Annual Parade of Beauties set March 16

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February 16, 2012

Anonymous Submitted The Crossville Chronicle Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:15 PM CST

If you have never seen the Avalon Center’s annual Parade of Beauties, you are really missing out. March 16 is your next chance to attend this sell-out event and see some of Crossville’s most charitable and comedic gentlemen in their most fabulous female attire. Any gentleman who would like to participate is still welcome to sign up to be a contestant.

Betty Bowman, a member of the Avalon board of directors and a vice president at First National Bank of Tennessee, is taking an active role volunteering for this year’s pageant, and encourages area citizens to attend this worthwhile event.

According to Bowman, “If you’ve seen the Parade of Beauties before, you know it is a one of a kind show. I don’t know what is more entertaining, watching these guys or watching them laugh at themselves. The entertainers are the real heroes here, great sports who demonstrate what giving to the community is all about.”

Contestants’ participation is two-fold, acting as entertainers and acting as major fundraisers for the event. Each contestant is asked to obtain sponsorships for their participation in the event. Last year, the top fundraising beauty, Tim Claflin, emergency management/security coordinator for the Cumberland County School System, brought in almost $1,500 in pledges. Entrants in this year’s event are expected to reflect those participants of years past: professionals from governmental agencies or others who serve victims of domestic and sexual violence, business professionals and other civic minded citizens who take part to support a great cause.

Advance tickets will be on sale at the Avalon Center office beginning Feb. 21 until March 14, at the close of business. Tickets are $12 for individual tickets or $20 for two. Individuals wishing to purchase advanced tickets should come to the Avalon Center office in the Woodmere Mall to pay for their tickets and get their name on the advanced seating list. Tickets at the door will not be discounted.

Any interested contestants may call the Avalon Center at 456-0747 for more information and can come to the Avalon Center office in the Woodmere Mall to obtain contestant packets. These packets must be returned by March 9.

For the last three years, the event has been virtually a sell-out. Be sure to get your tickets early to ensure a seat for an evening of uproarious fun while supporting the work of the Avalon Center. For more information about the event, call 456-0747, TTY 337-5824.

The Avalon Center provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, a children’s and school outreach program, professional counseling, and court advocacy support to individuals and families that have suffered domestic and sexual abuse. If you or anyone you knows needs assistance regarding domestic or sexual violence, call the Avalon Center Crisis Line at 1-800-641-3434, TTY 337-5824.

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