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"Evening under the Stars" Benefits Local Abused, Neglected & Abandoned Children

· From pages 7 of the print edition

On Saturday, September 14th from 7pm to 11pm at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas, Virginia more than 30 of Prince William's finest restaurants and caterers will provide savory samplings of their of faire to help child victims of abuse, neglect, and abandonment in Prince William, Fauquier, and Rappahannock counties.

Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra will feature big band sounds and dance music from the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. Live and silent auctions will be held. Black tie is optional.

Proceeds from this event benefit more than 600 children who are abused, neglected, or abandoned in our area each year.

CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates— a 501-C not-for-profit organization specially trains and maintains more than 150 community volunteers to advocate in court for these children who are in dire circumstances. CASA receives no fees or payments for its services. The cost to advocate for one child for a year is $1,500.

Visit www.casacis.org to reserve a table for ten or purchase individual tickets. Sponsorships are available and donations of auction items are needed.