 Childrens Guild Holds Sixth Annual VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance
Childrens Guild Holds Sixth Annual VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance
Mr. Tire Presents Italian Car Show Sept. 26 on Rash Field in Baltimore
BALTIMOREThe Childrens Guild, which provides academic and therapeutic services for children and adolescents who are traumatized, autistic and with multiple disabilities, will hold the sixth annual VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance presented by Mr. Tire for the second year. The free-to-the-public all-Italian car and motorcycle show, held this year in collaboration with Trawler Fest boat show, will feature marques like Alfa Romeo, Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati.
When? Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where? Rash Field on Key Highway in Baltimore (new location)
At the foot of the Inner Harbor framed by the city skyline, VIVA ITALIA this year offers a new experience as picture perfect as the cars on display, said Lori Trumble, co-chair of VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance and Childrens Guild board trustee. Attendees will have the chance to admire beautiful cars and enjoy a panorama of the city all while supporting the children of The Childrens Guild.
VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance expects up to 100 exhibiting cars and motorcycles in a festival atmosphere with live, local entertainment. In addition to the car show, The Childrens Guild will host a full slate of VIP activities for car and motorcycle exhibitors and other VIP ticket holders. VIP activities include a gourmet brunch with an open bar all day at the Rusty Scupper; free access to Trawler Fest in the Inner Harbor Sept. 24 to 26; and an award ceremony, gift bag and silent auction.
Car and motorcycle registration for VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance costs $75, which includes one vehicle space at the show and one VIP ticket. VIP tickets are also available separately without vehicle registration for $75 each. Show sponsorship packages are also available.
Proceeds from VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance benefit programs at The Childrens Guild, which serves more than 700 young people throughout Maryland. Last year, the event raised more than $25,000 for The Childrens Guild and attracted thousands of people.
Trumble and Charles Chuck Leutner are co-chairing the 2010 VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance event committee for the third year. For more information, including vehicle registration, VIP tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.viva-italia.org or call 410-522-2585. Also find VIVA ITALIA: Concours DElegance on Facebook and Twitter.
The Childrens Guild (www.childrensguild.org) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1953 and dedicated to serving children who are difficult to educate and care for due to autism, multiple disabilities, and/or who have been traumatized by their life experience or family situation. The Childrens Guild operates three day school campuses for children located in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel and Prince Georges counties, group homes, a foster treatment care program, and provides mental health support services to children in local school systems. The Childrens Guild programs are based on an organizational philosophy called Transformation Education which creates a culture that radiates the message that life is a journey of personal growth and enlightenment that comes from the continuous struggle and search for meaningful responses to lifes challenges.
by Stacy Hurley (8/11/2010)
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