Preparing for our Project Linus Harvestfest has been nothing short of magical. When Courtney Bitner suggested that her employer, Modern Woodmen of America, team up with Project Linus to assist with a fundraiser, I didn’t fathom how things would come together. The organization has provided all of our printed materials and will be matching up to $2500!
Originally we were planning on a 5k walk around Bingham Lake in the Pinery. It is a favorite habitat for beautiful Blue Herons and close to most in Parker. After meeting with Wes Crispin of the Coffee Cabin, plans evolved to a whole new level. Tents, bands, a signed jersey by Champ Bailey and other apparel by fellow Broncos Lonie Paxton and Mitch Unrein, blanket making, book signing, a bbq…. As I write (it’s 4 am!), award winning BBQist Randy Duran is tending to his smoker with the slabs of meat for today’s event.
Abracadabra, people started coming out of the woodwork to help! It’s as if a spell was cast and people couldn’t say no. As Tonya Gray is heading the silent auction efforts, I’m sure there will be more names to add to the list who I will definitely give well deserved credit to. Here’s the start:
Adores Amore Wedding Officiants
All in the Details’ Bobbie O.
Apron Divas
Arbonne’s Claudette St. Pierre
Bronco’s Store
Costco
Elements Therapeutic Massage
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Gannon Grooming K-9 Salon & Market
Heather Mark’s (artist)
Home Depot
Jeanene Childers (realtor)
Margaret & John Hanssler
Mary Kay’s Diana Riley
Nick & Jim’s BBQ
Omega Martial Arts
PACE Center (Parker Arts Culture & Events)
Parker Laser and Anti-Aging Clinic
Party Lite’s Kimberly Hansen & Janice Leger
Pat the Birdman
Red Robin
Roundhouse Spirits
Safeway
Sams Club
Servicestar Development Company
Servino’s
Starbucks
To The Rescue
Town of Parker
TQ Photography
Vines Wine Bar & Tapas
Web Designs Your Way
Wisp Hair Salon
Your Web Chick’s Chrissy Morin
The Weather Gods have answered our prayers as it is supposed to be sunny and 70 degrees.
We have dozens of volunteers scheduled to lend a hand from students to seniors. The band Road Wood will be sharing their music with the crowds. I definitely couldn’t have done this without four very special people – Courtney Bitner, Tonya Gray, Rudy Duran and Wes Crispin.
Time to pretend I’ve been given a sleeping potion and try to get a few more hours of shuteye before the real day begins. If you get the chance, please come by and join us- today, Saturday October 22, from 1-4pm at the Coffee Cabin in Parker, Colorado. Wizard costumes welcome!