Celebration of Service Fundraiser - Alex Cartwright - Bomber Jacket WWII

Join us Saturday, November 12th at 5:30, for a Celebration of Service event at the American Legion Burton Woolery Post #18, at 1800 W. 3rd Street in Bloomington. Come celebrate our courageous Veterans, military and emergency personnel, and the Front Line Workers who kept us safe during the Pandemic.

This fabulous night of fun will feature:

  • Dance to 1940s Swing/Jazz numbers from the big band sounds of the SHYAAM AKASHA BAND
  • Bloomington’s own, CONNIE SHAKALIS, as “ROSIE THE RIVETER” as our evening’s lively comedy emcee.
    Listen to Connie: https://youtu.be/kwSfqYuzETA
  • Delicious DINNER and APPETIZERS
    (Veggie and Cheese Trays, Carved Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken Breast, Tossed Salad, Red Potatoes with Butter, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans, Cobbles & Pies) – Served by American Legion Staff
  • SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Cocktails (1 drink ticket included)
  • SUCCESS STORIES from My Sister’s Closet’s remarkable clients
  • LIVE AUCTION featuring vacations, local experiences, art, jewelry, and one very unique item, an authentic WWII Bomber Jacket donated with a bullet in the pocket!

http://Charityauction.bid/mysisterscloset

***Auction Items will be added daily up to the day of the event.
***Can’t come in person? Enjoy the Live Auction and bid from home.

Suggested Attire: Service Uniforms, 1940s Clothing, or Cocktail Attire
Date: Saturday, November 12th
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

All proceeds for this event will support the free community services provided by My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County, whose primary funding was hit especially hard during the Pandemic. MSC provides tools and training to determined women who are making serious efforts to move out of poverty; many of whom are veterans and front line workers.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://sisterscloset.org/celebratingservice/
Or In person at My Sister’s Closet at 414 S College Ave. in Bloomington.

Nov. 12 - Tickets