Greenville, SC – The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center announces plans for the Kroctoberfest Gala on Thursday, September 29, 2011. The Kroctoberfest Gala will mark the official opening of the Kroc Center and will also be the first time the community sees the entire 73,000 square foot facility located in Downtown Greenville. The event will begin at 6:00 pm at the Kroc Center, which is located at 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC, 29601. Proceeds from the event will benefit programs and membership scholarships at the Kroc Center.
Guests will enjoy live music with the Professors of Soul performing, be treated to delectable fare from local culinary artists, and bid on exciting packages in the live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 per person; Tickets for the “Pride of the Carolinas” VIP Party are $100, which includes special guests as we celebrate the only Kroc Center in the Carolinas.
The Kroctoberfest Gala will start weekend long activities for Kroctoberfest that will run through Sunday, October 2, 2011 and celebrate the opening of the Kroc Center. Additional activities for the weekend include, but are not limited to: community tours on Friday and Saturday; athletic exhibition matches; a performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra on October 1 at noon; and, the official Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, October 2 at 3:00 pm. For more details see http://www.krocgreenville.org.
About the KROC Center
Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, had a clear vision in mind: build state-of-the-art recreational and arts facilities in underserved communities throughout the nation to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities to grow their natural gifts and talents. Through her bequest and the support of area citizens, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Greenville, SC is a fulfillment of her vision as it strengthens character and encourages positive values consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army. The 20-acre recreational, cultural and worship facility provides the Greenville Community with family, personal, spiritual and youth services that enrich lives and build community. For more information, call 864-527-5948 or go to http://www.salvationarmygreenville.org.The 20-acre recreational, cultural and worship facility provides the Greenville Community with family, personal, spiritual and youth services that enrich lives and build community.
Contact
Pamela Garcia
PR/Volunteer Coordinator
864-235-4803, ext. 17
pamela.garcia@uss.salvationarmy.org