South Florida Sun-Sentinel Palm Beach (Sunday)

2-1-1 Broward stirs up spooky support for Signature Grand Ghoul.

- By Kari Barnett

Former Miami Dolphins player O.J. McDuffie and Jason Taylor Foundation Executive Director Seth Levit were the Grand Ghoul co-hosts with the most during a kick-off party for an upcoming Halloween-themed bash to benefit 2-1-1 Broward.

The 18th annual Signature Grand Ghoul from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 will feature a night of open bar, dancing, gourmet buffet, a costume contest and some spooky surprises.

The event’s preview and welcome party recently included VIP guests such as former Miami Dolphins player Mark Higgs, 2-1-1 Broward board members and other South Florida notables, according to organizers.

With music by High Voltage Entertainm­ent, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and culinary stations provided by Signature Grand, Sheila Smith, president and CEO of 2-1-1 Broward, and Michael Wild, 2-1-1 Broward board chairman and partner at Wild Felice & Partners, thanked sponsors and guests for their support and filled them in on what to expect at the Grand Ghoul.

Word is the Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, in Davie will be transforme­d into a “spooktacul­ar mansion” to host the event in which attendees can mingle with local celebritie­s and former athletes.

Guests are also invited to wear their best costumes to win the people’s choice contest.

Tickets are $100 per person and $150 for two tickets, or $75 per person for Active Club 2-1-1 members. VIP tickets are $125 per person, which includes an exclusive area with VIP bar, entertainm­ent, specialty drinks and other surprises.

The mission of 2-1-1 Broward is to “provide 24-hour comprehens­ive helpline and support services to individual­s and families in the community seeking crisis interventi­on assistance and/or informatio­n and connection­s to health and human services in Broward County.”

Callers speak to trained, degreed counselors who identify their needs and connect them with agencies and programs that can help. Visit 211-broward.org.

For Grand Ghoul tickets or informatio­n, contact Tracy Schuldiner at 954-390-0493, ext.244 or email tschuldine­r@211-Broward.org.

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Bob Birdsong, Yvette Roulette, Jill Horowitz and Eris Sandler
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DOWNTOWN PHOTO/COURTESY PHOTOS Seth Levit, Sheila Smith, DeAnna McCutcheon and O.J. McDuffie
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Jim Fondo, Theresa Ansbaugh, Jen Klaassens and Adam Corin
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Renzo Barredo, Beth Tache, Michael Wild and Scott Singer
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Tracy Schuldiner and Jessica Rosales

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