tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46850060890871881592024-02-20T17:42:27.424-08:00Chairs for CharityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-66975478100348157592009-07-10T12:33:00.000-07:002009-07-10T12:41:00.283-07:00Short FilmHere is a short film that was presented for the featured chair, signed and illustrated by David Slonim. It includes a sampling of David's illustrations from a variety of his books. Edited by Phil Cook. Narrated by Savana Cook.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyamJvaS0YUxgV2AcAb1yu2mrh4_lHRmlCZpwgFOCwfhUHWITcLyw2n6nco5ghSZQHz1RgDTaoC2hbX7EzTdg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-63165304836871924212009-07-01T05:47:00.000-07:002009-07-01T06:52:32.878-07:00Chairs for Charity: Full Seat of Success<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bP-lGHn1rfxHVdQRYpRw8Tx2G0dIoIeCOcaQro5160Cjv0hyphenhyphenxxyaZdcLLO-nnta4Hf7WuBBL_ny_osRHc9vBzSriP8Y09uXLGYMlNzwDHrqAxaINov9ha4LsfTEjeFEY2NCublYLsfE/s1600-h/IMG_0441.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bP-lGHn1rfxHVdQRYpRw8Tx2G0dIoIeCOcaQro5160Cjv0hyphenhyphenxxyaZdcLLO-nnta4Hf7WuBBL_ny_osRHc9vBzSriP8Y09uXLGYMlNzwDHrqAxaINov9ha4LsfTEjeFEY2NCublYLsfE/s320/IMG_0441.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353485993263839698" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHW-UxlS9Hl2v0_7R_IOSvGQtLFoUO7Npc7SksyRXGinPmh-EhM9I_fSs3YGZv1PuVmbIG06VbD5FU7FDgbSlzw_jx8ggJ8N3pPf44UWc_shd3b3tlHCQXUKjnrODGWfnEaMBm1cENwnk/s1600-h/IMG_0438.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHW-UxlS9Hl2v0_7R_IOSvGQtLFoUO7Npc7SksyRXGinPmh-EhM9I_fSs3YGZv1PuVmbIG06VbD5FU7FDgbSlzw_jx8ggJ8N3pPf44UWc_shd3b3tlHCQXUKjnrODGWfnEaMBm1cENwnk/s320/IMG_0438.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353485949269098818" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUn5DrmO9Jr9GwwvMAGtKNPpLHanR8yg0l5AAHmT3je2E7b9iwmkxro7GaZgyHD4wR0B4SevwEqMo0J7XgjAN8GmjuwT9oZWLu9i7eDci3dX5tM_wFGLoIduwYPQJHPvQqK-L6Ty2hyphenhyphenk/s1600-h/IMG_0434.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUn5DrmO9Jr9GwwvMAGtKNPpLHanR8yg0l5AAHmT3je2E7b9iwmkxro7GaZgyHD4wR0B4SevwEqMo0J7XgjAN8GmjuwT9oZWLu9i7eDci3dX5tM_wFGLoIduwYPQJHPvQqK-L6Ty2hyphenhyphenk/s320/IMG_0434.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353485923114101938" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqxMYGnQeVQlNHV5sA4JtId1WaTMCnbrzTx6w2yVn5cdeIuDUz3EG6cFOYhbbHbVl_CQYIdMZ3wvMW0MFFapGD2sZ5WvYD_vDsZCdl6cqRMe1wBCPpSuGY0TIBphGEJlkbkpGPaWq0yE/s1600-h/IMG_0433.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqxMYGnQeVQlNHV5sA4JtId1WaTMCnbrzTx6w2yVn5cdeIuDUz3EG6cFOYhbbHbVl_CQYIdMZ3wvMW0MFFapGD2sZ5WvYD_vDsZCdl6cqRMe1wBCPpSuGY0TIBphGEJlkbkpGPaWq0yE/s320/IMG_0433.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353485865233699266" /></a><br /><br /><br />A big-papa-bear-chair thanks to the creative talent who generously designed and donated 74 chairs to this event, Culver Tri Kappa generated over $7000 in chair sales! The fundraising goals were exceedingly met along with an unexpected excitement for the chair parade that the community enjoyed throughout the month of June. The most memorable moments captured from the event are seeing the big eyes and smiles light up from the artists who designed chairs that were caught up in the excitement of bidding wars over their own masterpieces! There were rowdy rallies of bidding going on throughout the evening and you could sense the pride from the creative artists within the crowd. <br /><br />"Knitty," the hand knitted chair donated by Marcy Prochaska brought in not only financial contributions for the fundraising event, but delivered a strong support in a new friendship. Bidders who were once against one another in a bidding war over this unique seat finally relinquished their pocketbooks and started a friendly conversation on the balcony. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpB_UhRp7bTmic3xCb-XlBVIRMt1YU0EIBxgRVgtmlWPerUaQJFkhLW41RnlwJnwzKr4KcAn5fvm8kEcL7RmLR4n-h9Rj5hGoQyemrGSwiPXW4lEMZ3YotC5PPe4i1hpQ460IfM2H41A/s1600-h/IMG_4031.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpB_UhRp7bTmic3xCb-XlBVIRMt1YU0EIBxgRVgtmlWPerUaQJFkhLW41RnlwJnwzKr4KcAn5fvm8kEcL7RmLR4n-h9Rj5hGoQyemrGSwiPXW4lEMZ3YotC5PPe4i1hpQ460IfM2H41A/s320/IMG_4031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353487046685785426" /></a><br /><br />Although this program has been in the planning process since October and much logistics went behind the scenes to create and deliver a month long chair extravaganza, Culver Tri Kappa is hoping to deliver an encore program in the next year or two. Andrea Cook and Judy Sawhook co-chaired this program along with the support from a strong team of committee captains. We would like to acknowledge all of the individuals who helped make the month long event a success through volunteering or donating:<br /><br />Committee Captains: <br />Rhonda Anderson, Karen Boland, Kathy Rich, Chris Sheppard<br /><br />Committee Members and Volunteers:<br />Karen Heim, Wendy Loehr, Jennifer Luttrell, Carol Jackson, Carol Saft, Janette Surrisi, Jo Surrisi<br /><br />Auctioneers:<br />Jerry and Angela Kiesla<br /> <br />Musicians:<br />Beth Pare, Justin Ross <br /> <br />Photography:<br />Jeff Kinney<br /><br />Printing:<br />Grant and Ginny Munroe<br /><br />Auction Technical Support: <br />Phil Cook, Savana Cook as Narrator<br /><br />Original Chair Donors:<br />Ancilla’s Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Culver Academies, The Culver Cove<br /><br />Chair Delivery Service: <br />Don Burke, Phil Cook, Marshall Pranger, Jim Sawhook, Frank Sheppard<br /><br />Plymouth Chair Drop Location:<br />Donna Wenzel and Linda DeVault, Sisters’ Tea & Eatery and Mark and Angela Leed, Bergman Arts Center<br /><br />Non-Chair Donations:<br />Mr. and Mrs. William Rhodes and Monticello’s Whyte Horse Winery<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioI6NHFvKSv6H1AvsBWdklmkyi4D53nGxkFOeoVFffxZ18pb5mO7uu6hH6trhFObIOw8_Se5PwmuWe3E0TqsLIL867WX74OTOCtvlx65-oROm7O9mJ5kpT-sZJmpCfbwUg4RNSpkFgqI/s1600-h/IMG_0432.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TLpqPX63vcd5p0mE0DCnxoronJKRFgCraVBeW-3QrmUeU1SkwId66oDzYOLhuPWQy4TFaFrJSSl6OhLnlHaP9YOaPtFx7ndAKVjwIrbpHzfinYpMs4wqmp747qo2I6O8gAbjALJUSes/s320/IMG_0440.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353487042727792482" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-7271148763386240182009-06-27T06:34:00.000-07:002009-06-27T06:40:56.171-07:00Inaugural Gala: Sunday, June 28 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPHS8GnhuRuNxnWlsuErKHw0dodFqGpH9pLRNHwda132Ml-KZ7j3LgLoPQbB6PKtNwBKK7qvf8v9nAh-nJQzIJdX8ckY86ESfLwRRJjKl5S_QrjsfdoVo0edmVG6Kb_HR9BEMBXN4QWo/s1600-h/CHAIRSHOW.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPHS8GnhuRuNxnWlsuErKHw0dodFqGpH9pLRNHwda132Ml-KZ7j3LgLoPQbB6PKtNwBKK7qvf8v9nAh-nJQzIJdX8ckY86ESfLwRRJjKl5S_QrjsfdoVo0edmVG6Kb_HR9BEMBXN4QWo/s320/CHAIRSHOW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352000572285161490" /></a><br /><br />Tickets will be available at the door and cover the cost of a wide selection of wines and food. Beth Pare will welcome guests with beautiful piano, while Chicago's Justin Ross will entertain throughout the wine reception preview. Wine reception preview begins at 6 p.m. with a live auction starting at 8 p.m. Jerry Kisela will be the key auctioneer for the evening. Over 70 chairs will be showcased together and individually sold to each high bidder throughout the evening. <br /><br />Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door for $20 each. Only cash and checks will be accepted throughout the evening, no credit cards please.<br /><br />For more information about this not-to-be-missed event, browse through the previous posts! <br /><br />We hope to see you Sunday evening. <span style="font-style:italic;">We'll save a seat for you! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-51676377497344804992009-06-26T04:46:00.000-07:002009-06-26T04:57:38.951-07:00Chairs for Charity: BIRDS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUzW-RZBDCGHyGkKGzNokbWcfiXikHfW-rwE-pOa3nLatp_WxIkXVHh4vvhI-6iSXYp0qldmumdu-1MFD1X6WHvNea4AClCEDeU6Z6Bm7qYEGPIFgL5_PluFCJJRJrouw1Gd5NUsM2qM/s1600-h/WTCA.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUzW-RZBDCGHyGkKGzNokbWcfiXikHfW-rwE-pOa3nLatp_WxIkXVHh4vvhI-6iSXYp0qldmumdu-1MFD1X6WHvNea4AClCEDeU6Z6Bm7qYEGPIFgL5_PluFCJJRJrouw1Gd5NUsM2qM/s320/WTCA.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351604120955466434" /></a><br />From the 74 chairs created and donated for the upcoming Chairs for Charity Gala, there were a wide range of styles, sizes and themes. A couple of chairs were about bees, we got a few with polka dots and several with hand painted butterflies and flowers. One of the more popular themes that we found was with birds. There were some chairs with birds and some designed <span style="font-style:italic;">for the </span>birds. Here is a sneak peek at some of those bird chairs! