February 16, 2009 A limited number of tickets are still on sale for the 55th annual Magruder Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball.
This year’s theme is “Out of Africa”. The event is open to anyone purchasing a ticket. Money raised through donations will be used to help purchase new ultrasound technology for the hospital to support its expanded cardiology services. The charity ball will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Catawba Island Club.
Hors d’oeuvers and cocktails will be served followed by a specially selected dinner. The evening entertainment is Wheatfield Soul. The band features a diverse playlist spanning five decades, including music from artists such as AC/DC, The Beatles, Beastie Boys, Blondie, Cheap Trick, Goo Goo Dolls, The Pretenders, Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow and Sly and the Family Stone. Tickets are $100 per couple, $50 per individual, and may be purchased at Bassett’s Market, Mary’s Blossom Shoppe, Magruder Hospital Gift Shop, National Bank of Oak Harbor in Oak Harbor, and Richmond Galleries. Questions regarding tickets or donations may be directed to Kerryn Lockhart at Magruder Hospital at 419-734-3131, ext. 3105.