Volunteers needed for Winnequah mural project!

Kristin writes:

We are putting together our volunteer schedule for the Winnequah Tile Mural project now. The residency officially starts on Monday, January 11 and will go for 2 weeks. There are 3 ways to volunteer for this part of the project.

1. Classroom Volunteer
The artists, Jeanne and David, are asking for 2 volunteers in the classroom at all times for those 2 weeks. The classroom volunteers will be helping the students get their wet tiles out and put away again at the end of the class time. Students may also need help working with the clay as they trace the drawings, and then outline them in coils, or build them up in slabs.

2.Glazing
Beginning on Wednesday, January 14th, adult volunteers will be painting the colored glazes on the tiles. This is a job that requires adults as it is best if the glazes don't overlap, and there needs to be 3-4 coats of glaze for each area of color.

3.Lunches
Finally, we are looking for volunteers who might like to bring a lunch in for Jeanne and David. The lunch volunteer can bring in anything - simple and easy is generally best. The Aurelius' are not picky eaters! Sandwiches and salads are great. We have found that it is fun for whoever is bringing in food to bring enough for themselves and then join the artists in the office conference room. Lunch is at about 11:30 each day.

Once you've decided what you'd like to do, take a look at the schedule below and decide what works for you. Then just let us know if you'd like to be in the classroom, glaze, or bring a lunch, and the for what days and times.
Schedule:
Monday, Jan. 12 Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8 - 8:40am, 9:30 - 10:50am,
and 1:40-2:20pm.
Lunch Host

Tuesday, Jan. 13 Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8 - 8:40am, 9:30 - 11:30am, and 2:30 - 3:10pm.
Lunch Host

Wednesday, Jan. 14
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8 - 8:40am, 9:30 - 11:30am, 2:30 - 3:10pm Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Thursday, Jan. 15
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 10:50 - 11:30, 2:30 - 3:10
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Friday, Jan. 16
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 10:50 - 11:30
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Saturday, Jan. 17. No classes.
Glazers (lots of people!): 9:00am - 4:00pm
Bring a snack or drink to share, and maybe a cd to listen to.

Monday, Jan. 19 No classes, as it's Martin Luther King day.
Glazers (lots of people!): 9:00am - 4:00pm
Bring a snack or drink to share, and maybe a cd to listen to.

Tuesday, Jan. 20
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8:20 - 10:50am, 12:15 - 1:40
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Wednesday, Jan. 21
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8:20 - 10:50am, 12:15 - 1:40
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Thursday, Jan. 22
Classroom volunteers (need 1-2): 8:20 - 10:50am, 12:15 - 1:40
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host

Friday, Jan. 23 (Glazing only - the kids' contribution should be complete by
then. )
Glazers (need 6): 8am - 3:20
Lunch Host


If you would like to participate, please contact
Kristin Sobol, kristinsobol@charter.net, 661-9534 or
Peter Kuzma, PETER_KUZMA@mononagrove.org

Results are in!

First and foremost all, a special thanks to Sean Jindrich for being the driving force behind this event. Sean has done more than help raise a bit of money for the Artist In Residence program, he pulled off a great event that reached across all segments of our community.

Second, a thanks to all the volunteers and pie bakers who helped make this work. A tremendous amount of effort went into making this event succesful.

The event has raised $4700 and counting, meaning we have about $2000 left to raise for the project. Don't forget to order your Monona Pie Cookbook featuring the recipes from the Pie Party. Were hoping Cookbook sales will complete the fundraising for this project.

So who won? The students of course!

But who won the prizes?

The prestigious "Bakers' Choice Award" award, determined by the votes of those who contributed pies goes to Libby Howting's Pecan Pie. Libby wins a commerative Engraved Silver Pie Server.

The Top "Bakers' Choice" vote getters were:
Libby Howting, Pecan Pie
Kristin Sobol, Pork Apple Sauerkraut Pie
Kristin Sobol, Pear & Hot Pepper Jelly Pie
Sue McDade, Lemon Truffle Pie

The top 3 fund raising pies (total "Pie Buck" votes and Auction price) each win a hand made ceramic pie pan donated by Jean and David Aurelius of Clay Bay Pottery. The top 3 are:

Kristin Sobol, Pork Apple Sauerkraut Pie
Sue Manning, Grandma's Louisiana Pecan Pie
Pat Coyne, Crummy Apple Pie


Yes! The Pork Apple Sauerkraut Pie raised the most money thanks to a bidding war between Judy Fritz and Ann Aswegan. I heard that Ann, after winning the auction, invited the Fritzs to dinner!

The top 15 pies by money raised are:

Kristin Sobol, Pork Apple Sauerkraut Pie
Sue Manning, Grandma's Louisiana Pecan Pie
Jessica Ace, Buffalo Chicken Pie
Michelle Gronski, Kaula Kissed Chocolate Pie
Deb Lyons-Zaber, Sarah Palin Pie to Nowhere
Pat Coyne, Crummy Apple Pie
Bonnie Mitchell, Rasberry Pie
Joel Overdier, Apricot Tart with Chevre Brulee
Wayne Kimmell, Wish I was in Key West Key Lime Pie
Sandra Homberg, Brandy-Apple Pie
Cathy Bernards, Candy Bar Pie
Judy Pincus, Northstar Cherry Pie
Emily Townsend, Crinkle and Smoothy Pie
Liz Primozic, Political Pie or Yukon Gold vs. Sweet Potato Pie
John DeBacher, Aunt Ann's Crumble Apple Pie