Dec. 2, 2008 – The inaugaration of Barack Obama and Joseph Biden Jr. will take place on Jan. 20. Virgin Islanders can take part in this historic event by attending the Virgin Islands Association's (VIA) Pre-Inaugural Ball, set for 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Hilton Springfield Hotel, Springfield, Virginia.
Congresswoman Donna M. Christensen and Governor John P. DeJongh Jr., are invited keynote speakers. Image Band and DJ Jamarich will provide entertainment.
Ticket cost is $75 per person until Jan. 15, and $150 afterwards if space is available. Easily and safely confirm a registration, seat and payment online now by visiting www.viadc.org and clicking on DehMarket. To pay by mail, please move swiftly and forward the payment to: Virgin Islands Association Inc., P.O. Box 75903, Washington, D.C. 20013. Be sure to include your contact information. College students (ages 21 and older) can contact VIA for special price consideration.
"Rest assured that all proceeds from this event will go to our operational fund for this event and scholarship opportunities for deserving college students," said Al Dalmida Jr., president of the Washington, D.C.-based VIA.
For more information, call: 703-216-6154, or e-mail: dcmetrovia@gmail.com.
