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Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Lifestyle & Crossword. Pg. F-4 Submitted photo Turning Point Advocacy Services will put on its Boots ‘n Bling Fest on April 14 at the Resort Aspen Center in Innsbrook. The fundraiser supports victims of domestic violence. For more information or to donate, call 636-456-1186, visit turningpointdvs.com.
Turning Point Advocacy Services’ looks for community support to help survivors of domestic abuse and their children overcome the cycle of abuse By Brett Auten It’s time to yee-haw for a worthy cause. Turning Point Advocacy Services’ is turning up the volume on its annual country-andglam-themed Boots ‘n Bling Fest fundraiser to be held April 14 at the Innsbrook Resort Aspen Center. In addition to the traditional dinner, dance and auction, this year’s event will debut a new, family-friendly outdoor festival area that will feature food, games, booths, music and more. While they assist or partner in other, smaller fundraisers during the year, Boots ‘n Bling is its Big Kahuna.
“With making it Boot ‘n Bling Fest, we’re hoping more guests find it an easy way to support their community while having a great time with their friends and family,” Sarah Gramanzini, executive director of Turning Point, said. Turning Point’s vision is to help create a just culture of nonviolence, where people are equally valued, and where healthy relationships and self-worth flourish. What started in 1994 with one little apartment, is now a 35bed facility that is consistently filled. Guests can choose to attend the festival only or upgrade to VIP access which includes dinner with drinks, an exclusive lounge area
and premium silent auction items. All guests will be invited to join a live auction hosted by Dusty Thornhill. This year’s event will honor Carrie and James Gates, both former board members, for their dedication and support of Turning Point’s mission to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Last year, the fest had a special tinge to it as Turning Point announced it was going from a 15-to a 35-bed facility. “Last year, it was great to share that news with some of those who had helped make that happen,” Gramanzini said. See ’TURNING POINT’ page 3
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