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Post by coconut on Nov 10, 2009 14:37:12 GMT -5
Maeve & I were cooking up an idea this morning for a fundraiser in December...tenatively 12/6 @ 11:00am @ Maeve's Church-Turned-home in Des Moines. A HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH to benefit SAFE A $15 donation and a pot luck dish will get you in the door...celebrating an amazing year with our SAFE Supporters (and friends, hopefully)....perhaps an equine ornament exchange & maybe a little door prize action going on to make it interesting? We do this kind of thing frequently with the Parrot Heads and it usually ends up being a fun event and decent little fundraiser! The date is tentative at this point but we'll do our best to stick to it. We've opted to avoid any weekend evenings so not to interfere with office parties and such so hopefully this mid-day event will work out for lots of you
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Post by hooti4me on Nov 10, 2009 15:08:59 GMT -5
This sounds like a fantastic idea. Another event I wish I was closer for.
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Post by lynnm on Nov 10, 2009 17:23:44 GMT -5
A Friday morning? I don't know if I can get it off. I would love to come though!
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Post by schwung on Nov 10, 2009 17:36:31 GMT -5
It's a great idea...but a weekday is going to be hard for most (including me).
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Post by maeve on Nov 10, 2009 20:01:02 GMT -5
oops, I think Jeanette meant to post December 6th at 11am- that is a Sunday morning! Perhaps she was already having her Tuesday champane brunch..hahaha.
I think it would be a lot of fun! I really do live in an old masonic temple so there is plenty of room- we are hoping to bring in some live music. Just a really casual meeting of horsey people- potluck and I will provide the bubbly! I have like million children (not really, just 5) so we can set up a kids area- maybe some sort of holiday project. Invite your friends, your barn friends ect. It is a great excuse to have some fun and make some much needed moolah for SAFE!
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Post by maeve on Nov 10, 2009 20:05:09 GMT -5
Also, for those of you who have never had the distinct pleasure of visiting lovely Des Moines WA, it is basically due west of the airport on the water. Believe it or not it is only 15 miles from Downtown Seattle as well as downtown Tacoma! Also, if you follow 405 to the end at 509 you just 4 miles from Des Moines! I'll post a formal invite once I get the feeling some people are interested.... and it won't just be me and Jeanette and mass quantities of alcohal... like usual... just kidding...poor Jet doesn't even drink
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Post by coconut on Nov 10, 2009 20:48:08 GMT -5
OH DUH!!!!!! I'm claiming Brain Damage (which I will hopefully get checked out sometime soon...still sore in the back of my head from a major non-horse related whack a few weeks ago)....so, uh...YEAH.....the 6th!!! I was lookking up at the calendar on my wall at my shop when I typed it....guess what month is still up? ?? ...perhaps I should start drinking again...I keep thinking I'd like to test out the theory but would really hate to get sick in front of my friends...or anyone for that matter AND....I think I can convince SANTA to come !!!!!!!! ;D
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Post by cyann100 on Nov 10, 2009 22:06:02 GMT -5
It sounds fun. I'd go, especially if it's ok to bring my daughter.
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Post by mymercedes on Nov 10, 2009 22:34:13 GMT -5
It does sound fun! Are kids welcome? How about moms of adult horse crazy women??? Is it $15.00 per person? If kids are welcome, are they also $15.00?
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Post by coconut on Nov 11, 2009 1:08:05 GMT -5
It does sound fun! Are kids welcome? How about moms of adult horse crazy women??? Is it $15.00 per person? If kids are welcome, are they also $15.00? I'm going to step out there and say kids under 18 are free
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Post by coconut on Nov 11, 2009 1:14:06 GMT -5
I just got an email for the WTBA Winter Sale...if anyone HAPPENS to be going to that....it starts at 1pm so you could easily join us for a bit at 11am...celebrate SAFE and then shoot right down the hill to Emerald Downs!
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Post by lynnm on Nov 12, 2009 16:59:07 GMT -5
Is someone creating a poster that I can hang at my barn and friend's barns? Thanks
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Post by maeve on Nov 13, 2009 13:43:39 GMT -5
So the Holiday Champagne brunch is on! Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009 Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Location: Maeve's House Street: 22202 8th Ave South City/Town: Des Moines, WA there is a Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179846181465&ref=mfplease invite your friends! Also I made flyer but I don't know how to post it- I'll email it to Jeanette and she'll post it... This should be fun!
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Post by jaybird on Nov 13, 2009 14:17:03 GMT -5
I just invited 28 facebookers....Maeve THANK YOU SO MUCH for opening your home and hosting such a wonderful event. I can't wait!!
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Post by maeve on Nov 17, 2009 13:02:58 GMT -5
ok people, I am well underway in preparation for the champagne brunch... I can assure you we will put the "fun" in fundraiser! Please invite your friends- and kids. Lots for them to do, and there are some great gift/sponser packages under way for all! I made a flyer but don't know how to post a link here- email me and I will send it to you: maeveharris@hotmail.com thanks and see you on the 6th
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