Pillars’ gala supports work on Stambaugh

The Vindicator/Nick Mays

WELL PREPARED: Satisfied that everything is in order for the Holiday Fashion Show that is planned as a benefit for Stambaugh Pillars, are from left, Leilani Drake and Barbara Banks, co-chairwomen of the event, and Judy Conti, coordinator for the fashion show, to be presented by Dillard’s.

Outstanding raffle prizes will be awarded at the event.

YOUNGSTOWN — To provide Stambaugh Auditorium with much-needed funds for its continuing renovation project, Stambaugh Pillars, in partnership with Dillard’s at Southern Park Mall, has planned its 11th annual Holiday Fashion Show as a fundraising project.

The gala event will take place Nov. 5 at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., where the social hour is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. During the social period, patrons will have an opportunity to preview a number of outstanding gifts that will be awarded as raffle prizes.

“Girlz Rocks” raffle “gems” will be sold for $5 and will entitle the holder to a chance to win a Peter Nygard designer outfit. Other raffle gifts will be a $500 shopping spree and a $300 shoe wardrobe from Dillard’s, and two designer baskets. Everyone present will receive a $50 coupon toward a purchase of $150 or more at Dillard’s Southern Park.

The 11:30 a.m. lunch will be catered by Antone’s, and afterward a fashion show, coordinated and choreographed by Jackie Conti of Jackie Conti Dance Studios, will be presented by Dillard’s. There will also be a cash bar.

Tickets for the gala event are $35 each. Reservations must be made by Nov. 1, and checks are to be made payable to Stambaugh Pillars. For tickets or additional information, contact Sheila Firm at the auditorium office, (330) 747-5175.

Leilani Drake of Boardman and Barbara Banks of Poland are serving as co-chairwomen for the benefit.

All proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation of Stambaugh Auditorium.