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September 18, 2006
Don't be a Barney, attend this kickin' awesome party!
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| What were
you doing in the 1980's? I was in high-school, the army, and then college.
And I'll be able to relive them all on October 14th. Need an 80's refresher course? Check out this web site! This weekend I competed in the Nico Cardoza Memorial Golf Tournament at Oroville's Table Mountain golf course. It was the first time I'd ever played golf with a ball, and my team came in second-to-last place. I like to think that I contributed greatly to our score. I actually hit a ball that travelled backwards, defying physics, and astounding friends. In addition to giving me my first opportunity to drive a golf cart (very fun), the event raised about $20,000 to build a new play area in Caper Acres. Nico's dad put on the tournament and did a great job. It was our best fundraiser all year, and will be difficult to top. But we do have one more chance to get the community involved in this project. The band Simply Irresistable (covers 80's tunes) has offered to do a concert to benefit the project. After some discussion Sierra Nevada Brewery offered to donate use of the Big Room for the event. And so the Ultimate 80's Celebration was born. The event is being held on October 14th (a Saturday). It will include dinner, dancing, a raffle, auction, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 and seating is first-come-first served, unless you reserve a table (table for 6 = $350). Tickets can be purchased at Zucchini and Vine in downtown Chico. You can also purchase tickets or reserve a table at Solutions Cubed also in downtown Chico. For additional information you can contact the Nico Project via the web site for reservations or information specific to the 80's celebration. Solutions Cubed 256 East First Street Chico CA 95928 phone: (530) 891-8045 The project has raised about $85,000 towards a goal of $125,000. The 80's celebration may put us over the $100K mark, and will be a great party to boot. If you've got interesting auction items you'd like to donate we could use those as well. So please get out your Izod shirts, Members Only jackets, High-Top shoes, and parachute pants; find a babysitter (if you're at that point in life); and come on down for a great time supporting a great cause. |
Posted by Lon at September 18, 2006 08:46 AM