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Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall Girls Night Out Event, Trunk Show and Martini Reception Benefits JustWorld International |
| Wellington, FL – February 25, 2013 – There wasn’t a parking space in site on Thursday night, as the Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall began to fill up with jovial groups of women who were out to have a good time and support a great cause. The occasion was the Gallery’s Girls Night Out, Trunk Show and Martini Reception where there was something to appeal to everyone.
As soon as the guests entered the door of the Gallery, they were greeted by volunteers from JustWorld International. Founded in 2003 by Jessica Newman, JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which funds life-changing nutrition, health and hygiene, education, as well as leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children in Cambodia, Honduras and Guatemala. At the entrance, the evening’s five raffle prize items were proudly displayed, and the JustWorld representatives were busy selling a chance or two to be a prize winner to everyone who entered,. The evening’s grand prize was a pair of diamond horse-head earrings that were donated by Jack Van Dell, owner of Van Dell Jewelry. He also donated a beautiful Chamilia bracelet to the cause. The raffle ticket holders, also , had a chance to win one of three gift certificates to Rejuvia Medspa for some of their famous spa services. By the end of the evening there were five very lucky winners! Once inside, the staff from Blue Martini at CityPlace, graciously offered everyone samples of two of their signature martinis—a chocolate martini, and of course, a Blue Martini! Then, the guests leisurely ambled through the Gallery admiring the beautiful, eclectic collections of art, jewelry, bronze statues, antiques and clothing on display, and had the chance to chat with many of the artists. In addition to the Gallery’s established vendors, there were visiting artisans and vendors who provided an added dimension to the night’s assortment of merchandise. “Tonight was fun!” explained Jack Van Dell. “By having this Girls Night Out, Trunk Show and Martini Reception, we enticed some new faces into the Gallery, and we had many returning clients, too. But, I think that they all had a great time socializing and seeing the one-of-a-kind merchandise we have to offer.” Jeanne Chisholm, of Chisholm Gallery, LLC, brought in an outstanding assortment of artists and vendors as part of the evening’s trunk show. “P.J. Bundy Collection, known for their classic, yet fashionable jewelry designs, was here,” explains Chisholm, a leading international dealer of polo and sporting art. “Filip + Inna brought their clothing that employs the exquisite weaving, embroidery and beadwork techniques indigenous to groups of the Philippines. And for the silk lovers, Indo-Chic had their stunning silk clothing line of pants, jackets and tunics to complement a variety of lifestyles, shapes and sizes.” There was a live pastel painting demonstration by renowned British portrait painter, David McEwen, A.S.E.A. “Guests were mesmerized while they watched McEwen bring to life on the canvas the international show jumper, Rodrigo Pessoa,” explained the gallery’s manager, Robin Carr. Once completed, the painting was donated to JustWorld International for use in an upcoming silent auction event. As if that wasn’t enough, there were two award-winning authors on hand–Beatrice Fairbanks Cayzer, author of Murder for Beauty, and Anne Rodgers, who authored Kiss and Tell: Secrets of Sexual Desire from Women 15 to 97 with Wellington’s own Dr. Maureen Whelihan. The Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall, featuring a fabulous Trunk Show, a multi-it-author book signing and a live pastel painting demonstration, once again, provided a fun, interesting and jam-packed night out for their guests. It certainly had something to offer everyone-no matter what their taste. And, in the meantime, everyone helped to fund some of the very worthy international charitable programs of JustWorld International. The Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall is located in the Publix Courtyard Shopping Center on Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Boulevard in Wellington. For information call the Gallery at (561) 333-3100 or go to www.wellingtonequestrianmall.com. Submitted by Maureen Gross of Phelps Media Group, Inc. Intl. Media Contact: Mason Phelps
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