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vindicator staff report

For the second year in a row, the American Girl Fashion Show and Luncheon will offer a fun-filled afternoon for young girls, and their families and friends, thanks to the efforts of the Angels of Easter Seals.

This year’s two-day event is March 13 and 14 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave. in Boardman. Shows are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day; doors will open a half-hour before each show.

There will be refreshments and door prizes, and the young girls attending are encouraged to take their American Girl Dolls with them.

Proceeds will benefit the Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

About the show

The presentation of historical to contemporary fashions will allow the audience to learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture and individual styles.

Fashions will include historical clothing resembling outfits that might have been worn by American Girl character dolls Kaya, Felicity, Josefina, Addy, Samantha, Kit and Molly, along with contemporary “Just Like You” outfits for older girls and Bitty Baby fashions for little ones.

Local girls will serve as models, and junior and senior girls from Ursuline High School will narrate the programs. Area high school girls will help backstage as dressers, sell raffle tickets and serve as hostesses.

CHANCES TO WIN

There will be raffles for the following:

UJust Like You Doll with salon chair and hair-care kit

UBitty Baby Twins Set

UBitty Baby Starter Collection

URebecca Collection (the new historical doll)

URebecca and Accessories Collection.

A Chinese auction will take place during each show. Tickets are $5 for a book of six, and winners need not be present. Raffle prizes will be drawn March 14 after the last show.

Tickets are $5 each for a special raffle for the new 2010 Doll of the Year, Lanie, and her camper. During each intermission an American Girl Doll will also be raffled off; tickets are $1 each.

Those attending will also have an opportunity to sign up at the Akron Children’s Hospital table for a free drawing for Kit, a popular American Girl Doll to be given away after the last show. Winner need not be present.

Angels will have a limited supply of souvenirs, which may be preordered. Books, miniature American Girl Dolls and other items will also be sold.

HOW TO ATTEND

A limited number of tickets are available for each show and are $30 for adults, $20 for children and $50 for patrons.

To place a picture of your child with a special message in the fashion show program or to make a reservation for a show, call Easter Seals at (330) 743-1168 or visit www.mtc.easterseals.com.

Sponsors of this year’s event are The Vindicator, DeBartolo Corp./Denise and John York, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, WFMJ Channel 21, Mr. Anthony’s, Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Team, Humility of Mary Health Partners, Clear Channel Radio and V&M Star. Any business or individual wishing to make a donation should call the above number.

IN CHARGE

Serving as chairwomen for the event are Mary Celeste Van Sickle, Betty Cmil, Denise DeBartolo York, Carol O’Neill and Julie Costas, with the assistance of the Angels membership. Committee chairs are Sharon Musilli, Marlene Morrison, Linda Welsh, Joan Thompson, Sue Berny, Janet Murray, Geri Kosar, Jill Chesney and Caren Dalton.

Phyllis Bacon is Angels president.