Above / “Dancing with the Celebrities” Fundraiser is set for Sept. 18, 2019, to benefit the Career Networking Center (formerly Community Career Center) in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Avenue.
UPDATED Sept. 16, 2019 / Originally Posted July 9, 2019 / “Dancing with the Celebrities,” the 10th annual fundraiser featuring local personalities dancing and vying for the prized trophy, all for the benefit of the Career Networking Center (formerly Community Career Center) in Naperville, is set for Wed., Sept. 18, 2019.
The Career Networking Center (CNC) provides a supportive and professional setting where job seekers can conduct an effective and successful job search, career change, while building their professional network.
This lively and eventful dance competition featuring eight couples of professional dancers with amateur dancers will be held from 5:30PM to 8:30PM Wed., Sept. 18, in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika. The benefit brings awareness to unemployment and underemployment issues in the local area, while raising funds for the Career Networking Center.
Supporters will spend the evening enjoying signature tapas and tasty sangria, bidding on silent / live auction packages and being entertained by eight local “celebrities” and their professional dance partners as they compete to win the “Grand Mirror Ball” Trophy.
Meet Eight ‘Celebrity’ Dancers for 2019
Kara Carpenter, Director of Events, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Kristin Giannini, Director of Clubhouse Operations, White Eagle Golf Club
Anita Knotts, Sr. Vice President, Calamos Wealth Management
Gerald Lewis, Market President, BMO Harris Bank
Kelly Meyer Douglas, CEO, Itsy Ritzy
Paul Novak, Senior Wealth Manager, T2 Asset Management
Tim Pabich, CEO, Magnitech
Dan Zeman, President, Zeman Manufacturing Company
Participating professional dance studios are Arthur Murray, Celebrity Dance Studio and My Dance Hub.
Tickets cost $150 per person for open seating until September 1, 2019. Ticket price increases to $175 after
September 1, 2019.
For ticket availability or to become a sponsor, visit careernetworking center.org or call (630) 961-5665.
Click here for direct link to purchase tickets online.
The Pavilion at Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Avenue, next to the historic mansion.
Editor’s Note / When you click on the website above, it goes to the recently updated website with the nonprofit organization’s new name and logo. Click here for the story (Aug. 21, 2019) about why a new name was chosen.
