{"id":167631,"date":"2023-08-14T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T15:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=167631"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:03:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:03:23","slug":"samba-and-sparkles-kick-off-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/texas\/sambaandsparkles","title":{"rendered":"Samba and Sparkles Kick-Off Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You will have the opportunity to meet our incredible Champion of the Year fundraising candidates, and connect with the Best Buddies community in Houston, as we get ready for the Carnival of Inclusion Gala in November. There will be light bites provided by Phoenicia Speciality Foods, complimentary drinks, raffle items, and a chance to win a gemstone donated by Nazar’s. You do not want to miss out on this extravagant evening!<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, September 27th, 2023<\/strong>
\n6:30 PM \u2013 9 PM<\/p>\n

Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers<\/strong>
\n4901 Richmond Ave.,
\nHouston, TX 77027<\/p>\n

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September 27, 2023<\/strong>
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