Autism Delaware’s Blue Jean Ball set for Sept. 28

Autism Delaware will host its annual Blue Jean Ball from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, in the Grand Cru Hall at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes.  A favorite event in southern Delaware, the ball's dress code is blue jeans and bling.

Admission is $85 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, open bar and a performance by Delaware’s own Love Seed Mama Jump. The evening’s festivities include an extensive silent auction featuring gift certificates from local restaurants, jewelry and memorabilia.

“Attendance at the event,” said Dorian Rowe Kleinstuber, longtime event cochair, “along with any purchases you make, will help fund Autism Delaware’s much-needed statewide programming. Autism Delaware’s mission is to create better lives for people with autism and their families in Delaware.”

“Autism Delaware provides informational and referral services,” said event cochair Koh Morrisey, “parent mentoring and support programs, such as summer day camp, junior golf, and the summer swim program, and nationally recognized adult services.

Productive Opportunities for Work & Recreation - POW&R, for short - provides statewide employment and social opportunities for the growing number of adults living with autism.

To order tickets for the Blue Jean Ball, go to www.delautism.org. or call the Autism Delaware Milton office at 302-644-3410.

As of March 2012, Autism Delaware estimates that 1,300 Delawareans have autism.

Autism Delaware is a nonprofit organization made up of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their family members, the professionals who serve them, and friends of people with ASDs. With offices in Newark and Milton, Autism Delaware serves the entire state.

Autism Delaware’s programs and services are supported by generous donations from individuals and corporations across Delaware. Statewide fundraising events, like the Blue Jean Ball, also provide the income needed to provide programs. Go to www.delautism.org.