Firehouse Quilts 5th Annual Quilt Show July 16 & 17, 2010
Article Contributed on: 10/23/2009 10:05:39 PM
Venue:
Cherry Hills Community Church
Venue Address:
3900 E Grace Blvd. (near HR Pkwy & University)
Venue City:
Highlands Ranch
Event Time:
12pm (noon) - 6pm
Event Dates:
This event takes place on 7/16/2010.
Category:
Fundraising
Cost for Adults:
$7
Cost for Children:
$7-10 yrs and older
Event Web page:
http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Events/Fundraising/Event~675941.aspx
Description:
Firehouse Quilts puts on a spectacular (2 day) quilt show as their only fund raising event each year for our community to enjoy. The success of their quilt show is reflected by the number of quilters allowing this charity group to display their wonderful quilts for the public to enjoy.
The quilt show is open to the public and is held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 E Grace Blvd. in Highlands Ranch; a perfect fit for the beautiful quilt display, live music, vendors & of course, the Bed Turning of the snuggle quilts they donate to Colorado Fire Departments.
DAYS & TIMES OF SHOW:
Friday, July 16, 2010 (12pm - 6pm)
Saturday, July 17, 2010 (10am - 4pm)
Vendor Hall will be open Saturday until 5pm for last minute shopping while the quilts are being taken down.
QUILT SHOW ADMISSION: (allows entry both days)
$7 at the door (it's a fundraiser, please help support our mission)
$6 in advance (after April 2010) for those wanting to save a buck.
Mark the dates on your calendar and plan to attend with friends and family. Come support our hometown charity that helps children in crisis while enjoying a fun, unique quilt show.
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WHAT IS FIREHOUSE QUILTS?
Volunteers of Firehouse Quilts make & donate snuggle quilts to Colorado Fire Depts., Action Care Ambulance, Denver Health Medical Center, Victim Advocate Offices, Battered Women's Shelter and Douglas/Elbert Task Force; the quilts are then given to children in crisis.
Volunteers meet twice a month at:
NorthridgeRec.Center, 8801 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO.
1st Tuesdays ( 4:30p-8p)
3rd Thursdays (12:30p-4:30p)
Bring your sewing machine, beige/gray thread, scissors, pins, ripper, etc.
Free kits are supplied at all Sew Days.
Other supplies (ironing and cutting stations) are shared by all the volunteers.
See the website
www.firehousequilts.org for info about Sew Days, quilt deliveries and annual quilt show.
Contact Dusty Darrah
firehousequilts@q.com or 303-683-6455 for information about this wonderful group.
Contact Info
Name:
Dusty Darrah
E-mail:
firehousequilts@q.com website: www.firehousequilts.org
Phone:
303-683-6455