Boys & Girls Club Ghoul Gala

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By Todd “Hari Kari” Curran
It was a real monsters ball at the 10th Annual Diamond Valley and District Boys and Girls Club Gala, a dinner and murder mystery fundraiser for the organization.
The "Night of the Living Dead" theme for the October 30th event was a hit with the hideously costumed guests, who vied for the best costume prize. “Everyone dressed up and the costumes were amazing,” says Club Director Shirley Puttock. “The meal provided by Lynnwood Ranch was great and we raised $9,200 over the evening. It was a complete success!”
Over 130 creatures came out to haunt the gala and have a little Halloween fun with the 50/50 draws and silent and live auctions. “All of the auction items were donated,” Shirley says. “We've seen wonderful support from the people and businesses in our community.”
Creepy reaper Merv Page won the gift basket for best male costume, the pre-guillotine Queen Marie Antoinette costume won first prize for the ladies and a pair of watery corpses bobbed up from the Titanic to claim the couple's award. Ghosts, goblins, guys and gals all had a great time at this gala for a good cause.
For more information on the Diamond Valley and District Boys and Girls Club call 403-933-4066.