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YUY6zVeIrAPYHmYIuaDCUZyaxE54HRmwQJbjXSJ2AAN_CWB0CUwoVnphHZPzJrA3mv8bWe_g5lHokvzj4V3Jk0Ils8EZTAr43n9k9Fpv_v0vGG8LMmZznOjsY9M-J6RYTK5ZrWjzEJ0/s1600-h/WillowBirdChair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YUY6zVeIrAPYHmYIuaDCUZyaxE54HRmwQJbjXSJ2AAN_CWB0CUwoVnphHZPzJrA3mv8bWe_g5lHokvzj4V3Jk0Ils8EZTAr43n9k9Fpv_v0vGG8LMmZznOjsY9M-J6RYTK5ZrWjzEJ0/s320/WillowBirdChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602458817981522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8Bjvn8GT045e7KhXjWQbJ49N-QF-x4tMR14QLYchtOy4vSjF73ajMMPXc_AKptbjlyy1eeE8KdHIVj2KrkoTBYIkEsmwP_47Yar5h3RiNpKYm8nQM2PUmidy8JDEIRSPAibRPjOIju4/s1600-h/MRBluechair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8Bjvn8GT045e7KhXjWQbJ49N-QF-x4tMR14QLYchtOy4vSjF73ajMMPXc_AKptbjlyy1eeE8KdHIVj2KrkoTBYIkEsmwP_47Yar5h3RiNpKYm8nQM2PUmidy8JDEIRSPAibRPjOIju4/s320/MRBluechair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602156761559010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwrtttp6_GC1SUlUIdTIaqy1QYxSzZDBCp0QDGrOPpcU6OJJqRcvswqNfA51b2VVOc65dOKNiEwUDVerOhBk_99xb3LAzN9rPcJmmnxjzynnBIZ9e7rC_zp4GOhZUxtXrmJIZCD0DWDA/s1600-h/JoBirdie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwrtttp6_GC1SUlUIdTIaqy1QYxSzZDBCp0QDGrOPpcU6OJJqRcvswqNfA51b2VVOc65dOKNiEwUDVerOhBk_99xb3LAzN9rPcJmmnxjzynnBIZ9e7rC_zp4GOhZUxtXrmJIZCD0DWDA/s320/JoBirdie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602151108348850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEima7fw72sczDRU6OpyPa5VT8sD3grwiFXeJEHsqhP84pWZSbGxzF1LkfwZ3GH66g940KasTom9yrjKIaYHgpW0ZpF8AVBluvWBYo0Jpz-iic5LcfmY_O21trHXctAA_69Iu5F3893-Y9Q/s1600-h/Hydrageneas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEima7fw72sczDRU6OpyPa5VT8sD3grwiFXeJEHsqhP84pWZSbGxzF1LkfwZ3GH66g940KasTom9yrjKIaYHgpW0ZpF8AVBluvWBYo0Jpz-iic5LcfmY_O21trHXctAA_69Iu5F3893-Y9Q/s320/Hydrageneas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602149298133442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_0Yl9NTqo6oh7hQIUrvHH2rVbBNuZvy-3gHHyTWYArQH2kUtglbrl9ygYtpWLD_hJ9ywaKFFHwMnJcM6VykBJw5TCC6-u95xIN0KoZzj7PFQAoyLE-ItUUHoaRFf_PCcp9iNcPPR4t8/s1600-h/CulverEagles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_0Yl9NTqo6oh7hQIUrvHH2rVbBNuZvy-3gHHyTWYArQH2kUtglbrl9ygYtpWLD_hJ9ywaKFFHwMnJcM6VykBJw5TCC6-u95xIN0KoZzj7PFQAoyLE-ItUUHoaRFf_PCcp9iNcPPR4t8/s320/CulverEagles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602145783898994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i0978BSO_58yEcYhPWRS1G-DFCzWYbBiSBP9EAIZXjUYc28BWQU45BloTzIEzZ5EQ-kqX2xY_Gfm4wxX9s553UUh0tU4vglHRiNlZl1sOxH_ZQPu_NlrXX7zmdwLLI_5y__uKDFMiqg/s1600-h/Emmons.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i0978BSO_58yEcYhPWRS1G-DFCzWYbBiSBP9EAIZXjUYc28BWQU45BloTzIEzZ5EQ-kqX2xY_Gfm4wxX9s553UUh0tU4vglHRiNlZl1sOxH_ZQPu_NlrXX7zmdwLLI_5y__uKDFMiqg/s320/Emmons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351602142803923794" /></a><br /><br />We hope to see you this Sunday evening. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20. Wine reception preview starts at 6:00 p.m. with a live auction beginning at 8:00 p.m.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-61593989694165747582009-06-24T19:14:00.000-07:002009-06-25T03:45:37.422-07:00What charity is this for?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ob5d180Lk39s7yOAZ41DB_Wy00thIHOgyBmftSwdG4blaZy5sl2EMY107XoN-ABI8_FTzFt9iPbQjublO39fSAQT1xeC3UvGl3BzrG2rUL-1er5ZjHm5riPLYrVMVCZKpO1ee1psbC0/s1600-h/poppies.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ob5d180Lk39s7yOAZ41DB_Wy00thIHOgyBmftSwdG4blaZy5sl2EMY107XoN-ABI8_FTzFt9iPbQjublO39fSAQT1xeC3UvGl3BzrG2rUL-1er5ZjHm5riPLYrVMVCZKpO1ee1psbC0/s320/poppies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351084852361734722" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Chairs for Charity</span>. Many people have been asking, "What charity is this for?" That is a great question and we'd like to share a little bit about what Tri Kappa is so you can get a better idea of what this whole Chairs for Charity is all about!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Charity</span><br />Tri Kappa is a philanthropic organization that exists only within the boundaries of the state of Indiana. Tri Kappa has 146 active chapters and 121 associate chapters with almost 10,000 members.<br /><br />Each Tri Kappa chapter has special projects in its own community for charity, culture, and education. Local chapters also support statewide projects. The James Whitcomb’s Riley Hospital for Children has received contributions of over $1 million and thousands of Riley dolls since it began in 1922. Tri Kappa also supports the Ronald McDonald House. Donations are made annually to the Mental Health Association in Indiana, the Arc of Indiana, Indiana Special Olympics, and many other charitable causes.<br /><br />Each year local chapters and state Tri Kappa give over $1.5 million to its endeavors of charity, culture and education. Since 1901, Tri Kappa members have donated untold hours and millions of dollars to projects in the state of Indiana. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Marshall County's Local Community Enrichment </span><br />The Culver Tri Kappa chapter is pleased to initiate the Inaugural Chairs for Charity program that includes a month long townwide Chair Parade along with tonight’s Gala Reception and Live Auction.<br /><br />This Chairs for Charity program provides a cultural benefit to the community by bringing together creativity through local artists and their uniquely crafted chairs. It has been an enlightening activity that many community members, businesses and visitors have enjoyed. This event has been designed to not only encourage cultural awareness but to raise capital for future Tri Kappa initiatives. The donated chairs sold during the auction enable Tri Kappa to provide continued initiatives that promote culture, education and charity for the community.<br /> <br />In addition to Chairs for Charity, there are many other community building programs that Culver Tri Kappa members have developed and carry out from year to year. Notable events include the Tour De Max, the Student Art Show, the Prom Dress Shop, Mom’s Day Out, the Read Program Ice Cream Social, as well as holiday service projects like Christmas basket delivery and caroling to people in our community affiliated with Meals on Wheels and Miller’s Merry Manor. <br /><br />Culver Tri Kappa’s fund raising efforts such as poinsettia- and Eastertime butter braid sales help provide the financial support that goes directly into the community. Contributing almost $10,000 annually through scholarships, grants and charitable donations, the Culver Tri Kappa chapter has financially supported local individuals, families and organizations including high school- and college students, Culver’s EMS and Fire Department, the Marshall County Hospice, Beaman Home and many other community enriching endeavors. <br /> <br />All proceeds from the upcoming Chairs for Charity auction will help support Tri Kappa’s continued initiatives to promote culture, education and charity. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypK2AX8xnQqDbeWuA0B8D2J2WvZMOKjB1tOb1bBGGgifft3iYAz09rvfqUb0lY6k2-IMwA9NCJWlz_BmuoN8XSwACQwIyzNy42y3U8Af5Tj3pu43tGnuKviC4RVS9Pfh53sigKVSoQdw/s1600-h/Hydrageneas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypK2AX8xnQqDbeWuA0B8D2J2WvZMOKjB1tOb1bBGGgifft3iYAz09rvfqUb0lY6k2-IMwA9NCJWlz_BmuoN8XSwACQwIyzNy42y3U8Af5Tj3pu43tGnuKviC4RVS9Pfh53sigKVSoQdw/s320/Hydrageneas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351084565296042098" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwUj_FEfroTjwGSaq2Y1zdq6lTvEd9Z7-fj1OSO1acuGP4YUXgLl52gh-KoWpu2knKcJoowVss8v42t0-zPz7dYQRhq9SrqEoMImcw6Sm2iqF5pIf50kh75DoEO3kA7A9ludOR0DnIVA/s1600-h/whiteleatherbrown.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwUj_FEfroTjwGSaq2Y1zdq6lTvEd9Z7-fj1OSO1acuGP4YUXgLl52gh-KoWpu2knKcJoowVss8v42t0-zPz7dYQRhq9SrqEoMImcw6Sm2iqF5pIf50kh75DoEO3kA7A9ludOR0DnIVA/s320/whiteleatherbrown.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351084855827843330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJKQdYgEHzp8C4a_j02L94qCl8VudEJazLJcWIEvykuNQGgrBQTVYXSvndnObBPgOTfNoVaj1O2tBNsZx0keCfMTCCU4Hxt-iSTAneZHiLXb8UqrpRUpXNbSX3npNffhhwLSjHT0cX8I/s1600-h/Cabana2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJKQdYgEHzp8C4a_j02L94qCl8VudEJazLJcWIEvykuNQGgrBQTVYXSvndnObBPgOTfNoVaj1O2tBNsZx0keCfMTCCU4Hxt-iSTAneZHiLXb8UqrpRUpXNbSX3npNffhhwLSjHT0cX8I/s320/Cabana2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351084560849703250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqSV8YMWdiU0GBgXTOpXIQXqiHmOXm_bbPCPfIo8CKnFbS8Cayf9B4Oar37T153qyE7yrklg1DEPDu_W2fiBrTN862pmqARGnsD1Hw2ZanNkvXKZ74dPtRjCxFWwYsA52m9OBta_sh_A/s1600-h/MaxMapCulverPair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqSV8YMWdiU0GBgXTOpXIQXqiHmOXm_bbPCPfIo8CKnFbS8Cayf9B4Oar37T153qyE7yrklg1DEPDu_W2fiBrTN862pmqARGnsD1Hw2ZanNkvXKZ74dPtRjCxFWwYsA52m9OBta_sh_A/s320/MaxMapCulverPair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351084565268032402" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-39693491055541673202009-06-24T05:26:00.000-07:002009-06-24T06:07:42.171-07:00The Top 80 Reasons You Should Attend Sunday's Event!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEXP0PlDjXrhMWMrotsRyOjRxdAwIhW1LRY8Qc9GtPzvYjT4uButcJkT0LmWPG8TA37pQ2jMCB1vVykwdu2AW6MnTOlES3VfVSlZdhmtWGLpze7KhuSZhmxCxlPWrOfk7M0Oua6YEmtI/s1600-h/Garden.