“A Dash of Diva”, Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn By The Bay

This Year´s Must-Attend Event!

Grab your friends for a Diva.li.cious evening!

Ladies! It´s time to let yourself be wined, dined and entertained, and hit the dance floor to pick up some new moves.

Attendees will have the opportunity to browse merchandise at more than 45 vendor booths, enjoy the entertainment on the ballroom stage and socialize with other "divas".

A Chance to Give Back

"A Dash of Diva - Girls´ Night Out" will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Maine Women´s Fund and the Press for Higher Education Scholarship Fund. We will award a $500 scholarship to two non-traditional female students attending the University of Southern Maine this fall. The event will also serve as a drop off location for gently worn professional attire to be donated to Dress for Success.

For information about the Maine Women’s Fund, go to: www.mainewomensfund.org For information about Dress for Success, go to: www.dressforsuccess.org

Do You Know An Inspirational Woman?
Give her the chance to win the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram´s "Dash of Inspiration – Women Motivating Women" award. We´re looking for Maine women who have motivated other women in both extraordinary and ordinary ways.

The top 10 nominees will be recognized at the “Dash of Diva – Girls’ Night Out” event on Oct. 29, 2009, and appear in a special section to be published by the Press Herald.

PRIZES: 1st Place: $1,000 Appliance Warehouse gift card & $250 Hannaford card; 2nd Place: $500 Broadway Gardens gift card & $150 Hannaford card; 3rd Place: $250 Revive Spa and Salon pampering package & $75 Hannaford card.

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Thursday, Oct. 29 4:30-9:30 p.m. Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring St., Portland 1(800)345.5050 Tickets: $7 pre-sale; call 791.6000 or (800)894.0031 (in state) to purchase tickets. $10 at the door. On sale August 24 Entertainment Schedule: 5:30-9:15p.m. Silent Auction sponsored by Broadway Gardens 5:30-5:50p.m. Local musician Marie Moreshead sponsored by Beadin Path 4:30-9:30p.m. 15 minute readings with Vicki Monroe (first come, first served) sponsored by Texas Roadhouse 6-6:30p.m. A Dash of Diva Fashion Show sponsored by Shad´s 6:30-7p.m. Zumba Lessons with Emma Holder sponsored by America´s Mattress 7:10-7:30p.m. Local musician Marie Moreshead sponsored by Beadin Path 7:40-8p.m. A Dash of Diva Fashion Show sponsored by Shad´s 8-8:30p.m. Belly Dancing Lessons with Emma Holder sponsored by America´s Mattress 8:30-9:15p.m. Maine´s Funniest Mom Karen Morgan sponsored by Gorham Savings Bank		This Year´s Must-Attend Event! Grab your friends for a Diva.li.cious evening! Ladies! It´s time to let yourself be wined, dined and entertained, and hit the dance floor to pick up some new moves. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse merchandise at more than 45 vendor booths, enjoy the entertainment on the ballroom stage and socialize with other "divas". A Chance to Give Back "A Dash of Diva - Girls´ Night Out" will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Maine Women´s Fund and the Press for Higher Education Scholarship Fund. We will award a $500 scholarship to two non-traditional female students attending the University of Southern Maine this fall. The event will also serve as a drop off location for gently worn professional attire to be donated to Dress for Success. For information about the Maine Women’s Fund, go to: www.mainewomensfund.org For information about Dress for Success, go to: www.dressforsuccess.org Do You Know An Inspirational Woman? Give her the chance to win the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram´s "Dash of Inspiration – Women Motivating Women" award. We´re looking for Maine women who have motivated other women in both extraordinary and ordinary ways. The top 10 nominees will be recognized at the “Dash of Diva – Girls’ Night Out” event on Oct. 29, 2009, and appear in a special section to be published by the Press Herald. PRIZES: 1st Place: $1,000 Appliance Warehouse gift card & $250 Hannaford card; 2nd Place: $500 Broadway Gardens gift card & $150 Hannaford card; 3rd Place: $250 Revive Spa and Salon pampering package & $75 Hannaford card.