The Observation Deck

Lakewood is Art(LIA) & the Friends of the Lakewood Commission on Aging Presents……

Sip into the Holidays All proceeds will benefit programs administered to our seniors through the Lakewood Division on Aging

Friday, December 5, 2008
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Local Girl Gallery
16106 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH

The evening will be highlighted by an auction of hand painted wine, martini, and champagne glasses designed by local artists. Donations of $5.00 at the door will be gladly accepted. Appetizers and libations will be served. All proceeds benefit programs administered to our Lakewood Seniors through the Commission on Aging.
Questions can be referred to Ruth Koenigsmark at rkoenigsmark@yahoo.com or 216.521.2894

As an additional treat, guest Artists for the evening are from Family Haven. Family Haven, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to providing support to people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities both at home and in the community. Coffee Service for the evening will be provided by Family Haven!

We've had over 40 submissions...some of the artists include:
Chris Dugan, Sue Schultz(Wobblefoot Gallery), Wendy Hanna(bottlegreen.etsy.com), Savannah Farris(LIA), Trish Sapples, Laura Tawil, Bob Peck, Mike Heasley(Rock Shots Artists currently showing at Vance Music Studios), DeDe Macnamee Gold(Commission on Aging), Chazzz Koenigsmark, Jerry Koenigsmark, Diane Sidley( Owner and Founder of Mentionables, Period Corsetry) Kelly Farraher, Ted Kocab, Marcia McNulty, Ruthie Koenigsmark(LIA), Pat Senauskas, Joan Ricciardi and Sisters of Sagittarius..and there will be more!

A very special "thanks" in advance to Linda Goik-owner of Local Girl, Bob Vaughn-Barefoot Cellars, Tony Eadeh-Friendly Mini Mart, Mireille Sjoblom-Kious, Rachel Sielski and the staff and artists from Family Haven., DeDe Macnamee-Gold, Paulette McMonagle, Sharon Kinsella, Harry Lieben, Barbara Michel, and Chris Richards!

Hope to see all of you there!

If the organizations involved and the cool idea isn't enough to get you out tomorrow night, consider that this is not one of those $50.00 a ticket fundraisers that excludes people who can't afford it. This is something everyone can participate in.

These are the types of efforts I support.

Don't forget to stop by tonight people!

Our Sip into the Holiday benefit was a HUGE success! We raised double our dollars from last year and with the economy as it is that is quite an accomplishment.

Many thanks to our Auctioneer the Honorable Judge McMonagle, Sharon Kinsella-for keeping the party going, Gary Rice and Phil Florian for providing music, Linda Goik of Local Girl Gallery for her generosity to the community, Barbara Michel for keeping up with the details, the Group from Family Haven--an inspiration to us all, and of course our Artists....!

We are already planning for next year!

Next event LIA will be teaming with Family Haven for a dessert tasting & Auction called "Save Room for Dessert" on Valentine's Day at Local Girl to benefit Family Haven. Local Artists will be painting dessert dishes this time. Mark your calendars!