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEXP0PlDjXrhMWMrotsRyOjRxdAwIhW1LRY8Qc9GtPzvYjT4uButcJkT0LmWPG8TA37pQ2jMCB1vVykwdu2AW6MnTOlES3VfVSlZdhmtWGLpze7KhuSZhmxCxlPWrOfk7M0Oua6YEmtI/s320/Garden.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350879986931269202" /></a><br />With only a few more days until the Inaugural Chairs for Charity Gala, we want to encourage you to attend by <strike>chairing</strike> sharing with you the top 80 reasons you should be there! <br /><br />Although there <span style="font-style:italic;">well over </span>80 reasons you should come to this Sunday's Chairs for Charity event, the top 80 reasons are as follows: <br /><br />#80 - #6 The first 74 reasons you should plan to attend this event is undoubtedly for each of the 74 chairs that will be showcased and available to purchase. These chairs are unique and intriguing. Some will make you laugh out loud, some may make you smile, some will make you say, "Awwww... Ooooo... Wow!" and some will make you raise your bid number so you can take it home with you! Just walking through the ballroom with your spouse, observing all of the chairs displayed will be an interesting evening of eye candy and charm.<br /><br />#5 The fifth reason you should plan to attend this event this Sunday is for the action! This will be an enchanting evening of entertainment, a true delight for your senses from the live music and conversation, to the never-to-be-seen-again chair masterpieces, all aligned in the ballroom. Class-act live auction and selection of wines and hor d'oeuvres will make the evening complete.<br /><br />#4 The fourth reason you should plan to attend this event is to show your support for the volunteers and artists who have donated endless number of hours to share something new and inventive with the community. To ensure that the chair parade and auction come back again, this year's event must be a success. All the donated items and time will only be a success if you are present and bid. Also, the primary function for this function is to raise money for charity. There are schools, public service organizations, families, homeless shelters, hospices, hospitals and many other organizations in our very own county and in the state of Indiana who are relying on Tri Kappa's charity each year. In today's economy, we wanted to develop a new and creative fundraiser. OK, so this fourth reason was a guilt card, moving on...<br /><br />#3 The third reason you should plan to attend this event this Sunday is because all of the cool people are doing it and will be there. You're cool, right? <br /><br />#2 The second reason you should plan to attend this event this Sunday is because there is nothing else going on! It is summertime, it is a Sunday evening. The balcony at the Cove will be open and set up. The a/c inside the Cove will be on high, keeping the cool people even cooler. It is a great excuse for a date night. It is something different to do. <br /><br />And, the #1 reason you should attend this Sunday's Chairs for Charity Gala.... is.... well, you will have to just show up to see! <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuttoSz-mY-nx-lDdm1T-oKzQ4sjm4ksF-yBGwHds93Xsh0Wm2EKolWjvsFHvl1MdIYeB8XdhEGzJkjdBowYzIT7QTPi0Fy2tsWRnLYtU-umZexu-n4WPSg9Y1Ays2PyMKOSpEAFfWeOM/s1600-h/WillowBirdChair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuttoSz-mY-nx-lDdm1T-oKzQ4sjm4ksF-yBGwHds93Xsh0Wm2EKolWjvsFHvl1MdIYeB8XdhEGzJkjdBowYzIT7QTPi0Fy2tsWRnLYtU-umZexu-n4WPSg9Y1Ays2PyMKOSpEAFfWeOM/s320/WillowBirdChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350870090117202306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgNnAzoFllX4RLByx3ZN7n2NBQpNPw9mi_Q3nKDI214MSkfS6SjoIXN6U6xYqFLr3HPs-V8EOkOAwCBUMsGiCaGSo87Y7-R9Ko2ut3hCpNp9jTXQiRMD_SCgVKBZBQRqpgLAZSyaXVmQ/s1600-h/JoBirdie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgNnAzoFllX4RLByx3ZN7n2NBQpNPw9mi_Q3nKDI214MSkfS6SjoIXN6U6xYqFLr3HPs-V8EOkOAwCBUMsGiCaGSo87Y7-R9Ko2ut3hCpNp9jTXQiRMD_SCgVKBZBQRqpgLAZSyaXVmQ/s320/JoBirdie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350870020338072146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oO5qhpGMfBzi5vHD7G5fa6xL1A8dSAx4GcO2ksmJCwflVW4nVDMxkFBzgsjNIc9yo7hlWNagGQabP3jwDBCT5sR3s2zb4R6TRZ5nRC_irXM5Xqq6UGQFQt53SbSkz2-sCk9b-PZKjJE/s1600-h/goneFishin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oO5qhpGMfBzi5vHD7G5fa6xL1A8dSAx4GcO2ksmJCwflVW4nVDMxkFBzgsjNIc9yo7hlWNagGQabP3jwDBCT5sR3s2zb4R6TRZ5nRC_irXM5Xqq6UGQFQt53SbSkz2-sCk9b-PZKjJE/s320/goneFishin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350870015456246242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb02bunmUIJUi4X0_hiqJCFz5Tqm2M7CSykHo0hI8qHaR3pTu4nFf01hOEHWugZhkQNvjpiCGt_7HpAmQsBQttfTNaSdGSli6dcgZabqKMCm-EcYNIPjl7zqcCzZeWqb_poT3IFQYpoV4/s1600-h/DivaChair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb02bunmUIJUi4X0_hiqJCFz5Tqm2M7CSykHo0hI8qHaR3pTu4nFf01hOEHWugZhkQNvjpiCGt_7HpAmQsBQttfTNaSdGSli6dcgZabqKMCm-EcYNIPjl7zqcCzZeWqb_poT3IFQYpoV4/s320/DivaChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350870008857672834" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Tri Kappa's Chairs for Charity event is this Sunday, June 28th. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a wine reception and preview. At 8:00 p.m. the live auction will begin. You may purchase your ticket at the door for $20. Only cash or checks are accepted throughout the evening.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-13922880590084203102009-06-22T19:57:00.000-07:002009-06-22T20:14:09.572-07:00Children Chairs for Charity!With over 70 chairs that will be on display and sale this Sunday at the Gala, you know there will be cute chairs for the kids and grandkids! Here is just a handful of child-sized delights that you may preview and possibly purchase during this Sunday's live auction at the Culver Cove. Tickets available at the door. All adults are welcome to enjoy this inaugural creative fundraising event. Live bidding starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors open for preview at 6:00 p.m.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73gZToPQDuii_F9LtoiiPDleTTYZFYqYyNdoHtZFT3kdREjLLl6MKjOjDpSh-C92iOz7_ahJ5iV507vKhBit9xEFJQxB8KGuuzJ6LRXgWT1Gx7beZFH2-FZfYA53Hy39CRT-9sSxjeZ4/s1600-h/MollyMoo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73gZToPQDuii_F9LtoiiPDleTTYZFYqYyNdoHtZFT3kdREjLLl6MKjOjDpSh-C92iOz7_ahJ5iV507vKhBit9xEFJQxB8KGuuzJ6LRXgWT1Gx7beZFH2-FZfYA53Hy39CRT-9sSxjeZ4/s320/MollyMoo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350352644715158802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQvLZtZJi26JSdHbc1CH62NNWM1iCAVcMXghXVeQyVPsv8oIUfOREuSxcMO3HLmstgmxrNgsieeEu7vabtNbmXx6XY0X-TgL-87GDxbahQjidqPZ5v08UuaoLi-Cdb-FVvtD86V7mJwA/s1600-h/LittleBling.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49vBCClditg2GAldY4w_9vI_5ZuUvuQejv-S1389XgzmcA0BT0Hl_cj_z1FNuzM64hZps6fukdwbdKiE7RMGdAvl9qD7MCZxjWnoP6EEEc6mkUNl7RQNyMzLNuJxTojnsGginmizaPco/s320/Janette3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349622834799447794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2qSl5xtvT8H8aeec8biutf-nBWRBN7NnWMas6tA04hTq8oRPbl2fxCxJgxr31athjCK1Ut8BivoN7A1WWrG62P8z0MYlRw9vJz4VU4xBEt1DyIwVermoJu_Wf4sqMvGRUi3SOLURocY/s1600-h/Janette5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2qSl5xtvT8H8aeec8biutf-nBWRBN7NnWMas6tA04hTq8oRPbl2fxCxJgxr31athjCK1Ut8BivoN7A1WWrG62P8z0MYlRw9vJz4VU4xBEt1DyIwVermoJu_Wf4sqMvGRUi3SOLURocY/s320/Janette5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349622674598660498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTxnJPM1WqI_EQsYfuJSZ1k6mV-Wi80ozRchQDdg8D3qsBETVoM2Mr8aaKQWTDMWMsIRD5wnno61JQnRnSdal2Df9XPWZdRLnrKir5M6QZKrQcbW37WYNKLo2WK-K5DL1OiaalpGqpto/s1600-h/Janette6.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTxnJPM1WqI_EQsYfuJSZ1k6mV-Wi80ozRchQDdg8D3qsBETVoM2Mr8aaKQWTDMWMsIRD5wnno61JQnRnSdal2Df9XPWZdRLnrKir5M6QZKrQcbW37WYNKLo2WK-K5DL1OiaalpGqpto/s320/Janette6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349622671305935490" /></a><br /><br />Janette Surrisi's chair, titled <span style="font-style:italic;">Monday afternoon at the Ocean</span> personifies a summer breeze in the sand! It really must be seen in person to experience this work of art! <br /><br />When asked to share some special aspects and vision of Mrs. Surrisi's chair, she replies, "The antique chair was purchased at the Jon Stiegler's Antique Store in Burr Oak, Indiana. The tiger maple chair I spotted had a very worn seat covering and I loved the idea of using fabric. I also knew I wanted to do something with a nautical, ocean, or lake theme. In talking to Jon, he mentioned a couple ideas for chairs. The idea I liked that he spoke of was using seashells. I immediately thought of a dear friend, Billye Abad, who had given me many seashells over the years. She spends six months a year in Florida walking the beach and collecting the shells. I knew that I could use some of her shells and asked her to donate more shells to my cause. <br /><br />"The process for making the chair included an hour long trip to JoAnne's Fabric, a lot of sanding, recovering the seat, two coats of paint, constructing the tulle bow with hand beaded seashells and glass, and a lot of arranging and gluing seashells.