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From left, ChocolArt committee members Krisy Treanor-Weaver, Phyllis Zegers, and Jim Treanor-Weaver, put together together gift baskets at Phyllis's home in Roseburg, Saturday. Each year, a group of volunteers gathers at, Phyllis Zegers home to prepare baskets stuffed with donated items from local businesses and items purchased by committee members.
A year’s supply of baskets occupied a significant area in the Zegers family living room.
The baskets were waiting to be filled with an assortment of items to be auctioned off at the ChocolArt Affaire Friday.
“All year long we gather baskets,” said Jan Harbaugh, member of the committee that organizes the annual event.
The ChocolArt Affaire helps generate funds for Douglas County’s Early Intervention Program, a program serving children with special needs, ages birth through 5, and their families.
Each year, a group of volunteers gathers at the home of Phyllis Zegers to prepare baskets.
“We’re so lucky that Phyllis opens her house each year for this crazy basket-assembly party,” said Krisy Treanor-Weaver, a volunteer for the event.
Contents for the baskets were strewn around the room: pottery, handmade cards, framed art, Christmas decorations, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses and, of course, chocolate.
“Everybody loves chocolate and everybody, hopefully, has an appreciation for art and artists,” said Treanor-Weaver of the chocolate and art fundraising event.
Local businesses donated many of the items and some committee members purchased items to enhance the baskets.
Each basket has a theme: a romantic getaway weekend for two, beauty supplies or a Super Bowl party kit, for starters.
There will also be several stand-alone items in the auction: art, a fishing trip and a certificate for a week of lodging at an island resort in Fiji, Denarau Island Accommodation.
Four skybox tickets to a Rod Stewart concert in Portland, including a parking pass, will go to the highest bidder, as will four skybox tickets and a parking pass for a Blazers/Clippers game.
“The parking pass is worth everything,” said Phyllis Zegers of Roseburg.
Both sets of tickets were donated by Creative Images and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
At $10 a ticket to the ChocolArt Affaire, Treanor-Weaver said organizers hope the event will draw a broad spectrum of bidders.
The baskets were waiting to be filled with an assortment of items to be auctioned off at the ChocolArt Affaire Friday.
“All year long we gather baskets,” said Jan Harbaugh, member of the committee that organizes the annual event.
The ChocolArt Affaire helps generate funds for Douglas County’s Early Intervention Program, a program serving children with special needs, ages birth through 5, and their families.
Each year, a group of volunteers gathers at the home of Phyllis Zegers to prepare baskets.
“We’re so lucky that Phyllis opens her house each year for this crazy basket-assembly party,” said Krisy Treanor-Weaver, a volunteer for the event.
Contents for the baskets were strewn around the room: pottery, handmade cards, framed art, Christmas decorations, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses and, of course, chocolate.
“Everybody loves chocolate and everybody, hopefully, has an appreciation for art and artists,” said Treanor-Weaver of the chocolate and art fundraising event.
Local businesses donated many of the items and some committee members purchased items to enhance the baskets.
Each basket has a theme: a romantic getaway weekend for two, beauty supplies or a Super Bowl party kit, for starters.
There will also be several stand-alone items in the auction: art, a fishing trip and a certificate for a week of lodging at an island resort in Fiji, Denarau Island Accommodation.
Four skybox tickets to a Rod Stewart concert in Portland, including a parking pass, will go to the highest bidder, as will four skybox tickets and a parking pass for a Blazers/Clippers game.
“The parking pass is worth everything,” said Phyllis Zegers of Roseburg.
Both sets of tickets were donated by Creative Images and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
At $10 a ticket to the ChocolArt Affaire, Treanor-Weaver said organizers hope the event will draw a broad spectrum of bidders.
In addition to the silent auction, the event features live music and a chocolate dessert demonstration by chef Brandy Stumpe of Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort. Guests will be able to sample the decadent treat. There will also be a quilt display as the theme of this year’s event is “Patchwork of Art.”
“We’ll have the facility blanketed with quilts, some dating back to the 1800s,” said Jim Treanor-Weaver, a volunteer for the event.
And it’s all for the children.
“Every single dollar goes to help the children,” said Rita Snyder of Riddle, an employee at Douglas Education Service District.
