DALLAS DEVELOPER ENCHANTED WITH BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

Castle Hills, north of Dallas, is a “castle-themed” home development that supports children and family with every morsel and moat. (Oh to be a child in one of its many parks.) It may be two months down the road, but Castle Hills Development is hosting an enchanted fund-raising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Castle Hills in north Dallas. Honorary chairs for the event are Mr. and Mrs. Derek Harper. Time to get out your checkbooks…Harper, a Castle Hills resident, is a former Dallas Mavericks basketball superstar and current sports anchor. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and includes hors d’oeuvre and cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, dessert and a silent auction. A VIP reception for sponsors begins at 6:30 p.m.“Castle Hills has a reputation for community involvement and support. We are thrilled they have chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas as the beneficiary of this event,” said Charles Pierson, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas. “Enchanted Hill is the perfect backdrop for the event with its hilltop gardens, koi pond, fountain and lush greenery. The evening is certain to live up to its name.”

Celebrating its 80^th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas is a volunteer organization that provides support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching children to adult role models. The agency’s mission is to enrich, encourage and empower children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive, mentoring relationships.

The evening will start with a VIP reception for sponsors. At 7 p.m., guests will be greeted with hors d’oeuvre such as tequila roasted shrimp and Portobello mushroom bites stuffed with feta cheese mousse. The specialty drink of the evening is a colorful lavender martini.

The main course, served in the main event tent, will include Chianti-porcini marinated tenderloin of beef and roasted asparagus. Coffee and dessert, a luscious tiramisu, will be offered in the rose garden.

Dancing to the funky sounds of Austin band Blue Mist will keep the evening lively. Guests can bid on silent auction items such as spa treatments and entertainment items throughout the evening.

“This event is a great way to support a worthy beneficiary. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been doing good things for children in our communities for 80 years. We see this event as an extension of our community support efforts and we are proud to be able to support them,” said Chris Bright, event chair and Castle Hills developer. Castle Hills has been nationally recognized for its schools foundation.

Tickets for the event start at $150 per person. Sponsorhips are available starting at $2500. For tickets or more information, contact Jamie Hawkes at 214-368-0909 or jhawkes@prexperts.net.

Visit www.bbbsnt.org for more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas. Visit www.CastleHills.com for more information about Castle Hills.