News Updates

5/27/2011 - Pick up the summer 2011 edition of West Virginia Living to relive the fabulous fun of 2010 Girls Night Out Luau on the Lawn! The article features a three page spread of GNO pictures and the behind the scenes of what makes GNO an amazing success. Thank you to WV Living for feature our great event! Also check out the featured event planning tips from our very own Berri Belle of B.Belle Events.

  

5/19/2011 - Break out your favorite shade of pink! After all of the votes were tallied the 2011 Girls Night Out theme will be Pretty in Pink! We can't wait to see the Sunrise Mansion offices of Farmer, Cline & Campbell draped in every possible shade of pink! Planning for this year's event is underway! If you are interested in helping to plan the 2011 Girls Night Out email girlsnightoutcharleston@gmail.com!

9/29/10 - We would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2010 Girl's Night Out Luau on the Lawn such a successful event!  We appreciate everyone who stepped up and purchased one of our fabulous auction items, bought chances for our raffle items, or purchased tickets to join in on the fun!  Thanks also to all of our 2010 sponsors who helped us exceed our goal.  We greatly exceeded our goal and raised an amazing $115,543.53!  This would not have been possible without the outpouring of support and participation we received from each and every one of you!

Thank you all again for making the 2010 event such a fun and memorable experience.  Keep checking back on our website for information on the 2011 Girl's Night Out event as it becomes available!

Photos are in!

8/24/10 - Our fabulous event photos, courtesy of Donna Edmonson, are now online. Check them out today, and order prints straight from the site!

Event speaker Paula Booth shares her story

8/8/10 - This year's event speaker, Paula Booth, shared her powerful story in this morning's Sunday Gazette-Mail. Her journey from domestic violence victim to survivor is a true testament to her willpower and the services she received to keep her safe from her abuser. 

Donny Osmond promotes Girls Night Out

8/6/10 - Wowie, Donny Osmond himself has recorded a radio spot promoting Girls Night Out - just for us! Don't miss out on the Las Vegas VIP with Donny and Marie package we'll be auctioning off live at the event. Special thanks to West Virginia Radio Corporation and 107.3 WKAZ for making this happen! Click here to listen to Donny discuss Girls Night Out and his special auction package.

Bunco Night topped $10,000

7/29/10 - The final numbers are in, and this year's Viva Las Vegas Bunco Night raised more money than ever! The St. Francis Hospital Domestic Violence Committee raised an outstanding $10,076 for the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program through last week's lively event. Edgewood Country Club was packed with women who share in our mission to help eliminate domestic violence once and for all in our community. Keep up the great work, ladies, and thanks to everyone who supported this event. 

Dessert-makers needed!

7/27/10 - 600+ women love their sweets and are counting on volunteers to prepare the event's island-inspired treats! To tackle one of the recipes identified by our fabulously talented head dessert chef, please contact Brittany Jordon at (304) 542-3596 or babygirl4u725@hotmail.com. Make as many or as few as you'd like; she promises the receipes will be easy!

Dig those Hawaiian shirts out

7/9/10 - Have any men's button-down Hawaiian shirts laying around in the backs of your closests or bottoms of your dresser drawers? Our waiters need them! Please set them aside and call Karen Farmer at (304) 741-1140 if you're willing to part with them for a good cause. All sizes, colors and patterns are welcome!

Decorations, anyone?

7/7/10 - Our decorations committee, led by the talented Belle Manjong of B.Belle Events is in full swing and needs volunteers! If you're interested in joining Belle and her fabulous decorations efforts, email her at bbellem@gmail.com.

WV Living magazine ad

6/18/10 - The Summer 2010 issue of West Virginia Living magazine has hit the stands! Check out the *gorgeous* Luau on the Lawn ad on page 44, plus the countless other beautiful and powerful articles, photos and features that celebrate life in West Virginia.

Committee chair meeting June 21

6/16/10 - Calling all committee chairs! We're getting together Monday, June 21 at 6:00pm at Ichiban in downtown Charleston. We'll be discussing some great new developments with decorations, entertainment, raffle, auction, food, beverages, transportation, sponsors, and more. Put on your party planning and fundraising caps, and enjoy the best sushi in town! If you're interested in getting involved on one of the committees, this is the time and place to do it!