RUSHVILLE —
Join in and have fun during the Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba-Thon from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at 306 N. Main Street, Rushville. 100 percent of all proceeds go to Brian’s Cause.
Zumba-Thon will feature 25 plus vendors offering a wide range of services including: Eye brow waxing, massages, nail painting, feathers or pink extensions, homemade goods, home businesses, belly dancing and free refreshments provided by Quizno’s.
Dress comfortably and try Zumba out with friends. There will be more than four Zumba instructors teaching so it’s the perfect opportunity to give Zumba a go and give to a good cause. The afternoon includes door prizes, a silent auction for two date night baskets, plus many more gift baskets. There will also be a raffle for more prizes.
The cost is $20 for a T-Shirt and the Zumba party or $5 for just the party. T-shirts are available for $15 with proceeds supporting Brian’s Cause. For more information or to become involved in Zumba-Thon call Carrie Simmermon at 765-993-0117.
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Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba-Thon Oct. 20
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