<br /><br />"Artistically speaking, I picked a lot of my color palette from Indiana artist Douglas David. When Sean and I owned the art gallery in Culver, we met David and many others that soon became our favorites. What has always struck me about David is his ability to convey ease and calm with his color palette. I don't know if that was an achievement with this chair, but it is definitely something I was hoping to do.<br /><br />"The other aspects of the chair I would like to touch upon is the conveyance of fantasy and ideas. The chair is not functional at all. In my mind the look and the idea of the chair were too important to sacrifice in order to make the chair functional. The title of the chair is important in relating the idea as well. The idea is the title which is "Monday afternoon at the Ocean" and that means to me a day off work to day dream, pickup shells, and relax."<br /><br />This chair will be available to preview during Sunday's Chairs for Charity Gala, starting at 6:00 p.m. We hope you will join us for an evening of entertainment, wine reception, live auction sale of chair masterpieces like this one, along with many many more chairs to choose from!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-27694249639692809692009-06-18T20:51:00.000-07:002009-06-19T05:01:31.326-07:00Introducing Sisters' Chair to *Share-A-Tea*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOMceSsILZXl8H_g2scJD0ueRAQMyNz002ZH4_PIvrzWYjMvcJhnqUHQcZZ_6VEgSRAMdgw0rhEA5itKE3t8518Nj9MeDi09w2nkiZk97_sS-YiUeNXnh-JjaWlBEPJQDCeVcStUMlbs/s1600-h/SistersShareATea.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOMceSsILZXl8H_g2scJD0ueRAQMyNz002ZH4_PIvrzWYjMvcJhnqUHQcZZ_6VEgSRAMdgw0rhEA5itKE3t8518Nj9MeDi09w2nkiZk97_sS-YiUeNXnh-JjaWlBEPJQDCeVcStUMlbs/s320/SistersShareATea.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349003405524246962" /></a><br />We are pleased to introduce Donna Wenzel's and Linda Devalt's chair creation titled, "Sisters' Chair to *Share-A-Tea.*" As owners of the Plymouth's Sisters' Tea and Eatery, these ladies have designed a chair that much like their charming café, entices you to sit a while and enjoy some hot tea with a friend. If you would like to preview this special *chair-a-tea* seat, stop by the <a href="http://www.am1050.com">WTCA's 1050 am Oldies</a> radio station at 112 W. Washington Street in Plymouth. If you would like to experience the selection of the Sisters' specialty teas and homemade baked goods and sandwiches, stop by Sisters' Tea Eatery at 203 N. Michigan in Plymouth, for hours call 574-935-4822.<br /><br />This chair has been donated to the Chairs for Charity parade and auction and will be available along with a specialty gift bag. If you would be interested in purchasing this chair, <a href="mailto:acook@starvacationsagency.com">please reserve your seat</a> for next week's Gala! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWrBd_mdvVeuZmJs_1N0fbYS6rFMJ6WWIZsY9vlFSR90WC0higHcfjF0FD-K-2plFt_HJGHg8SvYR03uy-uQNk6yz-RP0NoTJF34hN7QH7jLT4pktWWfbE0Aj2yN3FBLdHGHArBY7img/s1600-h/SistersChairSign.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWrBd_mdvVeuZmJs_1N0fbYS6rFMJ6WWIZsY9vlFSR90WC0higHcfjF0FD-K-2plFt_HJGHg8SvYR03uy-uQNk6yz-RP0NoTJF34hN7QH7jLT4pktWWfbE0Aj2yN3FBLdHGHArBY7img/s320/SistersChairSign.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349006432558428226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Bh0aBhayu1hL-L2bNNidWhqH1TcuC41ANGp3nIGLVPRdZc4wSYWnrsQOgcXDPnhtLvt52ywx11wGlbWx5G0PQtBmtidDaE8BclF9m9cZFNN_3TxiU40yhnwi6uTWmqyhm87Q4BQVQwc/s1600-h/SistersArtChair.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Bh0aBhayu1hL-L2bNNidWhqH1TcuC41ANGp3nIGLVPRdZc4wSYWnrsQOgcXDPnhtLvt52ywx11wGlbWx5G0PQtBmtidDaE8BclF9m9cZFNN_3TxiU40yhnwi6uTWmqyhm87Q4BQVQwc/s320/SistersArtChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349006429510098418" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-53856901805649836982009-06-18T04:35:00.000-07:002009-06-18T04:49:33.920-07:00Introducing Jane Heydt's In the Garden Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IGM-0ndkW4Dtmhce43fee-w-3qz9EuI2-bGYilwDD4WmgLIcF6ax305wJfXpkaxjlcYJ0pEXsZZ2lbmCT211OT1LzO499N8C2T_osMmgHmIQRdXpVBYi2EPEIk8Dn6g7p04FaA2JDIM/s1600-h/IMG_0366.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IGM-0ndkW4Dtmhce43fee-w-3qz9EuI2-bGYilwDD4WmgLIcF6ax305wJfXpkaxjlcYJ0pEXsZZ2lbmCT211OT1LzO499N8C2T_osMmgHmIQRdXpVBYi2EPEIk8Dn6g7p04FaA2JDIM/s400/IMG_0366.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348632066605788098" /></a><br />This chair is a piece of art that anyone would adore while gazing into their garden every morning. "In the Garden" has been created and donated by Jane Heydt. The chair, along with its small china plate decor was originally purchased at the Cameron Antique Fair in Cameron, North Carolina. Jane is a friend to many in Culver and aside from her love of antiques, gardening and decorating, she also enjoys acting and the theater. <br /><br />Thank you Jane for bringing new life to old beautiful vintage items! If you would like to get a closer look at Mrs. Heydt's "In the Garden," along with other gorgeous garden chair pieces, drive by <a href="http://elizabethsgardenofculver.com/">Elizabeth Gardens</a>!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDTB32kxz5vTascZVEMHf1H21AATuEKYH0HVypv2JWJZxJB70ujW4YfZr5UBGJ564LrjCiE3OjqW3A1jfdXo7j-4JhWbpZj2PBuEeJ0JXcfQxRFnEp5S5ZzFsSSNElaBbVw_y-KfYRl8/s1600-h/Jane'sGarden.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDTB32kxz5vTascZVEMHf1H21AATuEKYH0HVypv2JWJZxJB70ujW4YfZr5UBGJ564LrjCiE3OjqW3A1jfdXo7j-4JhWbpZj2PBuEeJ0JXcfQxRFnEp5S5ZzFsSSNElaBbVw_y-KfYRl8/s320/Jane'sGarden.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348633227757980066" /></a><br /><br /> <br /><br />If you agree that this chair would make a great friend to your landscaping this summer, you may attend the auction on June 28th at the Culver Cove. Tickets are limited, cost $20 and are available by <a href="mailto:acook@starvacationsagency.com">emailing us</a> today!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-38098207824103277442009-06-16T19:03:00.000-07:002009-06-16T19:24:04.965-07:00Introducing Seana Badalich's "Queen Bee" Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0WWaJNlRR3KZIaz-u8UdiAtTRT37_s8kmi44rX1Zop9wKmUiNkCKBScRXnQOPp1qxDEeifQdFnW5DWmTOaa688G5wD2UlYJKa20TB9w1WdubPmm67S6D6JNYRrZyoSmLyZuQXHSGFCY/s1600-h/QueenBee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0WWaJNlRR3KZIaz-u8UdiAtTRT37_s8kmi44rX1Zop9wKmUiNkCKBScRXnQOPp1qxDEeifQdFnW5DWmTOaa688G5wD2UlYJKa20TB9w1WdubPmm67S6D6JNYRrZyoSmLyZuQXHSGFCY/s400/QueenBee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348116596129528626" /></a><br />There's no second guessing which chair is in charge when this regal honey is in the room! Tall, sleek, majestic with just a touch of sweetness sits Queen Bee, donated and designed by Culver community's creative Seana Badalich. <br /><br />Ms. Badalich shares, "I guess the Queen Bee chair evolved from first hearing about the auction a couple months ago, then seeing the $15 chair in a Plymouth second-hand shop while looking for something to refinish and re-purpose as a bedside table. I then completely copied the idea for the seat after noticing my favorite pillow was on sale on the Ballard Design site. I couldn't draw or copy the Ballard's actual bee so I had to freehand something similar. I didn't even think to take a photo of the chair before I refinished it, but I can tell you it was seriously ugly! It was dark, dirty and brown with a ratty, burgundy faux-leather seat covering, but still with an oddly regal presence." And no one can dispute the renewed regal presence that Ms. Badalich was able to restore!<br /> <br />Besides re-creating chairs, Ms. Badalich also enjoys painting an assortment of furniture pieces as well as scrapbooking. She admits that her number one creative challenge is, "finding more than twenty minutes to do something not connected to taking care of someone." Wise words spoken from a Queen Bee herself! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your creative talents Ms. Badalich! We look forward to meeting and greeting with you during the Gala. Anyone is welcome to attend this evening of live music, live auctioning along with food and drinks fit for a "queen." <br /><br />To reserve your space, <a href="mailto:acook@starvacationsagency.com">email us to purchase your ticket.</a> Tickets are $20 and include a wine selection and an assortment of food during the wine reception preview from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The live auction begins at 8:00, along with a full cash bar for the remainder of the evening. Be prepared to enjoy this not-to-be-missed inaugural event! <br /><br /><br /> <br />Thanks for the interest in the chair! It is very flattering! I hope it brings in some cash.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-72041660526464695822009-06-16T04:39:00.001-07:002009-06-16T05:13:28.181-07:00Introducing Imaginary Arts School"s "Scooter Doodle"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aolX1OvsNsuGl9n4bZzUzLhIEeaCZeqc89x78ngH2hs9a-Jttmn3g_59c7AGL77eTAi5SxhX8hyH4C2UfLE5ijaIQzFr3Y0NryNzpzRBcVShBVoOgOgIxCR4tSIiGnbH1XY0YDuc_I8/s1600-h/ScooterDoodle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aolX1OvsNsuGl9n4bZzUzLhIEeaCZeqc89x78ngH2hs9a-Jttmn3g_59c7AGL77eTAi5SxhX8hyH4C2UfLE5ijaIQzFr3Y0NryNzpzRBcVShBVoOgOgIxCR4tSIiGnbH1XY0YDuc_I8/s400/ScooterDoodle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347888770355066002" /></a><br />Meet Scooter Doodle.