York, PA - The Clay Fan Fest and National Inclusion Project benefit is scheduled for May 21 and 22 at the Yorktowne Hotel, 48 E. Market St., York.
Last year, the event raised $3,300. The goal this year is $5000 for the National Inclusion Project, which helps bridge the gap between young people with disabilities and the world around them. "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken supports NIP.
The fan fest and benefit are open to the public. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon May 21 the Yorktowne's lobby. A tour of Historic York will be available.
A marketplace, featuring Aiken items, crafts and other vendors as well as a café serving refreshments will be open noon to 4 p.m. A cash bar will be open 1 to 3 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The fan fest and dinner event will run 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a live auction from 9 to 11 p.m.
A breakfast featuring prizes and raffles will run 8:30 a.m. to noon May 22.
Admission to the marketplace and café is $10 at the door. Admission to the marketplace, café and fan fest dinner is $65. The dinner is limited to 110 people. Admission to all events is $80. This does not include hotel accommodations. Payments for the dinner and all events are due by May 10.
The event is also seeking sponsors, vendors and Aiken memorabilia.
For details, call Diane "Cookie" Knappenberger at 755-0579 or e-mail djknappy.1@juno.com.
For details about the National Inclusion Project, visit www.inclusionproject.org.
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