ADVISORY, Aug. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
| WHAT: | I Padrini d'Antonello board member Monty Ruff and his wife Julie Ruff will host an underwriting party to cover expenses for the upcoming 'An Evening Under the Stars,' I Padrini's premier Fall fundraiser. Proceeds of this year's event will benefit Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, Speech and Language Development Center (SLDC) and other needy children sponsored by I Padrini d'Antonello. |
| An Evening Under the Stars will take place at Antonello Ristorante on October 3, 2010. At the event, I Padrini will honor Dick Marconi, an Orange County philanthropist and friend of children, with its third annual Shining Star Award for philanthropic efforts in the community. Sponsors include Antonello Ristorante, A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation, California Sunset Escrow, Gemini Industries, Harker, Guziak & Sage, TROY Group Inc. and Norco Delivery Services. I Padrini President Windell Stout and long-time Canyon Acres supporter Erin Lastinger will co-chair the event. | |
| WHO: | I Padrini d'Antonello is a group of businessmen who privately support children's causes and who have chosen to sponsor Canyon Acres and SLDC. |
| Canyon Acres Children and Family Services is committed to providing homes, care, treatment and supportive services for abused, neglected and emotionally troubled children and their families. For more information, please visit www.canyonacres.org. | |
| SLDC assists children and adults with special needs maximize their potential through education and therapy provided in an environment nurturing growth and inspiring achievement. For more information, please visit www.sldc.net. | |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Home of Monty & Julie Ruff, Lemon Heights area of Santa Ana, Calif. |
| To RSVP, please call (714) 383-9335. | |