Remember when evening gowns were called formals and a corsage was the de rigueur accessory for any girl attending a dress-up occasion like a prom?
The members of the Girls Inc. Junior Alliance do. And, boy, did they have fun getting all dolled up for their prom- themed fundraiser chaired by Erin Gilbert, a financial analyst for LockheedMartin.
The RocHenge Center at Coors Field was filled with guys in ruffled shirts and pastel-colored dinner jackets and gals in vintage formals, dancing to the sounds of A Music Plus and giggling at the images that members had supplied from their own high school proms and college mixers.
Chris and Tara Potter were named best dressed, edging out such contenders as Milena Joy, whose hot pink ruffles were a real attention-getter, and Carl Koelbel, whose white leisure suit served as a reminder why they were a fad best forgotten.
Girls Inc. president Carol Bowar was on hand for the festivities; so, too, were Hallie Atencio; twins Andrea and Crystal Russell; and alliance co-presidents Lauren Naylor and Ann Stern.Standing up for safety
. Two people who’ve made significant contributions in furthering witness-protection laws in Colorado will be honored at a June 19 reception held at the Governor’s Residence.
Masquerade: Unmasking Truth and Justice, will be a tribute to Gov. Bill Ritter, for his help in strengthening Colorado’s witness-protection laws, and Dr. David Benke, who was hailed as a hero after he tackled the gunman who fired shots at Deer Creek Middle School in February. Benke also will deliver Masquerade’s keynote address.
The 4:30 p.m. event is a benefit for the Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization that Rhonda Fields started after her son, Javad Marshall Fields, and his fiancee, Vivian Wolfe, were shot and killed days before he was scheduled to appear as a witness in a murder trial.
The fund’s mission is to strengthen Colorado’s witness-protection program and to provide financial support to Colorado State University students willing to make an investment in their future by working to promote public safety and reduce victimization.
“Since the day I lost my son, I have tried to uphold his values and bring forth the integrity in which he stood for seeding hope for the next generation and ensuring that truth, justice and courage are a part of every citizen’s right when upholding the law,” Fields says. “This is the fifth year we have honored remarkable individuals who have made great strides in their own efforts which align with the mission of the Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund.”
Masquerade guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres, wine and entertainment by jazz saxophonist Nelson Rangell and jazz vocalist Ayo Awosika. Tamara Banks will emcee.
Tickets are $55 each or $100 for two and can be purchased by visiting fields or by calling 866-548-3618. No tickets will be sold at the door.
In June 2005, Fields was to have been a key witness for the prosecution in a murder trial. On June 20, less than a week before the trial was to begin, he and Wolfe were shot and killed. Sir Mario Owens is on death row for the crime.
Coming right up
Emily Pulley headlines Music & Martinis, a dinner, concert and auction that the Central City Opera is having Thursday night at the Cable Center. Nancy Parker and Susan Hiatt chair the 6 p.m. event that is being emceed by Pat Pearce and John Moriarty; the $150 tickets can be purchased by calling 303-292-6700. . . . Same night: Memories in the Making, the 15th annual dinner and art auction benefiting Colorado chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. It begins at 5:30 p.m. in the United Club Level at Invesco Field; Brandon and Lana Stokley are the honorary chairmen, and Kim Christiansen of 9News is the emcee. Call 303-813-1669.
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