GREAT FUN AT THE HAWAIIAN LUAU
Elvis is alive and
well! At least that’s what they were saying on September 29 when
we hosted our annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction “Blue Hawaii”
at Villa DeBruno.
Guests arrived in
their favorite tropical attire to a beautifully decorated room.
For one night only, Villa DeBruno was transformed into an exotic
Hawaiian scene complete with palm trees, grassy umbrellas,
tropical fish, sand buckets and seashells. Tables were accented
with colorful leis and floral prints. Of course, with the theme
Blue Hawaii, you couldn’t help but notice all the Elvis
memorabilia.
Hawaiian music
played in the background as guests explored the Silent Auction
Display, which was laden with over $5,000 in donated
merchandise. Dinner was fantastic as always, serving up an
assortment of delectable foods including some Hawaiian
specialties. Shortly following dinner, Elvis truly stole the
show!
Entertainment was
provided by Calumet City’s own Dennis Stella and his band. The
band warmed up the crowd for a short while until Dennis stepped
out onto the stage looking just as Elvis appeared in the movie
“Blue Hawaii.” The stage was about 3 ft. high and included a
long runway that extended about 20 feet into the dining area.
This combined with the professional sound and lighting, made it
seem as though you were seeing Elvis Presley live from a concert
venue.
All eyes were glued
to the stage all night long, and the energy level was colossal!
Dennis would occasionally step off the runway to perform up
close and personal to the crowd. His second set included a
costume change into the white jump suit for which Elvis was most
famous. Of course, scarves were thrown out to the adoring fans
that came up to the stage for a hug and personal serenade.
Perhaps one of the most special moments of the evening was when
David Brown was invited to the stage to accompany Dennis in
singing “Hound Dog.” With a smile ear to ear, and a pretty good
set of vocal pipes, David definitely gave Dennis a run for his
money!
New Hope’s annual
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction not only serves as one of our
major fundraisers of the year, but also provides an opportunity
for our friends and families to come together and celebrate our
accomplishments. This year’s efforts raised over $16,000, and
entertained 250 friends of New Hope Center. Revenue was raised
through ticket sales, silent auction sales, commemorative ad
book sales, and raffle sales.
Thanks so much to
all those who helped support our event, the volunteers, our ad
book sponsors, our donors, our guests. Your support made this
event a huge success. To mention just a few names…
We’d like to thank
the following individuals & business for their help and support:
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Willie Brown
Estelle Bednar
Gary Brown
Robert & Barbara Nelson
David Brown
George & Pat Gilbert
Barbara Hatch
Shoena Gifford
Mary Jean Dunlop
Cookie Zeleznik
Linda Schnittker |
Kirk Busch
Ed
& Joanne Corrigan
Ned & Doreen Horney
Kimberly Brewerton
Ed
& Carole Nye
Tracy Golob
Marion Horney
Tina Bednar
Vita Genova
Penny Sue Horney
Dwight Dunlop |
Michael Upshaw
Lisa Lindeman
Loretta Lindeman
American Sales
Barbara Kornas
Debbie Kopec
Anita McFarlane
John Bates
Wendy Sanderson
Mary & Dan Cacich
Betty Nicks |
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We’d like to
thank the following individuals & businesses for their
contributions:
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Adler Planetarium
AG's Restaurant
AHI Real Estate & Insurance
Al
Cartharn
Alan Bentley
Aurelio's Pizza
Bakers Square
Bally Total Fitness Corporation
Balmoral Park
Barbara Nelson
Best Buy
Blueberry Fields Restaurant
Bruce & Dianne Stevens
Caffe Baci
Calumet City Plumbing
Caprice Music, Inc.
Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Carmella Sylvester
Catch 35
Chicago's Finest Limo
Chrislove Collectibles
Cookie Zeleznik
Crete Harley Davidson
Debbie Kopec
Deborah Storino
Delores Libbe
Dennis Kolacinski
Dr. Michael D. Szarmach & Family
Dwellings Home Furnishings
Earl Bush
Ed
& Carole Nye
Edmund Beauregard
Eli's Cheesecake Company
Emily Montano
Estelle Bednar
Frank Larson
Gary Brown
Gene Wolfe
George & Pat Gilbert
Gerald Mares |
Gibson Chevrolet
Glenwood Oaks Restaurant
Grand Victoria Casino
H-Fi
Music Bar & Grill
Holiday Liquors
Hollywood Casino
Irene Barron
James & Sons Jewelry
Jean Lamberth
Jim Oster
Jimboos Catering
John Malmrose
John J. Matsock & Associates
Kevin Hickey
Kim Brewerton
Laura Solis
Lawrence Gasser
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
Lloyd's Restaurant
Loretta Vargo
Lucrezia Café
Lynn's Pet Grooming
Lynwood Firestone
Mancino's
Margaret McLinden
Mary Jean Argento
Mary Corwin
MB
Financial
Melinda Smith
Michele Fitzgerald
Northwoods Hearty Home Cookin'
Omni 41 Health & Fitness
Paige Bus Enterprises
Palmira Burnetsky
Patricia Ikins
Patricia Jackson
PJs Ladies Casual Wear
Popolano's
Quartino Wine & Salumeria
Resorts Casino |
Rose Dick
Rosie Coffey
Salon 110
Sam's Club
Sanderson Steel Company
Sandy Ulatowski
Second City
Six Flags Great America
Skip & Ginny Urbanek
Spooly's Health & Fitness Center
Stephen C. Anderson D.D.S.,P.C.
Steven Vanspankeren
The Adler Planetarium
The Center for the Performing Arts
The Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Children's Museum
The Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Wolves
The Color Room Salon & Day Spa
The Essence Suites
The Gary Railcats
The Hancock Observatory
The Metropolitan Club of Chicago
The Museum of Science & Industry
The Notebaert Nature Museum
Thornwood High School
Tim Knapp
Tony & Tina's Wedding
Tracy Golob
Trader Joe's
Ultimate Hair Salon
Vic's On Main
Victoria A Salinas
Villa De Bruno
Walt's Food Center
White Fence Farm
Willie Brown
Wright's Hollywood Park
Zanies Comedy Night Club |
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We’d like to
thanks the following business for purchasing advertising in our
commemorative ad book:
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AFSCME Employee Local 1232
Bank Financial
Blink Appliance
Bob's Body Shop
Calumet City Plumbing
Cimco Communications, Inc.
Clavio Law Offices, P.C.
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Schafer
Eagle Express Lines
Effluent Technology
Excel Printing and Mailing
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Homer, Wilson & Co., Ltd.
JMA Architects
Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin & Tominberg
Foundation
Matrix Technologies
Michael V. Kadich Agency
Milhahn Florist, Inc.
Millennium Transportation
Mr. & Mrs. Casimir Mikrut
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dowdle |
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Anderson
Mr. Edmund Kopec
Mr. & Mrs. John Malmrose
Mr. John Schafer
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kornas
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Malmrose
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Boyle
Mrs. Estelle Bednar
Mrs. Loretta Lindeman
Mrs. Mary Jean Dunlop
Ms. Carmella Sylvester
Ms. Cookie Zeleznik
Ms. Harriet Davern
Ms. Margaret McLinden
Ms. Marion Horney
Ms. Marla Smith
Ms. Pamela Morrissey
Ms. Patricia Jackson
Ms. Schoena Gifford
Ms. Wilma Smith
Oakland Memory Lanes, Inc.
Order of Alhambra Zirita Caravan |
Paige Bus Enterprises
Parents & Friends of Ludeman
Park National Bank
Park Press
Pleasant View Dairy Corp.
Professional Building Services, Inc.
Professional National Title Network
Providence Bank
Samurai Sledders of Chicago
South Suburban College
South Suburban Heating & Air
Sullivan & Gorman D.D.S.
T.O.P.S. #267
The Pickwick Society
Thornridge Funeral Home
Thornton Township
Tyson and Billy Architects, P.C.
Ultra Foods
Villa De Bruno
Voters for McCarthy
Windy City Pizza Works |
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