BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//EVDB//www.eventful.com//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:The 2009 HOPE WON Presidential Inaugural Gala in Baltimor e at The Westin Annapolis Hotel - Eventful BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090118T190000 DTEND:20090119T010000 DTSTAMP:20081229T071726Z SUMMARY:The 2009 HOPE WON Presidential Inaugural Gala DESCRIPTION:The inauguration of the 44th -- and first black -- Preside nt of the United States on January 20\, 2009 will rank among the most memorable events in our nation's history. Barack Obama will be sworn in as President of the United States just days before the 200th annive rsary of Abraham Lincoln's birth\, and one day following the country†™s annual recognition of our revered civil rights activist\, Dr. Marti n Luther King\, Jr.\n\nIn honor of this historical moment\, Therapeuti c Wellness will celebrate President-elect Obama’s messages of hope a nd change and our breakthrough in American history at a ball at the We stin Annapolis. Therapeutic Wellness is a mental health agency that pr ovides hope to individuals with psychological and emotional challenges . Therapeutic Wellness has been a strong supporter of President-elect Obama because he recognizes the importance of healthcare reform in Am erica. \n\nProceeds from the January event will benefit the Diane Fre eman Foundation. The Diane Freeman Foundation was founded to encourage the fight of disease through naturopathic alternatives\, and to rende r education and financial assistance to persons seeking alternative tr eatment. At a time when our country faces major challenges at home and abroad\, Barack Obama brings us hope. Similarly\, when life presents a shocking diagnosis that could threaten your ability to cope and live life to its fullest\, the Diane Freeman Foundation will be there to p rovide hope. And in the end\, we all will say HOPE WON!\n\nThis event will be a Red Carpet Event during Inauguration Week. Come and celebrat e this phenomenal moment in American history.\nLocation: Westin Annap olis 100 Westgate Circle\, Annapolis MD 21401\nDate: Sunday\, Janua ry 18\, 2009\nTime: 7PM-1AM \nCost: $175.00 Tickets may be pur chased at www.hopewon.eventbrite.com \n\nThe Gala Reception\, Dinner\, and Ball- To reveal some of the details\, at 7:00pm we will begin the evening at the Beautiful Westin Annapolis Senate Ball Room. Photos w ill be taken on the red carpet as you enter to help you to savor this memorable event. This will give guest the opportunity to mix and ming le while waiters will serve drinks\, and Hors’ D’ Oeuvres. You wi ll also be serenaded by our featured artist “Tamara Wellons”. As w e are wooed by her vocal finesse\, there will be a silent auction of d esirable objects to commemorate the event. The Grand Ballroom doors wi ll be opened at 8:15 p.m. for dinner which will include a 4 course mea l\, gift bags\, a program that will pay homage to President-Elect Barr ack Obama and our history. After the message rings clear\, Yes We Can ! And Yes We Did! All attendees are invited to continue to celebrate t he evening throughout all the venues. \n\nWe want everyone to celebrat e this momentous event and also contribute to this very worthy cause. Let us come together in style. There's no better way to celebrate the New Year\, New Presidency and New Hope in the fight against sickness a nd disease. \n\nCONTACT: Giliane Green-240-602-1868 or Dianefree manfoundation@gmail.com or pouretrejolie@gmail.com LOCATION:The Westin Annapolis Hotel @ 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 United States SEQUENCE:1230535046 UID:E0-001-018555571-6 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-018555571-6 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR