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Remember the Crystal Ballroom  
June 10, 2012 

Do you remember the Crystal Ballroom?  Now is the time to order your tickets for a great event coming in July to our area.  A Learning Place is paying tribute to a local legend “The Crystal Ball” one of the most famous dancehalls in the Midwest during the 50s & 60s. 

This dinner/show event will be held at A Learning Place, 201 RM Davis Parkway, in Piqua, Saturday, July 14.  There will be dinner from 5:30-6:30, followed by a tribute to the Crystal Ball by local singing duo, “Spittin Image.” 

The event will also include a large collection of actual photos of the Big Bands and local people as we reminisce about the days of the legendary Crystal Ball.  Display is courtesy of Susie Baltes Barga. 

The dinner prepared by Chef Gwen of the Backyard Bistro, will feature:  Roasted turkey breast served with onion gravy, slow cooked pot roast, red skin mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed greens salad with an assortment of dressings, rolls. To top off the delicious dinner, dessert will be Chef Gwen’s scrumptious carrot cake. Drinks will include Boston Stoker coffee, iced tea, and old fashion lemonade.  While we don’t sell alcoholic beverages, please feel free to bring something to compliment your evening’s enjoyment. 

Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the Council on Rural Services, a nonprofit social service agency providing comprehensive education and support services to children and families in a surrounding nine county area of west central Ohio. 

Ticket price for the event is $30/person (Great gift idea for an anniversary or birthday).  There will be limited seating, so get your tickets now.  All tickets for the event must be purchased by July 6; tickets will not be sold at the door. 

You can call 937-773-6851 to order tickets or stop in at A Learning Place office in Piqua, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. to purchase your tickets.  Don’t miss this celebration of an exciting time and place from our past.