We’re Having a Disco Party at Jeans and Bling in Texarkana
It's almost that time of year again for Jeans and Bling presented by Hospice of Texarkana on Saturday, October 5, at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center.
This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Texarkana and this year will be the biggest yet with the theme, "Studio 54."
So dig out your platform shoes, bell bottoms, leisure suits, and disco outfits, and come join the fun starting at 7 PM. This event has been nominated Best Charity Event for 11 years in a row by Four States Living Magazine and this will mark the 15th year for this annual event.
Jeans and Bling will feature a Celebrity Lip Sync Contest, Live Dance Music by Michael Rhodes and the Jive Band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and Trip and Room Makeover Raffles.
" I am thrilled once again to be the emcee for this special event that raises money for such a great cause in our community
This year’s Lip Sync Celebrities include Donna Davis of Barbie James Salon and Laura Bolt with Red River Pharmacy Services. Last year’s winner, Jaimie Alexander with First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, AR will return for a thrilling encore performance.
To pre-vote for your favorite lip-sync contestant visit the Hospice of Texarkana website. The minimum bid online is $10.00.
Silent Auction Items
- Gold and Diamond Bracelet - Crocker's Jewelers
- Concert Tickets
- Other Fantastic Items
Raffle Prizes
The raffle choices this year include a $2,500 Room Makeover, compliments of Four States Furniture, or your choice of three trips. The trip raffle winner will choose from either a Costa Rica vacation package, a Luxury Charleston, SC trip, or a Sonoma Wine Tasting and Food getaway in Healdsburg, CA. All raffle tickets are $100.
This fun event is sponsored and made possible in part by KKYR, Ron and Vee Collins, Ledwell Office Source, Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, Wholesale Electric Supply, and the Yates Foundation, along with many more generous supporters.
$75 Event tickets, pre-voting for Celebrity Lip Sync Contestants, and $100 raffle tickets are all available at the hospiceoftexarkana.org website.
The Cause
Funds raised from the event will support the Hospice of Texarkana Inpatient Care Center, which is akin to an intensive care unit for hospice patients, but also provides respite for their Caregivers. Donations for the Care Center are appreciated and can be given online, by mail, or in person. Call Leigh or Cindy for more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities at 903-794-4263.
We're having a disco party at the 15th Annual Jeans and Bling on Saturday. October 5, 2024, at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center, and you're cordially invited to attend.
Let's Groove!
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