Absolutely Fabulous Event November 5th
Second Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Melrose Veterans
Melrose, MA -- Sponsored by Gately Funeral Home, the second annual fundraiser to benefit the Melrose Veterans’ Fund will be held from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm on Tuesday, November 5th at the Absolutely Fabulous Restaurant, 454 Main Street in Melrose. Hosted by Absolutely Fabulous owner, Lori Muse, the event includes free and plentiful hors d’oeuvres and The Sangria Salute, the featured libation of the evening which will be available for a donation in tribute to our Veterans and active service men and women.
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John Gately, along with his son, John, Jr. and Fred Sprague will be guest bartenders for the evening. All four are avid supporters of the organizations that help veterans. “This will be a fun evening … filled with great food, our special Sangria Salute, and lots of camaraderie with friends and veterans from the area. We are looking forward to it and to meeting our goal of raising $2,000 for the Melrose Veterans’ Fund,” John Gately said.
Lori Muse, owner of Absolutely Fabulous is donating the appetizer spread and the money collected from the sale of the Sangria Salute drinks. John Gately said, “Lori has always opened her doors for worthy charities and their fundraising efforts. Her hors d’oeuvres spread is incredible and Michelle, the bar manager, has outdone herself in creating the Sangria Salute.”
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Lori Muse said, “We are happy to help out in this fundraising effort. We have a special place in our hearts for Veterans – we have many Vets in our family and we have always reached out to help whenever we can.”
Other bar drinks, beer, and wine will be available, along with the usual bar menu. In addition, there will be opportunities to win one of a variety of door prizes donated by local businesses.
Ryan McLane, Veterans’ Agent in Melrose will be there, along with other town officials, friends, and family! All are invited to visit the guys from Gately Funeral Home who will be doing their best in their role as “guest mixologists” for the evening.
Beginning at 5:30 pm, the event will run through 9:30 pm at the Absolutely Fabulous Restaurant, located at 454 Main Street in Melrose.
The goal for the evening’s fundraising is $2,000, all of which will be donated to the Melrose Veterans’ Fund.
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