Events: A night of magic and good turns

American Friends in Warsaw will be holding its annual charity gala on the evening of March 10 at the Intercontinental Hotel. The event is organized in cooperation with the Friends of Litewska Children's Hospital Foundation (FOL) to create a scholarship fund to support continuing education programs for nurses at two local children's hospitals. The endowment will relieve nurses at the Litewska and Działdowska Hospitals of the out-of-pocket costs of courses they need to stay current on medical technology and practices.

Started as a social club by Americans to meet other expatriates in 1992, AFW has been actively involved in the local community through its volunteer work at hospitals and orphanages. AFW organizes a black-tie event every year to support a local foundation. This year's theme is a "Magical Ball," featuring a live performance from the band 36.6, a fortune teller and Rob Fleming "The Magician" as Master of Ceremonies. Judith Gliniecki, president of AFW, anticipates a "festive, elegant atmosphere with good food and drink, music, dancing and the chance to have a good time while supporting a worthy cause."

Close to 175 guests are expected, including members of AFW, and FOL, expat businesspeople and other charitable donors. Organizers hope to raise zł.100,000 for the scholarship fund.

Tickets cost zł.375 and can be reserved by contacting Paula Rewald at prewald@gmail.com.