Community Corner
Where to Donate Your Used Ball Gowns
The city's collecting them for its adopted 1st Battalion, 11th Marines so they can get gussied up for the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
From the city of San Juan Capistrano:
The annual “Ball Gown Donation Drive” is underway as part of an effort to help support San Juan Capistrano’s adopted 1st Battalion, 11th Marines (1/11).
Gently-used ball gowns or cocktail dresses, shoes, and accessories are sought for Marine spouses to help offset the cost of the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The fall event is an opportunity for military personnel to celebrate their service and commitment to our country just before the holiday season.
Clean gowns in all sizes and styles can be dropped off from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion.
Donations must be received by Oct. 1.
For more information, contact Cathy Salcedo at (949) 443-6317 or emailcsalcedo@sanjuancapistrano.org.
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