Sunday, March 17, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Co-op FUNraising 2013: Sponsors, Donations, and Host Families
Co-op’s Spring
Fling 2013:
Where the Love
of Learning Blooms
Sponsorships:
Crayon Level: $25
Delaney Health & Fitness
Whimsies & What-Nots
Play-dough Level: $50
The Christmas Mouse
Colonial Cleaning
Llamasburg (Paige & Norman Jacobs)
Williamsburg Neck & Back Center
Eye to Eye (Dr. Matthew Gada)
Laurel & Graham Henshaw
Sam & Hannah Wawersik
Dr. and Mrs. Barton
Cars & Truck Level: $100
Williamsburg Wicker
Edward Jones
Allburn Financial Consulting
J&J Financial (Jamie Vinson)
Mr. & Mrs. McMillan
Circle & Storytime Level: $250
La Tienda
Linda Dessaint (Fine Arts)
Williamsburg Pediatric Dentistry
Arts & Crafts Level: $500
Williamsburg Smiles
Swings & Slides Level: $1,000
Johnny Timbers Tree Service
Donations from Businesses:
Yardworks (Ken Butler)
AMF Bowling
Barnes and Noble
Bella Fine Lingerie
Bike Beat
Body Balance Studio
Disney World
Kingsmill Golf Club
Quirks of Art
School Crossing
Master Park’s Tae Kwon Doe
The Golden Horseshoe
Virginia Living Museum
The Whaling Company
Target
Kingswood Pool
First Colony Pool
Williamsburg Aquatic Club
James City County Recreation Center
Second Street Bistro
Bubbles Hair Salon
Nails Uptown
Hotel El Convento
Focus Field Hockey (Quan Nim)
Stonehouse Stables
Pirates Cove Golf Adventure
Science Museum of Virginia
Pampered Chef (Robin Pardee)
Jolly Eggs (Sonya Hull)
Virginia Zoo
Stensland Dental
AgriBerry
Panera Bread
RB’s Honey
Pinch of Thyme Catering (Marie Homer)
Amy’s Garden
Carter Day’s Canning (Amy Day)
Through the Seasons (Loralee Clark)
Virginia Aquarium
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Paint on Pottery
Boot Camp Mania (Todd Paul)
Wendy Renee Kuhn (French Pastries)
Pure Romance (Kimberly Paulk)
Disney World
Wild Birds Unlimited
Hi Ho Silver
Ken Thompson Photography
Baskin-Robbins, Prince George Street
The Cheese Shop
Bed, Bath & Beyond
The Carousel Children’s Boutique
Old Chickahominy House
Second Street
Colonial Sports
Nathan Lienard
(musician)
Event Rentals
Ken Thompson
Photography
Cooke’s Gardens
Williamsburg Families
Harmonious Hardscapes
Host Families:
Amy & Brian Day
Carol & Wolfgang
Wawersik
Sonya & John Hull
Susan & Jim
Axtell
Susan & Mike
Zickel
Lauri & Matt
Wawersik
Amy & Jason Chen
Shannon & Bret
Rickert
Kim & Richard
Paulk
Laura & Graham
Henshaw
Dorothea & Graig
Abraham
Reva & Brendan
O’Hallaran
To buy tickets to the upcoming Spring Fling, become a sponsor, a host family or make a donations
please click here.
To buy tickets to the upcoming Spring Fling, become a sponsor, a host family or make a donations
please click here.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Let the bidding begin! March 4 (9 am) through March 8 (5pm)
BLIND AUCTION ITEMS
Blind Auctions: The
following items will be conducted through a blind auction on the Co-op
Blog. These items will be auctioned off
from Monday, March 4th (9am)
through Friday, March 8th (5pm). The starting bid for each item is listed
below. Bids will be accepted in $10
increments. You will submit your bid on
the blog at http://coopplayandlearn.blogspot.com
and at the end of each day we will list the highest bid on the blog. The winners of these items will be announced
at the FUNraiser. You do not need to be
present to win.
1. Best Lawn
on the Block!
Make your neighbors green with envy and have the most
gorgeous lawn on the street! Co-op Dad
Ken Butler from Yardworks of Williamsburg is offering a full year lawn
maintenance program. Includes all
fertilization, weed control, and lime application for one year. Does not include fall aeration and seeding. Lawn size should not exceed multi acres.
