Blind Center of Nevada Presents "IMAGINE" Gala on Sept. 17th
What: "Imagine" Gala - an event celebrating the amazing achievements of the visually impaired When: Saturday, Sept 17, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where: World Market Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106
For more information about ticket purchases or event sponsorships contact Veronia Wilson, Executive Director at (702)998-4905 or visit www.imaginelv.org or www.blindcenter.org
- Las Vegas, NV-AZ (1888PressRelease) August 22, 2011 - The Blind Center of Nevada, partnering with the Las Vegas Design Center is hosting a gala at the top of the magnificent World Market Center. The event will be a celebration of the amazing achievements of three spectacular individuals, who have overcome their impairments to reach unbelievable heights.
Renowned Blind Chef Laura Martinez, from Charlie Trotter's of Chicago, will be assisting in preparing an extraordinary cuisine with the multi-talented chefs from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas. Ms. Martinez, who has been blind since birth, will be honored at the event. The evening's entertainment includes American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre. Also visually impaired since birth, MacIntyre was the first visually impaired contestant to appear on American Idol. John Katsilometes and Tricia McCrone from radio show, Kats with the Dish, and Paula Francis, CBS Channel 8 Anchor, will serve as masters of ceremony.
The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of great food, entertainment and fun. Money raised will help The Blind Center of Nevada enrich the lives of its members. "IMAGINE" with your contributions to our event, how many more people can achieve their true potential.
Located in downtown Las Vegas, the Blind Center of Nevada is a private not-for-profit service organization serving southern Nevada since 1955. The center assists blind and visually impaired people of all ages in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual and economic potential. The Blind Center of Nevada the only full service blind center in Nevada, and one of few around the country.
For more information about ticket purchases or event sponsorships contact Veronia Wilson, Executive Director at (702)998-4905 or visit www.imaginelv.org or www.blindcenter.org
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