OSHAWA -- An upcoming event will help raise money to help provide women safe housing.
The Starry Nights 2008 event is set for Friday, June 13, at the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa.
The dinner and silent auction event will raise funds for the YWCA Durham's Y's WISH (Women in Safe housing) Shelter.
Items up for bids will include VIA Rail Tickets, high-value sporting event tickets, a suite for Alice Cooper's upcoming concert at the GM Centre, framed artwork, autographed sports items, furniture, spa packages and services and gift certificates for local restaurants.
Tickets to the fifth annual event are $55 and are available by calling 905-576-6743 or e-mailing
wl@ywcadurham.org. Table, program and event sponsorships are also available.
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