Win the $35,000 ‘Hold Me in Your Heart’ Wedding Package

Come to the Hold Me in Your Heart Wedding Premier or the Wisconsin Wedding Show to get to know the area’s most prestigious wedding vendors and enter Harbor House’s Hold Me in Your Heart Wedding Raffle for a chance to win an amazing $35,000 wedding package. One deserving bride and groom, along with 125 of their closest friends and family members, will celebrate in style with a luxurious reception at the Tundra Lodge Conference Center in Green Bay on Feb. 12, 2011.
When: Two events: Hold Me in Your Heart Wedding Premiere from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, and Wisconsin Wedding Spectacular from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 (actual drawing is at 3 p.m.)
Where: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton (Jan. 24 event) and Lambeau Field Atrium, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay (Feb. 21 event)
How You Can Help: Attend the event and/or visit one of the participating vendors and purchase a $20 raffle ticket. Proceeds go directly to Harbor House.
Our Partners: Done in promotional partnership with Visuelle Productions Bridal Shows, WLUK TV - Fox 11, WIXX radio, Premier Bride magazine and Tundra Lodge.
Package Details and Donors: The package includes: a perfect purse (Elcho); attendants gifts (Appleton Trophy); bachelor party (Nelson Paintball); bridal gown and 4 bridesmaids dresses (Bridal Elegance); bridal jewelry (Rummele’s Jewelers); wedding cake (Artistic Cakes); ceremony, cocktail and dinner music (Dorsey Entertainment); chocolate fountain (A-mazing Events); church flowers (Marshall Florist); reception decor (Wedding Perfect); rehearsal decor and day-of-event planner (Elegant by Design); DJ (Advanced Entertainment JD); fitness package (Ellipse Fitness - DePere); floral bouquets (Phase 2); hairstyle and make-up (Abracadabra Hair Salon); honeymoon (Journeys Unlimited); ice sculpture (Krystal Kleer); invitations, programs, table names, save the date and thank you cards (CJ Designs); bridalparty jewelry (Parklane Jewelry); limo (Prestige and Executive Limousine); photo booth (Photo NV); photographer (Picture This); reception facility and dinner (Tundra Lodge); rehearsal dinner (Wave); spa treatments (Salon CTI); tuxedos (DuBois Formalwear); and videographer (Lifetime Video).
For More Info: Check out www.wisconsinbridalshows.com or contact Harbor House Communication and Development Coordinator Maria Turner at (920) 955-9119 or mariat@harborhousedap.org.

FV Belly Dance Seminar & International Night of Dance

The Shimmy Shoppe presents its 2nd Annual Fox Valley Belly Dance Seminar & International Night of Dance, featuring Jasmin Jahal, an international artist of Middle Eastern folkloric and classical dance who specializes in Egyptian dance. Jahal has received numerous awards, including becoming one of the first American artists to be presented as instructor and performer in the Ahlan We Sahlan Dance Festival in 2006 and 2007 in Cairo, Egypt. Her teaching style is based on more than 25 years of experiences as an instructor and performer. Her performance style is flowing and feminine, charismatic and powerful.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. workshop and/or 7 p.m. performance (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, March 27
Where: Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah
How You Can Help: Attend either the performance ($15) and/or the workshop ($45). Proceeds from the performance will benefit Harbor House per Jahal’s request.
Our Partner: The Shimmy Shoppe, Clintonville
For More Info: Find out more at www.shimmyshoppe.net/page1/page1.html or e-mail Kelly at kahina3@gmail.com

Ellipse Fitness’ 4th Annual Victory Over Violence

Join Ellipse Fitness for this four-hour marathon of exercise to “knockout domestic abuse” by raising funds for Harbor House, Christine Ann and Golden House. Each fitness marathon includes segments of kickboxing, strength training, bootcamp exercises, kettlebell and abdominal work, as well as breaks for drawings and other excitement.
When: Saturday, March 7 (check with the Ellipse location nearest you for specific times)
Where: All Northeastern Wisconsin Ellipse Fitness locations (the Mayflower, Appleton North and Darboy locations will donate proceeds to Harbor House; others will donate to either Golden House in Green Bay or Christine Ann in Neenah)
How You Can Help: Anyone can participate (need not be an Ellipse member) for a $25 sign-up fee (register by Feb. 11 to receive a T-shirt) and by collecting as many pledges of support as possible. Raise at least $300 and also receive a gym bag. If you can’t participate, but want to help, donations of any amount will be accepted.
Our Partner: Ellipse Fitness
For More Info: Log onto www.ellipsefitness.com and click the “Ellipse Gives Back” tab for full details; contact Harbor House Communication and Development Coordinator Maria Turner at (920) 955-9119 or mariat@harborhousedap.org to pledge to support her personally as she participates again this year.

A Time to Laugh Dinner Gala and Comedy Night Fundraiser

Come laugh with us as Harbor House presents its 6th annual A Time to Laugh dinner gala and comedy night fundraiser. This year’s event features comedienne Jan McInnis, a.k.a. “the Work Lady” for her hilarious take on our world of work and corporate America. The spirit of A Time to Laugh is to remind us that through laughter, we find relief, happiness and health. For victims of domestic abuse, there’s often an initial feeling that they may never laugh again, but gradually, through healing, they find their paths back to recognizing and embracing the joy in their lives once again. Laughter and healing go hand-in-hand and that’s the message this inspirational event hopes to bring to its attendees.
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 23
Where: Grand Meridian, 2621 N. Oneida St., Appleton
How You Can Help: Attend the event: $75 per person or corporate sponsorship at $1,500 (table of 8) or $1,000 (table of 4). Try your luck at winning an exquisite diamond donated by Avenue Jewelers, as well as several other fun prizes this year.
For More Info: Contact Harbor House Communication and Development Coordinator Maria Turner at (920) 955-9119 or mariat@harborhousedap.org for more information or to sponsor a table.

Adopt-a-Family/Shelter a Success Thanks to Amazing Donor Support

Volunteer Coordinator Andrea Clark and House Manager Shelly Johnson send another huge thank you to all the individuals and businesses who contributed to Harbor House’s annual holiday Adopt-a-Family/Adopt-a-Shelter Program. Through your amazing generosity, many families connected to Harbor House were able to enjoy the 2009 holidays filled with happiness, peace and some greatly needed gifts. Additionally, hundreds of in-kind items needed to keep our shelter running throughout the year were donated. This kind of generosity truly exemplifies the real meaning of the holiday season.