<br /><br />He may look small, but he has big ideas, just like the children who attend <a href="http://imaginaryartschool.com/">Imaginary Arts School</a> in Plymouth, IN. Creative and crafty, these kids attend Angela Leed's weekly art classes and their imaginations transform plaster mixture into bright colorful chalk, wall paper scraps into flowers, beads into soap, paper into airplanes, butterflies and frogs<br /><br />It is no wonder that these creative kiddos wanted to participate in the Chairs for Charity Chair Parade this year! A chair was used from the artists' classroom, located in the Bergman Arts Center, downtown Plymouth at 203 Michigan Street. Once this little chair was painted, like Pinocchio, he came to life. The kids named him Scooter and signed their names.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p1mVGxp-s6ykHnN4eXJhudVGjZEwweBeNjPkawnQD76X_weLq3mWtTB43fJqP_qHl3U44fSN9VOo_4CnVe3cjw13ub2OYxgHrDx-zYIDZ0YfnSwn-s3icExPn6o1Kw2f73exNs0gQ4o/s1600-h/ImaginaryArtschool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p1mVGxp-s6ykHnN4eXJhudVGjZEwweBeNjPkawnQD76X_weLq3mWtTB43fJqP_qHl3U44fSN9VOo_4CnVe3cjw13ub2OYxgHrDx-zYIDZ0YfnSwn-s3icExPn6o1Kw2f73exNs0gQ4o/s400/ImaginaryArtschool.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347888859944027042" /></a><br />And now, Scooter Doodle welcomes kids of all ages to stop by the <a href="http://www.artseverywhere.com/venue/detail/4149">Book Worm</a> to visit him and add a little special doodle on this seat!<br /><br />If you would like to preview chairs in Tri Kappa's Chairs for Charity Chair Parade, feel free to print a <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com/2009/06/chairs-for-charity-chairs-on-parade-map.html">parade map</a> or you may explore the blog frequently updated with chairs and chair artists. Chairs may also be available to preview during a wine reception at the upcoming Inaugural Gala, Sunday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Culver Cove. Chairs will be sold during this gala at a live auction. Tickets for this event are on sale now for $20, while 'seating' is available. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, you may <a href="mailto: acook@starvacationsagency.com">contact us here >> </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-70825347675815439002009-06-14T15:17:00.000-07:002009-06-14T20:27:38.883-07:00Chair Parade is Marching Forward<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAlNLuZqWIFPZcsU4JxcshnlQPPP-0WvXcMUDhQwqn86oAnjkLj_OMcrxf1w-Sk_kVnZ9J4sYIJ-jzsQ_kdmV2o96VzzEhkCUCgqgsbKVZUcPhy_hDrofQGYkgVl0Zv3sVKYfnsF1VQM/s1600-h/PlymouthParade-NaRie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 359px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAlNLuZqWIFPZcsU4JxcshnlQPPP-0WvXcMUDhQwqn86oAnjkLj_OMcrxf1w-Sk_kVnZ9J4sYIJ-jzsQ_kdmV2o96VzzEhkCUCgqgsbKVZUcPhy_hDrofQGYkgVl0Zv3sVKYfnsF1VQM/s400/PlymouthParade-NaRie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347385582468563346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDS55C8F1CgxR4yd7W-M8Ea3RIN5IyTC_AkkzX_NIHm1Dk4tsjEJT0OEb-iSa0AS8byiALY7UHZiUVw-wMxsQ79mP7mktpU7xOjOLJDILxBYYm-6e8zGR1JkE5L9EDrGvyZo9CBTNmjA/s1600-h/pinkpassiondiva.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDS55C8F1CgxR4yd7W-M8Ea3RIN5IyTC_AkkzX_NIHm1Dk4tsjEJT0OEb-iSa0AS8byiALY7UHZiUVw-wMxsQ79mP7mktpU7xOjOLJDILxBYYm-6e8zGR1JkE5L9EDrGvyZo9CBTNmjA/s400/pinkpassiondiva.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347386540318119442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpllwGQhkhed20emgA7AmCLGPwtoubSC0wMSLBRfLBE-3irTXhscvxLmAvajj-564AyezOW8O6lzHMNoFINmbmzCUnGN9lY9drNf27yHQT75pplAFIY6WUXH2Es1PAMsqp7GwflLUD6B0/s1600-h/WillowBirdChair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpllwGQhkhed20emgA7AmCLGPwtoubSC0wMSLBRfLBE-3irTXhscvxLmAvajj-564AyezOW8O6lzHMNoFINmbmzCUnGN9lY9drNf27yHQT75pplAFIY6WUXH2Es1PAMsqp7GwflLUD6B0/s400/WillowBirdChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347386269963960850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaCNuabqK10gy4Mhvr_FK2LUPNfI8D6iG-RZyIRevoT3gdG-3n_UDuU7uKGMT1u_DgG49ljuqc-4X_Fq3rUca3H5Ow0xsV4UJhRiLzlIWh-35jUFmbFZMms7Zi_ZExJxvrpqirPV-ij0/s1600-h/DivaChair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaCNuabqK10gy4Mhvr_FK2LUPNfI8D6iG-RZyIRevoT3gdG-3n_UDuU7uKGMT1u_DgG49ljuqc-4X_Fq3rUca3H5Ow0xsV4UJhRiLzlIWh-35jUFmbFZMms7Zi_ZExJxvrpqirPV-ij0/s400/DivaChair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347385962385275090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnDSGefwOsw5UyGK4B1JrvbVvF_TyBF373bzamViiTCGastPeKu5AqnNirWpqAX998jKDwfs1zyIG7opaQwaiMtsB9z_dc7U4fvMOX1uI-qfkp5S6zzEBeXJmA0uhni221ups65UJ7kE/s1600-h/ZebraEyes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnDSGefwOsw5UyGK4B1JrvbVvF_TyBF373bzamViiTCGastPeKu5AqnNirWpqAX998jKDwfs1zyIG7opaQwaiMtsB9z_dc7U4fvMOX1uI-qfkp5S6zzEBeXJmA0uhni221ups65UJ7kE/s400/ZebraEyes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347385587143817794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAeWW-HjT8rqgtyswLEr7vw8y7CM3qFUwCyXsf2bG8G2E7_lcXDo0RXetyf_nrXPJ6mJ_NEVIpL-bRfVKQHzc8iOW2uhk78rF27Q7Utr_vMw-Dpu00TGyT75BHd2i4QITYGW6uZ_5ewM/s1600-h/Janette3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAeWW-HjT8rqgtyswLEr7vw8y7CM3qFUwCyXsf2bG8G2E7_lcXDo0RXetyf_nrXPJ6mJ_NEVIpL-bRfVKQHzc8iOW2uhk78rF27Q7Utr_vMw-Dpu00TGyT75BHd2i4QITYGW6uZ_5ewM/s400/Janette3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347385575789988162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDapqLIz7XwrQL302NWRx3cXA11Ukhq6UYinx_9H_10IGJn0X0eW6ReTGYtgh5DTwixhNChW1lQEYiaI1wAfuYhIRFOBV8Ys2KP3WxpmyJL3VQCt3rWZfqR8AoQvr5khDbCrPMetiaWP4/s1600-h/WakeBoard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDapqLIz7XwrQL302NWRx3cXA11Ukhq6UYinx_9H_10IGJn0X0eW6ReTGYtgh5DTwixhNChW1lQEYiaI1wAfuYhIRFOBV8Ys2KP3WxpmyJL3VQCt3rWZfqR8AoQvr5khDbCrPMetiaWP4/s400/WakeBoard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347385576378714850" /></a><br />* * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * * * <br /><br />Drive through the main streets of Plymouth or Culver and you may get a peek of the Chairs for Charity Chair Parade. With over 70 chairs donated and over 30 businesses hosting chairs, the Tri Kappa inaugural Chairs for Charity program has kicked off the month of June with a splash of fun and artistic flare. <br /><br />"Last week was the Chair Drop Off and we had no idea what to expect. We were hoping we'd get at least one chair and no more than one thousand chairs donated," explained Andrea Cook, Committee Co-Chairperson. She continues, "We were pleasantly pleased with the number of chairs and especially with the quality and creativity of each chair. We have our fingers crossed that people will purchase tickets to the upcoming auction and plan to attend and bid on these chair-masterpieces! That is the type of support we really need to help us make this event a success."<br /><br />Each chair is unique and requires an in-depth preview to truly experience the chair's quality and creativity. You may preview the chairs while they are on parade throughout the month. Chair Parade maps are available at participating businesses who are hosting these chairs. The blog http://chaircharity.blogspot.com has been frequently showcasing chairs along with photos and interesting stories about the artists and their visions for their chairs.<br /><br />Some highlights of the chairs that are on parade and will be available to purchase during the upcoming auction include<br />- A pair of black leather and wooden barrel seats signed by the Culver Academy's Black Horse Troop 09 Inaugural Presidential Parade, <br />- Celebrity-signed and illustrated chair by children's author, David Slonim, <br />- A custom airbrushed red wake board bench and <br />- A sea shell adorned summer breeze seat. <br /><br />There are garden chairs created for the outdoors, porch chairs, children chairs, hand painted chairs, there are chairs <span style="font-style:italic;">for the birds</span> there are chairs <span style="font-style:italic;">of birds.</span> There are some with polka dots, some with frogs, one with a T-Rex another with a cute cow. There is even a chair with a monkey and a bell. Some chairs are fancy, sparkling pink and perfect for divas, other chairs more stately and nautical for the sailor. Some chairs are meant as keepsakes, other chairs are created to make you think or create and doodle. A rocking chair, an Adirondack, a bench, stools, desk chairs, and a desk, lots of wicker and a rainbow of colors and styles, each item available to the highest bidder. We hope to see you on there at this community fundraiser! Please reserve your "seat" by purchasing your ticket today. <br /><br />The Inaugural Gala will be at the Culver Cove on the evening of Sunday, June 28th. The wine reception preview begins at 6:00 p.m. with a live auction starting at 8:00 p.m. Meet and greet the artists who designed the chair masterpieces for an evening of food, drinks, live music and of course creative conversation. Tickets are on sale for $20 each and are available for purchase at the City Tavern or by contacting Andrea Cook at 216-7225 or Judy Sawhook at 842-2861. Tickets may be purchased at the door, while seating is available. <br /><br />Tri Kappa is a philanthropy that supports local and statewide projects and is proud to have contributed over $1 million to the Riley Hospital for children. Donations for this program also support the Ronald McDonald House, the Mental Health Association in Indiana, the Arc of Indiana, Indiana Special Olympics and many other charitable causes. Tri Kappa’s initiatives are designed to promote charity, culture and education. The Chairs for Charity program has been designed to promote culture throughout the community, with the primary purpose of fund raising to support initiatives such as scholarships, art shows, donations for reading programs, food pantries, holiday gifts and other community building endeavors throughout Marshall County.