Expect Some 'Surprises' at April 1 Beach
Bash & Splash Fundraiser
News Release: March 23, 2011
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771


Attendees at this year's Beach Bash and Splash at Cabaret & Cuisine 2011 can expect some surprises. After all, it will be held on April Fools' Day.

The April 1 event will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, 1-78 and Route 100 in Fogelsville, from 6 to 10 p.m. Bobby Gunther Walsh, morning news host for News Talk 790 WAEB, serves as honorary chair. Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

A wide range of delectable hors d'oeuvres, scrumptious dishes and mouth-watering desserts will be featured from the Lehigh Valley's most-loved caterers and restaurants: Bonefish Grill; Buca di Beppo; Carrabba's; Catering by Karen Hunter; Edible Arrangements; Granny Schmidt's; Hotel Bethlehem; Kakes by Kelly; North Star Catering; Northampton Community College Culinary Arts students; Noshes and Nibbles; Royal Gourmet Foods; and Zoup. Wine, beer, soda and water are included with the ticket price. A cash bar will be available.

Freddie Frederick Jr. Entertainment will play the songs of summer and Reflections Creative Photography will take souvenir photos. Games and crazy contests will round out the theme.

Last, but not least, more than 130 live and silent auction items will be available for bid, including: A two nights' stay at the Hilton on W. 57th Street in New York with bus transportation and dinner gift card; a spa getaway package and lift ticket vouchers for Bear Creek Mountain Resort; a private tour for six at Just Born candy company; a John Hardy black onyx and diamond necklace from Bixler's Jewelers valued at $800; a dinner party for eight prepared and served in your home by Chef Susan Roth; golf packages; wine baskets; restaurant gift certificates; jewelry and more.

Ticket price is $75 per person or $450 for a table of eight. Attire is casual or beach theme. For tickets or more information, contact Sandy Gaspar at 610-865-4400, ext. 258 or go to www.redcrosslv.org.

Committee members include: Chairwoman Desty Bonstein of Embassy Bank; Cathy Perna; Megan Principato; Susan Roth; Kathy Sanders; Anne Speck; Dawn Washington; Jill Weinhold; Meghan Yaich; Sandy Gaspar; Ana Vega; Lisa Rossi; Jennifer Castellano; and Janice Osborne.

Major sponsors include: F.L. Smidth & Co.; The Express-Times; Viamedia; Air Products; Freddie Frederick Jr. Entertainment; Highmark Blue Shield; Holiday Inn Conference Center - Lehigh Valley; Lehigh Valley Health Network; Nacci Printing, Inc.; PPL Electric Utilities Corp.; The Haddad Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Vinart; Crayola, LLC; KNBT; Leber-Andesa Advisors, Inc.; Lutron Electronics; RCN; Bieber Transportation Group; Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits LLP; Embassy Bank; Klunk and Millan Advertising; Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Puritan Products, Inc.; and Wells Fargo.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross helped more than 76,500 people through preparedness and training, military personnel support, senior lifesaving programs and services, emergency relief and information and referral. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.