[VABS] Rsvp today for Mosaics and Milkshakes VABS Event!

[Ally Kelso]

Good morning, Virginia students! We hope that you are doing well. We are
wishing you the best of luck and sending all of the good vibes as you  wrap
up your semester and school year. We have Just  the event for you to
celebrate all of the hard work you have poured into this year.
This exciting event is coming  up next Sunday! Please rsvp by midnight  on
Tuesday, May 2nd if attending. Please find event details below.
The Virginia Association of Blind Students and the Greater Alexandria
Chapter want to put a bug in your ear… Not a REAL bug!

We just want to invite  you to  our MOSAIC & MILKSHAKES “one-of-a-kind,
totally unique, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-creative event that will bring
out the Picasso in you—REALLY!”

This SUPER FANTABULOUS event is hosted by the Virginia Association of Blind
Students and the Greater Alexandria Chapter!

We have invited Carol Erickson, a stained glass motif extraordinaire, to
share her talents in designing and teaching the art of stained glass
creations to all of us!  A little information about our esteemed
artist—Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts.  She has been
working with stained glass for over 25 years and is an award-winning glass
artist.  She also works in mosaics and fused glass, and has been teaching
“Paint Nights” to all ages for 9 years.  Carol loves to share her
creativity and encourage exploration in all facets of art.  Her motto is:  Let
your creativity soar!

Here is how you can get in on this very AWESOME event!  (This event will be
limited to 20 participants.)
Date:    Sunday, May 7, 2023
Time:   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Fairfax, VA (Address will be shared with those who successfully
RSVP)
Cost:    $30 per participant (includes an apron and all necessary tools and
supplies, a delicious
            milkshake with all the fixings, and you get to keep your
beautiful mosaic creation!)                                          RSVP
Deadline:  Tuesday, May 2, 2023
How to pay:  All payments will be collected through Zelle.  Please send
payment to NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM.
After you have made your payment to our Zelle account, please send an email
to reneerome at yahoo.com and include the name of the participant and any
guests who might accompany the participant, such as a parent.

This event will be open to Project RISE and the Guides Program, as well as
all NFBV members.

Now, remember those yummy milkshakes!  We will have a MILKSHAKEBAR
featuring the most delicious milkshakes EVER, with fun fixings to your
liking!  All paid participants are invited to enjoy a milkshake, included
in their package!  Parents or other guests are encouraged to purchase a
delicious milkshake at the price of $5.00 per milkshake.  All proceeds from
the sale of these extraordinarily yummy treats will go to the Virginia
Association of Blind Students!  So, drink up!

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Renee
Valdez, reneerome at yahoo.com or (703) 966-0836.


*Renee Valdez*
*(703) 966-0836*

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Cheers!
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We look forward to seeing you all next Sunday the seventh for a  wonderful
evening of art,  ice cream, and fun.
Best wishes,
Ally Kelso
President, Virginia Association of Blind Students