For those of you in Virginia or D.C. area who would like to attend, former UVA Defensive End and New England Patriot Chris Slade will appear on Friday, November 9th, at the Monticello Event and Conference Center at the first annual Hope Foundation Sports Banquet.  The event will benefit the Hope Community Center in Charlottesville, VA and is $250 per table or $35 for individual tickets. Dinner will be included as well as remarks from Chris - and a Drama, too. The Event is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHEN:  November 9, 2007  - from 7 - 9 p.m.

WHY:  Celebrating Hope Community Center & Its Future (to provide programs such as teaching English to adults & children who are new to this country, after school homework & exercise for neighborhood children, & more) http://www.rosefellowship.org/work/hopecommunitycenter/ 

WHERE:  Monticello Event & Conference Center, 201 Monticello Ave. (Near ACAC downtown)http://www.MonticelloEvent.com/  

COST:  $250 per table of 8 or $35 per person (Dinner Served, Slide Show, Various Speakers)

CONTACT:  Lori-Ann Strait, 434-825-1404, for payment & reservations

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS:  Tues., Nov. 6, 2007, 11am