"Art is in the Air": Raffle & Silent Auction Items

Our upcoming third annual "Art is in the Air" fundraiser to benefit Extreme Community Makeover will be held on Friday, November 9 from 7-9 pm at the Artwork Network gallery in the Art District on Santa Fe (878 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 80204).  This evening will be a fun time of celebrating the work ECM is doing in Denver communities and giving you a chance to support ECM at the same time!  We would like YOU to join us and get your tickets here today if you haven't already done so.

To give you an idea of all the incredible raffle and silent auction items that you can bid on or win, we thought we would provide the list ahead of time so you can plan ahead for which items you are most excited about placing a bid.

• Artwork from Maxwell Vision, Julie Weldon, and others
• Dinner for two at Aria Wine Bar and Opus Restaurant ($100 value)
• Gift certificate to Carol Meir Fashions ($50 value)
• One month unlimited classes at Crossfit Eminence ($160 value)
• 2 tickets to a Denver Nuggets game on November 25 ($124 value)
• 5 gift certificates to Dick's Sporting Goods ($50 value each)
• Chef's table for eight at Earl's ($450 value)
• Global bag project bag and Kizuri bead necklace from Kenya ($35 value each)
• Foursome of golf to Green Valley Ranch Golf Club ($250 value)
• Sushi for two at Hapa Sushi LoDo ($50 value)
• Gift certificate to Happy Cakes ($20 value)
• One night stay at Hilton Garden Inn Cherry Creek ($179 value)
• One night stay at Hotel Monaco ($350 value)
• One hour interior design consultation from Johana Weber Design ($100 value)
• One night stay at JW Marriott Cherry Creek ($250 value)
• Gift certificate to Kaos Pizzeria ($40 value)
• Earrings from Kelly Beth Designs ($30 value)
• 3 gift certificates to Las Fuentes ($25 value each)
• Five course tequila dinner for 10 people at Margs Taco Bistro Cherry Creek ($500 value)
• Gift certificate from Merrell Shoes ($110 value)
• Paint a powder room from MVP Contracting ($300 value)
• Gift certificate to Salon Phoenix ($75 value)
• Gift certificate for a Power Plate work-out ($300 value)
• Helicopter ride for two on Prayer One Ministries ($200 value)
• 2 gift certificates to Root Down ($50 value each)
• Cut and color at Salon Palazzo ($110 value)
• One month membership to The Denver Athletic Club ($250 value)
• One night stay at The Jet Hotel ($190 value)
• Two night stay at The Oxford Hotel ($360 value)
• Mobile dog wash from The Pooch Mobile ($50 value)
• One hour golf lesson at The Ranch Country Club ($100 value)
• One night stay at The Ritz-Carlton ($343 value)
• Gift basket from Whole Foods ($100 value)
• Personal chef for a day ($100 value)
• Artwork featuring ECM each of the eight ECM target neighborhoods ($25 value each)

Special drawing for those who purchase tickets by October 31:

• $25 gift certificate to Cucina Colore
• $50 gift certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods
• $50 gift certificate to Hapa Sushi Cherry Creek
• 3-$10 cocktail cards to Hapa Sushi LoDo
• $25 gift certificate to Las Fuentes
• One night stay at Marriott Denver West ($189 value)

Do You Have Your Tickets for "Art is in the Air"?

Art is in the Air with ECM: Friday, November 9 from 7-9 pm A $25 gift certificate to Cucina Colore Cherry Creek and a $50 gift certificate to Hapa Sushi Cherry Creek have been added to the special drawing that you will be entered in if you purchase your tickets for our annual fundraiser by Oct 31. A $25 gift certificate to Las Fuentes and 3 $10 cocktail cards to Hapa Sushi LoDo are also in the drawing right now. If you get your tickets today (Oct 24), your name will be entered in the drawing 8 times (per ticket purchased), 7 times on Oct 25, 6 times on Oct 26, through 1 time if you purchase your tickets on Oct 31. Get your tickets here today. We have many new silent auction items too. See the list below. Looking forward to having you join a fun evening of celebrating Extreme Community Makeover! We have a number of great silent auction items that include these and many more.... Gift certificates to Aria Wine Bar and Root Down Denver Chef's table for eight at Earl's Cherry Creek One month membership at The Denver Athletic Club Golf foursome at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club Hotel stays at The Hilton Garden Hotel Cherry Creek, Hotel Monaco, The Jet Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 5 course tequila dinner for 10 at Margs Taco Bistro Cherry Creek Gift basket from Whole Foods Helicopter ride for two Artwork and many more incredible items that we'll continue to share with you! Don't forget: If you purchase any artwork from the extensive Artwork Network online collection, as well as from the gallery, between now and December 9th, just mention Extreme Community Makeover at purchase and 15% of the proceeds of that sale will be donated back to ECM! Check out their website here.

