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'Cause Even If You Miss, You'll Land Among The Stars." Les Brown This is the name of the gala that I am hosting on Friday the 4th of March in conjunction with IPMR (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This event will be a fund-raiser for the Parkinson's Program at IPMR. They want to purchase a GAITRite Walkway System to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. Shake, Rattle & Roll has already donated $6,500 to this cause and it is our hope that this will raise the rest of the money needed for this valuable piece of equipment. At 3 o'clock on the afternoon of Friday, March 4th, Dr. Craig Cady is taking all interested persons on a tour of his cord blood stem cell research lab at Bradley University. This is a fasinating and truly inspirational place to learn about the many possibilities that we are facing with his research. Then, at 7pm, the gala is set to begin at Arrowhead Country Club right outside of Chillicothe, IL. This country club is a beautiful setting for our event with large windows overlooking a golf course. Guests will be greeted by a registration table with a large vase full of golden star wands with their table number and seating arrangements printed on them. Each table will be decorated in cobalt blue and gold centerpieces made by Debbie Deitrich, and each table will be twinkling with blue tealights in crystal tulip cups. Every inch of available wallspace will be covered with silver cresent moons w/ blue glitter and blue stars w/ gold glitter. The master of ceremonies is my friend and TV anchorwoman, Gina Morss. She will invite the guests to come in and get a glass of wine, which has all been selected especially to go with the food by Gordon Jockisch of R.J. Distributing and to take a look at the wonderful raffle items and the sensational silent auction items that we are offering. At 7:30, Chef Rob Wyss from Lindsay's on Liberty is presenting a menu of appitizers: Duck sausage w/ anguala pesto & aged cheddar cheese, tuna tartare w/ ponzo coils & crispy wonton, crab-stuffed minipotatoes w/ caviar, smoked salmone on pumpernickle bread w/ chive cream sauce & seared antelope medallion w/ port cherries & micro-greens, followed by desserts which include: orange & chocolate truffles rolled in hazelnuts, fresh lemon tartlettes w/ raspberries and an assortment of Lindsay's cookies. At 8 pm, the music starts and what a great line-up we have!! The Sally Weisenburg Trio (the area's hottest jump, jazz, blues musicians) will perform along with special guests Ken Carlyle and Kent "Doc" LeCouris (both local music legends). The sound will be provided by Bill Keister from Illinois Concert Sound and Craig Kendall from CK photography will take pictures. So it looks to be a fabulous evening and dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information either email or call: Joan E, Snyder at 309-579-3026 or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Raffle Items: Cardinal's Baseball autographed by Lou Brock Cardinal's Baseball autographed by Whitey Herzog Newsweek Magazine autographed by Senator Barack Obama Blue topaz necklace and earring set Handmade pottery plate & easel Asian Art ginger jar Golf Package 1# of Jamacian Blue Coffee Auction Items: Original artwork by reknowned artist Preston Jackson ($1,500) MVC basketball signed by Hersey Hawkins, Oscar Robertson, Ed Macauley & Dave Stallworth MVC poster signed by the above athletes Numbered Filmcel from a Harry Potter movie Maui Jim Sunglasses n' stuff Pamper Me Basket (massage, makeover, lunch & acrylic nails) Health & Fitness Gift Certificate Shoot for the Moon handmade quilt Antique, handpainted table Sterling silver 16 in. necklace and pendant "I LOVE LUCY" doll in the original box Framed and original artwork 1 gallon of homemade Irish cream 2 sets of men's golfwear Autographed celebrity golf poster I would love to see you in Chillicothe!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn