‘THE ASPEN GARDEN’Art Show with Lauren Merrill, owner of Alpine Arts Center

December 5th , 20136:30pm to 9:30pm

Claggett-Rey Gallery100 East Meadow Drive, Vail Village

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CHILDREN'S GARDEN OF LEARNINGMission Statement

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Children’s Garden of Learning partners with children, families, and the Vail Valley community to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children

co-construct their learning experience through observation, intentional planning, creative environments, and active exploration of materials. Our goal is for each student to

emerge as socially capable,creative citizens who love learning.

"Where growing minds blossom"

A Special Thanks to the 2013 Art Show Host Committee

Becky PomerantzStacey Boltz

Stacey GoehringJenny Thompson

Nicky TeaverMandy Jaffe

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Evening Timeline

6:30

Welcome! Silent Auction Offerings are presented on the main level. Be sure to look for

and purchase your child’s art piece!

Purchase a CGL button and enter to win a new iPad mini graciously donated by Steve Stavisky

and Tom Jaffe of Slifer, Smith and Frampton NoPlaceLikeVail.com

8:00

Welcome Announcements in the Downstairs Gallery

8:15

Live Auction Offerings in the Downstairs Gallery

8:50 Silent Auction Closes

Thank you for participating at this year’s Children’s Garden of Learning Art Show!

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About Lauren Merrill

Lauren, owner of Alpine Arts Center, has been living and working in the Vail Valley for 10 years. After growing up in New York and attending The University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design, Lauren accepted an art teaching position at Vail Mountain School and relocated to beautiful Vail, Colorado. Lauren describes her love of children and teaching by saying, “Working with children of all ages and abilities, K-12, was such a unique experience. Their growth and self-discovery is incredible to observe, and it helped me to grow as an artist as well.” From her teaching experiences, Lauren’s passion for drawing and painting soon expanded to also include mixed media, printmaking, batik, jewelry, clay hand building, and pottery wheel. After gaining five years of teaching experience and becoming more well rounded as an artist, Lauren decided to pursue her dream of opening an arts center for the Vail community. She is the founder and owner of Alpine Arts Center, located in Edwards, which has become a wonderful outlet for artists of all ages to explore their creativity. Alpine Arts Center offers art classes for toddlers through adults, drop-in activities, gallery shows, art events, Cocktails & Canvas classes, and a variety of community outreach programs.

Alpine Arts Center’s class and event schedule can be found online at www.alpineartscenter.org.

Lauren painting

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Vail valley resident, artist, and owner of Alpine Arts Center, Lauren Merrill, hosted a series of special art classes for thepreschool students at Children’s Garden of Learning located in Vail, CO. The children, ages 2 to 5, created and named their own pieces of art, learning the technique through Lauren’s careful guidance. Parents, teachers and friends of Children’s Garden are invited to enjoy this special cocktail reception hosted by the Claggett/Rey Gallery to view and purchase these little masterpieces along with other silent and live auction offerings. All proceeds will

benefit the Children’s Garden of Learning Preschool...

“Where Growing Minds Blossom.”

About The Event

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Live Auction Offerings

The Denver Getaway “Strange Bedfellows” Shakespeare meets The Nuggets

2 Nights of Lodging at the Ritz-Carlton Denver Dinner for 2 at Rioja before catching the action as the

Nuggets take on the Indiana Pacers on January 25, 2012 Tickets to the production of Hamlet

at Denver Center for the Performing Arts

The California Retreat

“Couples Therapy”

Roundtrip Airfare for Two from Denver to San Francisco

One Night at a Starwood Hotel in San Francisco

Two Nights at the Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma, CA including dinner

for two with wine pairings by the Michelin-starred chef inresidence, serving menus sourced from local artisan farmers

Two Nights at the Westin Verasa, Napa, CA

Winery Tour at Silver Oak

Custom Winery Tour

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Silent Auction Offerings Located on the Main Level

