Havenwood supporters will don Camo and Couture for the nonprofit organization's annual Angel Gala benefit Feb. 14 at the Bentonville DoubleTree Suites.
Attire for the event is semi-formal. Guests are encouraged to wear camouflage or couture clothing, but it is not required, according to Rachel Cox, Angel Gala committee member.
Camo and Couture Angel Gala
What: Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions
When: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14
Where: Bentonville DoubleTree Guest Suites
Tickets: $100
Attire: Semi-formal, camouflage or couture suggested
Information: (479) 273-1060 or nwahavenwood.org
"Havenwood was founded 21 years ago. In those 21 years we've helped more than 600 families rebuild their lives and the lives of their children. Having a safe place to live and offering educational opportunities breaks the cycle of poverty in our community," Cox said.
Havenwood serves some 50 families each year -- 21 single parents and 19 children, with an average stay of nine months. According to the group's website, among available offerings are a life skill development program that includes learning about budgeting and money management, leadership, health and wellness, workforce enhancement and family dynamics and healthy relationships.
Melba Shewmaker is the gala's honorary chairwoman, and Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Community College president, will deliver the keynote address.
The benefit will feature live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing to live music by Maud Crawford.
Auction packages include a Cancun vacation, tickets to Disney World and a "Bros and Brews" package that includes a tour of Core Brewery in Springdale.
-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER
NAN Our Town on 02/05/2015