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Free Appraisal Fair 2010 to Benefit Carpenter’s Place – October 23, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Antiques on East State

5411 East State Street, 61108

For ‘each’ free appraisal (5 item limit), bring a Cleaning/Paper Product* or Non-perishable Food Donations to benefit Carpenter’s Place and the homeless people they serve.  Cash donations are also welcome.  For more information contact: Terri Anderson at Antiques On East State 815-229-4004 or Terry Mayborne at Carpenter’s Place 815-964-4105 x214; TerryM@carpentersplace.org

*Paper Products include paper towels, napkins, 6” & 12” foam plates, 8 oz. foam cups, facial tissue, and toilet paper.

 

 
   

 

Ken Burns’ Americana Pianist Jacqueline Schwab in Concert – November 12, 7:30  p.m.

New Sullivan Theater

118 N. Main Street; Rockford, IL  61101

Through a gracious donation from Dick Nordlof, Jacqueline Schwab will perform her Rockford premier concert to benefit Carpenter’s Place.  Jacqueline is widely heard on the soundtracks to Ken Burns’ PBS series.  She will perform a solo concert of historic American music, rousing dance tunes and reflective airs celebrating the life of Mark Twain.  Beautiful and uplifting, Jacqueline’s arrangements honor the community and improvisational spirit of vintage American Music.  Immediately following the performance, stay to meet Jacqueline and enjoy the dessert and Starbucks coffee bar.  

Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the following locations:

  1. Carpenter’s Place  ~  1149 Railroad Ave  ~  Rockford, IL  61104
  2. Alpine Bank locations                              
  3. Via phone:  (815) 964-4105 x216      
  4. Online:  www.carpentersplace.org

For more information, contact Joan at:  (815) 964-4105 Ext. 216