Por los Niños Auction
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Depot Renaissance Hotel
Auction Catalog
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Wine, Chocolate & Pearls (Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7 p.m.)
Make your own 2-strand freshwater pearl bracelet while enjoying wine and chocolate. Kristin Klemestrud, co-owner of Savories Bistro in downtown Stillwater, will guide you through a few expert wine and chocolate pairings, and Helene Anderson will assist you with your jewelry creations. Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Cathy Hickman, 10562 Hawthorn Trail, Woodbury, MN. For up to 10 participants-sign up early so you don't miss out! Cost is $60 per person.
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Cookie of the Month
Enjoy a different homemade cookie each month!  Sign up to receive a dozen cookies made by FANA Waiting Mom Anna Sullivan and delivered to you each month from August, 2009 to January, 2010.  Cookies will include Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter with Reece's Chip, Whoopie Pies, Sugar, and Glazed Orange Spice.  For up to 10 participants.  Sign up early so you don't miss out! Cost is $50 per participant.
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Mother-Daughter Tea Party (Saturday May 1, 2010)
Celebrate the arrival of spring on Saturday, May 1st at a Mother-Daughter May Day tea.  An assortment of desserts, finger sandwiches, beverages and, of course, tea will be served.  Mothers and their daughters of all ages are welcome.  The tea party will be at Heather Felt’s home in Plymouth, MN from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Hosted by Heather Felt and Kathy Heafey.  Cost is $15 per person.  (Limited to 8 families/mother-daughter combinations).
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Handmade Card Making Party (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
Have you ever wanted to make handmade cards but didn’t know where to begin?  Thought…I could never do that?  In the end finding yourself at the store paying $4.00 for one card?  If so, this is for you.

Sarah Christopherson, FANA mom, will provide the designs, the directions, the paper, envelopes, all necessary supplies, and even food.  You simply have to put the cards together.  In the end you will leave with 15 handmade cards (3 each of 5 different designs) and coordinating envelopes.  Keep them to use yourself or give them as a gift.  Will be held at the Christopherson's home in St. Bonifacius on Sunday, September 20th from 2:00-4:00.  15 person maximum. Cost is $30 per person.
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La Noche (Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.)
A Colombian culture evening presented by the Abel Family and a yet to be determined Native Colombian speaker.  Join us Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of appetizers and cocktails!...and learn about current events in Colombia, the history of Colombia, and an overview of some Colombian holiday customs.  Location TBD.  Unlimited participation - the more the merrier!  Cost is $25 per person.
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Tapas y Vinos Latinos (Friday, April 23, 2010)
Women, please join your hosts Mary Lee Underberg and Pam Harens on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Pam's home (14556 Village Woods Drive, Eden Prairie) to sample appetizers and wines from around the Spanish-speaking world and have a chance to socialize with old and new FANA friends.  For up to 15 women.  Cost is $30 per person.
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El Dia Colombia Day Camp K-3 (Saturday, January 23, 2010)
Colombian Culture Day, presented by the Abel family, waiting to-be FANA Mom, Amy Kinsman and some yet to be determined young adult FANA adoptees. Join us for a day of fun! Here are some examples of the things we might me doing: -Learn some Spanish words and songs -Learn about Colombian Geography -Do some crafts with Colombian themes -Learn about Colombian customs -Play games -Learn about Colombian food.  El Dia is for children entering Kindergarten through third grade and will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 9:30 to 2:30 at Totem Pole Park in New Brighton. Includes lunch. (We will accept pre-school children who are used to a classroom setting, potty trained and able to spend several hours away from parents without tears). For up to 45 kids (K-3).  Cost is $50 per child.
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Family Christmas Party (Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.)
Come celebrate the holiday season with other FANA friends.  There will be crafts for the kids, and drinks and a light dinner will be served.  A special visitor has also volunteered to come bearing gifts and spreading some holiday cheer with a surprise visit!  Each child will have time to discuss their Christmas wish list with the big guy in red and each child will receive a small gift.  Families are encouraged to provide details about your child in advance, so Santa can use the insider information when talking to your child.  There will be lots of time to take photos in a low-stress, non-mall setting.  Hosted by Therese Marso and Meredith Hinke at the Marso/Jones home in Eagan on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.  Open to the first ten (10) families that sign up.  Cost is $100 per family unit.
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Cement-i-ment Party (Friday, October 16, 2009)
Make your own personalized Cement-i-ment to say whatever you wish.  Dinner and drinks will be served and there will be lots of giggles and fun as you watch wet concrete become a beautiful creation!  Hosted by Jill Sievers (at her home in Maplewood) and Jill's buddy, Cathi Berqual.  To be held on the evening of Friday, October 16, 2009.  For up to 10 participants.  Cost is $75 per person. 
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Mom's Night Out at the Heafey-Sampsell's (Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.)
As my daughter Bella would say, it's a night for "just the girls." Come enjoy appetizers, drinks and dessert with some of your favorite FANA moms at Casa de Heafey/Sampsell, 2722 W. 47th Street in Minneapolis. The first nine to sign-up will have a spot reserved in their name! Cost is $25 per person.