*The starting bid will be $150. This
auction item has historically had a bid between $350-$400.
Special thanks to the Butler family!
2. Playground
sign:
A permanent fixture on the Co-op playground, this sign will
have your name and distance to your house engraved on the wooden arrow pointing
toward your home. Your kids will always
now you are not far! (Sign will hang for
one year and then be yours to take home).
*The starting bid will be $100. This item has historically had
a bid between $200-$250.
3. Playhouse
sign: This sign will have
your name engraved on it and hang for one year on the Co-op Playground
Playhouse. The kids will delight in
having this special house named after them.
(Sign will hang for one year and then it is yours to take home).
*The starting bid will be $100. This item has historically had a
bid between $200-$250.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
FUNraiser 2013! Everything You Need To Know for This Year's Spring Fling!
Co-op’s
Spring Fling: Where the Love of Learning Grows
Grab a spouse,
friend or relative and head out for a kid free evening to celebrate the spirit
of Co-op! Enjoy delicious food, great
live music, dancing and the chance to win some great prizes. Dress as you wish! Visit the Co-op Blog for
more details http://coopplayandlearn.blogspot.com
Co-op’s Spring Fling: Where
the Love of Learning Grows
7:00-8:00 pm Cocktail Hour/Live Music from Nathan
Lienard
8:00-9:00pm Heavy Hors d’oeuvres from Executive
Chef Chris Long/
Dancing/Raffle
Tickets for Sale
9:00-9:30pm Dessert/Video Presentation featuring
Co-op’s Best,
Produced by
Rani & Brian Wachter/Knives & Forks
Raffle
Live/Raffle Winners Announced
9:30-10:00pm Dancing!
Co-op’s Spring Fling 2013: Raffle Packages
The first twelve
Raffle Packages will be available at the event at $5 per ticket.
The Knives & Fork
Raffle will take place live at the event and will be $20 per ticket.
The Blind Auction
items will be available on the Co-op Blog from March 4th -8th.
Cash or credit cards will be accepted at the event.
1. Golf
Anyone?
Enjoy a full day of golfing at two of the best courses in
the Williamsburg Area. Grab a group of
friends and head over to one of three championship courses at The Kingsmill
Golf Club (green fees for 4 with cart fees included). Next enjoy a full round of golf for four at
The Golden Horseshoe. Finish it all with
a relaxing dinner at The Whaling Company with a $100 gift certificate.
2. Couples
Escape to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Enjoy a 3 day/2 night stay at Hotel El Convento in Old San
Juan, Puerto Rico! Features &
Amenities included with your stay: Daily Wine Reception at La Veranda Terrace,
In-Room High Speed Internet Connection, Use of the Fitness Center and In-room
Coffee Maker and Alto Grande Coffee.
(Valid from March 23, 2013-December 13, 2013)
Please contact Lauri Wawersik for more details
(lwawers1@gmail.com)
3. Technology
Package:
Take pictures, capture video, or download your favorite
games, books, music and media to your very own 16 GB 3rd generation
I-PAD with protective case. Also
included, a $50 gift certificate to Target for any accessories you may need.
4. School’s
Out for Summer!
Enjoy a family membership for the summer 2013 to The Kingswood
Pool.
*(new families only)
Free session of swim lessons from Williamsburg Aquatic Club
Family passes for four to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
5. School’s
Out for Summer!
Enjoy a family membership for the summer of 2013 to First
Colony Pool.
*(new families only)
One year Family Membership to the Virginia Zoo
6. You Deserve
a Break!
Enjoy a day of pampering with a new haircut and gift bag
from Bubbles Hair Salon, then head over to Nails Uptown for a manicure,
followed by a shopping trip to Bella Fine Lingerie in Colonial Williamsburg,
and keep those pearly whites looking beautiful with a Sonicare toothbrush and
your skin looking beautiful with lotions from Pure Romance. Finally head home to read a new book on your
Nook Simple Touch from Barnes & Noble ($25 gift certificate included).
7. Walt Disney
World Resort!
Want to see your kids smile from ear to ear? Tell them, “We’re Going to Disney
World!” Enjoy the magic of Disney with
4-One Day Park Hopper passes good for admission to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s
Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
An experience your family will treasure forever. Passes valued at $496.00. (Passes expire within 2 years)
8. Get Fit
& Have Fun!
