For Immediate Release

Contact: Sister Virginia Welsh
(419) 241-4544
thepaduacenter@gmail.com

Mack from Buffalo Soldiers

Padua Center will honor Earl Mack and the Buffalo Soldiers at the Peaces of Art celebration on October 13, 2019, from 5:00-800 PM at the Sullivan Center. The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club is a community service organization that promotes safety, especially for youth. They are frequent guests at schools and clubs and are a hit at any parade.

The keynote speaker for the event is Monsignor Michael Billian, Pastor of St.

Monsignor Michael Billian

Joseph Church in Sylvania, Ohio. After the closing of St. Anthony Parish in 2005,

Msgr. Billian conceived the idea of starting an outreach center in the former rectory. In 2006, Padua Center began. He has been instrumental in the formation of the Center and presently serves on the Board of Directors.

Kay Shrewsbery

A highlight of the silent auction will be the auctioning of two of Kay Shrewsbery’s counted cross stitch pictures. These art works made of thousands of small stitches reflect the cultural and ethnic riches of the African American community. The silent auction will begin at 5:00 PM. Persons who are unable to attend and wish to bid on these pieces can come to Padua Center located at 1416 Nebraska Avenue, review the artwork and place a bid.

Padua Center will also sell artworks created by center children during the live auction. Straight Up will provide musical entertainment. Tickets and more information are available by calling Padua Center at (419) 241-6465.

Peaces of Art is a silent and live auction to benefit the work of Padua Center.