Press Releases

November 1, 2005

SOLSTICE TICKET SALE TO BENEFIT THE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION

[ABERDEEN, MD] - As part of an annual fundraiser event, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region is raffling off a new Solstice, the sleek, five-speed, convertible roadster from Pontiac that was featured on the television show, The Apprentice. The Solstice raffle is the precursor to The Arc's, After dArc event which will feature american and international cuisine served by celebrity chefs, music and dancing, a martini bar, wine tasting, and a live and silent auction.

The limited number of raffle tickets will be sold at $25 and the winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the After dArc event at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs in Bel Air. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Proceeds from ticket sales will support individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from The Arc. The raffle ticket sale to benefit The Arc is sponsored by Boyle Buick Pontiac in Bel Air. Raffle tickets will also be sold at Boyle Buick Pontiac in Bel Air up until the date of the event.

For more information about raffle ticket sales contact Elaine Orbino at The Arc Development office at 410-879-6785, extension 350 or Email Elaine Orbino . For event information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Anna Lambdin at extension 337 or Email Anna Lambdin.

The Arc offers a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Harford and Cecil County, both children and adults, to make informed choices in their lifestyles, vocations, education and recreational pursuits, and to assure stable and nurturing lives among their families and friends.