25th Anniversary Edition of Beauty & the Bags!

300 City Center Drive,Fayetteville GA 30215

09 December, 2021

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A Special Night. We're playing bingo with designer handbags as prizes & proceeds to benefit youth enrichment and wellness programming. Celebrate AVPRIDE's 25th Anniversary!Join us for AVPRIDE’s 25th Anniversary Edition of Beauty & the Bags at the all-new The Dottie in Fayetteville, Georgia.  The Holiday Shop opens at 4 and ends at 7:30. Dinner and bingo: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Just bring yourselves. No need to bring food, drinks, or tableware. This all-inclusive event features a delectable heavy hor d'oeuvres spread & a stunning dessert bar by Hanna Brothers, as well as a cash wine bar. The 25th Anniversary Edition of Beauty & the Bags will be an effortless and enchanting evening. This unique and festive evening is designed for caring women to come together in friendship and support for a nonprofit that focuses on services for the underserved, and to shifting the trajectory of youth development, wellness, and leadership in Fayette County.  Bottom line: we're playing bingo for our youth: the prize for each game is a high-end designer handbag! In honor of AVPRIDE's 25th anniversary, there are two silver anniversary opportunities: ~A "Silver" ticket for a special chance to win a stunning Louis Vuitton designer handbag. Tickets are $25 in advance and $50 at the event. ~A Table Centerpiece Decorating Contest. You guessed it! The theme: 25th Anniversary. Each lady at the winning table will receive a prize. Sign up by choosing the free Centerpiece Decorating Contest option in "tickets". Pre-registration required. Contest participants will be given preferred table locations as well as a chance to win prizes for each tablemate! TicketsNew this year, an early bird option for individual tickets and tables ends Nov. 15. If you prefer to pay by check for a table, select the "Reserve" option and tell us how and when you will pay in the form. You can also: ~ purchase extra bingo tickets, ~ Purchase "Silver" tickets for the Louis Vuitton designer handbag, ~ donate to the Holiday Shop, ~ and register for the Centerpiece Decorating Contest. Holiday Shop From 4 - 7:30 p.m., the Holiday Shop will be open. Fun, creative and unique gifts will be on sale to further support AVPRIDE's mission to empower youth through development, wellness, & leadership programming and initiatives. Please consider donating a basket, a gift certificate for an experience or service, or gently loved designer bag for the Holiday Shop. Under tickets, choose "Holiday Shop Donation". Be an Advocate for Our YouthYour support is much needed and much appreciated. A generous spirit and a desire to have fun while supporting a youth nonprofit that is the cornerstone of the Fayette County community. AVPRIDE has been serving students and their families for the past 25 years. Now, more than ever, we need to provide supportive environments & wellness programming for our youth. The stress of the pandemic has increased anxiety levels, depression, self-harm, as well as thoughts and attempts of suicide. AVPRIDE has made youth wellness a cornerstone of our strategic initiatives for the foreseeable future. We are committed to removing barriers so our students can make healthy life choices and achieve academic & life success. We open doors of opportunity for youth to make significant and lasting contributions to their community while elevating youth voice through engagement and partnerships. We have been able to provide outstanding services, and meaningful and impactful experiences because of community support from caring and engaged citizens like you. Unable to Attend?We will miss you at our 25th Anniversary event, but please know that your support is much needed and much appreciated. We remove barriers so our students can make healthy life choices, and our focus is for each student to achieve academic success and to be well prepared for their future endeavors. We have been able to provide outstanding services, and meaningful and impactful experiences because of community support from caring and engaged citizens like you. Please click on TICKETS to make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!  FAQs Will COVID precautions be in place? Yes, masks will be required except when eating or at your table. We'll have masks and hand sanitizer on-hand. How can I contact the organizer with questions? Please feel free to text or leave a message for AVPRIDE 24/7 at 770-716-2797. You can also email us [email protected]. Email our CEO to volunteer and/or provide suggestions at [email protected].  Are tickets and sponsorships tax-deductible? Yes, minus the cost of the meal. Please visit our companion site for event sponsorships.  Do I have to purchase a ticket for Beauty and the Bags to enjoy the Holiday Shop? No.  The Holiday Shop is open to the public from 4 to 7:30. Where is The Dottie located? The Dottie is directly behind the new Fayetteville City Hall on Hwy. 54. It is adjacent to the Fayette County government offices and the Fayette County Library. Ample, lighted parking is available, with overflow parking at the library which has steps leading down to the back of The Dottie.  What should I bring to the event? There will be opportunities to purchase gifts, raffle tickets for door prizes, and extra bingo cards so bring cash, check, and credit cards. A cash wine bar will also be available.   The Dottie at Triumph Station in Fayetteville.