13 March 2012
Media Contact:
Sarah Jane Dunaway
External Communications Chair
publicrelations@jlannapolis.org

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ANNAPOLIS, INC. TO HOST MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE

Gala Event to Benefit Programs that Support Women and Teens in Anne Arundel County

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—March 13, 2012 — On Friday, April 20, 2012 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) will host Moonlight Masquerade, a Chefs by the Bay event. Open to the public, all proceeds from Moonlight Masquerade will JLA’s programs to improve the lives of women and teens in Anne Arundel County and train civic leaders. Guests attending the black tie optional event will enjoy the thrill of  a masquerade, the Motown sounds of the Uncle Jack band, a silent auction, raffles with the chance to win wine, cash and jewelry, and complimentary cocktails and gourmet tastings from local restaurants—all while raising funds that will be reinvested in the community.

“Active members of Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. strive to improve the lives of women and teens in our community by promoting self-sufficiency, and our interactive programs empower countless families each year,” said Michelle Mehler, Gala Chair for JLA. “By attending Moonlight Masquerade, you will also become part of a premiere group of supporters who are committed to building a stronger community in which we can all thrive.”

At the event, masks are welcome but not required—and for those who don a magnificent disguise, a prize will be awarded for the “best” male and female mask of the evening. Tickets to attend Moonlight Masquerade are $100 per person, or two tickets for $180. Tickets can be purchased online at www.jlannapolis.org. The event is sponsored by Central Atlantic Toyota and Pussers Caribbean Grille Restaurant.

For more information about Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. and this year’s Moonlight Masquerade, a Chefs by the Bay event, please visit www.jlannapolis.org, Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JLAnnapolis or @JLAnnapolis on Twitter.

About Junior League of Annapolis, Inc.
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. It reaches out to all women of any race, religion or national origin who express an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. For more information about JLA, please visit https://www.jlannapolis.org.