Well, Mate, this event was a rousing success! Everyone had a good time and some fine charity funds were raised. Thanks to all who showed up and enjoyed themselves, and especially to everyone who helped put on the event.
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Good onya! Youse are invited to join our fair dinkum Mayor Martin J. Chávez at his 2009 charity ball.
Going off: Saturday, July 11 at the Rio Grande Zoo
There'll be heaps of chin wagging among mates, amber nectar at the billabongs and barbie treats when we
all bog in. So don't be a wowser. Leave the ankle biters at the kindie, scrub up in your best Akubra and strides
and attend this doozey of a rage! Too right!
Don't rock up, RSVP to 768-3045.
UNM Center for Development and Disability (CDD)
Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center (AFAC)
New Mexico BioPark Society
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Ticketing Information
General Admission tickets - $125
Tables for ten (10) - $1,000, $1,200 or $1,300 depending on table location
All but $49 General / $59 Sponsors is tax deductible
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The Evening's Activities Include:
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Opening Reception
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Saltwater Crocodile Viewing - two 16' crocs on display
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Galia Dinner - chock full of Aussie treats
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Martini Tasting Billabong and Koala encounter (subject to the animal's mood)
8:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Live Auction of fabulous items
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Dancing to the Latin/World Beat music of Victor Espinola, Paraguayan harpist, multi-instrumentalist and
For the Galia in Australia the Rio Grande Zoo will be transformed into the land Down Under. Participants of the Galia will arrive at the Port of Entry, where your passport to adventure will be stamped before you can enter the grounds. Once inside, you'll be regaled by costumed dancers, didgeridoo music, fantastic food and drink, and a brush with real live saltwater crocs and a koala. Expect a beaut of a good time!
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