Luncheon and fashion show are scheduled



The grand raffle winner will travel to New York.
BOARDMAN -- "City Style" is the theme chosen for the sixth annual spring luncheon and fashion show to be sponsored by the Junior League of Youngstown.
The event has been scheduled for April 5 at Mr. Anthony's, where doors will open at 10 a.m. for a preview of items to be awarded during a Chinese auction. The luncheon will be served at 11:30.
Fashion show models will wear the latest attire, makeup and hairstyles for evening, casual, business and day-to-day events. Serving as emcee will be Autumn Ziemba of WFMJ TV-21.
Linda Pantelone, a league sustainer member, and Maureen Kandray and the Cardinal Mooney Art Department will assist the league with decorations.
Big winner
A highlight of the event will be a raffle featuring a grand prize of a trip for two to New York City. Included in the prize will be a $200 gift certificate for clothing for the trip, a spa package, a limousine ride to and from the airport, round-trip airfare and transportation to and from Times Square. The winner will have accommodations at the Marriott Marquis and will see a Broadway show.
Tickets for the luncheon and fashion show begin at $35, with $15 tax deductible; many levels of sponsorship and participation are also available. Grand prize raffle tickets are $10. To purchase tickets contact the league office, (330) 743-3200.
Taking charge
Barbara Banks is chairwoman and Lisa Muehlenbein is co-chairwoman for the event. They are being assisted by Amy Banks, Fran Curd, Debra Warhol, Shirley Smith and Deb Suffolk, committee members.
Proceeds from the event will benefit league projects such as Hope House, Ronald McDonald House and the Children's Museum of the Valley.