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Feminist Raffle Highlights EGC Spring Benefit | |
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Media Release May 9, 2007 for Immediate Release Contact: Karen Kubby at (319) 337-2112 Feminist Raffle Highlights Spring Benefit for the Emma Goldman Clinic Friends of the Emma Goldman Clinic are invited to attend its Spring Benefit on Friday, May 18th at the Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E. Washington St, across from the Englert Theatre. This fundraising event is from 5-8pm. This is the same date as the first night of the Friday Night Concert Series. Parking is available at three nearby parking ramps all within blocks of the gallery. "We're excited that once again the Chait Galleries Downtown has welcomed us into their space for this event," said Karen Kubby, Executive Director for the clinic. The Emma Goldman Clinic is a non-profit feminist reproductive health care facility that has been serving the region for 34 years. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be complimentary. "We are very happy to have the community come together for this event. We have had donations from so many local businesses, artists, and community members. It's great to know the clinic has this much support." This event will host a "feminist raffle" featuring 8 different raffle prizes. Prizes are divided into two categories with different ticket prices. Tickets can be distributed amongst all the prizes in one category or concentrated on one item. Items included in the $5 per ticket, or 5 for $20 category are a 5-hour spa day at Twin Images; a golf package including four 9-hole rounds at Quail Creek Golf Course in North Liberty and a gift certificate from Godizilla; earrings created by Erica Courtney donated by Hands Jewelers; or a large stained glass window panel from artist Sue Orhon. Items included in the $2 ticket, or 3 for $5 are a Funzone fun pack with toys and action figures; a Crazy Girl yarn package, including a private consultation with the store owner; a romantic night package including tickets to Riverside Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park and a gift certificate to Taste on Melrose; and a dinner for up to six people at the home of a local public figure who is good in the kitchen. Winners need not be present to win and tickets are for sale in advance. There is a suggested donation of $25 for the Spring Benefit, however the presence of supporters and a donation of any amount is encouraged. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, contact Toni at (319) 337-2112. By attending the event, the community will be able to view the art at the gallery and show support for a local reproductive health care clinic. ##### |
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