Girls Night Out: Popular event returns to The Landing

By Nathan Pfau, Army Flier Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2015

Girls Night Out: Popular event returns to The Landing
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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (February 27, 2015) -- A popular event is returning to The Landing for its ninth iteration, and Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials promise a night out to remember.

The ever-popular Girls Night Out comes back to the ballroom at The Landing March 6 from 6-9 p.m., and for $10 a ticket people can enjoy a live DJ, numerous vendors and organizations that cater to women, and prizes and giveaways for those who attend, according to Kristi Fink, DFMWR special events coordinator.

"There will be 100 gift bags given out during the event, as well as giveaways from the other organizations, and at the end of the evening, there will be a grand prize of a (designer bag) filled with numerous items," she added.

A host of local businesses and organizations donate different prizes, such as gift certificates and gift baskets to be given out throughout the night. Last year's event in September saw nearly 300 women in attendance from the surrounding communities, and Fink said there will be no shortage of vendors for people to visit. There will be more than 40 organizations that will set up tables to showcase their services and goods, including spas, medical services, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics and much more.

The event is open to the public for ages 18 and older, and tickets are currently available at The Landing or can be purchased at the door on the night of the event.

"This is a great event for the ladies to have a good time and shop the latest trends in the area," said the special events coordinator, adding that the event takes weeks of preparation to provide a night of pampering, fun and excitement for ladies of the local area.

"I absolutely love when Fort Rucker hosts these nights because it's a great way for me to get out with my friends, enjoy a little bit of shopping and dancing, and get some free stuff while we're doing it -- there's not too many places you can really do that," said Shanna Draper, civilian who attended last year's event. "It's just a great way to be able to wind down from a normal day and be able to do something a little different."

The event has been put on since 2011, and is not just an opportunity to promote local businesses, but also serves as a way to boost morale and give ladies a chance to "let their hair down," said Fink.

"It's a great way for women to grab their friends and just have fun," she said. "It's nice to have a night out that caters directly to the women with shopping and dancing all in one place."

For more information, call 255-1749.

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