Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc

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Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc

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    • Home
    • About Us
    • Projects
      • Initiatives & Projects
      • Leadership & Partners
    • News & Updates
    • Events
      • MAY - Memorial Day
      • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
      • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
      • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
      • Leadership Gala Awards
    • Board of Directors
    • Cemetery
      • History
      • Scenic View
      • Historic Pioneer Families
      • Memories of Our Beloved
      • Veterans Burial Listing
      • Cemetery Photo Gallery
    • Media Coverage
    • Support Us
    • Contact
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Projects
    • Initiatives & Projects
    • Leadership & Partners
  • News & Updates
  • Events
    • MAY - Memorial Day
    • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
    • Leadership Gala Awards
  • Board of Directors
  • Cemetery
    • History
    • Scenic View
    • Historic Pioneer Families
    • Memories of Our Beloved
    • Veterans Burial Listing
    • Cemetery Photo Gallery
  • Media Coverage
  • Support Us
  • Contact

2025 MLK Leadership Gala Info

Flyer for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Gala featuring guest speaker Mr. William Bunch, Sr.

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

We are thrilled to have Mr. William Bunch as our Speaker.   Mr. Bunch was born in Crystal River, FL and learned the ethics of hard work at an early age, starting as a dishwasher at the hotel then known as the Plantation Inn at the age of 13.   He is the owner and master chef of Oysters Restaurant and Catering. 

Invitation to the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Gala on February 1, 2025.

Gala Details

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

 We are so excited to present the Inaugural MLK Leadership Gala here in Citrus County on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  It will feature out of this world décor, a phenomenal great speaker, fantastic food, delectable desserts, amazing music including a live jazz band, a stellar silent auction, and of course, the wonderful people of Citrus County!! 

Invitation for the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Gala, Black Tie Optional.

Dress Code: Black Tie Opt.

Honoring William Bunch, Sr.

Dress Code: Black Tie Opt.

The dress code for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala is 

Black Tie Optional.   


A Black Tie Optional dress code gives guests a couple of formal options to choose from. Men are requested to wear a tuxedo, but can opt for a dark suit. Women can choose from  either a formal evening gown, a shorter cocktail dress, or dressy separates.


Artistic logo with colorful hands, text 'LadyFingers' and piano keys below.

NJ Ladyfingers Entertains

NJ Ladyfingers Entertains

Dress Code: Black Tie Opt.

NJ LadyFingers'  will join us again for  our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala.  Their lead vocals are delivered by a dynamic singer/performer who gets 'into' the song and sings her way around in it, through it, and out of it.  A consumate performer, Sonjah has always been the lead vocalist for NJ LadyFingers. She adds a Br

NJ LadyFingers'  will join us again for  our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala.  Their lead vocals are delivered by a dynamic singer/performer who gets 'into' the song and sings her way around in it, through it, and out of it.  A consumate performer, Sonjah has always been the lead vocalist for NJ LadyFingers. She adds a Broadway/Vegas styled performance as she sings.


For more information, please visit online at: www.njladyfingers.com

Elegant event promotion featuring a performer in a vibrant costume with a fan.

Elegant Decor by CL22

NJ Ladyfingers Entertains

Elegant Decor by CL22

CL22 Productions designs theatrically innovative Guest Experiences with One of a Kind Event Design.  We are thrilled to have CL22 Productions partner with our organization to deliver this world class, stellar event for our Citrus County community.  


Prepare for an experience, as we honor and celebrate those who help lay a foundation for th

CL22 Productions designs theatrically innovative Guest Experiences with One of a Kind Event Design.  We are thrilled to have CL22 Productions partner with our organization to deliver this world class, stellar event for our Citrus County community.  


Prepare for an experience, as we honor and celebrate those who help lay a foundation for the beautiful community of Citrus County that we are so privileged to live in.


Visit CL22 Productions online at www.cl22productions.com.  

Event Photography

NJ Ladyfingers Entertains

Elegant Decor by CL22

MPatePhoto is back again this year as our event photographer for our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala. His work is AMAZING!!  


Please come Red Carpet ready, as the dress code is BLACK TIE OPTIONAL.   


There will be many opportunities for photos.  

360 Photo Booth

Hotel Info & Booking

Hotel Info & Booking

We are thrilled to add the 360 Photo Booth experience this year, presented by Party with Love to our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala.


There will be many opportunities for photos, and this is one 

Hotel Info & Booking

Hotel Info & Booking

Hotel Info & Booking

For our guests interested in Hotel Accommodations, we recommend:


Holiday Inn Express, Crystal River 

1203 NE 5th St

Crystal River, FL 34429

Phone: (352) 563-1111


We have reserved a block of rooms for our event. 




Parking & Access

Hotel Info & Booking

Parking & Access

Self Parking is available on site at the Citrus Springs Community Center for no additional fee.


FRIENDS OF CRYSTAL MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, INC IS A TAX EXEMPT 501(c)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.  

OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH THE FLORIDA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES IS CH73264.  

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352), WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA." 


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