The Anti-Violence Advocates Society (AVAS) in Barriere is a local, inclusive, action-oriented volunteer group advocating and working towards a society that will not tolerate violence or abuse. Approximately 100 guests attended the exclusive event.
AVAS hosted a Ladies Night Masquerade fundraiser on Sat. Feb. 24 in Barriere at the Barrier Lions Hall with an evening of glamorous fashion, complete with masks, a cocktail hour and dinner followed by a dance to benefit the efforts of the anti-violence program in the North Thompson Valley. Dinner created by Chef Sorrenson.
The Anti-Violence Advocates Society would like to thank the following sponsors: Home Depot, London Drugs, River Safari in Blue River, Ruff Cuts, Canadian Tire, Crystlee’s Hair Design, Timbermart, Station House Restaurant, Interior Savings Credit Union and Insurance, Alexis Jones, Diana Eifert, Backwoods Chiropractic, Annie Reinhard, Susan Green, YS Barbering, Blue Moon Galeria, Sheila LaCombe, Bliss Float Centre, Nina Barczak, Rona, Local Artisan Market, Brittany MacDonald, Barb Gordon, North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, Wildwood Lashes, Armour Mtn. Bookkeeping and Tax Services, theprintroom, Horse Barn, Barriere IDA, Cangas Propane, Just U Reflexology, Barriere Chamber and Lynn Wright.
