Guests will be under no pressure at the upcoming Spring Swing Dance, a fundraiser hosted by Food Finders and noticeably absent of judges, eliminations and dance-offs. The sole purpose of the event is to have fun while kicking up heels for a good cause.
Food Finders, the nonprofit organization headquartered in Signal Hill dedicated to hunger relief and reducing food waste, will host its 23rd anniversary fundraiser at The Long Beach Scottish Rite Center, 855 Elm Ave., on Saturday, April 21.
Tom McClure’s Windmill Big Band, a 17-piece musical wonder, will be playing all the familiar Swing-era songs. Prior to their taking the stage, a special free dance lesson will be given by local dance instructor, Jan Mongell, so guests can brush up on their steps before the evening gets into full swing. DJ Mark Samson will provide musical entertainment between band sets. Toe-tappers are welcome to just enjoy the music from the sidelines.
Registration will begin at 5:30pm, and the band will start playing at 7pm. Cocktails will be available at a no-host bar. Dinner and dessert are included. The event will also include a silent auction featuring items such as a Vegas getaway for two, Van Halen VIP Lounge concert tickets, dinner at Katsuya, exclusive artwork by Kalisher, gift baskets, and more.
The entire community is invited to attend. Tickets are $25 per person, available online at foodfinders.org, via phone at (562) 598-3003 or at the door. RSVPs are encouraged. All ticket purchases and contributions help further the organization’s Food Rescue program, which provides 40,000 meals a day
