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Fundraiser: Friday October 8 - Sunday October 10 11:00am - 7:00pm

Models and Miniatures Show

Fundraiser to benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum
On the weekend of October 8-10 the Museum will host a three day show of models and miniatures featuring trains, automobiles, dollhouse miniatures, miniature books and artwork, dioramas, and much more. There will be a drawing for the Grand Prize of a fully finished Princess Anne Dollhouse (Retail Cost $649), professionally decorated and ready to accept furniture, with a $100 gift certificate from Hobby Building Supplies (www.miniatures.com). The draw will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, October 10th. You need not be present to win.
The Grand Prize will be on display at various locations in the San Lorenzo Valley during the upcoming months.

Please note that the Grand Prize is collector quality and is suitable for ages 14 and up.

Sponsored By:
The Robinson Family and Hobby Builders Supply

Join us at:
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek.

Cost:
Entrance to the show will be by donation. Grand Prize tickets will be $2.50 each or $20 for a book of 10. Tickets are available for purchase at the Museum.

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Thank-You to our Silent Auction and BBQ Donors for a Successful Fundraiser:

Silent Auction Donors:
Agz Ragz, Ahlgren Vineyard, Annieglass, Rich & Carmen Bergmann, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Boulder Creek American Gas, Boulder Creek Brewery & Cafe', Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, Boulder Creek Pharmacy, Bruno's BBQ, Bucci, Cafe' Sparrow, Camp Climax Pottery, Chardonnay Sailing, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Classic Wines, Cowboy Bar & Grill, Creative Hands, Crow's Nest / Shadowbrook, DeLaveaga Golf, Ernie's Service Center, Ezulwini Game Lodges, Felton Hardware, Gabriella Cafe', Gallo Wines, Historic Hartman House, Joe's Bar, Kayak Connection, Kitchen Table Jewelry, Sheila Knoop, Renee' Kuehl, Liberty Bank, Judy & Bob Leoffler, Lundberg Art Glass Studios, M&V Liquors, Marquis Gourmet Confections, Maya Mexican Restaurant, Michael Milich, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mountain Mechanics, Mountain Parks Foundation, Jeri & Bruce Oneto, Susan Raineri, , Redwood Keg, Redwood Pizzeria, Roaring Camp Railroad, San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Scarborough Lumber, Scopazzi's, Seascape Golf Club, Claudia Scott, , Seascape Golf Club, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Severino's, Seymour Marine Center/Long's Marine Lab, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Southern Wines/Pacific Wine & Spirits, Sports Gallery Authenticated, Stagnaro Strategic Marketing, 5th District Supervisor Mark Stone, Taqueria Los Amigos, The Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz, The Red Pearl, The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Ginia Tilman0Klamner, Valley Gardens Golf Course, White Rhino Silver, Women at Work

BBQ Sponsors:
Redwood Keg

BBQ Food Donors:
Boulder Creek Brewery, Dessert First, Driscolls, Jack Kunz, Johnnie's Super, New Leaf Community Market, Bruce and Jeri Oneto, Karin Ann Park, Eleanor Presswood, Pure Valley Water, Blythe Robinson, and Guest Chef Reggie Powell

Featured Exhibit: Oct 24, 2009 Though January 2011

Big Trees to Surfboards - The Redwood Connection

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum in partnership with the Santa Cruz Surfing Club Preservation Society are proud to debut an exciting new exhibit: "Big Trees to Surfboards - The Redwood Connection".

Below are photographs from the exhibit opening reception which was held on October 24, 2009. Well-known local surfer and author Tom Hickenbottom was on hand to sign his book, "Surfing in Santa Cruz", which can be purchased at the museum bookstore or online.

T-Shirts:
T-Shirts bearing a historical Santa Cruz surfing design by well-known graphics designer Jim Phillips are available at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum or online. The design has been printed in 6-shade sepia tones on a cream Gilden heavy weight shirt and available in sizes small, medium, large, and X-large. Larger sizes can be special ordered, call (831) 338-8382 for details.

Thank-You:
Many thanks to our exhibit sponsors: Big Creek Lumber, Blythe Robinson, Boulder Creek Hardware, Beauregard Vineyards, City Signs, Cupcake Diva of Boulder Creek, North Glass, Redwood Pizza, Scarborough Lumber, Scopazzi's Restaurant, and Surfrider Cafe/Boulder Creek Brewery. We also want to thank our exhibition designer and curator - Mark Shunney.