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The Daily Courier, July 17, 2008 Moonlight Gala for NONA Third annual event to benefit neurological association A gala event at The Rise will be helping the North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA). The Third Annual Moonlight Serenade Gala for Charity is being held on Aug. 23 and money raised will go to NONA. "We're so pleased to be chosen by The Rise as the beneficiary for this year's gala at The Rise," said Helen Armstrong, NONA executive director, Child Development Centre. "The funds raised during this event will go directly towards improving the lives of children with special needs and their families in the Okanagan community." NONA has been providing specialized programs such as music therapy and physio-occupational therapy to more than 400 children a year in the North Okanagan. Its mission is to strengthen the abilities of children with special needs and enhance opportunities for them to participate in their community. The gala is being held at the Watermark neighbourhood at The Rise beginning with a champagne reception at 5 p.m. A three-course dinner, prepared by local caterer Gourmet to Go, follows and accompanied by a selection of fine wines. After the meal a live and silent auction will be hosted by renowned local auctioneer Don Raffan. Guests at the gala will then be treated to a blast from the past from the "Timebenders." The band will take a musical trip through the '70s, '80s and '90s with memorable tunes from Elton John, Abba, Madonna and many more. "We are very excited to partner with NONA this year for our Third Annual Moonlight Serenade Gala," said Leona Snider, president and CEO of The Rise. "Their work is making such a difference in the lives of families throughout the Okanagan and we want to contribute to their efforts. "This event has been such a success for the past two years and we have no doubt the community will work with us again to support this cause with the same high level of enthusiasm." Tickets for the black-tie gala are $199 including tax and if previous years are any indication, a sell out can be expected. Tickets and opportunities to contribute auction items are available by contacting Karen Beaubier at (250) 542-5111 or 1-866-400-8488. For additional information regarding the project, click on the logo: 
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