HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-11-08 Charity Dance Social
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Parks & Recreation Department Hosts 5th Annual
Charity Dance and Food Drive on Friday, November 12, 2010
Proceeds to benefit Loudoun Interfaith Relief
Leesburg, VA (November 8, 2010) – The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department
has partnered with Steps Ballroom and Interfaith Relief to offer its 5th annual charity dance and
food drive at Ida Lee Recreation Center on November 12, 2010, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
This is a free event. Donations of non-perishable food and goods will be collected in lieu of
admission to be distributed through Interfaith Relief. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
“Especially this year as the holidays approach, we wanted to offer a way for people to reach out
to those who are in need of assistance,” explained Rich Williams, Director of Leesburg’s Parks &
Recreation Department. “We encourage everyone to come enjoy a night of dancing and do a
world of good.”
The three hour event starts at 7:00 PM with an introductory Rumba lesson. Mixed dancing will
begin at 8:00 PM and run until 10:00 PM. Dance exhibitions will be given by Steps Ballroom
students and teachers. Beginners are welcome to come and try the various dances. This event
is suitable for both singles and couples. Casual dress is appropriate.
Loudoun Interfaith Relief is the largest and only nutritious food pantry in Loudoun County. They
serve local clients by providing the food necessary to prepare three balanced meals a day for
three days for any size family. For more information about Interfaith Relief and their services,
please visit www.interfaithrelief.org.
For more information, please call the Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department at
(703)777-1368 or visit our website at www.idalee.org.
Contact:
Allyson Ratliff
Recreation Program Supervisor
aratliff@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7157
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