As part of the festivities leading up to the Hibiscus Children's Center Annual Winter Gala, a VIP Red Carpet Charity Screening of the new James Bond Film, Quantum of Solace, will be held at The Majestic Theatre on Friday, November 14. Walk the red carpet at the glitzy themed event and view the new Bond film while helping children in our community. Hibiscus, together with Majestic Theatre and movie sponsor AR Choice Management, are excited to offer this special opportunity for guests to enjoy cocktails (shaken not stirred), goldfinger hors d oeuvres, and of course, the highly anticipated film. Only 150 tickets are available, and at $35 per person, are already selling out fast. To purchase your tickets, call Angela Astrup at 978-9313 x 313.

Then Save the Date for the Hibiscus Children's Center Annual Winter Gala, From Vero with Love, to be held at the Moorings Club on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Committee members, together with presenting sponsor Mercedes Benz Porsche Audi of Melbourne, promise this to be the social highlight of the season and are busy planning an exhilarating evening including cocktails, a gourmet dinner, nonstop dancing, exciting bond entertainment and a premier live and silent auction. Raquel Tilton, event chair, says that lots of surprises await those in attendance this year and she encourages guests to purchase their tickets fast to this always sold-out event. Tickets are $250 each and can be purchased by calling Angela Astrup at 978-9313 x 313.

Licensed to Thrill sponsorship opportunities, customized to promote your partnership with Hibiscus, are available and offer a tremendous opportunity for business recognition. Sponsors of the $1,200 level and above will also be invited to the For Your Eyes Only VIP Party, sponsored by Windsor Real Estate Inc. and held in one of Vero's most exclusive locations.

For over 20 years, Hibiscus Children's Center has been providing services to prevent and reduce child abuse, neglect, and abandonment on the Treasure Coast. In our community an average of 225 children are served each day by Hibiscus, with over 20,000 children helped since 1989. Each year, the Gala is held to increase public awareness and to raise the funds needed to protect these vulnerable children. Businesses and individuals alike help spread the mission of Hibiscus through their attendance, donations and sponsorships of our special events.

Hibiscus thanks those sponsors and underwriters who have Bonded together to ensure the safety, security and happiness of so many forgotten children throughout the Treasure Coast; Mercedes Benz Porsche Audi of Melbourne, George E. Warren Corporation, Windsor Real Estate Inc., Linda and Mel Teetz, Andrew and Marsha Edmonds, Daisy and Cliff Whitehill, Northern Trust, Helen and Earl Robertson, The Herman F. Becker Family, Mary Lou Bunger, Knight Vision Foundation and Mythic Paint, Brad Blum Enterprises, AR Choice Management, Lee and Suzanne Bertman, Jean and Jim Kelly, Steve and Stacey Barnett, UBS Financial Services; Lori Lazorik, Mr. Jack Connolly, Grahame and Shirley Walker, Kimberly Hughson and Moula Elharti, Armund and Marie Ek, Dr. Rebecca and David Rustine, East Coast Equine and JC Britt, UBS Financial Services, Inc.

For ticket information or to become a sponsor, call Angela Astrup at (772) 978-9313 x 313 or e-mail aastrup@hcc4kids.org. To learn more about Hibiscus Children's Center visit www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org.