POST FALLS - A few faces peeked through the black curtains.

The curtains fluttered as the faces withdrew, but when the music began to play, the models burst through and strutted in the blue light along the runway in the Post Falls Senior Center.

The models put on a sparkling display during the senior center's first fashion show Saturday evening, when 24 models showed off clothing from the center's thrift store. Styles from bling to coats to wedding to animal print were presented as male and female models of all ages, sizes and varieties sashayed through the room. Applause roared and whistles and guffaws were occasionally heard from the crowd as the models gave lively presentations.

"I thought it was great. It was upbeat, fun and exciting," said Falon Dalton of Post Falls, who attended because her best friend's mom works at the thrift store. "Some of those dresses are really pretty."

The fashion show served as a fundraiser for programs at the senior center as well as the Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals for seniors in the community.

"We just fed our 12th homeless senior (Friday)," said Post Falls Senior Center executive director Alison McArthur.

McArthur described the homeless gentleman's unfortunate situation of being a victim of the Oklahoma City bombing, living with shrapnel in his head and moving to Post Falls with "no food, no money, no nothing."

"We set him up with some food and set him up with some agencies to get some help and everything, and he was in tears, you know, the words 'God bless', that just hit us all at the end of the day," McArthur said. "And that's what we're here for, is to make sure that we can take care of those that can't."

The fashion show included a silent auction and live auction. Silent auction items included artwork, clothing, furniture, vintage goods and other donated treasures staff and volunteers had collected through the year. Thrift store manager Julee Kendall reported the evening raised more than $5,300. They had set up for 200 guests, she said, and just about every seat was full.

"I think it went well. I think the timing was good, the models were great," Kendall said. "People are already asking about being involved next year. Everybody wants to help out. It's for a good cause and it's really fun."

Rob Clark of Post Falls and his sons Renden, 20, and Raeff, 16, were the first male models to show off men's styles. They looked like three young Clint Eastwoods in Western wear and cowboy hats as the theme from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" played over the loudspeakers.

"My family, my kids, they've all been involved with different service activities here," said Rob, who is president of the senior center's board. "Renden's actually the cook and the janitor here. As far as our family is concerned, we know that what we have is because of the hard work and dedication of our senior citizens. It's just our way to kind of give back and show that we appreciate and love them."

The Post Falls Senior Center and thrift store are located at 1215 E. Third Avenue in Post Falls.

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