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\n7:00 PM – 10:00 PM<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\nNorthland Church – The Rink, 522 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>
\nBrittany Bennett
\nBrittanyBennett@bestbuddies.org<\/a>
\n321-377-7549<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>
\nNo cost, but we welcome donations from parents willing to contribute.<\/p>\n

Get ready to let your friendships bloom at this year\u2019s Friendship Ball! Step into a beautiful garden party filled with vibrant flowers, twinkling lights, and an atmosphere of joy and connection. Celebrate the bonds that bring us together with a night of dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Let\u2019s make this a magical evening where friendships grow and inclusion blossoms![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1703187142656{margin-top: 12px !important;}”]RSVP:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZWN1cmUuZW5nYWdlZGRvbm9yLmNvbSUyRnNjcmlwdCUyRmNvcmUuYXNoeCUzRmMlM0RGRDcyNTc4MC03OTRGLTRFOEEtOTcwMC1GM0RGMUYyRTExMDklMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlMjAlMEElM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBpZCUzRCUyMmJlbmZvcm0lMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0ViZW5Gb3JtJTI4MTMyNDAlMkMlMjAlMjJiZW5mb3JtJTIyJTI5JTNCJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTIw[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]We appreciate your interest; however, this year’s event has sold out. We hope you can join us next year!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

March 1, 2025<\/strong>
\nLongwood, FL<\/em><\/p>\n

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