Fitness and Wellness

“Day of Heaven” at the Aria Spa

Bear Dance Golf Club round for Two, Denver, CO

Dogma Athletica punchcard for 10 yoga sessions

Two-month Family Membership to Aria Fitness Club

Manic Training one month training pack

Private Tennis Lessons with Pro Pete Anderson

Spa Anjali & Westin Fitness Center Yoga Punchcard

Synergy and Pure Barre Vail Valley Gift Certificate

Manduka Black Mat Pro

Special “Date Nights”

Cascade Resort Two Night Stay

E-town gift cards of $100.00

Fuzziwigs gift certificate for $50.00

Restaurant Kelly Liken Dinner for Four

Russells gift certificate for $50.00

Vendetta’s gift certificate for $50.00

Yama gift certificate for $150.00

Montauk gift certificate

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Silent Auction Offerings Continued Located on the Main Level

Time for the Kids

BOL Birthday Party for 12

CGL “Date Days” 5-pack

No Bull Inflatable Bouncy Rental

Specialty Retail Offerings

3 Bottles of 2008 Twomey Merlot

Broadcloth Custom Girl’s Outfit, Size 5

Jane DeDecker Holiday Ornament Trio

K2 Ladies’ ‘Sera’ Ski Goggles—White

K2 Photokinetic Ski Goggles—Matte Black

Katherine Schmidt Photography Portrait Sitting

Kimberley’s Jewelers White Gold Diamond Earrings

Ladies’ K2 ‘Diversion’ Ski Helmet with Speakers

Lauren Merrill “Aspens Shutter” Original Artwork

Luca Bruno Item

Magnum of 2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley

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Silent Auction Offerings Continued Located on the Main Level

Specialty Retail Offerings Continued

Men’s Large K2 ‘Virtue’ Ski Helmet with Speakers

Mountain Frame Gift Certificate

Perch Gift Certificate for $100.00

POCito Child’s Ski Helmet

Twin Tip Ski

Vail Honeywagon Free Trash Pick-up for One Year

Valley Girl Gift Certificates

Signed Copy of ‘Ski Town Soups’ by Jennie Iverson

Signed Copy of ‘Aspen’s Roots’

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To Our Hardworking Teachers….. We Thank you!

Nora Murbach

Meredith Barrett

Jillian Saint Germain

Trina Norris

Steele Lewis

Nicky Teaver

Meghan Cahil

Maris Coleman

Lyndsey Stafford

Kristie Peterson

Kelly Gordon Jacqui Neithammer

Ranae Rutherford

Stacey Burns

Debbie Hawk

Jamie JonesDirector

New Teachers Not PicturedClaudia Parfumi, Ashley Perlman, Patricia Melero

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RoseGifts of $1000 and aboveAlpine Arts CenterBecky and Jesse PomerantzClaggett / Rey GalleryJenny and Lance ThompsonMintown StudiosMy Chef Direct and Chef Marc RouseSilver OakStacey Boltz and Andy MeltzStacey and Darryl Goehring The Hudgins FamilyThe Jaffe FamilyThe Sebastian

Poppy Gifts of $500 to $999Aria Spa and Fitness ClubArrigoni WoodsBrielle and Tye StocktonCascade ResortKimberley’s Fine JewelryMarc Lee for K2Rocky Mountain ReprographicsVail Valley Foundation LupineGifts of $250 to $499Amy and Steve KisielicaBeck Building CompanyBlack Diamond Equipment, IncBolBonfire BrewingGorsuchKatherine Schmidt PhotographyPete AndersonRestaurant Kelly LikenRitz Carlton--DenverTodd Slawson

Vail HoneywagonVail Recreation DistrictVail Valley Animal HospitalValley Girl

Lilac Gifts of $100 to $249Alpine LiquorsBear Dance Golf ClubBeaver LiquorsDeanna Turner and Nick SwanepoelDenver Center for the Performing ArtsDogma AthleticaLuca BrunoE-townJane DeDeckerLaurie and Steve StaviskyMandukaManic TrainingMontaukMountain FrameNo BullRiojaRiverwalk Wine and SpiritsSlifer Smith and FramptonSynergy / Pure BarreTelluride PropertiesThe Westin — AvonYama

DaisyGifts up to $100BroadclothFuzziwigsLarkburgerVendetta’sWishes Toy Store

MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS 2013 EVENT SPONSORS

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