The purpose of the event is two-fold: to raise money and to build awareness of the Early Intervention Program.
“It’s a passion for young people with disabilities to make sure they get a good start in life,” said Harbaugh, the committee chairman, of the group’s dedication to organizing the event each year.
Lisa Neely is one parent who, along with her child, benefits from the services of the Early Intervention Program.
Neely’s 5-year-old son, Rory Neely, was born with autism and Down Syndrome.
After learning of her son’s dual diagnoses and the grieving was over, Lisa Neely wondered, “Okay, now what?”
“That’s where Early Intervention came in,” said Neely of Curtin.
The Neely family tapped into Early Intervention’s resources when Rory was 6 months old and the group immediately put a plan in place.
Rory started receiving speech, occupational and physical therapy. He also began participating in “Circle of Friends,” an Early Intervention Preschool program, three days a week where he learns different skills.
“He actually will be transitioning to kindergarten this fall, so he’s moving on,” she said.
The Early Intervention Program also provided funding for her and her husband, Mark Neely, to attend a parent training conference twice.
There, they were able to talk to other parents of children with special needs and receive tips and pointers.
Lisa Neely has felt the positive effect Early Intervention has had on her son and now serves as the council’s committee chair.
“It’s like having this whole group of people that are cheering and helping your son achieve goals,” she said.
• Reporter Jennifer Mathis can be reached at 957-4208 or via e-mail at jmathis@newsreview.info.
“We’ll have the facility blanketed with quilts, some dating back to the 1800s,” said Jim Treanor-Weaver, a volunteer for the event.
And it’s all for the children.
“Every single dollar goes to help the children,” said Rita Snyder of Riddle, an employee at Douglas Education Service District.
The purpose of the event is two-fold: to raise money and to build awareness of the Early Intervention Program.
“It’s a passion for young people with disabilities to make sure they get a good start in life,” said Harbaugh, the committee chairman, of the group’s dedication to organizing the event each year.
Lisa Neely is one parent who, along with her child, benefits from the services of the Early Intervention Program.
Neely’s 5-year-old son, Rory Neely, was born with autism and Down Syndrome.
After learning of her son’s dual diagnoses and the grieving was over, Lisa Neely wondered, “Okay, now what?”
“That’s where Early Intervention came in,” said Neely of Curtin.
The Neely family tapped into Early Intervention’s resources when Rory was 6 months old and the group immediately put a plan in place.
Rory started receiving speech, occupational and physical therapy. He also began participating in “Circle of Friends,” an Early Intervention Preschool program, three days a week where he learns different skills.
“He actually will be transitioning to kindergarten this fall, so he’s moving on,” she said.
The Early Intervention Program also provided funding for her and her husband, Mark Neely, to attend a parent training conference twice.
There, they were able to talk to other parents of children with special needs and receive tips and pointers.
Lisa Neely has felt the positive effect Early Intervention has had on her son and now serves as the council’s committee chair.
“It’s like having this whole group of people that are cheering and helping your son achieve goals,” she said.
• Reporter Jennifer Mathis can be reached at 957-4208 or via e-mail at jmathis@newsreview.info.
If you go ...
<b>WHAT:</b> ChocolArt Affaire, an annual celebration of fine art and chocolate in its many forms, hosted by the Early Intervention Council of Douglas County, the advisory committee for early intervention.
All proceeds from the event go to the Early Intervention Program, which serves nearly 300 children with special needs from birth to 5 years of age. Proceeds will be used to purchase specialized supplies and equipment for Early Intervention Preschools and to enable parents to participate in education and training opportunities related to the special needs of their children. <b>WHERE:</b> St. Joseph’s School, 630 Stanton St., Roseburg <b>WHEN:</b> 6:30 p.m. Friday <b>COST:</b> Admission is $10; tickets for tables of eight are available for $70. Tickets are available at While Away Books, the Umpqua Valley Arts Association, Hanson Jewelers and at the door. Seating is limited; advanced ticket purchase is recommended. <b>HIGHLIGHTS:</b> Chocolate demonstration, silent auction, live entertainment and quilt raffle. Tickets for the quilt raffle may be purchased the evening of the event. The raffle’s prize incorporates quilt squares created by Early Childhood Special Education students in Douglas County. <b>INFORMATION:</b> 679-7643. |
