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Category Archives: Events

September 9, 2011

St. Jude Mason City to Peoria Run | Central Illinois event photographer

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The first Saturday in August I was privileged to get to spend an entire day with a group of 60+ dedicated runners from my hometown (and county). I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into! It was a very long, hot day, but I am so glad that I was able to be a part of it. In the end, my hometown of 2300+ people raised $110,000 for St. Jude Children’s hospital. Amazing. Here’s my view of the day.

After running through Mason City, we ended up on the east side of town at the cemetery where balloons were released in remembrance of Jessie, who was the team’s captain and passed away in November of 2010.

Here the team presents their check to St. Jude live on the telethon.

The whole team just prior to the run.

There’s my little brother Nate crossing the bridge into Peoria!

The team enters the Civic Center.

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Tags: event, Mason City, Peoria, run, St. Jude

March 18, 2011

Taste of the Town | Champaign Fire & Police Memorial Benefit

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Here are a few photos of my booth from the Taste of the Town that was held at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, March 5. We met new people and old friends, tried several types of tasty food, and had a great response to our booth (and our floral decorations). We were glad to have been a part of it. Thanks to my sister Stephanie and my husband Aaron for helping out at the booth and bringing me back goodies from the various food vendors.

See what I mean about the flowers? They were gorgeous. Thanks so much to Fleurish (my downstairs studio neighbor!) for creating it for me!

My brand-spanking new guestbook sample. It arrived in the mail that very day!

I also had just picked up a bunch of the “I Do” magazines from the News-Gazette the day before the event.

My new metallic print standout mount. These prints are going to be hot! They have an inch-deep foam block on the back so they “standout” from the wall. You need to see this in person!

The 4′x6′ print made another appearance too!

It started to snow while we were inside, and it was cool to see the field go from clear to dusted, to completely white by the time we left.

A chalk drawing created by the UI chalk club:

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March 1, 2011

Taste of the Town | Champaign Fire & Police Memorial Benefit

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The Taste of the Town is happening Saturday, March 5 from 6-9pm at the Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign. The event is to benefit the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial that will be built in West Side Park. There will be 22 food vendors there showcasing their best dishes, as well as 10 or so non-food vendors like Holly Birch Photography!

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance from:
www.champaignfallenheroes.org
Art Mart
Black and White Confections
Geovanti’s
JT Walker’s
Sweet Indulgence

I hope to see you there!!

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Tags: Champaign, community, Memorial Stadium, Taste of the Town

October 4, 2010

High Heels After 5 | iHotel charity event

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High Heels After 5 is a monthly event sponsored by SJ Broadcasting (Q96, 95.3 The Wolf, 105.9 WGKC), Shelby Motors, Macy’s & Refinery. September’s charity was Backpack Buddies, a project started by the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana. The spokeswoman this month was Ryann Monahan of WICD Channel 15. Below are a few photos from the event! The rest of the photos can be viewed here.

Your Michelle’s Bridal Gentlemen After 5:

My personal favorites!

Can you really go wrong with orange crocodile? I think not. I actually wish my album company had this material!

Outside on the patio at iHotel/Houlihan’s:

Miss Champaign County Ainsley Reiser was a special guest!

Top 5 Best High Heels of the Night!