{"id":59445,"date":"2016-02-10T20:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T01:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=59445"},"modified":"2020-12-26T10:46:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T15:46:46","slug":"20th-annual-puttin-on-the-ritz-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/02\/10\/20th-annual-puttin-on-the-ritz-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"20th annual Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/tActive_20-30_Club_of_Fort_Wayne_logo-212x200.jpg\" alt=\"Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne logo\" width=\"212\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-59446\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News release from the Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Acitve 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne announces 20th annual Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz Gala<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Club Seeks Sponsorships, Donations For Event<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(January 12, 2016) &#8211; The Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne invites community members to attend its annual fundraiser gala, Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz. The club also is seeking companies and individuals for sponsorships, cash donations and silent auction items.<\/p>\n<p>The 20th annual Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz (black-tie optional event) will be held at the beautiful and recently expanded Fort Wayne Museum of Art on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Guests will be treated to wine and beer tasting, silent and live auctions, heavy hors d&#8217;oeuvres accompanied by complimentary beer and wine. Live music will be presented by Chris Worth throughout the evening, so guests can dance the night away. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/20th-annual-puttin-on-the-ritz-tickets-19883087851?aff=ANY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/20th-annual-puttin-on-the-ritz-tickets-19883087851?aff=ANY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Funds raised from Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz are utilized to support our philanthropic and hands-on events held throughout the year. Our signature philanthropic event is the children&#8217;s shopping spree held in August of each year. Over the past four years alone, the Fort Wayne Club has assisted nearly 500 children from local agencies with their back-to-school needs.<\/p>\n<p>Everything that the Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne does for the children in our community is made possible by our sponsors. To continue our mission, we are asking for your sponsorship of the 20th annual Puttin&#8217; on the Ritz fundraiser. Potential donors are asked to visit www.fortwayne2030.org or call Theresa Bobay at (260) 241-2582, to obtain a donor packet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne was chartered in 1997 with 12 members. Since its inception, the club has grown to more than 70 volunteers and 25 active members and has raised over $115,000 for our local children. Official Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne website.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151504.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Gathered Crowd at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6226\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151504.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151504.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: Gathered Crowd\" data-description=\"Gathered Crowd at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: Gathered Crowd\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: Gathered Crowd\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6226\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151504.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151505.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Ethan Manning (representing Dr. John Crawford, City Council At-Large candidate), Republican Mayoral candidate Paula Hughes and Republican City Clerk candidate Zach Bonahoom at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; 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Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6232\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151520.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151520.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: John Shoaff\" data-description=\"Democrat incumbent City Councilman At-Large John Shoaff at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: John Shoaff\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: John Shoaff\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6232\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151520.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151522.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Democrat challenger for City Council At-Large, Gordon Anthony at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6233\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151522.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151522.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: Gordon Anthony\" data-description=\"Democrat challenger for City Council At-Large, Gordon Anthony at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: Gordon Anthony\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: Gordon Anthony\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6233\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151522.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151525.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Democrat challenger Steve Shafer for the City Council 1st District seat at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; 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Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6235\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151530.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151530.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: Tom Didier\" data-description=\"Republican incumbent City Councilman Tom Didier (3rd  District) at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: Tom Didier\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: Tom Didier\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6235\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151530.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151534.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Democrat challenger Christian Nagel for the City Council 3rd District seat at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; 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Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6237\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151537.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151537.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: Mitch Harper\" data-description=\"Republican incumbent in the City Council&#039;s 4th District, Mitch Harper at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: Mitch Harper\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: Mitch Harper\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6237\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151537.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151541.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Republican challenger Ben Hall for the City Council 4th District seat at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"6238\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151541.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151541.jpg\" data-title=\"YLNI the Vote: Ben Hall\" data-description=\"Republican challenger Ben Hall for the City Council 4th District seat at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; Candidate forum held September 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"YLNI the Vote: Ben Hall\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"YLNI the Vote: Ben Hall\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6238\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/thumbs\/thumbs_151541.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-elections\/151542.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Democrat challenger Geoff Paddock for the City Council 4th District seat at the &#039;YLNI the Vote&#039; 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Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='cc5274c3fb5fa95706e2649d48be6cc4' data-image-id=\"7079\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwmoa\/baker.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwmoa\/thumbs\/thumbs_baker.jpg\" data-title=\"Do The Dance\" data-description=\"Lesley Baker&#039;s &quot;Do The Dance&quot; in porcelain, 2012. 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