LOVE OUR CHILDREN LUNCHEON…… April 30th is fast approaching. If you have not reserved your table or tickets, now is good time to do it. We are excited about our program this year and plan on having lots of fun and laughs!

One of the highlights of the luncheon is always the Silent [...]]]>

LOVE OUR CHILDREN LUNCHEON…… April 30th is fast approaching. If you have not reserved your table or tickets, now is good time to do it. We are excited about our program this year and plan on having lots of fun and laughs!

One of the highlights of the luncheon is always the Silent Auction. We are always so appreciative of all the companies and individuals that donate services and items for the auction.

This year I would like to give you a preview of some of the items you will be able to bid on at the Love Our Children Luncheon, Friday, April 30th at the Infinity Park Event Center.

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VERONA WALLS is a decorative artisan company. They will create a beautiful Venetian Plaster wall that will enhance your home and express your individual taste. Verona Walls uses true Italian marble and lime plasters. They were featured on Extreme Home Makeover in November of 2009. Please visit their website for the best Faux Finishing in Colorado to see a wide range of samples and fantasize about a new wall that add a sophisticated elegance to your home. Verona Walls has also generously agreed to donate 10% of the final price of any residential or commercial work booked between now and the April 30th Love Our Children Luncheon and Silent Auction. For more information contact Verona Walls at info@veronawalls.com or by phone 303-960-7209

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THE VINEYARD WINE SHOP is a full service wine shop located in Cherry Creek North District. Their wine cellar is stocked with thousands of bottles of wine. For your bidding pleaser The Vineyard has donated a certificate for their Wine-of-the-month Club, a fun program that introduces you to an exciting variety of wines for one year.

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COIT CARPET CLEANING is one of the largest specialty cleaning and restoration companies in the world. They have 50 years of experience and remain a family-owned business committed to making the world a cleaner, healthier happier place. Bid on this gift certificate to have your carpets cleaned by true professionals.

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THE FRESH FISH COMPANY has been serving the freshest seafood in Denver for 28 years, offering over 30 varieties of fresh fish daily. You can also enjoy mouth-watering prime rib, steaks, and pastas and an all-you-can-eat fabulous Sunday Buffet. See their menu at www.FreshFishco.com . The Fresh Fish Company has been supporting the Love Our Children Luncheon for 15 years. They are offering 2 gift certificates for dinner.

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DANCEPORT co-owner, Robert Nardozza is offering ballroom dance lessons. Mr. Nardozza has worked on the U.S. International Ice Dancing Team for 10 years and has numerous trophies in the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Danceport is Denver’s premier dance school for ballroom and Latin dancing.

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This is just “sneak preview” of the many items you will be able to bid on between 10:00 and noon on April 30th at the Love Our Children Luncheon. Thank you to these companies as well as everyone that is participating in the Silent Auction!

Marianne Franklin, Executive Director

Actor John Amos, famous for his performances in the television sitcoms “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and”Good Times” and Kunta Kinte as an adult in “Roots” will be the special guest speaker at the 20th Annual Love Our Children Luncheon, Friday April 30th at the Infinity Park Event Center.

John Amos will join Master of Ceremonies, Darryl [...]]]>

Actor John Amos, famous for his performances in the television sitcoms “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and”Good Times” and Kunta Kinte as an adult in “Roots” will be the special guest speaker at the 20th Annual Love Our Children Luncheon, Friday April 30th at the Infinity Park Event Center.

John Amos will join Master of Ceremonies, Darryl Collier; Jay Mattioli, magician from America’s Got Talent; comedian Shedrick “Shed” Garrett; former Denver Bronco Mark Jackson and the Montbello High School Drum line for a star packed afternoon of entertainment.

Tables and tickets are available now by contacting The Shaka Franklin Foundation for Youth at 303-337-2515 or info@shaka.org