June 2011  Bulletin ready for download! 

JUNE 15, 2011

VOLUME 29, ISSUE 2

Inside this issue:

Fashion Show Highlights p2-6

Thank You Letters p7

What’s Up at CARH p8-9

Community Corner p10

Volunteer Connection p11

Birthday’s of the Month p12

Recipes for the 4th p14

Movie Matinee & BINGO Day p15

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CARH’s En Vogue Unique Fashion Show held at the Cornerstone Restaurant & Head Hunters Lounge, in downtown Sacramento, received rave reviews.  This fabulous event took place on Friday, May 20th, and is the first of two Unique Fashion Show/Fundraisers hosted by CARH each year.  Our Fashion Shows are the only fundraisers hosted by CARH that generate funds for our ongoing programs and services that enrich the lives of those living with intellectual disabilities.  CARH’s services reach out to those living in Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and Sacramento Counties.  This year marks Sacramento’s 3rd Annual En Vogue Unique Fashion Show.  The event was a huge success in attracting over 150 supportive spectators.  Highlights included, a live and silent auction, raffle, fabulous food, cocktails, Live DJ/Musician Ron Davis, and Project Runway (a fashion design competition, featuring three local designers) in which our audience chose the winner of their favorite fashion design inspired by clothing found at Thrift Town stores.  This was all topped off with a finale of a spectacular fashion show, put on by our very special models (CARH’s clients), organized by CARH Marketing Director, Liz Crawford, and Fashion Stylist, Kari Shipman.  It was an exhilarating evening.  

All of our guests enjoyed an open buffet of delectable food, cocktails and mingling, as they browsed the auction tables for great deals.  An autographed guitar signed by the Rolling Stones, and a 49’s football signed by team players were just a few of the remarkable items up for auction.

Once announced that the show was to begin, our guests made their way to an arena of seats surrounded by red carpet in the restaurant’s courtyard.  Private cabana’s were reserved for our very generous sponsors.  The courtyard was beautifully decorated in red and black themed décor delivering a romantic ambience.

Special Guest, Kristen Marshall, of KCRA News, generously volunteered to EMCEE the event and commenced the show with an exciting introduction.  Kristen did an amazing job introducing each model as they sported their haute couture attire.  Taking the runway by storm, our vivacious models rocked the red carpet captivating the audience with chic ensembles created by Fashion Stylist, Kari Shipman.

CARH’s Fashion Shows are unique in that our special needs models feature fashion finds that may be found at bargain prices at local Thrift Town stores.  The fashion show/fundraiser not only helps to raise funds for CARH’s programs and services, but also provides those we serve a unique opportunity to shine in the spotlight.  We have found over the years that our clients love modeling at our shows, and we wouldn't have it any other way.  Our models are not only stunning, and charismatic, but they are “good at it”.  The fashion show is also a perfect opportunity to highlight CARH’s longstanding partnership with Norquist Salvage Corp (NSC) and their Thrift Town stores.  Moreover, it allows our charity to promote the benefits of donating and recycling gently used clothing while showcasing the deals to be made when shopping at Thrift Town.  Even the most avid and picky shopper can appreciate a good buy when shopping for vintage or name brand fashions.  We would like to give special thanks to EMCEE Kristen Marshall, Fashion Stylist, Kari Shipman, fashion show sponsors, raffle donors, our committee of volunteers, photographers, LA Davis, Sonia Hidalgo, and Ashley

Tapley, and Wendy Steinmetz of (NSC).  CARH would also like to thank everyone in the community for their support and contributions for making our 3rd Annual En Vogue Unique Fashion Show/Fundraiser a great success.  See additional highlights throughout this issue of June’s NewViews bulletin.