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Stuart Woods, new novel headline
House of Hope fund-raiser

PRESS RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 5, 2012

Best-selling mystery author Stuart Woods arrives along with his latest novel, “D.C. Dead,” at the Hearts for Hope Luncheon to benefit House of Hope, Feb. 6 at Sailfish Point.

Woods, a former Treasure Coast resident, is a prolific writer of detective fiction. During the House of Hope fund-raiser, he will participate in a question-and-answer session and sign books. Several of his books will be on sale from Barnes & Noble, and the bookseller will give part of the proceeds to House of Hope.

“D.C. Dead,” published this month, features three of Woods’ recurring characters – Stone Barrington, President Will Lee and Holly Barker (whose background includes serving as police chief of a fictional Treasure Coast town). At the president’s request, Barrington and Barker team up to investigate a particularly sensitive case that leads them through the scandalous side of Washington high society.

The author’s appearance is part of many new facets of the 13th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon, which will be held 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Sailfish Point Country Club. Reservations are $125 per person and can be purchased by calling House of Hope at (772) 286-4673 or online at www.hohmartin.org.

Other highlights of the event include:

• Volunteers will model fashions from Top Drawer, Via Condotti and House of Hope boutiques.

• A special drawing will be held for a one-of-a-kind necklace, valued at $2,900, that was donated and designed by Diamonds by Terry. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100.

• A live auction, courtesy of auctioneer Drew Pittman, will feature treasured items and fantastic experiences, including a chauffeured trip to Neiman Marcus in Palm Beach, during which seven friends can enjoy a master makeup class, champagne, sweets and shopping. Another offering is a catered affair for 10 friends aboard a 100-foot yacht.

• A silent auction will include further special event packages and unique items.

The Hearts for Hope luncheon will welcome 275 guests and has a goal to raise $75,000. Fund-raising has received a generous head start thanks to the Pedersen Family Foundation as Grand Benefactor.

In addition to event co-chairwomen Elaine Matts, Connie Bass, committee members include Lorraine Cardarelli, Carol Calder, Maja Casson, Jean Fedele, Doni Haas, Barrett Jones, Laurel Kelly, Brenda Landaas, Sue Kinane, Deb Lovequist, Dale Martinez, Doris Medwin, Anne Schafer, Diane Tomasik, Michele Trout and Jane Waggener.

Hearts for Hope raises funds to support House of Hope programs that provide food, clothing, case management and financial assistance to Martin County residents in need.

For more information about House of Hope, call (772) 286-4673 or visit www.hohmartin.org.