Jingle Bell Ball

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… the Gimme Shelter Party.  Underground Detour was the band and all proceeds go to the Jingle Bell Ball which benefits the Shelter for Battered Women.
We raised $3788 thus far!!
Check out some of the pictures that Lynn Johnson took.
Don’t forget to stop by our booth at the Blues, Brews and BBQ later this month!

Ok.  It’s getting to be that time of year again.  Get your dancing shoes and Panther gear ready…… The 2010 Jingle Bell Ball Gimme Shelter Fundraiser/Benefit is August 28, 2010! We will dance the night away to classic rock performed by the Underground Detour Band while watching the Panthers pre-season game against the Tennessee Titans on […]

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the 2009 Jingle Bell Ball.  It looks like we will be able to donate $16,740.00 to the United Family Services’ Shelter for Battered Women.
Would you like to be a part of the 2010 volunteer group that hosts this event?  Send us an e-mail and we […]

Dear Volunteers,

Thanks to you and your efforts, we had a very successful Jingle Bell Ball last Friday!  Aside from a few typical glitches, it ran very smoothly and a good time was had by all. Everyone was very complimentary of our return to Grand Central and of our efforts to make the event a success.  […]

Again, we are returning to one of our favorite venues — Grand Central.  Your ticket price includes:

A live band
Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres
2 drink tickets (and a cash bar)
Silent Auction
and a lot of fun

To get your tickets early, visit the East Blvd, Just Fresh location or go to the UFS website.Click here to see the poster

A special THANK YOU goes out to all who were able to attend the Rock and Roll event on Sept. 26th.  We were able to raise over $3,400.00 for the Jingle Bell Ball!
ALL of this money will go DIRECTLY to support the Shelter.
A SPECIAL thank you goes to David and Ralph and the Underground Detour […]

What are you doing on September 26th?  Why not come out and listen to a great band and help us raise money for the Jingle Bell Ball?  Check out the Underground Detour Band at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. There is a $10 donation at the door.   Click here to see the flyer

September 11, 12 and 13th, we will be working a booth near the corner of 3rd and Tryon.  Come out and help support a great cause!  All the money we raise will help defray the costs of the Jingle Bell Ball this year.

Did you get a chance to read what the United Family Services said about the ball?  If not, click this link to read more.