Held on October 18 on the Sons of Italy heated patio, the benefit event featured glitz, glamor and costumes while raising funds for the nonprofit and its partner organizations.

With nearly 150 people in attendance, the event raised approximately $1,465 for United Way.

Attendees arrived in their best masks and best dressed and enjoyed food provided by the Beech Creek Hotel, a photo booth led by photographer Tim Weight, music provided by DJ Kyle Turchetta as well as a basket raffle and prizes. pop gifts.

Although it was her first year as United Way director, Carleigh Johnson said she was thrilled with the success of the event.

TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Revelers dance the night away at the 3rd Annual Masquerade Benefit Ball.

“The United Way of Clinton County is extremely grateful for the community’s support of the Masquerade Ball. The Express is a wonderful partner who shares our mission to improve the local community,” Johnson said. “Through the support of the event, we were able to raise funds that will continue our mission and provide support right here in Clinton County! »

The event also offered a little competition, as a few people threw themselves into the ring for three competitions: best mask, best dressed couple, and best costume.

“I am very happy with how the masquerade went this year and the fact that we raised almost double what we did last year for United Way is more than I could have hoped for,” said Megan Muthler , deputy advertising director of Express. “We’re just grateful to be able to have this event every year and we love that it continues to get better.” We are so grateful to all the businesses and individuals who sponsored and donated to the event as well as everyone who participated! We hope to see everyone again next year!

This year’s masquerade was sponsored by: UPMC (Diamond Sponsor), Woodlands Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, Kamaka Hearing and Sons of Italy.

To see even more photos from the masquerade, please visit bit.ly/masqueradepics2024.

TIM WEIGHT/FOR L’EXPRESS Thom and Kira Rosamilia pose at the 3rd annual masquerade benefit ball.