
Posted: 11-04-2009 : GARNER, N.C.

Garner, N.C. – Don’t miss your chance to dance the night away at Black, White & Bling Gala 2009, set for this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., at the historic Rand-Bryan House in Garner.

Featuring a diamond dip and the chance to win $2,500 cash, fine dining, live and silent auctions, classic cars, and strolling magic by the renowned Michael Casey, this first annual gala hosted by the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club offers fun for everyone.

Gala proceeds benefit Backpack Buddies, a program that provides weekly backpacks of food to needy children within Garner’s school system. Additional proceeds will go to the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club’s scholarship programs for youth.

Auction items will include Holland grills, signed sports memorabilia, a 9-carat amethyst, computer, rare coin collections and much more.

Live music by the Wells Family Band, and music by DJ “Big John” Ruth of Y102.9FM, will add to the festivities, and professional photographers will be on hand.

“Black, White & Bling Gala 2009 will be the premier event for this community,” says gala chair Julie Clark. “Polish your shoes and bring out your best bling, and enjoy an evening with the Who’s Who of the Garner community, all for a great cause.”

Area businesses sponsoring the Black, White & Bling Gala include Rand-Bryan House, diamond donor Swift’s Fine Jewelry, Wachovia Bank, Garner Family Eye Care, S&A Cherokee, A Special Event, Soup To Nuts Catering, Harris Wholesale, Signature Events of the Carolinas, 4GK Travel, J.D.’s Country Store Inc., Garner Citizen, Waste Industries, Royal Parking, and Chuck Killian in honor of Ralph Smith-Cottman Transmission.

Gala tickets are $100 and include dinner for two and one chance per couple to win the diamond and the cash prize. For tickets or more information, visit www.garnerblackwhiteandblinggala.org or call Clark at (919) 271-2618.