The Child Advocacy Center of Fayetteville invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21, at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville.

This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event benefit the Child Advocacy Center's child abuse prevention and outreach programs.

More than 100 local girl models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their families.

Audiences will delight in historical clothing that resembles what the popular American Girl characters might have worn.

Contemporary "Just like You" outfits for older girls and sweet Bitty Baby fashions for little ones complete the program.

The event includes elegant refreshments, party favors, raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at the Child Advocacy Center Web site, www.childadvocacycenter.com or by calling (910) 486-9700.

The Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe, child-friendly place where community agencies come together to interview and investigate cases of child abuse and to coordinate support for abused children.