Event

Las Vegas Gala

The Anderson Free Clinic is holding its inaugural LAS VEGAS GALA on August 12th. This FUN raising affair is a is a "dress to impress" event that includes a night of Las Vegas style entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music by the B Natural Jazz Quartet, and features a surprise Special Guest and an exciting "Free Clinic Doctor Auction."

The event will be held at the Anderson Arts Center, with a cocktail hour beginning at 7 PM and entertainment starting at 8 PM. A limited number of tickets are still available. Tickets are $50 each or $90 per couple.

Examples of items offered in the Doctor Auction include:
Wine Tasting for four at the home of Dr. Bob Austin (on a Friday night to be arranged at the convenience of both parties).
One free night of babysitting by Family Medicine pediatric resident Dr. New. Offer includes 5 hours of babysitting at your home on a Friday or Saturday night, arranged at the convenience of both parties.
A Brazilian BBQ for four that including three types of meat seasoned in the Brazilian style, rice cooked to perfection, pao de queijo (cheese balls), and Brazil's most popular drink, caipirinha, made with lime, sugar, and cachaça (sugar cane rum), all prepared in the traditional Brazilian manner and served up by one of Anderson's most fascinating MDs. The winner will also receive a DVD of popular Brazilian songs.
Two bleaching systems from Dr. Ron Sconyers of Anderson Family Dental Care.

While enjoying the Gala, event sponsors and attendees will at the same time be helping the Anderson Free Clinic in its mission to provide hundreds of uninsured Anderson County residents living below the Federal Poverty Level with free, quality medical services and dental care, as well as assistance with their prescription medications. Patients also build hope and a more positive outlook on their health and well-being.