Calling on comedians, dancers, musicians, magicians, singers, and other performers for Charity Event and Black Oak Casino Performance

Today, Soroptimist International of Sonora, a service organization for professional women, announced they are now accepting submissions for the Tuolumne County Talent Show, to be held on August 8, 2009 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Sonora Elks Lodge. The judged contest is calling for comedians, dancers, musicians, magicians, singers, other performers. The winner of the will receive $250 plus the opportunity to perform at the Black Oak Casino, if the winner is over 18 years old. The second place will be rewarded with $150 and a third place will receive $100. The winner of the “Audience Favorite” award will receive a trophy and recognition!

The $25 admission fee will be waived for performers who sell eight tickets to the event. All proceeds of the event will go to Soroptimist International of Sonora Service Projects, a 501c3 charity. Founded in 1921, Soroptimist comprises almost 100,000 members in about 120 countries worldwide who contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women. Soroptimist’s major service project, the Women’s Opportunity Awards program, provides cash grants for women seeking to improve their economic situation through additional education and training. Soroptimist International is a non-governmental organization with Category 1 status at the United Nations. For more information about how Soroptimist makes a difference for women, visit http://www.soroptimist.org. For more information about the talent show, or to obtain entry forms, please call Carol at (209) 728-5034, email SISonora@soroptimist.net, or go to http://tinyurl.com/SonoraSoroptimist

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