Thank You for a Great Mingle!

December 17, 2011 in Events, Mingle by admin

The Franklin Park Area Association would like to thank the following for making our 2011 Holiday Mingle such a memorable event!

  • For their hospitality, The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  • For the delicious main course offerings, Cameron Mitchell Catering
  • For the cheery punch and other soft drinks, The Kroger Company Brewer’s Yard
  • For the donation of their time and talents to entertain us, The Paul Laurence Dunbar African-American Concert Choir (under the Direction of Frank C. Cleveland) and for transporting us to “A Tropical Adventure in the Pacific Island Room, Queen Najla and the African drums
  • For donating their products and services to our silent auction, Oliver Decker Homemade Iced Cream, Andrea Hayden Gourmet Gift Basket, Inspiration to Movement Ballroom Dancing and Pilates sessions, Rachelle Jackson Thirty-One Gifts, Tracey Jollay Photography Services, Rhonda Keels Watercolor Artist, and Emily Ramirez, sugarplum fairy in BalletMet's “The Nutcracker”!
  • For participating in the Mingle, the more than 70 friends who shared a covered-dish, dessert and food donations with the Franklin Park Area Association!
  • For assistance with the fabulous prizes included in our raffle, the Franklin Park Area Block Watch Group and the Trolley Barn Block Watch of Franklin Park!

Congratulations to our raffle and silent auction winners!
Raffle:

  • Mark and Cindy Albrecth (The Angry Baker $20)
  • James Flannery (Black Creek Bistro, Dinner for Two)
  • Jeff and Glenda LaRue (Cameron Mitchell Restaurants $100)
  • David Tweet (Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, $200)
  • Chad Young (Old Bag of Nails Pub $25)

Silent Auction:

  • Tickets to BalletMet Nutcracker featuring Emily Ramirez: The Haydens
  • Oliver Decker Homemade Ice Cream: The Haydens
  • Gourmet Breakfast Basket by Andrea Hayden: Nick Andersen
  • Inspiration to Movement Ballroom Dancing: Nick Andersen
  • Inspiration to Movement Pilates Sessions: Liz Maag
  • Tracey Jollay Photo Shoot: The Jacksons
  • Rachelle Jackson Thirty-One Gifts Assortment: Liz Maag
  • Rhonda Keels Watercolor: The Haydens