26th Annual Fashion Show & Tea Event - Soroptimist International
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The seats were completely filled as much of the community attended the event in order to show their support for women's empowerment.
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Trio Harmony Etcetera provided the entertainment for the evening by singing for the annual event.
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Julie Reyes won 2 tickets for Festival of Arts by attending the annual event.
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Gilbert Anchondo gleams a bright smile as he shows his support for the annual fashion show and tea party.
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Alia Rodriguez is all smiles as she displays her support for the improvement of the lives of women.
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Cody Tabor attends the event that honors women's role in society.
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Karin Colleen displays her support for women empowerment by attending the annual fashion show and tea party.
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JR Morgan, a U.S. Army sergeant, has served in the service arena and serves once again by modeling for the annual fashion show and tea party.
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Fashion show model, Lauren Caster, struts to support the annual event which serves to empower women.
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Carlos Rodriguez smiles as he shows his support for those who have served to improve the community.
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Anita Berry & Nancy Schields enjoying the evening of fashion and good company.
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The volunteers hard at work as they offer their services for the evening to show their support for the annual fashion show.
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1st winner of the night, Sydney, grins as she holds up her prize from the annual fashion show.
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DeAnn Harned (Soroptomist Member) offered her services to the annual fashion show that helps improve the lives of women.
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Nina Thomas (Soroptomist member) along with a great amount of volunteers were able to help out at the annual fashion show and tea party.
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Carol Alba & Sandy Ferguson succeeded in getting the word out about their event that helps empower women and girls.
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By Abigail Baker, Community Writer
April 9, 2014 at 12:51pm. Views: 35
The Senior Community Center in Moreno Valley recently hosted the 26th Annual Fashion Show & Tea Party.
Pat Box, a Soroptimist member since 2001, said, "It was an honor to be a part of such a great event" as she checked in and assigned tables for the guests as they were walking in.
Soroptimist is a global women's organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The name Soroptimist means "best for women."
Sandy Ferguson, President of Soroptimist Intl., described the event as "A major fundraiser, a big project that works hand in hand with all women," including Carol Alba whom they got together for a project called "MECCA" an organization that serves people who need clothing and food. She used this event as a means of getting the word out and thanking all those who were involved.
The musical entertainment was brought by a group of ladies known as Harmony Etcetera.
The models in the fashion show were none other than community members who have chosen to take a career in the service arena such as: Gilbert Anchondo, a volunteer reserve fire fighter for the City of Moreno Valley; JR Morgan, a U.S Army Sergeant; and Altie Holcomb, a marine in the Marine Corps for 20 years, participated in the fashion show; there were a total of 7 models.
The fashion was provided by Stien Mart, a local clothing store.
Also in this event, there were many door prizes and specialty basket raffle drawings, all held by Becky Read who at the end of the evening thanked everyone for coming and said "this fundraiser helped support many of the local service projects and programs benefiting women and girls in our community."