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-65595093727302279442009-06-12T19:33:00.000-07:002009-06-12T19:39:37.122-07:00Chairs for Charity Chairs on Parade MAP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzkhpaLDmStVo6EBAeuTH-a86shhf1R-OTGJi93UQk6q6ZHAhJb3AOnTSfTugMNEJdZv6-YaqXqGdXCzs0CctUuTC0LcOd7WhZtVwhZexPBwIbaenmBCXlsRhLqZc8TjNvghnJVBs-0c/s1600-h/ChairParadeMap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzkhpaLDmStVo6EBAeuTH-a86shhf1R-OTGJi93UQk6q6ZHAhJb3AOnTSfTugMNEJdZv6-YaqXqGdXCzs0CctUuTC0LcOd7WhZtVwhZexPBwIbaenmBCXlsRhLqZc8TjNvghnJVBs-0c/s400/ChairParadeMap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346636040437252914" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-77715794708684170572009-06-12T05:36:00.000-07:002009-06-12T05:56:13.576-07:00Introducing Kathy Rich's Positively Paisley Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DQpnln8FzinfHU8swhoBTGRQDZgQYoJw_iDuL-SJkL8Dl4UBjmKmKufoL772VC88BOaYhDoy2W3yJx2jH_pkqwRFBSta0X4_36frsfareFmIKpgoC5MIDvZwe9DYXjCEffbH534EYfY/s1600-h/perfectpaisle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DQpnln8FzinfHU8swhoBTGRQDZgQYoJw_iDuL-SJkL8Dl4UBjmKmKufoL772VC88BOaYhDoy2W3yJx2jH_pkqwRFBSta0X4_36frsfareFmIKpgoC5MIDvZwe9DYXjCEffbH534EYfY/s400/perfectpaisle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346420525263250258" /></a>Welcoming today's warm wonder to our blog is Kathy Rich's reupholstered chair titled, "Positively Paisley." Mrs. Rich shows her style and class through the exquisite craftsmanship applied to this antique collectible <a href="http://www.heywood-wakefield.com/">Heywood-Wakefield</a> classic. <br /><br />Mrs. Rich shares, "This chair was donated from <a href="http://www.ancilla.edu/about/poor-handmaids.htm">Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ at Ancilla</a> and had its original finish. The Heywood-Wakefield's descriptive label is still on it! I wanted to give it a fresh look so I decided to reupholster the seat. After removing the leather upholstery, I found animal hair being used as the padding. I left it intact!" <br /><br />This stately seat can help dress a room up or down depending on the day and need. Positively Paisley can be previewed during this month's Chairs for Charity Parade by stopping by Fisher's & Company (Fisher & Company Clothiers, 111 S Main St, Culver, IN 46511, (574) 842-2671.) This chair will be available for purchase during the upcoming live auction. The Gala Auction is Sunday, June 28th. Tickets are currently available to purchase while *seating* is available! Ask a Tri Kappa member or purchase your tickets at City Tavern today!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-40345289105876527122009-06-11T05:43:00.000-07:002009-06-11T06:05:24.067-07:00Introducing Emily Ryman's Summer School Chairs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aoJrygZxnj4Uo8eI31HQUWJzRy8ZInPpVD3adcJwj3KkvridXRQNBx5daWJhwXfj5VcCTisxRCiX55JWv2gGX0vDjgAX6O068giFZNhdFAANQ-6dlrwf5nw4R91UijF2f3QkrtcPUm8/s1600-h/SUmmercampCMAchairset.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aoJrygZxnj4Uo8eI31HQUWJzRy8ZInPpVD3adcJwj3KkvridXRQNBx5daWJhwXfj5VcCTisxRCiX55JWv2gGX0vDjgAX6O068giFZNhdFAANQ-6dlrwf5nw4R91UijF2f3QkrtcPUm8/s400/SUmmercampCMAchairset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346054756800411042" /></a><br />Thank you to Emily Ryman for this pair of cool and collective folding director chairs custom designed with summer camp and woodcraft badges. <br /><br />Each chair will be sold separately during the June 28th auction at Culver's Cove. The chair pictured on the left is titled, "By Order of the Camp Directorrr's... Chair" adorned with a set of four embroidered patches. This chair will be accompanied with the yellow cotton 100 Summer Cavalry Hoofbeads of History T-Shirt pillow. <br /><br />The other chair is titled, "Pillow Fight - Woodcraft." This chair is marked with nine memorable embroidered patches and will be sold with three cotton pillows handcrafted from camp T-shirts (one pillow is not available to be shown presently but will be available for preview during the wine reception immediately preceding the auction.)<br /><br />Both chairs are actively participating in our Chairs for Charity Chair Parade and are currently stationed in the store front window of Culver's City Tavern. If you are interested in attending the auction, you may purchase your tickets at the City Tavern or by asking a member of Tri Kappa.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-27210808548727470822009-06-10T05:13:00.000-07:002009-06-10T11:21:25.392-07:00Introducing Chris Sheppard's 56th Presidential Inaugural Black Leather Barrel Seats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrNZaMLjxWQve9O_IZWLsiun-k8btM2alzU86bTBU9ngVERirfCNLDWjzgmr_UW5VnkHpGy3bCzE1W_bWpnGXQQqJIFDXpFI9o_NZLqbtWiQJtAfI-onn2ke1jQD1mkVSb17rNS0KxZo/s1600-h/Sheppard.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrNZaMLjxWQve9O_IZWLsiun-k8btM2alzU86bTBU9ngVERirfCNLDWjzgmr_UW5VnkHpGy3bCzE1W_bWpnGXQQqJIFDXpFI9o_NZLqbtWiQJtAfI-onn2ke1jQD1mkVSb17rNS0KxZo/s400/Sheppard.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345764582978183202" /></a><br />As another school year comes to a close at Culver Academies, there are many special memories that highlight this past year. One of the most remarkable moments shared by those who experienced January's Inauguration in Washington, D.C., was the opportunity to be part of the historical presidential parade. <br /><br />What better way to relish these memories for the Culver's equestrians than to curl up with a cozy blanket and stroll through photos while sitting in a one-of-a-kind set of barrel seats created by Culver Academy's Ms. Chris Sheppard. Here is Ms. Sheppard's special story on how these chairs were inspired:<br /><br />"A few years ago when he departed Culver, Harvey Firari had a couple barrel chairs with a table that he wasn't able to take with him to New York. He asked if I'd be able to use them and I had just the spot. I used them in my basement, but as years have gone by we weren't using them as much. When Tri Kappa's Chairs for Charity program started to develop, I thought what a perfect use for those chairs. <br /><br />"This past January, with all of the hubbub of our Black Horse Troop participating in this year's Inaugural Parade, I thought there might be a way to incorporate that with the barrel chairs. Barrel chairs, horses, rustic looking... it all fit together! With Bill Hargraves' permission to use the Culver collateral, Ed Little and Lynn Rasch helped me collect '09 Inaugural memorabilia saved from the event. When I started, I was just going to use a vinyl paint to cover the chairs. I noticed the vinyl that was on the chairs had started to crack. In order to keep the chairs as regal as the memorabilia deserved, I had to peel off that paint right away and I called my friend, Jane King to help me out. She had some beautiful black leather that she used to reupholster the seats. When she finished I took them home and decoupaged a few things onto the chairs, put horseshoes on the front. The show stopper, I believe, is the signatures of all the students that participated in the actual parade. After they signed it I put a coat of polyurethane to cover it and <span style="font-style:italic;">WWAALLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">DONE!</span> <br /><br />"This was my first experience with any kind of creative art, if that's what you want to call it. Although challenging, it was fun once I got started. It has given me the confidence to try again on other chairs. I may even try a bigger project for next year's charity event. Maybe the table that goes with the chairs! I've had several people stop me and want to talk about the chairs. They seem to be a great conversation piece! And I hope these chairs will continue to foster conversation pieces for years to come. <br /><br />"When you stop to think about it, these chairs capture true history. Our students were able to ride in the parade for the first African American President of the United States. Such a momentous occasion can be a legacy to pass along to the next generations. The thought of that is humbling to me! I just want for the person who gets these chairs to get as much enjoyment out of them as I did doing them."