TROY - Oakwood Cemetery’s 14th Annual Evening at the Earl benefit is just one month away! On Thursday October 22 from 5PM – 8PM the Friends of Oakwood will once again host their fund-raiser in support of the spectacular National Historic Landmark Gardner Earl Chapel. If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing the interior of this amazing structure, this event will add a delightful spin to your visit.
Reservations can be made at 1-800-556-6273. Please specify “Gala” and leave your name, number and how many people. Tickets are just $65.pp Pay on arrival. Credit cards are accepted for this event.
Held inside the magnificent “jewel of Oakwood”, the gala will provide catered food, hot and cold butlered hors d’oeuvres, wine and coffee. Fantastic bargains can be won with the highest bids for the Silent Auction baskets.
(from http://www.oakwoodcemetery.org/)
This year’s offerings include a Paint & Sip basket, Wine & Cheese, Chocolate, Movie Night, and a Microbrew basket, just to name a few. The highest bidder for our Thanksgiving basket will win wine, a Grandma’s Pie Shop gift card, clever pie serving dishes, Dove chocolate cranberries, and lots more. And if you think you’ll need a day to recover after Thanksgiving, just place the winning bid on our Relaxation basket too and you can enjoy a massage, soothing lotions, etc. Come and bid on these awesome treasures and lots more! All proceeds go to the Oakwood Restoration Fund.
We will honor Russell Sage College as an Organization of Excellence, in recognition of their centennial, their brilliant leadership and their commitment to excellence in education.
Entries submitted for our 2nd Annual Photo Contest will be on display and the top 3 winners will be there as our guests. See our wonderful cemetery from their fascinating perspectives.
Join your friends for an evening of food and fun. Come and help support Oakwood’s restoration as we continue to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Earl Chapel.
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