Guests bring up to 3 books to trade....hard / paperback / fiction / nonfiction. All books will be displayed and donors may briefly discuss one of the books and why they liked it, etc. Actor, Cassandra Sandberg, will share a reading. She is a former student of Suzie Blair's and is New York bound.

   A light luncheon will be served before selecting "new" books. Quiche and salad or a half sandwich and salad, light dessert, iced tea, or iced coffee will be offered. A few people at a time will go to pick out one book. After all have had a chance, then they may select a second book, etc. depending on how many they brought. This is a repeat from several years ago.....back by popular demand. It will be held at Sandy Olsen's lovely home.

 

 You are cordially invited to attend a proper English Tea served on the upper veranda at the lakeside home of Lee Niffenegger. Guests will begin the lovely tea party with a glass of champagne and then be served a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, ending with trifle and other sweets. Specialty teas will also be offered. This is a very popular fundraiser.

 

 

Elaine Fluck, Ann & Brian Lundgren, Wes & Elaine Stephens will host a casual summer evening. Interwoven with a delicious 3-course moveable feast, guests will enjoy a dramatic presentation by a clever actress, a display of pottery and other art with a talk given by two creative artists, and scintillating conversation with other lovers of art.

 

 

Gourmet cooks, blue expanse of the lake, relaxing with friends. All this is yours if you buy the Lakeshore Progressive Dinner. Begin at the cottage home of Suzanne & Bob Boucek for wine and appetizers. Salad will be served, a few hundred feet down the beach at the lovely home of Eileen & Denny Mead. Next, to Toni & Tim Carroll's for mixed grill while watching the waves smash the beach. Hopefully you still have room for dessert. Climb aboard Anne & Jerry Longerot's boat (Sea Song) tied up at the yacht club for sweets and sunset. This will be an evening to remember.

 

 

Enjoy a delightful evening at Joyce and Bill Petter's lovely home with a fabulous view of Lake Michigan. Stroll through their art filled house while savoring heavy hors d'oeuvres created by well known caterer, Chris Ferris. Music will be provided on the Petter's baby grand Steinway by Dick Reynolds and guest, Cassandra Sandberg. Dick is an acclaimed Jazz pianist and recording studio owner. (Jolly Green Giant jingle and MacDonald's ads). This is surely a fundraising party not to be missed.

 

This year's "fun on the farm", Bovine Bash, is a celebration of cows. The theme for this fundraiser will include everything you can think of to do with, and about, Cows: specialty drinks, food, games (including Tip the Cow), live music. etc.  Don't miss out on this udderly fun event. Chef Keith will man the huge smoker and grill beef tenderloin, buffalo burgers, beef sausages, and more.  Helping "farmer" Suzie "herd" this zany party will be Dorris Akers, Keith Nelson, Ann & Paul Hemmeter,  Sarah & Gregg Hess, and Ellen Sprouls . Plan to party 'til the cows come home.

 

 

If you're a game lover, don't miss the Liar's Club fun-raiser to benefit the Art Center with your best lies, as you spend a few hours playing Dictionary (the "make-up-a-definition" word game). Laugh your head off with folks who love the arts. Enjoy delicious dessert and beverages as you play. Dorris Akers is the host and will match the income from this event.

 

 

Four lucky people get to relax and enjoy a sunset cruise on Judi and Alan Silverman's 37' sailboat called Legacy. This Hanse (German) sailboat is only a few years old. To complete this wonderful experience, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served to the guests. The winners of this trip need to contact the Silverman's to agree upon a mutual date, time, and good sailing weather.