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A VINTAGE AFFAIR HOSTS 8^TH ANNUAL A FASHION AFFAIR

AVA to add a splash of fun to Franklin’s Main Street

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A Vintage Affair (AVA) is proud to present its 8th Annual runway show, “A Fashion Affair 2015: Swimsuit Edition” to be held at the Franklin Theatre on Main Street in downtown Franklin on July 25th at 8:00pm.

This year promises to be splash filled with summertime fun and fashion including various swimsuit designs, ranging from resort wear to bohemian style, modeled by female and male models from DAN Talent Group, with hair and make-up provided by the Aveda Institute. The “Bikini Martini VIP Pre-Party” will be held for VIP ticket holders from 6:30pm-7:30pm on Main Street at Ecco Salon with food by The Daily Dish. Wine and cocktails provided by Robledo Family Winery and Patron Tequila.

A Vintage Affair was founded in 2001 as a means by which to raise funds for Williamson County non-profits serving women and children in need. Today, through a series of community events and other fund-raising efforts, the 501(c)3 organization has identified 15 worthy beneficiaries to support in the 2015 fiscal year in honor of the organizations 15^th anniversary in the community.

For more information on A Vintage Affair, including tickets, events, financials, details on how to sponsor events and more, visit www.avintageaffair.org.

AVA beneficiaries for 2015 include:

• Benton Hall Academy, where funds will be used for an outdoor classroom to teach students and parents about growing food and personal nutrition.
• Bridges Domestic Violence Center, which is in need of an SUV to be used as transportation for their clients and supply donations.
• Franklin Firefighters’ Annual Toy & Clothing Drive, to assist with needs for the toy drive such as purchasing additional clothing, toys, wrapping paper, etc.
• High Hopes Inclusive Preschool & Pediatric Therapy Clinic, where funds will be used to provide therapy visits and pre-school scholarships.
• Mercy Community Healthcare, who is continually in need of assistance in helping cover exam costs for the clinic’s uninsured patients.
• My Friend’s House, to help with the maintenance of the facility and to support the overall well-being of the youth who call it home.
• New Hope Academy, to cover one deserving child’s tuition for one year.
• O’More College of Design, where funds are used towards two scholarships in support of talented graphic and fashion design students.
• Saddle Up!,  to fund scholarships for riders in need at the equestrian therapy facility.
• The Davis House Child Advocacy Center, in support of the Counseling and CPTI/Forensic Interview programs.
• The Refuge Center for Counseling, where funds will benefit the children’s program by providing play therapy supplies and children’s sessions scholarships.
• Waves, Inc., to assist with the renovation of bathrooms at the facility to make them ADA compliant for residents.
• Williamson County CASA, for ongoing training projects for CASA Advocates & staff.
• Williamson Medical Center, to generate funds to assist with the Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and
• Williamson County Library Foundation, to benefit the children’s Summer Reading program.