11th Annual DaySpring Villa Royal Feast Promises Food, Fun and Fabulous Fall Finery

With October barely a whisper away, DaySpring Villa is making final preparations for its 11th Annual Royal Feast and Live and Silent Auction to be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at the downtown Hyatt Regency located at 100 E. 2nd Street. The silent auction will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and conclude at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Dress is festive.

"This year's event is shaping up to be one of the most exciting fundraisers we've ever put together," says Wilma Lively, DSV executive director. "In 2013 we shattered all previous records for attendance and fundraising, so we're looking forward to exceeding even those numbers by offering special guest speakers, exciting new silent and live auction items, and the opportunity to support a DaySpring Villa guest for a day, week or month."

DSV's Royal Feast fundraising goal this year is $50,000. All proceeds are used for the shelter's growing operational expenses to provide shelter, food, and basic necessities for survivors of domestic violence and human sex trafficking.

David Merrill, CFO of Unit Corporation, and wife Barbara, a DaySpring Villa volunteer, will host the evening with emcee Lori Fullbright, anchor and crime reporter for KOTV Channel 6. Attendees can expect an evening of sumptuous dining, a special musical guest, the traditional silent auction, a live auction for exciting weekend getaways and prizes, and a personal testimony by a DSV guest.

Those who wish to contribute items to the silent or live auction can call DSV at 918.245.4075 to make pick-up arrangements.

To reserve a table of 10 for $1,000 or individual seats for $100, visit DaySpringVilla.com's event page, or call Wilma Lively at 918.245.4075.