3rd Annual Golf Classic
On Monday, July 27, 2009, both Men's and Women's teams will tee off for the 3rd Annual Summer Golf Classic at the Johnson City Country Club. The all day event begins with a shotgun start at 10:00 AM. Contests during the day included closest to the pin, longest drive, and a putting contest. For registration information please contact Kim Hodge at development@handsonmuseum.org .
20th Annal Festival of Trees
270 guests enjoyed the 20th Annual Festival of Trees Night of Lights Gala Friday, November 21st at 6:30 p.m. and were treated to an selection of "My Favorite Things" just in time for holiday shopping! As the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, the Gala raised over $45,000.00 that will help support educational programming and exhibits to the 70,000 guests that visit the Museum each year.
Gala emcee Josh Smith, of WJHL NewsChannel 11, welcomed guests and introduced auctioneer Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey. Attendees bid on a variety of items during the silent and live auctions, were entertained with the melodic songs of the "von Trapp Family Singers" from Lake Ridge Elementary School, enjoyed dinner catered by Main Street Catering, and danced the night away to music performed by Bag a' Cats.
Planning has already begun for the 21st Annual Festival of Trees Night of Lights Gala to be held November 20, 2009.
Hot Tea & Totes An Auction Celebrating Women - April 4, 2009
Hands On! Regional Museum held the Second Annual Hot Tea & Totes: An Auction Celebrating Women on April 4, 2009. The theme for this year's event was "See Jane Bid & Decorate." The auction offered seventy purses, totes, and other fun bags of all types and for all budgets.
“We are so pleased with the success of this event,” says Kristine Carter, Marketing Manager. “We exceeded our fund-raising goal, generating over $27,000.00 for the museum’s programs and exhibits.”
Ladies and young girls of all ages were greeted curbside by valet parkers from Bank of Tennessee. Miss Melanie of Miss Melanie’s Tea Room provided brunch and Phyllis Jackson of Jackson Interiors gave a presentation on redecorating tips for the home. Guests bid on a silent auction showcase of 66 purses, bags, and redecorating items. The voice auction, hosted by emcee Sara Diamond, WJHL News Channel 11 Anchor, included specialty purses, a purse quilt, and a Persian rug.
For more information, please contact Kristine Carter at 928-6508 x.108 or kristine@handsonmuseum.org.
