For the ninth year, the Fabulous Friends for Africa will host a Valentine’s Party to raise money for African Leadership, a local organization committed to developing projects and programs that meet the needs of Africans. 

What:  Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine’s Party

When:  Saturday, February 13, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Where:  Liberty Hall, The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Road

Benefits:  African Leadership (AL) a local organization committed to providing church leaders with theological education and come along side these leaders as they work to impact their local communities across the continent. 

Cost: Host a reserved table for ten for $750 or buy individual tickets for open seating at $75 in advance…$100 at the door.  Register at www.fabulousfriendsforafrica.org  Cost includes Italian buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of 12 South Band. 

What to know:  Started by a group of women turning 50 who wanted to raise money for the needy in Africa instead of hosting a birthday celebration for themselves.  In its ninth year, the women who call themselves Fabulous Friends for Africa have raised more than $500,000 to support 100 orphans in Lizulu, Malawi and purchase study Bibles for the AL training programs throughout Africa. This year, proceeds raised through the party will benefit women and children across Africa who have been through traumatic experiences, either by war or in the sex slave industry.