What Huntsville event combines shamrocks and the chance to help an amazing cause? United Cerebral Palsy’s 14th annual “An Irish Evening” on March 16th of course!
Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and More
If you’re looking to get your Irish on, then UCP’s “An Irish Evening” is the place to be. Huntsville’s own Bourbon & Shamrocks will rock out, Irish folk music style. The Fitness Arts Center Irish step dancers will dance the night away while the Irish Society of North Alabama will host a variety of fun Irish games and activities. A buffet of all foods Irish will be served to guests staring at 7pm.
The Cause
All proceeds from this annual fundraiser directly benefit United Cerebral Palsy’s client services for more than 1,000 North Alabama families. UCP a non-profit organization operating two regional centers in Huntsville for individuals with cerebral palsy and those representing approximately 156 additional diagnoses. This fundraiser enables UCP to provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, respite, technology assistance, inclusion services, family counseling, support groups, preschool readiness classes, and many more services to our clients and their families. Click here to learn more about UCP and their services or click here to watch a video made by UCP set to Corey Smith’s new song “New Day.”
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Social hour at 6 p.m. with a buffet at 7 p.m
Location: Jackson Center, 600 Genome Way
Tickets: Reserved seating is $75 per person or $600 per table of eight.
Reservations deadline is March 5. Contact Tracy Cieniewicz at 256-859-4900 for reservations.
Silent Auction: The event will feature one of Huntsville’s best silent auctions, including vacation packages, fine dining, entertainment, jewelry, UCP client art and much more for your bidding enjoyment. Corey Smith has also donated 4 tickets to his March 30 Huntsville concert with a VIP experience for each guest! Need a little bling? Buy a Bling-Bling Ring for your chance to win beautiful jewelry from Sabghi’s Jewelers, Your Exclusive Diamond Merchant!

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