Celebrity Golf Classic Schedule

Media Contact:

Michelle Harper

michelleharper@centurytel.net

United Way Celebrity Golf Classic Kicks Off Tournament April 30, 2011

            SAN MARCOS, Texas - The United Way of Hays County is kicking off its annual Celebrity Golf Classic April 30, 2011. The event will benefit the Hays County Food Bank and fund other programs in the community.  Celebrity guests will include Samuel L. Jackson, stars from NCIS and Grey’s Anatomy and many more.

“This three-day event is something you can take the whole family to,” said Michelle Harper, executive director of United Way Hays County. “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy golf, music and some VIP treatment.”

Raffle items include two $500 gift cards for Tanger Outlets, a diamond pendant from Carl Reiser, Sr and a golfclub set from Golfsmith. Raffle tickets are one for $10 or 3 for $25. To purchase tickets please call United Way of Hays County at 512.353.1420

Celebrity Dinner - Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos, Texas:

·         5:30 p.m. - Cocktails

·         6:30 p.m. - Dinner and auction at the Embassy Suites

·         7:30 p.m. – Entertainment by the band, Little Texas (You can purchase individual tickets to this concert for $75).

Celebrity Golf Scramble - Sunday morning, May 1, 2011 at Quail Creek Country Club in San Marcos, Texas:

·         7:30 a.m. – Registration

·         8:30 a.m. – Shot gun start

VIP Reception - Sunday evening, May 1, 2011 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos, Texas:

·         7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – VIP Reception presented by HEB

Celebrity Golf Classic - Monday May 2, 2011 at Onion Creek Club in Austin, Texas:

·         8:00 a.m. – Registration

·         8:30 a.m. – Team photos

·         10:00 a.m. – Shot gun start

About United Way - The United Way is a non-profit agency that strives to support children, thefinancially unable and those with disabilities. By providing these individuals with programs to help them achieve healthy and independent lifestyles that they deserve, United Way is promoting a quality of life for the whole community. United Way of Hays County depends on the donations and contributions of members in the community to create these social programs and keep the community standard of living higher.

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Michelle Harper

Michelleharper@centurytel.net

H-E-B and Century Link Donate $10,000 Each to the United Way Celebrity Golf Classic

                SAN MARCOS, Texas – (Date of release) – The United Way of Hays County, a non-profit organization, announced their Double Eagle sponsors, H-E-B and Century Link, who donated $10,000, today. Along with them they also announced their Eagle sponsors, who donate $5,000, and Birdie sponsors who donate $2,500. This money will go toward benefiting all of Hays County including the Hays County Food Bank. The deadline to become a sponsor is April 1.

The United Way Celebrity Golf Classic is an annual event that creates funds for the non-profit organization. Celebrities and Hays County’s finest citizens attend what truly is a VIP event.

                Saturday, April 30, 2011

·         Celebrity Classic Gala with live auction

                Sunday, April 31, 2011

·         Golf Scramble with celebrities in the morning

·         VIP Reception at night

                Monday, May 1, 2011

·         Official tournament at Onion Creek

For information on becoming a sponsor or attending the tournament please e-mail United Way at unitedway@centurytel.net.

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About United Way

The United Way is a non-profit agency that strives to support children, the financially unable and those with disabilities. By providing these individuals with programs to help them achieve healthy and independent lifestyles that they deserve, United Way is promoting a quality of life for the whole community. United Way of Hays County depends on the donations and contributions of members in the community to create these social programs and keep the community standard of living higher.

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