Little A Midsummer Night's Dream Charity Benefit offers a sneak peak at this year's NW Natural Street of Dreams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2010
Portland, Ore -June 23, 2010 - The annual A Midsummer Night’s Dream charity benefit, organized by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland, has kicked off the NW Natural Street of Dreams with style and class for the last 26 years. And the 2010 rendition, which takes place July 29 from 6-10 p.m., promises to impress like never before as it takes guests on a unique journey along Portland’s Skyline Boulevard.
This year’s rendition of the event, themed Illuminate the Night at Skyline, offers attendees a sneak peek at the four traditional homes, detached luxury condominium, and modular prefab home featured in the show while raising money for local charities. Since its inception in 1983, this benefit has provided more than $1.2 million for 75 local charities.
Special features of the 2010 event include hosted beer and wine stations, a dinner buffet courtesy of NW Natural, a champagne toast at the event’s entrance, live music, and a shuttle that will transport attendees between the showcased homes.
“This one-of-a-kind event is packed full of fun and surprises,” said Jennifer Wessling, the MSND coordinator. “There is no better opportunity for people to come experience Skyline’s beautiful views while joining together for a good cause.”
Tickets:
Tickets are now on sale for $100 at www.streetofdreamspdx.com and can also be purchased at the HBA office (15555 SW Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego).
As an additional bonus, each MSND ticket may be exchanged at the event for a ticket to the 2010 NW Natural Street of Dreams (a $15 value).
2010 Charities:
Ticket sales from this year’s event benefit three local charities known for their dedication to creating a better community and better future for those in need in the Portland area.
*The John L. Scott Foundation is committed to making health care more accessible and affordable for children in its community. It provides funding for the Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital along with 17 additional facilities to ensure children in the Pacific Northwest receive world-class treatment when it matters the most. For more information, visit: http://www.johnlscottfoundation.org/.
*The Home Builders Foundation, the charitable arm of the HBA, renovates and builds dignified housing for the temporarily homeless. It also supports the future of the home building industry by offering mentorship and educational opportunities for tomorrow's workforce. For more information, visit: http://www.homebuildersportland.org/HBFFoundation.htm.
* Since 1868, the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette has offered a diverse range of programs for people of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. The YMCA's mission is to put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Today the YMCA provides programs throughout the five-county Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington regional area and reaches 105,000 people annually.
“Each of these unique organizations provides much needed support and assistance to the less fortunate among us,” said MSND chairwoman Angela Todd. “We applaud them and sincerely thank them for all the wonderful things they do, and consider it a true joy to assist them in their efforts to make our community a better place.”
