Though Valentine's

Day is a little over a week away, those wishing to do something romantic

with their spouse or partner may want to don some swanky attire and attend

the Endowment Committee for the Cultural Arts (ECCA) of Fayette County's

18th annual Valentine Ball this Saturday.

The annual

ball is the group's largest fundraiser of the year and benefits local

visual and performing arts groups and graduating seniors in Fayette County

who plan on pursuing a career in the arts. Each year the ECCA provides

six scholarships to local students.

The event,

which is black tie optional, will take place at the Wyndham Executive

Conference Center Saturday, Feb. 8. The evening begins with a social hour

at 7 p.m. and will be followed with dinner and dancing at 8:15 p.m. The

music for the evening will be provided by Class Act and there will be

live and silent auctions following dinner. Among the items up for auction

are a membership for two to the Peachtree City Tennis Center and series

tickets for the Villages and Frederick Brown Jr. amphitheaters.

The ECCA has

close to 100 members and, along with funds raised for grants and scholarships,

has tried to raise funds for a cultural arts center. Last year's ball

raised over $13,000 dollars.

"Supporting

this event helps improve the quality of life in the county," said

Ball Chairperson Suzanne Heil. "Fine arts programs are traditionally

very under-funded and with the grants we provide, plays and programs that

wouldn't be able to be done otherwise are able to be presented."

Tickets for

the Valentine Ball are $85 for ECCA members and $100 for non-members.

They can be purchased by contacting Heil at 770-487-8508.

Valentine Ball

Wyndham Executive

Cinference Center

Saturday, Feb.

8, 7 p.m.

$85 for ECCA

members, $100 for non members

770-487-8508

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