ALFA, the region’s only HIV/AIDS Service Organization, invites YOU to participate in the Dining for Friends Pr[EVENT] of the Season to be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Market on Main in Downtown Hickory from 8pm-midnight. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25.  Proceeds from Dining for Friends will directly support the mission and services of ALFA.

Over the past couple of months, individuals, couples, churches, businesses, schools, etc. have invited friends, family members and community leaders to parties they’ve hosted all over ALFA’s service area.  The hosts and guests have donated to ALFA as admittance to the parties, and in return, received Admit One tickets the Pr[EVENT] at Market on Main.  DFF Party Hosts are eligible for titles, including Most Creative Theme, Most Attended Party and Most Funds Raised.  Winners will be announced at the end of the Pr[EVENT] evening.

Guests at the Pr[EVENT] will enjoy a variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres, one complimentary adult beverage, cash bar and soft drinks.  In addition, the event will feature DJ entertainment by DJ Supafly, dancing, and several exciting raffles.  Hal Row from WHKY 1290 AM will be the emcee.

Got $5? Enter to win a four-day, 3-night stay at a beach house in Holden Beach, Lifestyles Meal package from Market on Main, compliments of John Duke and Market on Main, jewelry from Gold & Silver Recycling Co, Inc., flatware from Belks at Valley Hills, photography sitting by Judy Willis Photography, and more.

Got $20? Enter for a chance of winning a fully furnished dining room, complete with sideboard table, courtesy of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and lighting courtesy of Robert Abbey, Inc.  Three tickets will be sold for $50.

Bob Williams and Stephen Heavner are serving as the DFF Honorary Co-Chairs for 2009!  Bob is the co-owner of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and Stephen is the bookkeeper for the well-known furniture company.  Both men and their company have been tremendous supporters of ALFA for many years.

Club Cabaret in Downtown Hickory will host the afterparty, themed “A New Way of Living”.  All attendees to ALFA’s Pr[EVENT] will receive free admittance to this afterparty by showing their Pr[EVENT] ticket stub!  Funds raised during the afterparty will be donated back to ALFA’s mission!

We would also like to thank our Sponsors to date.  Red Ribbon Sponsors: Catawba Valley Medical Center; Sue Millholland; Jeffrey and Darlene Rose; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.  Silver Sponsors: ALFA Board of Directors; Ken Wilkinson and Allen Wood.  Bronze Sponsors: Ralph M. Doernberg; Robert Doernberg; the Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton.  Copper Sponsors: Catawba County Medical Alliance; Allergy& Asthma Associates, PA.  In Kind Sponsors: Belk of Hickory; Copy Masters; Deluxe Printing; DJ Supafly; Jane Earnest; fanjoy.labrenz; Fast Signs; Gold & Silver Recycling Co., Inc.; Stephen Heavner; Market on Main; Hal Row; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; Replacements Unlimited; Robert Abbey, Inc.; Mac Paper; WNC Magazine; Bob Williams; Judy Willis; Whitfield’s Events, Flowers and Gifts.

ALFA, a United Way member agency, is a nonprofit organization serving Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Watauga and Wilkes counties.  The mission of ALFA is to enhance the quality of life for those infected and affected by, and at risk for HIV/AIDS.  ALFA offers free and confidential HIV counseling and testing services.  For more information about ALFA’s services, Dining for Friends, or to find out more about hosting a party or sponsoring, please call 828/322.1447 ext. 224, email alfadirect@charter.net or visit www.alfainfo.org.