Angels of Easter Seals plans magical event

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay

PERFECT SETTING: Surrounded by floral arrangements that will help create a perfect setting for the “Magic of an Angels Christmas” fundraiser at Antone’s Banquet Centre are a few of those involved in the magical holiday event. Standing, from left, are Debbie Liptak, president of the Angels; Phyllis Bacon and Jacqueline Schweiger, co-chairwomen; Joe Mineo of Something New Florist, and in front, Maddisen Burke, sitting on the lap of her sister, Salena Sigurani.

Proceeds will benefit children and adults with disabilities and special needs.

BOARDMAN — Antone’s Banquet Centre will be the setting on Nov. 8 for the 22nd annual “Magic of the Angels Christmas” holiday event, planned by Angels of Easter Seals as a fundraiser for Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties, which serve children and adults with disabilities and special needs.

The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing to the music of “Ovation.”

There will be a silent auction for such gifts as a dinner for six prepared by Youngstown State University President Dr. David and Mrs. Sweet; a year of salon services from Salon Shericci; Wii and Wii Fit video games, a children’s pedal car, an American Girl doll in a horse drawn sleigh, Christmas items, designer pieces, gift baskets, miniature trees, and collector items.

During a live auction, bidders may vie for a diamond necklace from Komara Jewelers; holiday decorations for the home or office by Joe Mineo of Something New; dinner for 10 at the winner’s home, featuring cooking with the Sciannas, compliments of Antone’s; two American Girl dolls, with tables, chairs and tea sets, provided by a friend of the Angels; four tickets to the American Girl Style Show in March with a limousine ride provided by Gold Cross Limousine Service; a Perfect Plate display of plates for all occasions, donated by Susan and Tim Rupert, and for decorated trees and other unique items.

Raffle tickets will be sold for a $1,000 cash prize, a sleigh filled with fun gifts, a Gift of Christmas tree with a nativity scene, and a Holiday Elegance tree. A book of six raffle tickets will cost $5, and can be purchased at the Easter Seals Center, (330) 743-1168 or at the event. Winners need not be present.

The public can support the event by purchasing an ornament for $25. The ornament will be hung on the Children’s Magical Tree, decorated by Sharon Musilli, and the tree will be auctioned at the event.

Supporting the fundraiser are:

• Golden Santas — Vincent and Phyllis Bacon, Rotary Club of Boardman, and Compco Industries

• Silver Santas — George A. Mitchell Company

• Bronze Santas — Emily and Bill DeToro, Eye Care Associates, Janet Murray/W.W. Grainer Inc, Frank and Norma Watson Family Foundation, FOE Aerie 213, Ethan Allen Galleries/Bill and Jackie Motsinger, DiYorio Charitable Foundation, Atty. and Mrs. Daniel L. Rossi, James and Carol Bacon Family Trust, Schwebel Baking Co., Frances and Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust, Antone’s Banquet Center, Komara Jewelers, Something New Florist/Joe Mineo, and Tim and Susan Rupert.

• Pewter Santas — Dr. and Mrs. James Berney, Gold Cross Limousine Service, Boardman, Framehouse Gallery, Easter Seal Board, Salon Shericci, and a special friend of the Angels.

Chairwomen for the fundraiser are Phyllis Bacon, Susan Berny and Jackie Schweiger, who are being assisted by members of the Angels. Debbie Liptak is president.

The Angels have also planned a holiday brunch and sweet shoppe for Dec. 3 at Antone’s, and an American Girl Doll style show and luncheon for March 28 and 29 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.