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Fundraiser for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Carole Grace and Esplendido's Mexican Cuisine & Spirits are teaming up for a fundraiser from 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, to raise funds for the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma.

According to a release, Carole Grace will be doing gallery readings and we will have a 50/50 raffle, door prizes from local establishments including Carole Grace and Esplendido's Mexican Cuisine & Spirits. There will also be a pasta dinner served with non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar available.

This is the second joint fundraiser done by Carole Grace & Esplendido's Mexican Cuisine & Spirits. A few years ago, Carole Grace met Carl and Gina, the owners of Esplendido's Mexican Cuisine & Spirits, while raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, for which Carl & Gina helped raise funds, according to a relase. 

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Since then, Carole and her husband Greg have frequented the restaurant for their delicious food as well as the great service and atmosphere. One night, while dining there, they discussed the tornadoes and the devastation and decided to join together to do something to help those who lost so much.

What happens at Gallery Readings?

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According to a release, at Gallery Readings people will receive special messages from loved ones who have crossed over and/or from spirit guides. "Be ready to believe that our loved ones are watching over us and helping us on our journey," the release stated. During the event, if the message feels as though it is too personal, it will be given privately after the event.

Tickets are $30, and all of the proceeds from the event at Esplendido's Mexican Cuisine & Spirits, 50285 Mound Road, Shelby Township, will be donated to the victims of the tornadoes. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the event website


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