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Twistars is holding a send-off party for Olympian Jordyn Wieber and her coaches from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lexington Lansing Hotel.
Plans for keynote speakers, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction are in the works.
Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis for $25 in advance or $35 at the door.
Call Twistars at 322-0360 to order tickets.
A small number of $100 VIP tickets are available, which will include a short question and answer session with Wieber and photos, along with autographed "Wieber Fever" T-shirts and posters.
Proceeds will go to Twistars Inc., and help pay for Coach Kathryn Geddert's travel expenses to the Olympics.
Here is the Facebook Event.
