Friends of Youth Services annual Girlfriends’ Boutique and Bites is returning in a big way this year.
According to a news release, patrons will be able to shop over 25 vendors in one place to prepare for the holidays, sample delicious bites, and come together with others to lift hope and resilience for all children.
Join this dynamic group of local women from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 20 for an evening of shopping and love for our community, the release said. Wine, beer, and water is available for purchase. Located the organization’s expanded new location this year at Northbrook Court, 2nd floor (enter mall entrance by Di Pescara). The event will feature fabulous finds across clothing, accessories, jewelry, home décor and more.
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Proceeds from the event directly benefit Youth Services, which serves more than 1,800 local children each year and has the most generous sliding scale and scholarship program in the area to be sure no child is ever turned away from their critical services, the release said.
“This event has been a mainstay of support for Youth Services for 18 years and has become a wonderful tradition for our community to jump start holiday shopping,” Julie Bruch, President of Friends of Youth Services, said in the release. “The support we receive is so necessary and so appreciated. Thank you — we can’t do this without your help.”
Tickets are $25 and include entry into the event, a welcome drink and light bites.
Drawing tickets are also being sold for a chance to win a foursome at The Glen Club with cart, 4 VIP passes to the Botanic Gardens Lightscape show, beautiful 14-karat yellow and white gold and diamond cut earrings, and many more in-demand prizes, according to the release.
Friends of Youth Services is a volunteer organization that raises awareness about and provides critical funding for Youth Services, the release said. Each year the funds raised at the Girlfriends’ Boutique support the vital services Youth Services provides to children and families in our community, from mental and emotional health and intervention to crisis response, education support, and so much more.