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2000 - Rancho Camulos designated a National Historic Landmark [story]
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webuildNAPW, National Association of Professional Women, Santa Clarita is hosting Charity Fashion Show to benefit “WE Build” Women Empowerment Build program of Habitat for Humanity SFV/SCV. Fashionable, stylish and on trend, giving back is the way to go. A world where everyone has a decent place to live is Habitat for Humanity’s motto with special emphasis placed on women’s empowerment in their “WE Build” program and building homes and self-sufficiency through their veterans program.

Frock The Runway” Charity Fashion Show will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 28523 Westinghouse Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Sign in will start at 9:30am and event will begin from 10:00am to 1:30pm. Clothing are provided by Chico’s of Westfield Town Center Valencia. When you shop at Chico’s on Sunday, February 9, proceeds will support the Habitat for Humanity. Chico’s 24201 West Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, CA 91355.

Tickets can be purchased online [here]. If you are unable to attend, you may still make your contribution. Sponsorships and In-Kind gifts and donations are welcome. Beverages, Mimosas and Snacks are provided.

Exciting raffles will take place for such prizes as a luxurious one-week resort vacation at Junior Suite Penthouse in Cabo San Lucas, spa gift baskets, massage packages, health and wellness packages, dinner gift cards and many others. Sponsors and In-Kind Gifts and Donations include: Chico’s, NAPW, iDARE, Inc., By The People, Altha Private Security Services, AVI Resort & Casino Nevada (Berts SuperMega outdoors store), Dr. Phil VIP Invitations, Massage Envy, Le Beau Organic Day Spa & Wellness Center, Starbucks, Albertson’s, Mimi’s Café, Marie’s Callender, Red Lobster’s, Dead Sea Minerals Spa, Bloomie’s Florist, Carol’s Cakes, Gift Basketeer of California, Arbonne International.

Donation tickets are available online by clicking [here].

 

About NAPW, National Association of Professional Women

NAPW is Your Power Network. NAPW defines success as “owning your own power.” As the largest, most-recognized organization of women in the country, spanning virtually every industry and profession, the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is a powerfully vibrant networking community with 600,000 members and nearly 400 Local Chapters. NAPW members have diverse backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and lifestyles with one common bond – their ability to succeed.

Our Mission is to provide an exclusive, highly advanced networking forum to successful women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs where they can aspire, connect and achieve. Through innovative resources, unique tools and progressive benefits, professional women interact, exchange ideas, advance their knowledge and empower each other. To learn more about us, visit www.NAPW.com.

 

About the “WE Build” Women Empowerment Build

The San Fernando / Santa Clarita Habitat for Humanity “WE Build” Women Empowerment Build has helped to construct more than 220 houses in our community. “WE Build” encourages volunteers to make a difference by building homes and communities for low-income veteran families and provides opportunity for women to learn construction techniques in a supportive environment. To learn more about this program, visit http://www.humanityca.org/ourevents.

 

For more information about the “Frock The Runway” Charity Fashion Show and  registration details, call (661) 253-2779 or email Nicky@iDAREworld.com.

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