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<br /> <br /> <br />The ERAAA Raises <br />FUNds at Its First <br />Annual FUNraiser <br />Luau on Lake Orono <br /> <br /> <br />ELK RIVER <br />ARE A <br />ARTS <br />ALLIANCE <br />..~ <br /> <br />The guests were about to arrive as <br />Sara and Tom Hartman put the <br />finishing touches on their backyard <br />luau on Lake Orono Saturday, <br />August 19th. <br /> <br />The tiki huts were set, inflated aloha <br />signs placed on the yard, and <br />pineapples balanced on the table <br />. when partygoers started arriving at <br />4pm for the ERMA's first annual <br />FUNraiser. Executive Director <br />Laurie Beil had on her grass skirt, and greeted the arrivals with flower leis. <br /> <br />"More than anything, we wanted people to have a good time," said Sara Harman, explaining <br />the idea behind the FUNraiser. "Some people think the arts are boring. But we wanted to <br />invite the community in, and let them see that the arts can be fun." <br /> <br />Hosted by the Elk River Area Arts Alliance at the <br />lakeside Home of Sara & Tom Hartman <br /> <br />18684 Lander Drive <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />(763)441-4292 <br /> <br />Fun was the theme as pontoons took passengers on lake tours. A Moon Bounce, donated by <br />one of the Hartmans' neighbors, kept the children busy while parents bid on Silent Auction <br />items: jewelry, winterwear, spa gift certificates, massages, an antique pocket watch. <br /> <br />Of course, what is a luau without food? The Hartmans put on quite a spread with turkey, <br />ham, hot dogs, salads and refreshments. While diners sat down with full plates, Manny and <br />Deb Cortez, Pat Feit and the Command Performance Choir, led by Eileen Bowersox, <br />provided musical entertainment. <br /> <br />After much singing, boat rides and hoola hoop contests, the evening finally came to an end. <br />Nearly sixty people attended and $2,000 was raised for the ERMA through donations and <br />Silent Auction bids. <br /> <br />Thank you to the committee that put the event together and to all who contributed to its <br />success. <br /> <br /> <br />Manny and Debby Cortez perform for guests at the ERAAA's first annual FUNraiser <br />at Sara and Tom Hartman's place on Lake Orono. <br /> <br />The Eddy. September -October 2006, page 3 <br />