A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public’s support.
The Eagle Forge Foundation will host its first “Visual Arts for Veterans” fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. April 21, at Ed’s Tavern, 10719 Rodeo Drive, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Some of the Suncoast’s top artistic talents will each be painting a unique veteran-themed work of art to be auctioned off at the end of the day.
Festivities will kick off with a 1 p.m. opening and will be followed by activities such as kids’ crafts, a raffle a public choice award.
For more on the event, visit www.visualartsforveterans.org. For more about the foundation, visit www.eagleforge.org.
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