Magic of the Angels plans for White Christmas

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR The annual Magic of the Angels Christmas event will take place Nov. 22. Some of those involved in organizing the fundraiser are, from left, Jacie Ridel, Sally Reedy, Joan Thompson, Lynn Sahli and Virginia Gerberry.

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BOARDMAN

White Christmas, the 28th annual Magic of the Angels event, will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave.

A gourmet dinner will be served and the Sensations will provide dance music. The evening will feature silent auctions of decorated trees, designer pieces, gift baskets, collectors items and more.

Silent auction items will include tickets to the Nanette Lepore 2015 Fashion Show, a Greenbriar unlimited golf getaway in White Sulfur Springs, W.Va., and a gourmet dinner party with fine wine by Michael Alberini’s restaurant.

The event will benefit Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing & Speech Center and will feature the Building Tomorrows program of intense therapy for children with disabilities.

Tickets cost $75 per person. For tickets or to make a donation call 330-599-5500.

Grand raffle tickets for a $2,000 shopping spree compliments of Eastwood Mall Complex will cost $10 each and can be purchased by calling 330-599-5568 or from members of the Angels. The winner does not have to be present.

The Children’s Magical Tree will be decorated during the evening with $25 ornaments bought by sponsors.

Sponsors follow:

Silver Santas are Lynn and Bob Sahli, Carolyn and Jim Leetch, Carolyn and George Mitchell, Susan and Timothy Rupert, Paul Basinger Auctioneer Services and Boardman Rotary Club

Bronze Santas are Susan Berny, Kathy and Ron Carroll, Jane J. and Thomas Evans, Carol and Doug Lumsden, Drs. Kelly and Colin Moorhead, Marlene and Russ Morrison, Merrill Lynch, Joan and Lou Zarlenga, Eastwood Mall Complex/Cafaro Co., Coventry Lighting, Michael Alberini’s Restaurant and Wine Shop and Vallourec Star.

Pewter Santas are Linda and Charles Beshara, Chick-fil-A, Emily and Bill DeToro, Mary Lou Green, Ed and Chris Muransky, Denise DeBartolo York, Community Corrections Association, Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing and Speech, Janis Cefalu Insurance Agency Inc., Irene Tunanidas and Window World Youngstown.

The Angels’ upcoming event is the Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe on Dec. 10 at Mr. Anthony’s.