This Saturday, May 2, 2009, the Sawnee Woman's Club will debut an exciting new event - the Inaugural 2009 Sawnee Woman’s Club Tour of Homes presented by Smith Jackson Properties, LLC - designed to encourage area residents to open their minds to endless possibilities for their homes while raising funds to help those in our community who are less fortunate. The Sawnee Woman’s Club Tour of Homes event will include two opportunities in which community residents can participate:
Community Tours – Daytime Only tickets $20/each10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Community tours of the three Idea homes along with live demos, specialty boutiques.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- Live cooking demonstrations by culinary arts teams from South Forsyth and West Forsyth High Schools.
Noon and 2 p.m. -- Fashion shows at lead house on Tour of Homes, courtesy of E.K.Taylor boutique at Vickery Village.
VIP Patron party – Evening Tickets $75/each6 – 11 p.m. -- Tour of Homes VIP Patron Party
Parking for the Tour of Homes will be available at The Shops at Kelly Mill, located at the intersection of Kelly Mill and Bethelview Roads. Shuttles will be used to transport guests throughout the day to the tour homes.
At the first shuttle stop on the Tour of Homes, guests will enjoy self-guided tours and experience the latest building and design techniques evident in each of the three homes; live demonstrations, including glazing techniques by experts with This Faux House Designs. Laura Sheeley Holt, ASID of Laura Sheeley Designs, Inc. and Jamie Kern, ASID of Design Theory Interiors, will demonstrate interior design techniques that show new and easy ways to decorate kitchens and other living spaces. At 12 p.m. (noon) and 2 p.m., Vickery Village specialty boutique, E.K. Taylor, will present two fashion shows at the lead home. Cake artisans from Creations Bakery, located at 101 Meadow Drive in Cumming, will demonstrate cake decorating skills at a 1 p.m. session.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tour guests will have the opportunity to join in some friendly competition, “Battle of South vs. West,” to support the Culinary Arts programs from third and fourth place state Culinary Arts champions, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School, respectively. The friendly cooking competition between the county’s two high schools culinary arts programs will take place in the Tour homes from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Each school will allow guests to vote on their favorite culinary program cuisine in order to have even more bragging rights in the county.
Throughout the day, Tour of Homes guests also will have the opportunity to purchase concessions, unique items at Sawnee Woman’s Club boutique and enter raffles with a number of exciting prizes.
That evening, from 6 to 11 p.m., a Sawnee Woman’s Club VIP Patron Party will be held at the lead house on the Tour of Homes, the private residence of David and Angela Wahlbom. Guests will enjoy a progressive wine tasting in the homes beginning at 6 pm followed by a delectable Italian meal catered by Bello Italian restaurant.
The evening rounds out with live entertainment by popular classic cover band, The Frogz, a gentleman’s Texas Hold ‘Em tournament from 9 to 11 p.m. and Silent Auction with amazing items to bid on, including a week stay at a Tuscan villa in Manciano, Italy and vacation homes in St. Croix and Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Tickets will be available for sale online at
www.sawneewomansclub.org, or in person at the parking lot at The Shops at Kelly Mill on the day of the event.
Labels: 2009, cumming, forsyth county, fundraiser, sawnee woman's club, tour of homes
That “most wonderful time of the year” is here again!! And the best way to get into the spirit is by treating yourself to a special day in Historic Norcross. This is a celebration of the City’s charming past, a joyous preface to the holiday season, and an excellent excuse to spend the day with friends. The whole Historic District is decked out for the festivities, and you can enjoy it all at your leisure. There are quaint boutiques and charming restaurants in the downtown area, a perfect opportunity to relax and begin your holiday shopping. Then when you’re ready to Tour, stroll our sidewalks, or take a shuttle to see our homes. These are six of Norcross’ most beautiful residences, resplendent in holiday decor and vibrant with the sounds of live music. Whether you simply appreciate exceptional design and architectural details, or are looking for new ideas on how to decorate your own home, the diversity of styles and the seasonal finery are sure to delight.
Then at dusk, there’s a pause…..as the whole community joins in to light thousands of luminaries. It’s a breathtaking path, glowing and inviting, as it guides our guests through the evening Tour, now filled with candlelit romance.
All day and into the evening, the Historic Norcross Holiday Home Tour is a very special event, unique and wonderful in every way. We invite you to join us to experience all of Historic Norcross. More than a Tour, it’s a Tradition!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Daytime Tours – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Candlelight Tours – 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
For a map, tickets, and more information, please visit
www.norcrosstourofhomes.com.
Labels: december 6, historic, norcross, tour of homes
