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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021 | 11A T his is Clark Kent, aka Superman, calling on all Superheroes 4 Kids to join all my Superhero friends and me at 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 30th, for a Boys & Girls Club’s Halloween Gala. This will be a virtual event to keep everyone safe from Kryptonite. On earth, it is known as Covid-19. This will be a giant house party where you can attend and enjoy a jam-packed, exciting event in the comfort of your home. All Superheroes 4 Kids know that light never shines brighter than in darkness. We will shine a giant searchlight on all our Junior Superheroes at the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County. But I need your help to fi ght for Truth, Justice, and Opportunity for a Great Future for all our Junior Superheroes in training. This premier virtual gala is a fi rst of its kind in our community. The gala will be broadcast live via Zoom and YouTube from our studio. If you’ve ever watched the Voice on TV, that is how our virtual gala will work. All the proceeds from the Superhero 4 kids Gala will support kids in Florence and surrounding communities. So, get out your Superhero uniform (costume) and join me for a night to remember fi lled with world-class entertainment, games, prizes, live auction items, and so much more. If you don’t have a Superhero costume, put on your most Spooktacular Halloween costume. We know you are a Superhero 4 Kids in disguise. The best costumes will win a Superhero prize You can join our house party virtually via Zoom or YouTube. VIP tickets are $75 per person and include a party in a box with an amazing Charcuterie Box fi lled with meats, cheeses, fruits, chocolates, and our very special Superhero cookies. You will also get a choice of red/white wine, Bloody Mary fi xings, or soft drinks. General admission tickets are only $25 per person. They include entertainment, games, prizes, and a chance for some out of this world live auction items. Become a Superhero Event Underwriter or Sponsor by calling 541-902-0304 Halie Loren and her band are returning for a sizzling performance that will light up the evening in honor of all our Superheroes 4 kids. Halie is an international, award-winning jazz/ pop singer/songwriter. She brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with diverse audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe. She sings in multiple languages and tours the world. She’s released ten albums to date, garnering national and international awards. If you want to become a Superhero 4 Kids and make a diff erence in a child’s life, join us on October 30th at 5:30 pm. Tickets go on sale on October 6th. VIP holder’s party in a box may be picked up at the Boys & Girls Club Administrative Offi ce on October 28 and October 29th at 1501 Airport Road. For more information, check the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/BGCWesternLaneCounty/ or call the offi ce at 541-902-0304.