ARE Mardi Gras Final Talley- THANK You All For The Best Event EVER!

ARE, its Board, Director, Staff & Volunteers want to express its deepest thanks to ALL those who attended our 6th Annual Mardi Gras “Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball” which made it the MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER!!!!
Can I have a drum roll please?….
After expenses leaving a grand profit of $13,821.21…. THANKS TO ALL who made this possible.. Its the biggest year ever in all our Mardi Gras Fundraisers!!! We already have plans in the works for next years event… contact us to be a part…
Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good Times roll!) Happy Fat Tuesday tomorrow! ..Again, we humbly thank everyone who attended, sponsors, volunteers and those that gave for a great cause. We are touched deeply…
Tom Thayer
Thanks to All Event Sponsors and Volunteers

Ok, we want to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and event chairperson (Mark Grim) & his team for the hard work to make this event the best ever.
I’ll list all the sponsors & thank you’s first of the week… Till then, everyone… go lay back down & rest…
where’s my cup of tea??
tom
ARE Mardi Gras Countdown- This Saturday Night

IT’S Almost Mardi Gras time people. Have you gotten your tickets to ARE’s Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball for this Saturday?
Contact ARE’s Office or stop by to get yours now.
540-536-5291.
$30pp ..includes dinner, 1 drink ticket, door prizes, and then sooo much more that night. So many things are happening there you have to show up to see it…
And if you’re in costume, you could win King or Queen of Mardi Gras…..”Its good to be the king!”….
Want Beads? Come to ARE’s Mardi Gras Party Sat-Feb 18

Beads!!! BEADS!!!! Beads!!!! BEADS!!!!!!
MARDI GRAS Masquerade Ball is coming up…..
COUNTDOWN is on!!! get your tickets…..
contact ARE Office 540-536-5394 or get them online..
ARE Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball in 1 Week! Get Your Tickets

ARE Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Feb 18, Sat night, 2012
Elks Lodge, Winchester, VA (off Rt522 South past Costco)
$30pp..includes dinner/drink ticket/door prize
costumes, beads, contests, 50/50, pull tabs, DJ, silent/live auction items & much more! don’t miss…
contact ARE Office for tickets or go to ARE website: 540-536-5291
‘Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball’ Tickets Selling
ARE’s Mardi Gras 6th Annual MARDI GRAS-Benefit
QUEEN OF HEARTS-MASQUERADE BALL
The Clock is ticking & tickets are selling……Don’t wait-Get yours now….
Date: Feb 18, 2012
Winchester Elks Lodge, 466 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
Doors Open: 6:00pm till ahhh….1am ish.. whenever the party stops baby!
Price: $30pp which includes dinner & King Cake (Discounts available for tables of 8 or more$200) Age 21 or older to party with us….
http://mardigras-12.eventbrite.com/
Contact ARE for ticket information 540-536-5291
50/50, live & silent auction, raffle items, door prizes, DJ, costume contest, speciality beads, jugglers, fortune teller and so much more….
Don’t miss the event of the winter…… Come get your ‘beads’ at Winchester’s only ‘TRUE’ Mardi Gras Party..
Have Great Auction Items?

ARE’s upcoming Mardi Gras Party will have great auction items but we’re always looking for new things. If you or someone you know is wanting to donate to our agency, please contact John Nagley at 540-536-5291.
Any items, combinations, or even services will be considered. ARE will provide a letter of donation for possible tax deduction.
Our agency thanks your assistance in our continued success locally assisting our clients.
ARE Mardi Gras Party-Ticket Sales

Get ready for the area’s ONLY -Mardi Gras Party…Costumes encouraged
Feb 18.. Saturday Night
Elks Lodge off Rt 522 past Costco.
Tickets $30pp (includes meal) begin in early January 2012. Watch for details to grab yours!
Lotz & LOTZ of exciting things coming… Watch for details & get your tickets fast once they go on sale!
ARE World AIDS Day Event Information
We would like to invite you to join us for a candlelight vigil and walk. This is event is to remember everyone that has been affected by HIV and is free and open to the public. We will be providing refreshments so we ask that you RSVP here.
Thursday, Dec 1 from 5:15-6:15pm Shenandoah University Goodson Chapel (Free & open to the public)
- SU-Alpha Psi Omega (APO) performers
- National AIDS Quilt Panel on display
- Family members reflections
- Candlelight Vigil/Walk to follow then refreshments at SU Brandt Student Center
World AIDS Day-December 1st

Join with ARE to remember, reflect & celebrate those lives that have been lost or affected by this epidemic on December 1st at Shenandoah University, Goodson Chapel for this FREE service.
TIME: 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Come see a National AIDS Quilt Panel on display and musical selections from SU students. Immediately following will be a short candlelight walk (weather permitting) with snacks provided at The Brandt Student Center. It’ll be an evening to remember. Also, ARE will be hosting events:
Friday Dec 2, 6:00pm at The George Washington Hotel (Dinner & Awards Banquet) $60pp Tickets available Saturday Dec 3, $30pp Disco Dance at The George Washington Hotel. Tickets available at ARE Office 536-5291
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