March 2014
Volume 14, Number 1
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Center at the Mall’s program manager Maureen Morelli, State Rep. Jim Christiana, WPXI Channel 11 anchor Brittny McGraw, Center at the Mall’s Stacey Shearer, RSVP’s Valerie McElvy, Pirates host Joe Klimchak, singer Carla Bianco, and Beaver County Commissioner Joe Spanik.
Center at the Mall hosts elegant Black Tie Dinner and Fundraiser Center at the Mall (CATM) held its premier Black Tie Dinner and Bingo Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 8 at The Fez in Hopewell. The evening began with a delicious meal and an elegant performance by musician Carla Bianco. Master of ceremonies Mark Peterson of WBVP & WMBA introduced the local celebrity guests as they each took the stage to call a game of bingo, awarding $100 in cash winnings for each game. Those
who volunteered to make the evening a success included WPXI Channel 11 anchor Brittny McGraw, Pittsburgh Pirates host Joe Klimchak, State Representative Jim Christiana, RSVP’s Valerie McElvy and Commissioner Joe Spanik. As these special guests entertained the audience, Valerie stole the title of most enthusiastic. She began by modeling her evening attire by Professional Outfitters,
one of many programs supported by RSVP that provides clothing, household items and other daily living essentials to men, women and children dealing with issues such as unemployment, underemployment or a crisis situation. Watching Val’s face light up as the bingo machine placed each of the balls in a slot for calling had the audience laughing during the entire game. Continued on page 6
Meals on Wheels to care for participant’s pets. Read page 3.
Elvis wooes the ladies at last month’s Day at the Mall. See more on page 10.