Proceeds from Lady Fair will benefit Help-in-Crisis, the agency which assists victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Sallisaw area, and in Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner counties.
"We are excited about this year's Lady Fair," Donna Hines, Help-in-Crisis Child Advocacy Center staff member, said.
Shawna Morris, Sequoyah County Help-in-Crisis court advocate, added, "With so many federal and state budget cuts, the money raised by Lady Fair is a big help in funding HIC's programs in Sequoyah and the other three counties."
Katy Felts is director of Help-in-Crisis' newest program, the Child Advocacy Center, in Sallisaw.
"Because of HIC, we are able to have this wonderful facility that makes such a difference in the lives of children involved in child abuse investigations," she said.
Nearly 20 vendors will offer merchandise for sale at Lady Fair including cosmetics, soaps, candles, gourmet foods, purses, clothing, jewelry, and gift items. Other vendors will provide vacation and travel ideas, health and fitness opportunities, and spinal evaluations. Still others will demonstrate make-up techniques, kitchen accessories, and music and dance opportunities.
Free manicures will be provided by students from Tahlequah's Beauty Technical College, and massage therapists will give mini-massages to event visitors for a $5 contribution to Help-in-Crisis. A silent auction featuring dozens of gift baskets is planned for Lady Fair, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Four musical groups will provide instrumental background music during the day, and refreshments will be available for purchase in the morning. A light lunch of croissant sandwich, beverage, and dessert will be prepared and served by the culinary students at Talking Leaves Job Corps Center for a $5 donation to Help-in-Crisis. Only 200 lunch tickets will be available.
Tickets for Lady Fair may be purchased at the door for $5, and advance admission and lunch tickets are available at the Help-in-Crisis office at 205 N. College in Tahlequah.
For more information call (918) 456-5409 or email ladyfair@cablelynx.com.
