Date: April 4th, 2009 Time: 5:00pm until 9:00pm Location: HOPE Farm,9722 SW 153rd AveArcher, FL 32618 Join us for a lovely evening under the
stars in nature's most beautiful setting, a tranquil 40 acre farm just outside of Gainesville. You'll enjoy some of the freshest, most flavorful food and wine prepared from local harvests by local chefs. This evening will benefit the programs of HOPE – Horses Helping People, Inc.HOPE offers occupational therapy and horseback riding lessons to individuals with special needs. New offerings include a community outreach program that will send miniature horses to hospitals and facilities to raise the spirits and provide the human-animal bond to children and adults who are undergoing treatment or coping with medical challenges. Another new program, Horses for Heroes, developed by HOPE's governing body NARHA, will provide HOPE's services free of charge to veterans and service men and women.The evening will begin at 5 p.m. and will conclude around 9 p.m. A cocktail hour will be followed by a farm and facility tour, a plated dinner, live entertainment and a live auction. Silent auction items will be available for bidding throughout the night.The elegant affair will be completely under the stars, but will include premium ammenities including free valet, indoor restrooms from Royal Restrooms, and unlimited food and beverage from your favorite local farms and chefs.Tickets are availableonline or by mail. To speak to Amanda Rios Walnes, event coordinator, about whole table purchases or sponsorship, please call 352-222-9990 or email . If you would prefer to mail your payment, please send to: P.O. Box 514, Archer FL 32618.