Invite: New York Junior League (NYJL) 15th Annual Fall Fête

WHAT: The New York Junior League (NYJL) invites the general public to the 15^th Annual Fall Fête. The annual auction generates vital funding for critical NYJL community service projects, including one of our signature projects, the Playground Improvement Project, which benefits the New York Parks and Recreation. This year’s playground marks our 24^th renovation and restoration. On Saturday, November 9, 2013, enjoy a fabulous evening featuring live and silent auctions, delicious appetizers and desserts, cocktails and dancing. Acclaimed charity auctioneer CK Swett will serve as the Auctioneer and Emcee for this year’s live auction.

This year’s live and silent auction items include: $500 worth of yoga classes from Pure Yoga,; a $5,000 photo shoot from Bradford Renaissance Portraits; four MVP Field Tickets to a Yankees game, including a private tour of Yankee Stadium; and a private shopping night at Theory for the winner and 20 guests.

WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 7:00p.m. – 11:00p.m with VIP cocktail hour from 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

WHERE: The Colony Club

564 Park Ave. (corner of Park Ave. and 62nd St.)

New York, NY

HOW: Advance tickets: $185 in advance and $200 at the door. VIP tickets: $250.

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. No checks, refunds or cancellations permitted. A portion of this ticket may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the New York Junior League Playground Improvement Project. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance to attend the New York Junior League Fall Fête visit: www.nyjl.org/?nd=events_fall_auct

WHO: The New York Junior League (NYJL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Since 1901, the NYJL has been a leader in identifying and responding to unmet community needs. Through direct service, collaborations with other community organizations and advocacy, the NYJL provides a positive force for change within the communities it serves.

Each year more than 2,600 trained volunteers donate more than 250,000 hours of their time to better the lives of women and children in New York City. The NYJL works with more than 20 community-based organizations and public agencies to deliver services and assistance directly to women and children in need.