Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart? Look no further than the Sweethearts Ball. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim.
The festivities, which will include dinner, dancing and a silent auction, will benefit We Help Children, a Christian nonprofit created by Drew and Cindy Metcalf. "Drew and Cindy served in Guatemala for 10 years, and the primary focus of their ministry was to work with children in orphanages," said Gabe Martin, a board member of We Help Children and the organizer of the Sweethearts Ball. "During the pandemic, they were called back home, and they partnered with an organization called The Haft to continue their mission." We Help Children now operates a restoration farm in Bradford County, where people come for hope and healing. The organization also continues to train people on five continents throughout the world.
The Sweethearts Ball will feature dinner catered by Mission BBQ, with a menu including pulled pork and chicken, sliced brisket, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, green beans, rolls and cornbread. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.
After dinner, guests will have the opportunity to hit the dance floor. "We have a wonderful dance instructor, Rebecca Gentry from City Ballroom, and she will teach a few dance moves for those who aren't particularly skilled at dancing," Martin said. "It's a nice way to break the ice and get everyone out on the dance floor."
The evening will also include a silent auction of items such as gift cards and gift baskets, with proceeds benefiting the programs of We Help Children.
The organization has held three charity balls in the past, but always at Christmastime, Martin said. "This year, we decided to switch to Valentine's Day because we've found that people would like to attend in December, but the Christmas season is just too busy for a lot of people," he said. "This gives people the option for something fun to do in February."
Hosting the event around Valentine's Day adds another layer of appeal, he noted. "If you want to treat your significant other to a great Valentine's Day, buy tickets and come to this event," he remarked. "There's dinner and there's entertainment. It's a complete date night for you."
To purchase advance tickets for the Sweethearts Ball, visit http://www.itickets.com/events/460319. For more information on the event, visit http://www.thesweetheartsball.com. To learn more about We Help Children, visit http://www.wehelpchildren.org.
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