Blue Jeans and Bling Benefit Slated for
May 14
By Maria Kletchka, Resident of The Fords |
 Please
join us for the second annual Blue Jeans and Bling to Benefit The Spring
Gala. The event will be hosted at Stone Chase Restaurant in Westchase on
May 14 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, cocktails (including
the signature Blingtini), dessert and raffle prizes. Dance the night
away with the help of our fantastic DJ, who will be playing the hottest
dance music all night long!
Westchase resident Maria Kletchka hosted the first benefit in her home
last May. “I wanted to host a ladies’ night to honor many of the great
women in my life. During the planning, it became more than just having a
good time. It was an opportunity for us to pay it forward by helping and
empowering other women.”
This year a team of women is working together to make this charitable
event bigger and better. “I have had the pleasure of being a part of
some fantastic events in the past, but this one is going to be near and
dear to my heart,” says West Park Village resident Angie Whitmore. “It
is not only going to be a great party, but we are also going to be
helping change the lives of women and children in our community. Our
goal is to have 100 women attend.”
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The Spring Wish List
Women’s and Children’s Toiletries
Towels, Washcloths and Twin Sheets
Make-up and Hair Care Products (African American
and Caucasian)
Baby Formula, Wipes, Diapers and Food
Cleaning and Laundry Supplies
Craft Items for Kids
Women’s and Children’s Clothing (New or Gently Used)
Snacks
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The Spring of Tampa serves the needs of women
and children who are emotionally and physically abused and
offers them shelter, clothing and emotional support. Linda Hess,
Community Liaison for The Spring, will attend the gala and
describe how this amazing organization has changed the lives of
thousands of families in Tampa Bay. “I am thrilled to be a part
of this great event,” Hess said. Hess has also arranged to have
The Spring’s donation truck in the Stone Chase parking lot to
collect items. “We are always in |
| need of toiletries, clothing and baby items since we house
families for quite some time,” said Hess. |
Everyone is encouraged to wear their blue jeans and sparkling
bling. At the door a $35 entry donation and donations from The Spring’s
Wish List will be collected. Local merchants will participate by
donating fantastic raffle prizes. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the
event for $1 each. All proceeds will go directly to The Spring.
“We almost filled a truck last year with all the donations. I was amazed
how everyone came together to help,” said Kletchka. “I am so excited to
see what the women of our community will do this year.”
So, ladies, don’t miss this awesome event! Get your girlfriends
together, get on your blue jeans and bling, and join the fantastic women
of our community at Stone Chase for a night of dinner, dancing and
“women helping women.”
Your R.S.V.P. is strongly encouraged and appreciated. For more
information, please contact Maria Kletchka at
mariak@tampabay.rr.com
or 597-6013.
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