Becoming Cosmopolitan Gone Country fundraiser Oct. 12
Once again the Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon will open its doors for the annual Becoming Cosmopolitan Gone Country, a fundraiser for Community Cooperative.
“This is our 17th year of Becoming Cosmopolitan. It really is our fun fundraising event of the year,” Community Cooperative CEO Stefanie Ink-Edwards said. “It’s all about getting out for an evening of fun. We want all of our guests and donors to leave the event saying ‘Oh my gosh, that was a great party, I can’t wait for next year.'”
This year, the theme Gone Country will return, not the patriotic, hale bales country theme, but rather a bachelorette party in Nashville vibe where ladies and gentlemen come dressed to the nines wearing their blingy boots, she said.
The event will kick off at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at communitycooperative.com. No tickets will be available the day of the event.
General admission tickets are $150 per person; $250 per person for VIP tickets, which includes exclusive access to the VIP Rancher Lounge; and $500 for the Girlfriends Package, four general admission tickets.
The giant cocktail party will include lots of food, a silent auction, photo booth opportunities, a deejay and dance floor.
Ink-Edwards said the dance floor turns into full swing with line dancing.
“We have a lot of different community members come out,” she said.
The event will also feature a Key to the Vault, giant raffle with fun prizes and gift certificates. She said it usually has a several thousand dollar value with the winner taking all.
Volunteers are also being sought for the event, with such duties as decorating, setting up and monitoring auction items, selling raffle tickets and cleaning up. Shifts are available from morning until late evening. Those interested in helping can email volunteer@communitycooperative.com.
All of the money raised will benefit Community Cooperative, whose mission is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida.
Ink-Edwards said Community Cooperative is still super busy, especially with the inflation of prices at the grocery store. She said they are always in need of volunteers and nonperishable food items.
“Do a drive and donate things you would want in your own pantry and feed your own family,” she said.
As far as volunteers, she said they need more for the Meals on Wheels program, as they have routes all over Southwest Florida from every corner of Lee County and into Collier County as well. Volunteers can either drive a route to deliver food, or become a transport volunteer, who picks up coolers from Community Cooperative and brings them to particular neighborhoods for the drivers.
For more information, visit communitycooperative.com.
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