Salon holds benefit for girls group at Aqua Blue

Joseph & Friends Salon & Spa will hold a fundraiser event Sunday for a nonprofit that mentors young women through dance. “Along the Silk Road,” a night of dance, fashion, music and food, will be at Aqua Blue restaurant in Roswell. Proceeds will go to Atlanta SEEDS, which aims to boost self-esteem for girls ages 6 to 19 through dance.

The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road. The cost is $25 per person. Information: www.josephandfriends.com.

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