The 2012 Celery candidates will raise money with several special events between now and March.  The candidate who raises the most money will be crowned Celery Queen at the Masquerade Celery Ball on March 10. The ball is the primary fundraising event that benefits Celery Soup, the community performance celebrating the stories and history of Sanford and Seminole County. Creative Sanford, Inc. is proud to introduce this group of community minded leaders and their campaign managers (Celery Stalkers) that will creatively fundraise for the development of on going productions in the Celery Soup series.

 

Birgitta Jorgenson

Birgitta will host a wine tasting and silent auction on Friday, February 3 at Corkand Olive in LakeMary. For contact information and updates, go to her website at  www.2012CeleryQueenCandidate.com.

 

Naomi Gonzalez

Naomi is coordinating a “ZOOmba with the Queen” event at the Central Florida Zoo on Saturday, February 25 from 8am to 10am. Registration for the Zumba marathon will be from 7am to 8am. Tickets are $20 presale and $30 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Platinum Gym, Le Petit Nails, and other downtown merchants. Contact Stacie Caldwell for more information at 321-277-2287.

 

Wendy Wheaton

Wendy is throwing a red carpet party at one of the airplane hangars at the Sanford Orlando airport. The event is from 5 to 9pm on Saturday, February 25 and will feature a blackjack tournament, cigar bar, raffles, and a musical performance by Larry Hoppen ofOrleans. Special guest Ms. Jacqueline Jones will also appear on stage. The $50 ticket includes full dinner, dessert and one drink ticket.Wheatonencourages formal attire for men and glitzy/bling for ladies. Call Wendy at 407-474-3719 for more information.

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