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Bésame benefit for orphans in Colombia, at Mallorca
Event Details
Time: November 9, 2008 at 1pm
Location: Mallorca Restaurant
Event Type: Charity
Organized By: Roger S Day
Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2008
Event Description
THIS SUNDAY, 1pm to 4pm,
at Mallorca Restaurant, South Side,
Carson Street at the Birmingham Bridge.
Be sure to browse to
http://www.colombiaenpittsburgh.org/mallorca2008/
for tickets.
Amigos, sorry for the late notice,
but here is a wonderful event,
on behalf of Hogar Angeles,
a haven for orphaned girls in Cartago, Colombia.
Bésame is proud to provide Colombian music for this great cause again.
http://www.besamepittsburgh.com
"Colombia en Pittsburgh and Colombia Vision are very pleased to invite you to the Sixth Annual Mallorca Fundraiser Luncheon at Mallorca Restaurant, at
2228 East Carson Street in the South Side area of Pittsburgh (tel:
412-488-1818). This year, we will enjoy the musical group Besame that plays Latin-American music.
"Thanks to the many generous individuals who have participated in previous years, we have been able to cover the expenses of establishing and operating a children's library as well as supporting Hogar Angeles, a safe haven in Cartago, Colombia. With the last two luncheons at Mallorca, the Hogar was able to get a microbus to safely transport the girls. Hogar Angeles has changed the lives of 30 girls and today provides a home, education, medical assistance and loving care to 20 little ones who for many reasons cannot be with their families.
"As in previous years, the luncheon will feature a delicious Mallorca feast (with appetizers, entrees, sangria and an assortment of desserts). We will have a silent auction of fine jewelry and bottles of wines.
"Please join us in this effort by attending the luncheon at the VIP level with a contribution of $100 per person or at our special contributor level of $60 per person. This year we will have 10 seats available for students at a special price of $40 (Send us a fotocopy of your ID. First come, first serve). At the VIP contribution level, 60% of the donated amount is tax deductible. As a non-profit organization, Colombia Vision has 501 (c)(3) tax exempt status.
"This is a unique opportunity to simultaneously enjoy the best of the Iberian cuisine, the nice sound and rhythm of Besame, and the company of marvelous and generous people. We look forward to your participation. To reserve your tickets or make inquiries regarding the event and Colombia Vision, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at HogarAngeles@yahoogroups.com or cakennedy55402@yahoo.com or by calling Diana Gaitan Leon at (412) 606-3574 (Dalia) or Kathia Kennedy at (724) 940-3308. "
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