Fundraiser Will Give Youth a Chance to Learn Jewelry Business
The Caribbean Islands Alumni Chapter of the Gemological Institute of America plans to fund training seminars for young people already in the territory's jewelry industry or who want a jewelry career. In conjunction with the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce, it will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 20 to raise money to fund its educational endeavors.
The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pilgrims Terrace restaurant on St. Thomas. Tickets are $35 and include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Cecilia L. Gardner, director and attorney for the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, is the guest speaker at the event.
Reservations are recommended. For information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 776-0100.