Sincerely, Extreme Community Makeover

Why You Want to Get Your Tickets Today!

Art is in the Air with ECM: Friday, November 9 from 7-9 pm If you don't have your tickets yet for this fun event, you will want to do that now! Why today? Because anyone who purchases their tickets from Oct 17-Oct 31 will be entered in a special drawing to take place at the event. And the sooner you get your tickets, the more opportunities you will have to win. For example, if you purchase your tickets today (Oct 17), your name will be entered 15 times (per ticket purchased); Oct 18 - 14 times; Oct 19 - 13 times; and so on, down to Oct 31 - 1 time. Some of the items included in this drawing include a $25 gift certificate to Las Fuentes and 3 $10 cocktail cards to Hapa Sushi LoDo. More items will be added in the next 15 days, so be watching your email for more details. More event info follows. Get your tickets here. We have a number of great silent auction items that include these and many more.... Chef's table for eight at Earl's Cherry Creek One month membership at The Denver Athletic Club Golf foursome at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club Helicopter ride for two Hotel stays at The Hilton Garden Hotel Cherry Creek, The Oxford Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Many more incredible items that we'll continue to share with you in upcoming days! If you purchase any artwork from the extensive Artwork Network online collection, as well as from the gallery, between now and December 9th, just mention Extreme Community Makeover at purchase and 15% of the proceeds of that sale will be donated back to ECM! Check out their website here. Looking forward to having you join a fun evening of celebrating the work ECM has been doing this year and building support for the work we plan to continue doing in the future!

Sincerely, Extreme Community Makeover

October Extreme Endeavors: Taking the Next Steps

Extreme Community Makeover NewsletterOctober Extreme Endeavors October 2012

In This Issue Art is in the Air: November 9 Thank You: PorchLight Real Estate Group September Volunteers Family 9HealthFair Quick Links About ECM Contact ECM Donate Help ECM build stronger communities in Denver through your financial support. Checks can be made to: Extreme Community Makeover and sent to: Extreme Community Makeover PO Box 102586 Denver, CO 80250-2586 Greetings! With 2,700+ volunteers already this year (and counting), we're moving into the tail end of our project year this month. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer yet this year, check out the dates below and see if you can join ECM during an upcoming Work Day. If you have volunteered this year, we would like to invite you to take the next steps with learning more about ECM and how you can support the important work we are doing to build stronger communities here in Denver through attending our upcoming event on November 9. We will look forward to seeing you then! Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director ECM Work Days October is the last month of the year with regularly scheduled Saturday Work Days. Good thing there are three days to get involved! Saturday, October 6 @ 9:00 am (Westwood) Redeemer Lutheran Church - 3300 West Nevada Saturday, October 13 @ 9:00 am (Barnum) Barnum Recreation Center - 360 Hooker Street Saturday, October 20 @ 9:00 am (Barnum) Bethany United Methodist Church - 3501 West 1st Avenue To get involved, please RSVP to Angela by replying to this message and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

Art is in the Air: November 9 Please join ECM for our third annual fundraiser at the Artwork Network gallery in the Art District on Santa Fe. We will have lots of great silent auction items and yummy food, while enjoying this amazing gallery. Get your tickets here today and invite your friends to join you! Thank You: PorchLight Real Estate Group Thank you to PorchLight Real Estate Group for hosting a Canvas & Cocktails event at their office to benefit ECM this past month! The fifty+ people in attendance had a great time and came away with some beautiful artwork. See the photos here. If you would be interested in hosting a similar event, contact Angela. September Volunteers Thank you to everyone who volunteered during the month of September! Atkins Boulder County K-Life Cherry Hills Christian Middle School Faith Christian High School Front Range Christian School God's Grace Community Church Heritage Title Company Valor Christian High School Tennis Team Waterstone Community Church Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Denver Family 9HealthFair Two of the upcoming Family 9HealthFairs will be held in ECM target neighborhoods: in Globeville on October 13 and in Barnum on October 20. Saturday, October 13: 7:00am-12:00pm at Laradon Hall/Clinica Tepeyac - 5100 Lincoln Street Saturday, October 20: 7:00am-12:00pm at Barnum Recreation Center - 360 Hooker Street For more details or to register online ahead of time, click here. You can also register at the fair.

Thank you for partnering with ECM to make a difference in Denver neighborhooods! Sincerely, Extreme Community Makeover