DINING IN THE DARK: SAVE THE DATE!

The 16th Annual Dining in the Dark! Sunday November 17th, 2024, 430PM-8PM Presented by the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. (FOCB) Location: West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Tickets: TBA Dining in the Dark helps to raise funds for educational, therapeutic, vision and support services for individuals of all ages who are blind and visually-impaired. CALL FOCB at 561-642-0005 or visit www.blindfocb.org to purchase tickets or for more information. Join us for an experience like no other! Come have dinner in complete darkness. • Delicious 3-course dinner served by the PBSO Swat Team • Inspiring guest speaker • Music & entertainment • Silent Auction • Cash bar The PBCSO SWAT Team, wearing night vision goggles, will guide Dining in the Dark participants into the darkened ballroom and serve them a decadent 3-course meal. Provisions have been made for any dietary restrictions and a vegetarian meal is available. Unfortunately, children 12 and under are not permitted due to safety considerations. Dining in the Dark helps to raise funds for educational, therapeutic, vision and support services for individuals of all ages who are blind and visually impaired. These specialized services empower people with vision loss to lead active, independent and successful lives. The Florida Outreach Center for the blind is a non-profit organization established in 2003 and provides FREE programs, services, and classes to the more than 48,000 blind residents in Palm Beach County. All programs are overseen by a certified Vision & Rehabilitation therapist in English, Spanish, French and Creole. The FOBC’s programs for the blind and visually impaired include: • Braille • Classes for computers, cell phones and assisted technology • Independent & daily living skills, including cooking/using appliances • Mobility training • Outreach programs for seniors • A reading library with audible books • Peer support and advisory support groups • Arts & Crafts • Leisure time activities and field trips • Kids’ Club • Information and referral services • Serving as a liaison between clients/students and other agencies Through the skills learned at the center, individuals become more independent, enjoy a better quality of life, and are able to utilize community resources, pursue an education, and choose a career path. For more information or to make a donation, please reach out to us at: The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind offers FREE classes, training, events, support groups, monthly workshops and book clubs, and more for the blind and visually impaired. Classes are held in English, French, Spanish and Creole! For more information on our center: 2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406 Office: 561-642-0005 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM to 4PM EMAIL: [email protected] Website: http://blindfocb.org Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FOCBInc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlaOutreachCtr Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ As a 501(c)3 community-based non-profit organization, FOCB appreciates support from foundations, business, individuals, and organizations to fulfill its mission of service to blind and visually impaired community members. All donations support local programs and services and are greatly appreciated! Or, please contact us if you’d like to VOLUNTEER, do an INTERNSHIP for school, etc! DONATE HERE: https://www.floridaoutreachcenter.org/donate/

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