Gala celebrates Edison, Ford
The Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation’s 9th annual signature fund-raising event, The Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation Gala, will be held on Friday evening, Nov. 6, on the grounds of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Katherine Dougherty is the event chairperson.
The event will feature some of Thomas A. Edison’s contributions to early film production as a backdrop throughout the event.
The evening will start with a reception and private dinner on the grounds of the Estates followed by live entertainment by Alter Ego and a limited silent and live auction featuring items that represent a tribute to Henry Ford’s legacy in honor of his 146th birthday and to the special friendship shared by Edison and Ford.
The event’s goal is to raise funds to support the preservation and restoration of the Estates.
This year’s initiatives include restoration of the Edison Laboratory.
Event and table sponsorships are still available. Tickets are $200 per person or $1600 per table.
For more information, contact the Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation office at 274-2377.
Bidders will be pleased to find something special on the auction list at this fund-raising gala.
Fort Myers artists, Wellington Ward, 75, is contributing pencil art masterpieces of all things Ford. The montages will feature images from Ford’s cars and winter home.
The live auction is part of the Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundations’ signature fund-raising event, a tribute to the estates esteemed former residents.