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Jan Haber asks Bob Singerman a question about Princess Diana’s gowns, which are on display at Hyde Park Village through April 1. The Red Cross Angels visited the exhibit and held a meeting there.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 11, 2009

HYDE PARK - The Red Cross Angels combined a meeting with a visit to the Princess Diana dresses currently on display at Hyde Park Village.

About 50 women turned out to see the dresses, owned by Angels president Maureen Rorech Dunkel, and to hear Bob Singerman talk about the gowns.

"If you are thinking about being a princess, think about a pink dress," he said, showing a gown.

"Her dresses were always made for an event," he said. "And the hems were always weighed so she wouldn't have a Marilyn Monroe moment."

The dresses are on display through April 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from the admission and sale of books assist local charities, including the Red Cross. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and younger.

While at the display, the group had its monthly meeting and focused on upcoming events.

Anna Trefethen, executive director of the chapter, thanked the volunteers for their service and financial support.

"We depend on the Angels; we love the Angels and they have supported us over the years," she said. "This economy is very difficult this year."

The Red Cross will have a Heroes Celebration luncheon with speaker Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who served as the Joint Task Force commander for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina-affected areas across the Gulf Coast.

The luncheon will be at noon March 27 at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St. Tickets are $20 each with sponsors' tables available for $500.

For information or reservations call Brittany Meynardie at (813) 348-4820, ext. 870.

The chapter also will sponsor A Night In Havana with dinner, dancing to Tropical Heat, and a silent auction.

The event will be at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at the Grand Hyatt, 2900 Baypoint Drive. Tickets are $175 each and sponsorships will be available. For information call Melanie Koch at (813) 348-4820, ext. 880.

Celebrity Dancing Benefits The Spring

DOWNTOWN - Local celebrities will be featured in the Celebrity Dancing in Tampa Bay, a fundraiser for The Spring.

The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Dancers include Stephanie Agliano, Allison Beard Luzier, Simon Canasi, Fran Curci, Judy Lisi, Aakash Patel, Angela Rasmussen, John Thomas, George Tinsley and Susan Touchton.

Tickets are $30, $40 and $50. Packages of special seating with food and drink are available for $90 and $175. For tickets visit www.tbpac.org or call Nancy Reiley at (813) 247-5433.

Krewes Plan Social Events

TAMPA - The Krewe of Brigadoon will have its fifth anniversary party at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rick's on the River, 2305 N. Willow Ave. The Scottish krewe encourages participants to wear kilts. It is open to all krewes and friends.

The Rough Riders will have their sixth annual Street Car Hop from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday in Ybor City. Starting points are Tampa Bay Brewing Co., Rock N' Sports and Bennigan's at Channelside. Tickets are $35 at the door.

Salesian Sisters Hold Special Mass, Dinner

WEST TAMPA - The Salesian Sisters celebrated 100 years in America with a special Mass and dinner Feb. 28.

The Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church featured a welcome by Emilio Echevarria and 100 candles brought to the altar. It was celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Donovan, the Rev. Felix Sanchez, the Rev. Michael Conway, the Rev. Bruce Craig, Monsignor Desmond Daly and Monsignor Laurence Higgins.

A dinner, Salesian Sisters Day in Florida, for more than 300 people followed at Salesian Youth Center Gym at Villa Madonna Catholic School.

Judge E.J. Salcines served as the guest speaker, giving an overview of the Salesians' history in the United States. He was introduced by Joe Garcia.

Salcines, a former student, said, "Whatever I have accomplished, it is because the Salesians were patient enough in my tumultuous youth to have taken me by the hands."

USF Alumni Plan Events

WEST SHORE - The Tampa Chapter of the University of South Florida Alumni Association will have a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Lee Roy Selmon's restaurant, 4302 W. Boy Scout Blvd.

The Pasco County-New Tampa Chapter will have a St. Patrick's Day Social. Guests are asked to wear USF green attire to the event at 6:30 p.m. March 17 at Beef O'Brady's, 1660 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

For information about either chapter, call Katie Giglio at (727) 873-4561.

Woman's Club Has Thrift Sale

BAYSHORE - The Tampa Woman's Club will have its annual Second Time Around Thrift Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at the group's clubhouse, 2901 Bayshore Blvd.

Proceeds will be used for the organization's charitable activities. For information call (813) 839-7457.

Event Benefits Wheels Of Success

NORTH TAMPA - Wheels of Success, which provides cars to people in need, will have Festival in the Skye at 6 p.m. Friday at Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road.

The event will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment by comedian Mark Klein.

Tickets are $30 a person or $50 a couple. The dress is business or cocktail attire. For tickets, call (813) 490-9443.

Planning Council Sponsors Luncheon

WESTSHORE - The Future of the Region Awards luncheon, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, will be at 11:45 a.m. March 20 at the Quorum Hotel, 700 N. West Shore Blvd.

Tickets are $35 each, with tables for 10 available for $250 to $300. For tickets call Sue Young at (727) 570-5118.

Send news of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; fax to (813) 975-9488; e-mail to llake@ tampatrib.com; or call her at (813) 865-4851. Send news of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive,

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