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeztw6mgYn6iLpzqjwOI4CSa2mBWY6oVt9S_S8lo6tzY6NmkWuPx8DJCYF0vA9DlnM4U2LKGSB62E5b-Ucm27dby_I9keh7LWmiR3olQ3GBW87EBGPN27QTGr7Q6n7N9w_LsI6cvDaG9g/s1600-h/barrel2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeztw6mgYn6iLpzqjwOI4CSa2mBWY6oVt9S_S8lo6tzY6NmkWuPx8DJCYF0vA9DlnM4U2LKGSB62E5b-Ucm27dby_I9keh7LWmiR3olQ3GBW87EBGPN27QTGr7Q6n7N9w_LsI6cvDaG9g/s400/barrel2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345765331073927522" /></a><br /><br />These chairs are available to preview by stopping in at the <a href="http://www.edgewaterculver.com/">Edgewater Grille.</a> You may also be able to chat with the chair artist, Ms. Sheppard as she frequently works evenings at the restaurant after working her day job at the Culver Academy Post Office. The chairs will be sold, along with 2009 limited scarves to the highest bidder during the auction on Sunday, June 28th at Culver's Cove. Tickets for this event are available to purchase by contacting a member of Culver Tri Kappa, or by stopping in the City Tavern while "seating" is available. <br /><br />Due to the high demand for these chairs, absentee bids will be accepted. You may send your final bid request, along with your name, phone number <a href="mailto: acook@starvacationsagency.com">by email here >>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-58615708613136011792009-06-09T10:17:00.000-07:002009-06-09T10:29:49.332-07:00Tickets On Sale While *Seating* Is Available!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh880Z4wgvg0axpRRhpENpAPRNeDqpXDFlei-eCZix-GuiPP56Ti4Om_y7BmPrn3EiyhLk47pbPduWOSDSkbvuglq2VjdyHhML7IaRRqEw85cVHy2Dt2Vlsc_7Q9-Ggf90tPdaM1g7QJ7A/s1600-h/AuctionPostcard1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh880Z4wgvg0axpRRhpENpAPRNeDqpXDFlei-eCZix-GuiPP56Ti4Om_y7BmPrn3EiyhLk47pbPduWOSDSkbvuglq2VjdyHhML7IaRRqEw85cVHy2Dt2Vlsc_7Q9-Ggf90tPdaM1g7QJ7A/s400/AuctionPostcard1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345379483910584210" /></a><br />SUNDAY June 28th at the Culver Cove in Culver, IN, Tri Kappa is hosting a not to be missed event where you can mingle with the artists who have been designing and creating those one of a kind original chairs showcased here on the blog and throughout the community this month. <br /><br />The Preview Reception will begin at 6 p.m., served with wine and a lovely selection of appetizers and sweets all adorned with live music to enjoy. The live bidding will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.<br /><br />You may purchase your ticket for $20 from a Culver Tri Kappa member or at Culver's City Tavern. Tickets may be sold at the door while seating is still available. Adults only please.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-15194197312698720852009-06-07T07:33:00.000-07:002009-06-07T08:22:43.939-07:00Now Entering: The Deep Blue Sea(t)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5CC5C-dcaP0fjXY4ghoV9-t0ZLaSEJCgYvHHdHZ3a1RqXRmC2TmMDF_tJqjTtFF_8avJd6FFtslMKIOV8MHN6eLXUVLI9oZBF9NxFcqNVBR0YV7cUtDl12W4xFuQ-9QonCOfphX03sk/s1600-h/DeepBlueSea(t)1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5CC5C-dcaP0fjXY4ghoV9-t0ZLaSEJCgYvHHdHZ3a1RqXRmC2TmMDF_tJqjTtFF_8avJd6FFtslMKIOV8MHN6eLXUVLI9oZBF9NxFcqNVBR0YV7cUtDl12W4xFuQ-9QonCOfphX03sk/s400/DeepBlueSea(t)1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344593738176320834" /></a><br /><br />If you love the sea, you will love <span style="font-style:italic;">this</span> sea(t)! <br /><br />A relaxing and sturdy blue wicker chair, painted and adorned with nautical accents that you and even your lakefront birds can enjoy the summer breezes is the latest chair designed and donated by Catherine Emmons. Mrs. Emmons crafted this chair with great detail from the shells on the charming birdhouse down to the drink tray adhered with a pair of Maxinkuckee historical postcards.<br /><br />Mrs. Emmons' had created this chair in hopes that people could show family, friends and neighbors that life at the lake is the best by showcasing this chair on the front porch. She says to the person with the winning bid on this chair, "Look back in time at Lake Maxinkuckee through the postcards on the tray. Imagine what birds would populate the beach bungalow birdhouse." She has designed the chair with a removable net, starfish, tray and birdhouse with the intent that this chair could set on your porch throughout the summer. <br /><br />We are grateful to Mrs. Emmons, a Culver Tri Kappa pledge, and all her efforts in crafting this beautiful chair, along with all her imagination and care to detail. Mrs. Emmons is submitting this chair in dedication to her little friend, Savana Cook, age 7, who has inspired her "to be more creative this year." Mrs. Emmons has invited Savana to meet with her for a monthly "Big Sister Club," where they work on special crafts all day!<br /><br />Thank you Catherine Emmons, founder of the Big Sister Club, active participant of the Relay for Life program, cancer survivor, Culver Academy's Marketing Manager, wife to IT Director, Larry Emmons, mom to Travis and Shane, dog owner, quilter, friend, turtle lover and now chair designer!<br /><br />If you would like a live preview of the Deep Blue Sea(t), stop by Culver's <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/172/984797/restaurant/Indiana/Gladies-Deli-Culver">Gladie's Deli! </a> If you are interested in purchasing this chair, you may bid on this item during the Chairs for Charity Live Auction Gala, Sunday, June 28th at 6 p.m. at the Culver Cove.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-10497521536282767212009-06-03T17:51:00.000-07:002009-06-03T18:13:16.532-07:00Introducing Kathy J. Clark's "Happy Watershed Chair"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/Picture2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 232px;" src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/Picture2.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We are pleased to welcome the latest chair in the line up for the upcoming parade that is being kicked off this weekend! <br /><br />The Happy Watershed Chair, designed by Kathy J. Clark is sure to put a summer smile on your sunny face! Ms. Clark is the Executive Director of Culver's Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council. <a href="www.culverlmec.com">The Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council</a> is a non-profit organization that provides preservation and eco-friendly projects for Lake Maxinkuckee and its surrounding watershed. <br /><br />The chair has been designed for indoor and outdoor use and will be showcased on Main Street in Culver in front of the Environmental Council. <br /><br />Ms. Clark had a lot of fun doing this project and has included a poem to share with you. Enjoy!<br /><br />The Happy Watershed Chair <br /><br />Happy bugs and flowers live upon my land, <br />Where google-eyed frogs are playing hand in hand<br />Right next to dancing water spiders that are truly the most grand!<br />Please take me home<br />And put me in the sand! <br /> - Kathy J. Clark<br /><br /><a href="http://s455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/?action=view¤t=Picture4.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/Picture4.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/?action=view¤t=Picture3.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/Picture3.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/?action=view¤t=Picture5.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/Picture5.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-69891863887724184592009-05-28T18:13:00.000-07:002009-05-28T18:37:46.980-07:00Introducing Marina Cavazos' "I-Spy" Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/MCavazosSpyCulver3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/MCavazosSpyCulver3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Allow us to introduce the next chair masterpiece submitted by Marina Cavazos titled, "I-Spy: Glimpses of Culver."<br /><br />The imagery of this chair reflect snapshots of Culver's sights throughout town. Artist Cavazos captured special details of Culver from photos of the town landmarks and shops to its people and nature as seen through a camera lens. Every eye must SPY this captivating decoupage of sparkling summer memories!!! <br /><br />This chair will be available to preview throughout next month's Chair Parade and will be available for purchase during the live auction, on June 28th at the Culver Cove. We look forward to seeing more original chair designs. <br /><br /><a href="http://s455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/?action=view¤t=MCavazosSpyCulver2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/MCavazosSpyCulver2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/?action=view¤t=MCavazosSpyCulver1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/MCavazosSpyCulver1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Don't forget, the Chair Drop Off is only 10 days away. If you have a chair you would like to donate for this Chairs for Charity program, you may drop your chair off at either 432 School Street in Culver - OR - 203 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth on Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. until noon. Each artist donating a chair will receive two tickets to the upcoming Live Gala Auction slated for late June. Tickets will be sold for $20 and may be purchased from a Culver Tri Kappa member or by stopping in Culver's City Tavern. Participating businesses will be showcasing these chairs near their entrance areas throughout the month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-569487892173211782009-05-27T17:32:00.000-07:002009-05-27T17:45:57.928-07:00Chair Drop Off SAT 6/6 10 A.M. until Noon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WIwJC3sJLW-hoF51IxtVnEsmq1r3051cinUOrnhWj2y9gpOUoEznW4U_UKLWoBWmO0jecKRKdGbwRnUn_ECKgmxdIYdUwjxfAY16NnwdPTlc1swgNbirWPLxlHOiNq18Zs9dqcp-KUI/s1600-h/CIMG2422.