Westport, CT - On Friday, March 4th, Near & Far Aid will host its 21st Annual Spring Gala to raise funds granted by the charity to Fairfield County’s poverty-fighting organizations. As always, the event will take place at the flagship Mitchells store in Westport and promises to be a spectacular evening of fashion, dancing and non-stop fun. As part of the ongoing theme of Voices of Hope, the gala will also focus on the stories of the individuals served and the agencies that Near & Far Aid funds throughout the year.
The silent and live auctions are always the highlight of the gala, and this year is no exception. In addition to fabulous trips and extraordinary experiences, the auctions will feature:
Two VIP Tickets to Wimbleton Finals
The hottest ticket in July is the Ladies' Wimbleton Finals! Enjoy two tickets at Centre Court including private lounge amenities not available to the general public. On your day off, head over to Manolo Balahnik to select a custom shoe, autographed by the designer. Luxurious accomodations in central London are also provided.
A Week in Nantucket
Set out to Nantucket for a fabulous retreat in this brand new beach house in prime Brant Point - 50 yards to the beach and one mile to town. With a modern, clean decor, the home has 8 bedrooms, 8 1/2 baths, fabulous water views, plenty of outdoor entertaining space and a heated pool with hot tub.
Table for 6 at Rao's with Limo Service Included
Rao's Italian restaurant in East Harlem is one of the most coveted bookings anywhere; its regulars, the only ones with "table rights", have quite literally been a Who's Who of the New York cognoscenti for over a century. Forbes Magazine reported that this tiny home-style Italian restaurant is "simply the toughest restaurant reservation in this country, if not the world."
To view details of these and more spectacular auction items, and to purchase tickets to the event, visit www.nearandfaraid.org/event/spring-gala
One Year Membership Hermitage Club
The Hermitage Club, the ONLY private mountain resort on the east coast. No lift lines, uncrowded slopes, a family-friendly environment and fresh snow all day. Sounds like the ideal mountain for passionate skiers.
Two Jingle Ball Tickets 2016
The hottest acts performing the songs you want to hear most. The line-up for December 2016 is not set yet but it is guaranteed to be fabulous and the tickets are impossible to get. Concert to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
ABOUT NEAR & FAR AID
Near & Far Aid provides funding for agencies and programs in Fairfield County that are working to break the cycle of poverty. We work with other community leaders and funders to forge partnerships with a common goal of strengthening our community. For over 60 years, Near & Far Aid has remained an all-volunteer organization, currently working with more than 100 local agencies that address the causes and effects of poverty, and has granted over $15 million since 2000.