HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2013-11-04 Charity Dance and Food Drive (CORRECTED)
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Parks & Recreation Department Hosts 8th Annual
Charity Dance and Food Drive on Friday, November 15, 2013
Proceeds to benefit Loudoun Interfaith Relief
Leesburg, VA (November 4, 2013) –The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department
has partnered with Loudoun Interfaith Relief to offer its 8th annual charity dance and food drive
at Ida Lee Recreation Center on Friday, November 15, 2013, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
The Charity Dance is a free event. Donations of non-perishable food and goods will be collected
in lieu of admission to be distributed through Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Monetary donations
will also be accepted.
“We’re very proud of this tradition of offering a way for people to reach out to those who are in
need of assistance during the holidays,” explained Rich Williams, Director of Leesburg’s Parks
and Recreation Department. “We encourage everyone to come enjoy a night of dancing and do
a world of good.”
The three hour event starts at 7:00pm with an introductory lesson. Mixed dancing will begin at
8:00pm and run until 10:00pm. Dance exhibitions will be given by Jason Conrad (an instructor
at Ida Lee) and students from the Ida Lee dance programs. 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:
Megan McLaughlin, Recreation Program Supervisor
mmclaughlin@leesburgva.gov • 703-737-7157
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