American Girl Fashion Show should excite your little dolls

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Four of the young girls who will participate as models in the American Girl Doll Fashion Show presented by Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley on April 28 and 29 at Stambaugh Auditorium are, left to right, Andrea Dull, 8, of Hubbard, Olivia Cmil, 8, of Boardman, Zoe Simon, 9, of Poland and Paige Fluent, 5, of Poland. Behind them are, from left to right, Gayle Kelly, chairman of Kids’ Crew, JoAnn Stock of Akron Children’s Hospital and Betty Cmil of Kids’ Crew.

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Local girls, their friends and families are invited to experience the American Girl Fashion Show, which the Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is presenting.

Show times will be 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 28 and 29 at Stambaugh Auditorium.

The program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds will benefit local programs and services of the hospital.

Showing off the fashions will be more than 130 local models as lively commentary, music and decorations create an exciting experience. Audiences will view historical clothing, including daywear, sleepwear and special-occasion attire that the American Girl characters Kaya, Josefina, Addy, Rebecca, Kit, Molly and Julie might have worn. Rounding out the program will be contemporary “My American Girl” outfits for older girls and sweet Bitty Baby fashions for very little ones.

Refreshments will come in the form of a tea party luncheon with party favors, raffles and door prizes. Tickets cost $30 per person and can be ordered by calling 330-746-8712. Also available are sponsorship opportunities and program book ads.

For information visit www.akronchildrens.org/americangirlfashionshow.

The Kids’ Crew will host a grand raffle. Tickets cost $5 each and can be obtained from any Kids’ Crew member or by calling the above number. First prize is a Rebecca prize package including a Rebecca doll with hat, scarf and book, pajamas, robe and two kittens (value $302); second prize is a Kit package with a Kit doll, book and accessories, table and chairs (value $214); and third prize is a McKenna doll with book (value $105).

The drawing will begin at the end of the Sunday 4 p.m. show. The winner need not be present.

The American Girl Committee comprises volunteers Julie Costas, chairwoman, and Lynee Aiad-Toss, Rochelle Bellino, Susan Berny, Marcy Black, Irene Buccino, Cathy Campana, Cassi Calderon, Betty Cmil, Georgia D’Andrea, Julie Ginnis, Donna Hayat, Paula Jakubek, Patty Marsico, Learose Moody, Lori Mowad, Carol Sankovic, Linda-Lee Siegle, Shirley Smith, Megan Szalay, Kim Simon, Amanda Watanakunakorn, Patty Welsh, Karen Wilson, Melinda Wolford and Denise DeBartolo York; and Akron Children’s staff members JoAnn Stock, director of development; Allison Engstrom, development assistant; and interns Amber Gallo and Nicole Heywood.