Shinola watches are one of the premium items up for auction at the TEF Signature Event Nov. 12.
BY KATHY KANE
“New York, New York” is on its way Downriver, thanks to the theme selected for this year’s “Signature Event,” a fundraiser for the Trenton Educational Foundation being held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club.
Organizers said that all aspects of the event will be fun and key in on everything big about the Big Apple.
The highlight of the evening will be the induction of the three newest members to the TEF’s Wall of Fame.
The Wall of Fame honors men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the quality of education in Trenton, as well as Trenton High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their professions.
This year’s inductees are former mayor and School Board member Gerald Brown, former state representative Vincent “Joe” Porreca, and former mayor and state representative George Mans, all of whom are being honored for their lifetime of contributions to the school district.
A disc jockey will provide music selections that call to mind the Big Apple. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour, followed by a family-style dinner, the Wall of Fame presentation and dancing.
There will be many great items up for auction and in bag raffles at the event in additional fundraising efforts for the Foundation. Items include an African Safari Wildlife Park with two VIP passes for eight. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is offering four tickets and Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club is offering a foursome with carts.
There are theater tickets, Henry Ford village and Museum passes, a Toledo Zoo family membership, Top Gun Shooting Range time, and a Walt Disney World one day Park Hopper pass for four, just in time for Christmas present shopping.
Tickets are $50 apiece or $450 for a table of 10, and are available at the Board of Education offices, 2603 Charlton; City Hall, 2800 Third St.; or through the TEF website, www.trentonedfoundation.org. The TEF is a 501(c) 3 corporation.
The ticket price includes two cocktails. Sponsorships, which start at $125 and include dinner tickets, are also available. For more information, visit the TEF website.