This year’s Dazzle Daze will have a new look and feature some major changes.

Dazzle Daze co-chairs Shelia Isby and MissE Newton are leading efforts to plan the event and help raise funds to help purchase the latest in 3D mammography equipment, improving screening and diagnostic results for women from all walks of life.

Shelia and MissE are members of the Conway Regional Women’s Council, which is planning the 18th Annual Dazzle Daze on Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Conway Expo Center and Fairgrounds. Since its inception, Dazzle Daze has raised more than $760,000, which has been used to purchase equipment at Conway Regional Medical Center, fund scholarships, patient and community programs and provide teacher grants. 

“We are creating a holiday market atmosphere,” said MissE, adding that the event’s layout and décor will reflect the new theme. “We have also included an Ultimate Girls’ Night Out ticket and have made changes to our grand raffle with 10 chances to win fabulous prizes. I am very excited about the changes to Dazzle Daze this year.”

Shelia has been on the women’s council for 18 years and is the only original member from the founding group. 

“Dazzle Daze is important to me because it’s an event that supports women’s health and health in our community through Conway Regional Health System,” said Shelia. “It provides a network for women to meet, volunteer, shop and form everlasting friendships all while supporting a great cause.”

MissE has served on the women’s council for about eight years. “I began working on Dazzle Daze by volunteering to help a friend at the event. I loved it and the women who pull it together, so I joined the Dazzle Daze committee the next year,” MissE said.

Both have put in many hours, along with the Dazzle Daze Committee, to plan this year’s event.

“Dazzle Daze provides an awesome shopping event for the community and surrounding areas,” said Shelia.

While it will look different this year, raising money to help meet health care needs remains at the heart of the event.

“Dazzle Daze is important to me because it is an exciting event that funds health care needs in our community, such as 3D mammography,” said MissE.

GIRLS’ NITE OUT

Dazzle Daze will kick off with early bird shopping at Girls’ Nite Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.

“Girls’ Nite Out is a fun-filled evening for ladies to get together and shop with their friends and share fellowship,” said Shelia.

501 LIFE is a Dazzle Daze Presenting Sponsor, and the sponsor for Girls’ Nite Out.

The evening will include free food, door prizes and an opportunity to get the first peek at the items offered by the 80-plus merchants in the juried show. 501 LIFE will serve a signature dessert from Julie’s Sweet Shoppe.

The first 500 in the door will receive a SWAG bag with special items ranging from cosmetics and coffee to jewelry and potpourri. This year, Sissy’s Log Cabin is providing a $50 gift card for each bag. To see SWAG bag items, check out the women’s council Facebook page beginning Friday, Nov. 1.

Also at Girls’ Nite Out, Conway Women’s Med Spa is donating $10,000 in gifts and prizes (must be present to win). Courtney Utley will be on hand to take girlfriend photos.

New this year is the Ultimate Girls’ Nite Out ticket, which includes early admission through a VIP entrance and a reserved SWAG bag. “There is no need to wait in line,” said Shelia.

Ultimate ticketholders will also get an exclusive gift, a reserved coupon book and 12 Reindeer Raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes valued at $250 and more. The Ultimate ticket, which is $100 with only 100 sold, can also be used to shop all weekend.

Ultimate ticket-holders will be entered into a special drawing for a chance to win jewelry donated by Sissy’s Log Cabin. Tickets may also be purchased for $10 each.

Regular Girls’ Nite Out tickets are $30 online and $40 at the door.

Girls’ Nite Out tickets and other prizes will be given away to the winner of the Dazzle Diva contest to be held through Tuesday, Nov. 5. To enter, visit the Conway Regional Women’s Council Facebook page.

GRAND RAFFLE

This year’s Dazzle Daze Grand Raffle has a new look.

“This year, we are offering new and different prizes, with something for everyone,” said MissE. “Plus, there are more opportunities to win,” added Shelia.

Tickets are $100 each and only 500 will be sold.

The prizes include:

Grand Prize: A 14 Kt. yellow gold diamond tennis bracelet set with 5 carat total weight. Retail value: $9,000.  From Lee Ann’s Fine Jewelry

Second: A Spartan RT Pro 54” Zero Turn Mower from Moix ETC

Third: Winner’s choice travel package – Costa Rica, Walt Disney World or Sonoma Wine tour, compliments of the Women’s Council

Fourth: Louis Vuitton package from Braswell & Son

Fifth: Traeger Wood-Fired Grill from Moix ETC

Sixth – 10^th: $200 cash

Raffle tickets are available now at the Conway Regional Health Foundation, Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center, 501 LIFE office at 701 Chestnut St. in Downtown Conway, H3 Home+Décor, Michelle Phillips CPA, First Security Bank (Old Morrilton Highway, East Oak and Greenbrier), Lee Ann’s Fine Jewelry, H + N Architects, Smith Family Pharmacy, Smith Ford, United Way, Farris Agency, Med+Care Pharmacy, Cajun Brothers, Model Laundry, Amity Rd. Pharmacy, Daisy-A-Day Florist in Greenbrier, First Service Bank in Greenbrier, Harwell Designs in Vilonia and La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery in Little Rock.

REINDEER RAFFLE

Prizes valued at $250 and more will be given away as part of the Reindeer Raffle held during Dazzle Daze.

Tickets are $5 for three tickets. The purchaser decides which drawings to enter.

Some of the prizes to be given away include a chair donated by H3, a camping package, Downtown Conway gift certificates, dinner for eight donated by Jill McCollum, a Teal Grill package for 50 and a Fairfield Bay getaway.

The drawings will be held at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the conclusion of Dazzle Daze. Winners need not be present to win.

TICKETS

Other activities planned at Dazzle Daze include a Teddy Bear Clinic for children and photos with Santa, taken by photographer Courtney Reynolds.

Dazzle Daze tickets are $30 online/$40 at the door for Girls’ Nite Out; $7.50 online /$10 at the door for general admission.

For more information, visit DazzleDaze.com.

INVITATION

Shelia and MissE are extending a special invitation to those in the 501 to attend Dazzle Daze.

“Dazzle Daze provides a fun, shopping opportunity but more importantly it allows women and residents in the community and surrounding area an opportunity to support the overall wellness of women through Conway Regional Health System,” said Shelia. “The Women’s Council and the Dazzle Daze Committee are champions for this cause.”