Potratz

Jamestown (CSi) Mrs. North Dakota America Eliza Potratz of Jamestown, and her Adopt an Angel program presents The Great Gatsby Gala on Saturday February 14 at the Gladstone Inn & Suites.

The event begins with a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. with the dance at 8 p.m. Saturday. Costumes are optional.

There is no cost to attend the event.  The Roarin’ ’20s style event is a freewill fundraiser for Adopt an Angel.

She started the charity two years ago in honor of her father, a retired police officer and Vietnam veteran.

Eliza says four 2015 Mrs. North Dakota contestants will be on hand to help with the event.

The evening will include a silent auction, dance, photos with props, candy bar and the chance to write your Valentine a love letter.

She pointed out that a dinner previously planned as part of the event will not be held.

This year, funds raised will benefit veteran Jim Stone, who was Eliza’s

college adviser, professor of criminal justice and sociology at the University of Jamestown.

The funds will go to Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Hospice Program.

She said, Stone’s wife recently passed away from cancer.

She pointed out that she helps veterans because both of her parents are veterans and has seen local veterans needs.

She chooses different primary beneficiaries every year. Last year, a fundraiser, “Rock to Adopt,” benefited the Adopt an Angel

From that she was able to donate $1,000 to the Cops N Kids, along with Christmas stockings filled with goodies and toys for children at Lincoln Elementary School and gift cards to some at the Salvation Army.

She hopes to raise at least $5,000, this year.

After her reign as Mrs. North Dakota, America ends in May this year, she hopes to continue to have the annual fundraiser for her Adopt an Angel program.

For more information on the fundraiser, email adoptanangel@gmail.com or call Eliza Potratz at (701) 368-0150.

Also an account for donations is set up at Gate City Bank.

Previously…

(Dinner portion of the evening has been cancelled)

Jamestown (CSi) Mrs. North Dakota America, Eliza Potratz is having a Great Gatsby Gala Feb 14 at the Gladstone Inn, to support Adopt an Angel, a charity she created to help support people in need within the Jamestown Community. All proceeds stay local.

The social is at 6:30-p.m.

There will be a silent auction, that begins at 6:30-p.m.  There will be  dancing, photos with props, candy bar, and the chance to write your Valentine a love letter!   Costumes are optional.

Tickets are $50 a person, and can be purchased from Eliza, or buy them at Gladstone Inn.

Email for more information:  adoptanangel@gmail.com