Learning Lab Lunch for Literacy, February 5 at noon

Join the Little Black Dress Club at the Learning Lab Lunch for Literacy luncheon and auction. This is a really fun event that benefits Learning Lab, the Treasure Valley's leading nonprofit adult basic skills and family literacy center!In addition to a delicious lunch, the event also features:

• A silent auction of fabulous first edition signed books and unique, themed baskets
• A moving speech from a Learning Lab student
• A guest author’s talk about the importance of literacy and learning
• A door prize drawing

There are eight seats available at the LBDC table and Sam has offered to be our table captain. If you'd like to attend and sit at the LBDC table, please email littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com to let us know. We'll confirm there's a seat available and let you know how to buy your ticket.

• Event: Learning Lab's Lunch for LiteracyDate: Friday, Feb. 5
• Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (cocktails & auction 11 a.m.-12 p.m., luncheon and guest speakers 12-1:30 p.m.)
• Location: Boise CentreTicket Price: $50.00Web Site for More Information:
• http://www.learninglabinc.org/what-we-do/lunch-for-literacy.htm

We hope you'll be able to attend this fun and fabulous event with LBDC!

"If These Walls Could Talk," January 26, 5:30 p.m.

Undoubtedly, with the start of this new decade, we all have made resolutions...and because you are a member of the Little Black Dress Club, I would be surprised if you haven't thought briefly about becoming more involved in your community.

We are being given a wonderful opportunity to do just that, with a special invitation to take a tour of the the Women's and Children's Alliance, entitled "If These Walls Could Talk." This one-hour tour consists of descriptions of the services offered through the WCA, local statistics of domestic abuse and sexual assault, and finally, how we can help women and children through volunteering with this organization. If there is interest after the tour we can walk downtown to share conversation and perhaps a drink.

Tuesday, January 26, 5:30 p.m.
Women's and Children's Alliance
720 W. Washington, Boise

If you haven't received an Evite and would like to attend, please drop us a note at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com so we will know how many will be in attendance.

See you there!

Food, Friends and Fun at November House Party!

On Sunday, Nov. 15, about 25 ladies of Little Black Dress Club got together for a brunch filled with friends, fun and lots of food! Guests enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by LBDC members, sipped mimosas and learned more about the club and upcoming events. A special thanks to the ladies who became new members the brunch--we are excited you will be joining us for more friends, fun and philanthropy!

November Brunch House Party!

Put on your little black dress and join us for Little Black Dress Club's November brunch house party! Member Stephanie McCurdy is opening her home on Sunday, November 15, to members and prospective members for a fabulous brunch gathering celebrating fun, friends, and philanthropy! This is a great opportunity to visit with fellow LBDC members and get an update on club activities and upcoming holiday events. Please bring any friends you think might be interested in learning more about LBDC!Brunch items and refreshments will be served. If you'd like to bring something to add to the table, please do!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 15! If you didn't receive an evite, drop us a note at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com!

Join us at the Festival of Trees Fashion Show and Luncheon!

Little Black Dress Club is doing a table at the Festival of Trees fashion show and luncheon. This is a really fun event and a great way to keep the holiday momentum going! There are nine seats available at the LBDC table and SAM has offered to coordinate the ticket payments (so we'll all be seated together). If you'd like to attend and sit at the LBDC table, please email to let us know. We'll confirm there's a seat available and let you know where to send payment for your ticket.

Event: Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees Fashion Show and Luncheon
Date: Monday, Nov. 30
Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (cocktails 11 a.m.-12 p.m., lunch/fashion show 12-1:30 p.m.)
Location: Boise Centre
Ticket Price: $50.00

Web Site for More Information: http://saintalphonsus.org/pdf/FOT-FashionShow.pdf
We hope you'll be able to attend this fun and fabulous event with LBDC!

Reserve Your Space for the LBDC Holiday Boutique Sale!

It is time for the second annual Little Black Dress Club Holiday Boutique Sale. For those of you who need a reminder, this is the sale we hosted last year for women to sell either their hand-crafted art or their boutique products, such as handbags or candles. The date we have selected is December 15th and the location will be in the Linen District! More details will follow as the time grows near.

In the mean time, we wanted to call out to all members who might want to sell their wares. The opportunity to participate in this sale is open first to members of the organization (commitment by November 15th) and then to non-members. If you are not current on your membership, there is still time to renew and to save your spot before others are considered as vendors. In-line with last year's sale, we request a 10 percent donation back to the club; however, there isn't a table fee.

Please contact Tracy Bresina at tracylfowler@yahoo.com to reserve your space. We look forward to being able to support our local artists!

Little Black Dress Club Cooks Up Auction Winner Dinner

On Saturday, October 17, Little Black Dress Club steering committee members Lisa Bosworth, Tracy Bresina, Hilarie Engle, Kristin Matthews and Stephanie McCurdy cooked and served a very special salmon dinner for LBDC supporters Tammy and Mark Masarik. Tammy and Mark won the dinner for six in the silent auction at last April’s Black Dress Ball.

Tammy and Mark invited four of their friends to enjoy the six course meal with them. On the menu was hot artichoke dip, roasted tomato caprese salad, squash soup, honey mustard marinated salmon with pan seared rosemary apples, mashed sweet potatoes and chocolate mousse pie with cocoa whipped cream for dessert. All plates were cleaned!

Tammy and Mark were also kind enough to allow us time to tell the group about Little Black Dress Club. We shared with them how the group was formed, the variety of women who are members and our volunteer and fundraising efforts. We also highlighted our first year grants and grant recipients.

Thank you again to Mark and Tammy for their generous support of Little Black Dress Club! We are glad to count you as partners in making philanthropy accessible and fun!