Growing up in the 80’s was a blast. My Little Ponies, Rainbow Brite, He-Man and She-Ra, and Cabbage Patch Kids were all the rage. Movies like “The Karate Kid,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Beaches,” and” Adventures in Babysitting” were what everyone was watching.
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is celebrating this totally rad decade at our upcoming Power of the Purse ladies’ event. This year’s event will be in-person, so motor on over to the brand-new Iron Trail Motors Event Center on January 27th. As in the past, there will be a costume contest, so get out your leg warmers, bangle bracelets, oversized blazer with shoulder pads, and neon pumps! I can’t wait to see everyone’s attire!
CBS News Anchor Kristen Vake will emcee this tubular evening. The Sawmill will be providing a throwback menu of upgraded 80s classics. I can’t wait for the chicken Kiev and the seven-layer dip! K&J Entertainment will be volunteering to DJ the event, spinning righteous tunes like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Livin’ On a Prayer,” “Material Girl,” and so many more!
There will be awesome live and silent auction items, fabulous raffles, fun games to win purses and other prizes, and much more! Will this be the event of the year, ladies? No duh!!
If you prefer to veg out at home but still want to be a part of the fun, please purchase a $15 auction only ticket. This allows you access to bid on silent auction items available at the event from the comfort of your home. The auction will include designer purses, getaways and activities, packages for the home, children’s baskets, and more!
All proceeds from Power of the Purse benefit UWNEMN’s Imagination Library program. This initiative is funded locally by UWNEMN donors and provides free books to children from birth to age five, delivered right to their homes. The books include old favorites and classics like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Corduroy” from the 80’s and modern stories with new characters. This early literacy program is extremely important in our region; getting reading resources into children’s hands during early childhood is the leading precursor for early literacy and success in school.
To register for Power of the Purse today, click HERE. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 218-215-2422 or email her at elizabeth@unitedwaynemn.org.