News Release
January 28, 2014
Tickets are on sale for this popular black and white affair
Kingston, ON (Jan. 28, 2014) On Saturday, February 8, United Way Next Gen is hosting the 2nd annual Next Gen Masquerade: A Black & White Affair at the Renaissance Event Venue. Tickets are now on sale for this an intimate evening of intrigue, cocktails and dancing.
This semi-formal social soiree gives guests the chance to slip into black-and-white attire, an optional mask and enjoy live music from The Downtown Trio on one dance floor and a DJ on a second dance floor while sipping on cocktails and sampling appetizers. Guests will have the chance to win fantastic prizes that have been donated by Aba Bailey of Cher-Mere Spa and Joanne and Maria Angelis of House of Angelis.
“We’re very excited about the second Next Gen Masquerade,” says Erin Nolan, Next Gen Co-Chair. “It’s important to us that everyone has a great night out with their friends. We’re taking everything that worked really well last year and building on it to add some exciting surprises for this year’s guests.”
This year, CHIC DRY is offering professional blow outs for donations starting at the special rate of $25 and donating the proceeds to United Way of KFL&A.
Thanks to the Next Gen Masquerade sponsor, KPMG, tickets are only $30 in advance and are available online at www.nextgenmasq.ca. Limited tickets will also be available at the door for $35 each. Guests are welcome to bring their own masks or get one at the door by donation to the United Way.
Masquerade is a fundraising event, organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. The first Next Gen Masquerade event was held in February, 2013, and raised over $5,300 to support the United Way of KFL&A. For more information, please visit www.nextgenmasq.ca.
About United Way Next Gen
Next Gen aims to engage a new generation by, encouraging their participation in community-building opportunities through United Way of KFL&A. The Next Gen movement provides opportunities for young professionals to fill vital roles in our community that foster positive change and make a meaningful impact.
About United Way
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.
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Media Contacts:
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674 ext. 2, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca
Erin Nolan, PMP, Next Gen Co-Chair
613-634-9984 ext. 89050, Erin.Nolan@Assurant.com
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