WHAT: Our friend Greg Wallace needs help with his chemo treatments and other medical expenses right now. Greg is the oldest son of Larry and Nan Wallace — long time homeschool leaders in the Decatur, Illinois area. WHERE: This event will be held in the beautiful Post House Ballroom, 100 West Second Street, Dixon, Illinois. [...]

Reports and pictures of the Pie Auction can be found here, here, here, here, and here. Are you ready for the total? As of right now the total gathered is $25,290.00. I am amazed! I thought you might like to read some of the opening introduction: This benefit is to help Greg Wallace to pay [...]

Nathaniel Bluedorn posted all his pie auction photos here.

Mrs. Bluedorn et. al, Just wanted to let you know that I decided to put together a feature for today’s PTA on the Wallace benefit. Here is the link to the completed piece. Thanks so much for allowing us to be there. By the way, the video will take A LOT longer! Paul D Butler [...]

Well, I’m too tired to tell you right now, except for one thing. There was a whole lot of this floating around.

Danielle: Can you guess what I’m making? It’s for the pie auction!

Pie Auction Up-Date — 163 people coming Melody and Faith Hemmer will be playing some time between 5 and 6 PM on Friday evening. Jason, Angela, and Daniel Masloske and their Correspondence Gift Basket Contents of the Correspondence Gift Basket: 10 pieces of hand-marbled paper with envelopes 10 handmade greeting cards with envelopes An address [...]

Visit the Candy Store Bring plenty of $$ The musicians The dance caller How many pies are your bringing? Vote for the Best Pumpkin Pie. Buy raffle tickets. Bid for your favorite pie.

Pie Auction Up-Date We now have 148 people coming!! Paul and Linda Barrette have donated a gift basket from Bath and Body Works — Sweet Pea. Lavender Gift Box donated by Ellies Handmade Soaps and the Butler Family Andy and Karen Fuzak If you’re looking for a fresh idea for an afternoon or evening of [...]

Pie Auction Up-Date 145 people 5 raffle items ($2 per raffle ticket) Candy Store (fill your cup and make a donation) 10 Pie Eating contest contestants (vote for who you think will win — winner gets to keep his jar of $$) Portrait Studio/Photographer (if the lighting is good) Pot-Luck Supper for everyone Live music [...]