The Magic of the Angels Christmas 29th annual holiday event, The Nutcracker will be held Sat., Nov. 21, opening at 6:00 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s Famous Banquet Centre, 7440 South Ave.
      A gourmet dinner and dancing will include silent auctions of decorated trees, designer pieces, gift baskets, collector’s items ad dancing to the music of the Sensations.
      The event will also feature a special silent auction item to the famous Greenbrier Resort located amid the breathtaking mountains of West Virginia. The Greenbrier is a national historic landmark and world-class resort that has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1778. The natural mineral springs that drew the first guests over 235 years ago continue to lure visitors to the 10,000 acre luxury retreat. With a guest list that has included 26 of our country’s 44 presidents, The Greenbrier has long been a favorite destination of royalty, celebrities and business leaders.
      The Nutcracker celebration will benefit Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing and Speech and will feature the Building Tomorrows program of intense therapy for children with disabilities.
      Tickets for the event cost $75 per person. Call 330-599-5500 for tickets or to make a donation.
      Grand raffle tickets for a $2,000 Holiday Shopping Spree compliments of Eastwood Mall Complex are now on sale at $10 each and can be purchased by calling 330-599-5568; or can be purchased from members of the Angels. The winner does not need to be present to win.
      A Children’s Magical Tree will be decorated during the evening with $25 ornament donations purchased by sponsors.
      Corporate sponsors for the annaul gala include---
      Silver Santas: Phyllis and Vincent Bacon, Kathy and Ron Carroll, Carolyn and Jim Leetch, Lynn and George Mitchell, Susan and Timothy Rupert, Dr. and Mrs. Keith Wilson, Compco Industries and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, and the Rotary Club of Boardman.
      Bronze Santas: Emily and Bill DeToro, Carol and Doug Lumsden, Lynn and Bob Sahli, Dominion East Ohio, The Cafaro Foundation, Jones Wealth Management/Merrill Lynch and Bassinger Auction Service.
      Pewter Santas: Denise DeBartolo York, Shelly LaBerto, Mary Lou Green, Frank and Norma J. Watson Foundation, V & V Appliance Parts, Inc., Easter Seals Board and Chick-fil-A of Boardman.
      The Angels will also hold their annual the Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe on Dec. 9, at Mr. Anthony’s.