Barre Elks Lodge recently held it’s 2014 Glitz & Glam Gala. The Gala offered more than 250 women in our community the opportunity to attend a glamorous event while supporting local charities. Over 150 local and national businesses and individuals donated items or services for the events Silent Auction. This years Silent Auction raised $5000. Proceeds raised will benefit Vermont Elks Charities and local charities in the Central Vermont Community.
Beltrami & Co. Photography photographed the ladies red carpet style. Entertainment was provided by RPM Entertainment. Do or Dye Salon painted nails for the attendees, Rebecca Hislop provided shoulder massages and Lookin Laugh Photo Booth provided ladies with fun photos to take home.
Last years inaugural event raised over $3000. This money was donated to Silver Towers Camp for Exceptional People, Project Independence, Central Vermont Humane Society, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Barre Youth Sports Field Hockey program, Circle Shelter for Battered Women, Red Cross blood drives and monthly Senior Citizens dinners held at the Lodge.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristin Calcagni
Event planning committee. Standing from L to R: Kristin Calcagni, Maureen Lawson, Terry Paine, Rhonda Boyce, Kathy Lessard. Seated from L to R: Michele Campo and Donna Bartolucci. Missing from photo: Sandra Calcagni
Attendees