There’s hope Valley will rally and support Rich fundraiser

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Nick Mays | Special to The Vindicator: Standing, from left, Julie Costas, Geri Kosar, and seated, Jeanne Saadey and Cindy Matthews are ready for the Rich Center fundraiser titled Napa Valley to the Mahoning Valley. The annual event will take place Oct. 23 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hall.

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Napa Valley to the Mahoning Valley will offer an evening of hors d’oeuvres and dessert stations paired with wines at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave.

An annual benefit for the Rich Center for Autism, the event will feature Cindy Matthews of WFMJ-TV 21 as celebrity host. A highlight will be the first “Spirit of the Mahoning Valley Art Award,” to be presented to local artist Jean Saadey. There will be a silent art auction of fine collectible art and a silent auction of a large variety of items, including two round-trip airline tickets to Cancun or Punta Cana.

Among the many items for a live auction is a trip to Atlantic City for two. Also, a gift card tree will have cards totaling from $20 to $100.

Sponsors are PNC Bank; V&M Star; Edward J. DeBartolo Corp., Denise and John York; Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley; Cafaro Foundation; Superior Beverage Group; Carolynn and George Mitchell; Geri and Bernie Kosar; Manchester, Bennett, Powers and Ullman; Boardman Frame House Gallery; Lou Fusillo Catering; Apple Vacations/American Express VTI; and Greenwich Workshop of Connecticut.

Co-chairwomen are Geri Kosar and Julie Costas. Planning committee members include Beth Ann Zoldan, Cathy Campana, Deric Assid , Phyllis Bacon, Joan Zarlenga, Sue Berny, Carolyn Sankovic, Judy Manus, Anita Huston, Tricia Perry and Natalie Lariccia.

To make a reservation send a check for $75, payable to The Rich Center for Autism, to 69 Alabaster Drive, Canfield, OH 44406. Tickets will not be mailed; names will be registered at the door, and seating is reserved.