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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Beauty, Bags & Bordeaux...--A Girlfriend's Gathering

Let's see: you have yummy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts, pretty handbags, stylish eyewear, FREE make-up consultations, skin care tips and tricks, fashion, jewelry, and a gaggle of girlfriends.... ladies, what could be better? And along with having a blast, you can do a lot of good for our local children's hospital and health center. Well, now you have your chance to kick off spring in style and help your community. Beauty, Bags, & Bordeaux...-a girlfriends gathering takes place on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 from 6 to 9 P.M. at the new Cascade Eye and Skin Centers building located at 5225 Cirque Drive West in University Place.

This evening of fun includes a handbag silent auction, trunk show of sunglasses and top name eyewear, free make-up consultations featuring Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics, a tour of the spanking new Cascade Eye and Skin Centers facility, dermatologist led discussions to learn about the newest products and techniques for beautiful skin, fashions, and jewelry. Of course, there will be wine and goodies, too!

This unique event is hosted by the Chambers Creek Orthopedic Guild and benefits Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center. The gracious sponsor for this evening is Cascade Eye and Skin Centers. So, how can you take part and help our local South Sound kiddos?

Simply purchase a ticket for $30 (hurry, after April 5th, tickets are $35) and give your RSVP. Tickets are limited and an advance purchase is required. Participants MUST over 21 years of age to participate in this event.

Contact me, your friendly U.P. Blog Squad blogger, Kim Thompson at kimricksy@comcast.net for information on how to purchase tickets.

Hope to see you there!



3 comments:

Stephanie Frieze said...

What a wonderful event, Kim! I hope you will take some pictures and report how the night went. Thanks for letting the Neighborhood know. ~Stephanie

Kim Thompson said...

Hi Stephanie:

I think it will be fun! I will take photos and report back. Again, for those who are interested, email me and I'll get you where you need to go!

Kim

Rachael said...

I think that this is going to be an outstanding event! Fun and fresh and for a good cause.

Thank you for writing such a great piece about it!

~Rachael