Hyksos Temple No. 123 Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions Incorporated also known as Prince Hall Shriners will host its 8th Annual Charity Ball Weekend themed “A Weekend of Southern Charm” Nov. 16-17. Tickets and tables can be secured by contacting any Prince Hall Shriner.
“A Weekend of Southern Charm” will begin on Friday, Nov. 16, with Can Goods & Cocktails V at Loose Cannon Art & Events on 1800A Rossville Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. and admission is $10 or fivee can goods and the proceeds benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. There will be hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, and disc jockey for dancing.
The 8th Annual Charity Ball will be Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This black-tie event begins at 9 p.m. and benefits the Reuben Strickland Memorial Scholarship Fund and other Shrine charities. Entertainment will be by the Sol Factor Band from Atlanta and Chattanooga disc jockey DJ Mixx.
The mission of Hyksos Temple #123 Prince Hall Shriners is to be a benevolent and charitable fraternal organization that is dedicated to the principle of fostering civic, economic, and educational development programs. Their goal is to promote a healthy quality of life for the youth, elderly, and those suffering in the Greater Chattanooga area and abroad.
The Charity Ball is the biggest fundraising effort of the year for Hyksos Temple #123 and it is dependent on community support through donations of goods and services, sponsorships, ticket sales, and individual contributions.
For more information on the weekend of events or business sponsorships, contact Imperial Ambassador-at-Large Vinson Kilgore Jr., Charity Ball Advisor at 653-5555 or Bo_twelvetwelve@hotmail.com and Chief Rabban William Fain at 505-5985 or Edfain12@yahoo.com.