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Our Fall
2006 fundraiser
took place on Friday, October 20, 2006
at the Groton-Dunstable
Performing Arts Center
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The
evening offered fast-paced, breathtaking
entertainment
for the whole family, beginning with a
spectacular laser light show . . .
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presented by Prismatic Magic . . .
     
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. and featuring
foot-stomping music showcasing
American Pride!
The illusions continued with mind-bending Las Vegas-style magic,
featuring the sleight-of-hand and comedic talents
of Steve Kradolfer & David Oliver.
After the show, everyone headed to our “Cosmic Café”
for a complimentary dessert and beverage buffet,
generously donated by
4C Food Products,
Currier & Chives of
Maynard,
Edible
Arrangements of Westford,
and our
wonderful GDEF volunteer bakers!
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In
keeping with the Foundation’s mission of enhancing education,
during the school day Middle School students were treated to
a preview of the evening’s laser show when Prismatic Magic presents
scientific demonstrations of what lasers are and how they work.
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Students learned that “laser” is really
an acronym for “Light Amplification by
Stimulated Emission of Radiation”,
enjoyed some jaw-dropping laser demonstrations
during an educational presentation and
preview laser light show, and then had
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This
presentation was made
possible due to the generosity of
the Groton Commissioners of Trust,
who provided a grant to fund
this educational experience for our children!
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It takes the efforts of many businesses and volunteers
to produce this type of event, and we'd like to sincerely thank
the many people who helped us out with their time and talents.
First,
thanks to
Principal Beth Raucci,
Assistant Principals Mark Branco and Bonnie Dinsmore,
Mike Deneault of the Performing Arts Center,
stage manager Rich Hamilton,
and the great custodial staff of the Middle School
for helping to provide the great venue!
A big
thank you to
the Groton
Commissioners of Trust
for their generous
grant for the educational program on lasers
presented to Middle School students during the school day.
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We also
appreciate the generosity shown
by our business community and extend our gratitude to:
Our
Premier Business Partner
Jeanne D’Arc Credit
Union
for helping to
underwrite the cost of the GDEF sports bottles
The
businesses who advertised in the event program:
Dunkin'
Donuts
Filho's
Cucina
Groton
Veterinary Hospital/
Sleepy Hollow Feline Bed & Breakfast
Indian
Hill Music
June
Johnson of Common Ground Mediation
Main
Street Café
Melissa
Fetterhoff, Mary Kay Independent Consultant
Middlesex
Savings Bank
MRM
Associates
Meagan
Ackroyd of The Pampered Chef
Stack &
Hughes Roofing & Masonry
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Tremendous thanks also to:
Currier & Chives Catering of Maynard
for their generous
donation of desserts and hot beverages
to our Cosmic Café, and to Marianne Duffy
for the beautiful presentation and service
We’d also
like to thank:
4C Food
Products
and
Edible Arrangements of Westford
for their donations
Special thanks to our fabulous GDEF volunteer bakers
for the delicious cookies, cupcakes and cold beverages:
Mary
Colantuoni
Karen Fritzman
Diana Keaney
Anne McElearney
Carolyn Pisani
Ann Simeone
Marcia Styskal
Andrea Walsh
and the
many others who
dropped goodies off at the last minute!
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A huge
thank you to our High School volunteers,
who helped out with tickets, ushering, and food service:
Emily
Barbo
Becky Carson
Jason Gates
Kiana Hamzehdoost
Kara Harrington
Noreen Harrington
Laila Khayami
Missy Lemieux
Joe Linzey
Miles O’Sullivan
Evan Sheffield
Brenna Smith
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We could not get the word out about our activities
without the generosity of the local press:
Jane
Bouvier of Around Town
and The Groton Channel
Dunstable
Commons on-line news forum
The
Groton Herald
The
Groton Landmark
The
Lowell Sun
Neighbor-to-Neighbor
We thank
you again for your ongoing support of our efforts!
Finally,
on behalf of
the entire Groton Dunstable Education Foundation,
a very big thank you to all of you who attended “Illusions”
or who have in other ways supported
GDEF's efforts to enrich public education
in Groton and Dunstable.
And if
you were unable to attend but would like to help,
just a reminder to keep your eyes open for information
on our 2006 Annual Giving Campaign,
which will be appearing in your mailboxes
in the next few weeks!
Or visit the
Annual Giving page
by clicking here now!
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