United Partners for Human Services is a coalition of non-profit human service agency and supportive agency leaders who work together to improve our local human services delivery system.




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Surprises in store for Dining in the Dark

By Barbara Ross
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

FIRE, the non-profit organization serving the blind in the Big Bend, will hold its Second Annual Paula Bailey Dining in the Dark, a three-course dinner served in pitch-black darkness - but with some new twists - at the University Center Club on Sunday, Oct. 15.

A reception with honorary host Rep. Loranne Ausley will take place at 5 p.m., and there will be live music, a cash bar and a sample table set up identical to the one at which you'll be eating in the dark.

Before dinner, there will be lessons on walking and eating in the dark. Tables will be called by number so guests can go up to the ballroom together and be seated at 5:45 p.m. You will be guided to your seat by volunteers who are blind and must navigate in the dark every day.

Another exciting addition is the Leon County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. They have volunteered to use their night-vision goggles to serve dinner and wait tables. The menu will be a surprise so that diners can savor the tastes and smells as they eat without the use of their sight.

During dinner, there will be background music and a surprise between courses. Afterward, FIRE will present the "Paula Bailey Inspirational Community Member" award.

Tickets are on sale now. A table for eight is $500. Single seats are available for $50. Call 942-3658 for reservations.


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