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WIwJC3sJLW-hoF51IxtVnEsmq1r3051cinUOrnhWj2y9gpOUoEznW4U_UKLWoBWmO0jecKRKdGbwRnUn_ECKgmxdIYdUwjxfAY16NnwdPTlc1swgNbirWPLxlHOiNq18Zs9dqcp-KUI/s400/CIMG2422.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340667482774643474" /></a><br />Don't just sit there, better get your chair ready to drop off for the Chairs for Charity parade!<br /><br />This Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. to noon, community members are invited to donate a special chair, any chair - old or new, big or small, classic or whimsical. Chairs must be dropped off this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at 432 School Street in Culver or at 203 N. Michigan Avenue in Plymouth. All community members donating a chair at this time will receive two free tickets for admission to the upcoming Live Auction Gala scheduled later this June. Tickets for the Gala will be sold at $20 each and will be available during the chair drop off location or by contacting a Culver Tri Kappa member. <br /><br />To catch a preview of other artists' chairs that will be donated for this town wide parade, you may visit <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com">http://chaircharity.blogspot.com</a>. Or, keep your eye out for chairs popping up around town starting June 6th as participating businesses will be parading these chair masterpieces near their entrance areas for the community to enjoy. <br /><br />If you are a business interested in hosting a chair, please <a href="mailto:acook@starvacationsagency.com?subject=Interested Business - Would Like to Participate in Chair Parade"> contact us by email. </a><br /><br />If you are an artist and you would like to showcase your chair here on our blog, please <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com/2009/05/template-to-help-promote-chair-artists.html">check out this post >>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-8684720846317552742009-05-19T11:57:00.000-07:002009-05-23T19:15:56.583-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/RazzleDazzle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/RazzleDazzle.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />We are pleased to <strike>chair</strike> share a preview to the second chair donated by Andrea Cook titled, Razzle Dazzle. <br /><br />Razzle Dazzle was designed for the sassy and classy, someone who wants something hot to liven up her home decor while not sacrificing comfort and quality. The smooth red wooden contoured structure of this arm chair has a generous seating space with a sexy soft zebra print that will definitely "give them something to talk about!" <br /><br />Mrs. Cook, co-chair of the Culver Tri Kappa's Chairs for Charity program has developed a new passion for chairs since designing her first chair, signed and illustrated by children's author, David Slonim. <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com/2009/03/announcing-celebrity-signing-david.html">To read the <span style="font-style:italic;">Life of a Chair</span> story along with photos, click here >>> </a><br /><br />"Every stage of this project, from the event's overall vision to the planning and execution of this program has been inspiring," Mrs. Cook explains. "There is something fresh and magical when a community works together on an event that spawns creativity. Creativity allows people to talk about, to think about something new and imaginative. It is so much fun hearing from the people who have committed to donating a chair. Their eyes light up when they tell you where their chair came from and what their vision is for the chair."<br /><br />Mrs. Cook claims that co-chairing the event is rewarding, however, she has admittedly found a new love of giving new life to old chairs.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-22006933582662940902009-05-19T11:10:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:22:36.594-07:00Thank You Culver Boys and Girls Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/101_0494.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 478px; height: 637px;" src="http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/andreacookphotobucket/101_0494.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We are pleased to share the latest chair that has been shared with us for our upcoming Chairs for Charity program. This chair has been created by the boys and girls of Culver's Boys and Girls Club and is dedicated to promote awareness for breast cancer. <br /><br />In just 18 days, artists will be dropping off their chair masterpieces to either the Culver or Plymouth locations from 10 a.m. to noon. Participating businesses will be showcasing these chair beauties throughout the month of June and anyone interested in purchasing a chair and supporting Tri Kappa's fundraising iniatives will be invited to attend the Inaugral Gala and Live Auction on June 28th at The Culver Cove. Tickets for the Gala Auction will go on sale in June and may be purchased during the chair drop off locations for $20 or at the door while space is available. Chair drop off locations are: Culver: 432 School Street or Plymouth: 203 N. Michigan Street.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685006089087188159.post-63355553523775762092009-05-14T10:09:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:57:03.467-07:00Introducing Marcy Prochaska's Neat-N-Nifty Knitted Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://prochaskas.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/3830.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 15px 15px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 577px;" src="http://prochaskas.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/3830.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As a follow up from <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com/2009/03/calling-all-knitters.html">a previously written post titled, "Calling All Knitters,"</a> you may recall the mention of a crafty friend who was preparing a nifty knitted style of a chair. At last, this knitted masterpiece is complete and we would like to give you a special sneak peek before it is on display for the upcoming town wide Chairs for Charity Parade. <br /><br />Marcy Prochaska is a talented young woman who plays a hammered dulcimer professionally both locally and nationwide. Her music may be enjoyed from time to time from her community performances at her church, <a href="http://www.culvercoffeecompany.com/">Culver's Coffee Company</a> and Plymouth's Yellow River Festival. In addition to playing and teaching the hammered dulcimer, Mrs. Prochaska also enjoys singing, drawing, sewing and scrapbooking. <br /><br />When asked about her unique approach to her chair, she gives attention to the <a href="http://chaircharity.blogspot.com/2009/03/calling-all-knitters.html">guerrilla knitting phenomenon</a> where people knit around trees, bike racks, railings, street sign poles, etc. She wanted to use her love for knitting with this project while maintaining the integrity of the chair's structure. She kept the material covering the chair as snug as a bug in a rug and has also made the seat cover removable, so that it could be washed.<br /><br />When asked what were some challenges that she faced, she replies, "There were a lot of interesting challenges: choosing a yarn and guessing how much to buy, designing two-color patterns and learning to execute them, calculating just how to shape sleeves for each bit of the chair, sewing up seams on a large awkward heavy object." She adds, "I learned a lot through this project, and I'm quite pleased with the final result."<br /><br />And we think you will join her friends' ooo's and ahh's as you take a look at this clever knitted chair piece! <br /><br /><a href="http://prochaskas.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/ta-da-3/">If you would like to read more about Marcie's chair and see photos of how her craft progressed through the knitting process, click here>>></a><br /><br /><br />This chair will be available to preview throughout June on the Culver and Plymouth town wide Chair Parade and will be available for purchase during the auction, on June 28th at The Culver Cove at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available in June or may be purchased at the door. Any artists donating a chair for this event will be awarded two free tickets to the Auction Gala! <br /><br />Chair drop off is scheduled, rain or shine, Saturday, June 6, 2009 at either location: <br /><center>Culver: 432 School Street</center><br /><center>Plymouth: 203 N. Michigan Street </center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0