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Denim & Diamonds invitation

College Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Denim & Diamonds Gala

February 25, 2009

Cerro Coso Community College is celebrating 35 years of educational excellence with an Anniversary Denim & Diamonds Gala. The dinner/dancing and silent auction evening of fun and entertainment is slated for April 24 at the Kerr McGee Center. The evening festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with a social hour (music provided by Tom Foggia and Dan Peterson), followed by dinner at 6 p.m.; the program at 7 p.m., and dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The King of Denim and Queen of Diamonds Coronation will take place at 8:30 p.m. The silent auction will run throughout the evening. Proceeds generated from the event will benefit Cerro Coso Community College programs and services.

Tickets for the Denim & Diamonds Gala are only $25.00 per person. Tickets are available from the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, Red Rock Books, and the Cerro Coso Business Office. "Just come dressed in your denim outfit, your fancy formal attire or a combination of the two! The evening is all about having fun," stated Dr. Mary Retterer, President of Cerro Coso Community College.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260