Enjoy a 6-month free membership to the James City County
Recreation Center, One month unlimited classes to Body Balance Yoga Studio, and
Boot Camp Mania with Todd Paul (30 Day Pass).
9. Girls Just
Wanna Have FUN!
Four free lessons and girl’s hockey stick with Focus Field
Hockey, Riding lessons at Stonehouse Stables (one free lesson and 50% off
introductory package of 5 riding lessons), two day passes to The Virginia
Living Museum, Family Day Pass for four to the Children’s Museum of Richmond,
Manicure at Nails Uptown and Set of Gardening Tools from School Crossing and a
wheelbarrow to store all those gardening goodies.
10. Boys Will
Be Boys!
World Champion Tae Kwon Doe classes at Monticello Market
Place (2 week trail/2 classes per week and free uniform), ten passes to AMF
Bowling (free game and free shoe rentals), Pirates Cove Golf Adventure (two
passes), and four day passes to the Science Museum of Virginia, and also four
day passes to the Virginia Aquarium.
11.Cruising!
Kids 24” Black & White Beach Cruiser from Bike Beat
12. Go Local!
Delight in some of Williamsburg's locally-produced
goodies: Eggs from Jolly Pond Chickens, a jar of RB's Honey, a complimentary
one-week pick up of local, fresh fruit and an assortment of jams from
Agriberry, Bread/Bagels for a year from Panera Bread (once a month bread or
bagel choice), and some wonderful French pastries (macaroons) from Wendy Renee
Kuhn, homemade soups from Chef Marie Homer, Co-op Alum Mom at Pinch of Thyme
Catering, canned tomatoes and strawberry preserves from Co-op Mom Amy Day,
canned cherries and lemon balm tea bags from Co-op alum Mom Loralee Clark and
fresh flowers from Amy’s Garden.
Hungry Anyone? (KINIVES & FORKS RAFFLE)
Enjoying the delicious food tonight? Co-op Dad Chef Chris Long of Second Street
Bistro will prepare dinner for six to be served in your home! Gather your friends for a night of culinary
bliss.
*This will be a live raffle that will include a fun game for
all who purchase a ticket. Ticket price
for this raffle will be $20.
Door Prize:
Pampered Chef Basket donated by Co-op Mom Robin Pardee.
50/50 Raffle:
Cash only at the event!
This Co-op desk has been part of the Co-op family
for many, many years. The family who
sells the most raffle tickets will win this whimsical old time school desk
complete with supplies!
BLIND AUCTION ITEMS
Blind Auctions: The
following items will be conducted through a blind auction on the Co-op
Blog. These items will be auctioned off
from Monday, March 4th (9am) through Friday, March 8th (5pm).
The starting bid for each item is listed below. Bids will be accepted in $10 increments. You will submit your bid on the blog (more
details to come) and at the end of each day we will list the highest bid on the
blog http://coopplayandlearn.blogspot.com
The winners of these items will be announced at the
FUNraiser. You do not need to be present
to win.
1. Best Lawn
on the Block!
Make your neighbors green with envy and have the most
gorgeous lawn on the street! Co-op Dad
Ken Butler from Yardworks of Williamsburg is offering a full year lawn
maintenance program. Includes all
fertilization, weed control, and lime application for one year. Does not include fall aeration and
seeding. Lawn size should not exceed
multi acres.
*The starting bid will
be $150. This auction item has historically had a bid between $350-$400.
2. Playground
sign:
A permanent fixture on the Co-op playground, this sign will
have your name and distance to your house engraved on the wooden arrow pointing
toward your home. Your kids will always
now you are not far! (Sign will hang for
one year and then be yours to take home).
*The starting bid will
be $100. This item has historically had
a bid between $200-$250.
3. Playhouse
sign: This sign will have
your name engraved on it and hang for one year on the Co-op Playground
Playhouse. The kids will delight in
having this special house named after them.
(Sign will hang for one year and then it is yours to take home).
Friday, February 22, 2013
Spirit Day at Paint on Pottery on 2/28/13 from 11 am to 6 pm!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS.... Paint on Pottery will be supporting the Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool on Thursday, February 28th. All friends and family members of Co-Op are invited to come in and paint for a discounted Studio Fee of $5, and at the end of the day... all Studio Fees will be donated back to Co-Op!
Create a magical memory AND help support Co-op! ... What could be better than that?!?
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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