Almost Live

Come experience the great outdoors and enjoy some fine barbecue and beer. The first 100 people to sign up will join party hosts Bill and Colleen Kolich on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at their private farm near DeSoto, Kansas. Meat and side dishes will be provided and prepared by Bill. Cost is $25 per person. Sign-up information will be located in the gym in the “Almost Live” section.  Donor: Bill & Colleen Kolich

Calling all wine connoisseurs or anyone who wants to have fun! Mark and Mary Radetic will host a wine tasting party on Saturday, May 14, 2005, in their home for 40 guests. Come and enjoy the good company of friends (maybe even make some new ones) while sampling fine wines and appetizers. Cost is $100 per couple. Find the sign-up sheet for this event in the gym located in the “Almost Live” section. Sign-up early – these spots will fill up fast! Donor: Mark & Mary Radetic

Get a jump-start on your tuition payment. This $500 tuition remission is good for the 2004 - 2005 or 2005 - 2006 school year. Donor: Bishop Miege High School

Treat your child and their guests to a party they’ll never forget. Chef Carl will come and teach a cooking class for 8 to 10 children. Each “mini chef” will receive their own “Cooking with Chef Carl” apron. The party will also include games, chef party favors and a birthday cake. Expires 12/31/05.  Donors: Carl & Suzanne Scavuzzo and Friends of Father Mark

Get the best view available of your special child in their cap and gown. Ten seats (directly behind graduates) will be reserved for you and your guests at the 2005 Holy Cross School 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Donor: Holy Cross School

Get your own parking space in the front parking lot at school. Your spot will be right next to the principal’s reserved space from 8/01/05 - 7/31/06. Donor: Holy Cross School

Your child will be principal for half a day of school. He/she will be given instructions by Mrs. Huppe and the child will be allowed to make certain decisions at Mrs. Huppe’s discretion. Your child will take charge on a mutually agreeable date within the 2004-05 school year.  Donor: Holy Cross School

One Holy Cross class will join Fr. Mark at the rectory for pizza accompanied by guitar and singing. Four or five parents will be needed to assist with the event. Expires 11/01/05.  Donor: Father Mark

The Women of Hispanic Ministry will show you new adventures in Mexican culinary arts. Three ladies from the Hispanic community will come and share with you and your guests old family recipes and how to create that perfect Mexican feast. Forget boring tacos and burritos, this is the real stuff, that your friends will love. Donor: Hispanic Ministry

Sit back and enjoy your child’s First Communion while these generous ladies provide you and your guests with a beautifully prepared meal for 35-40 people. Dinner will include baked ham, turkey, cheese, rolls, side dishes and cake. You will need to provide tables, linens, serving ware and beverages. Arrangements must be made one month prior to scheduled event. Donor: St. Gerard’s Circle

Home need a little repair? Ten dads will work at your home for six hours. They can do yard work, clean the garage, paint, etc. Use them as you wish! It’s the perfect chance to complete your honey-do list. Expires 11/01/05. Donor: Holy Cross Fathers’ Club

Zip around your neighborhood in style. This 450 watt, 24 volt variable speed output Tanaka Pave Runner has a top speed of 14-16 mph. A charger is included. Donor: Larry & Janine Hutchison

Make Valentine’s Day extra special this year. These beautiful round cut earrings are set in white gold. Donor: John & Sue Dillon, J. Dillon Designs, L.L.C.

Start your new year off right! This $710 package includes one personal training session with Ellie Post at the 115th & Nall location only. The club membership is good at all locations.  Donors: Larry & Janine Hutchison and Ellie Post

algebra I & II, geometry, writing, study skills, SAT/ACT prep and speed-reading. This $582 package includes skills assessment, administration fee, eights hours of instruction in any Sylvan academic program. Must complete skills assessment by 09/01/05. Donor: Sylvan Learning Center of Overland Park

St. Thomas Aquinas head basketball coach, Sean Reilly, will host a basketball clinic for up to 15 students in the 6th-8th grades. This is an excellent time to further develop your child’s game. The three-hour clinic will be held at Holy Cross on a mutually agreeable date. Expires August 2005. Donors: Sean Reilly and Holy Cross School

You’ll be sitting low and cruising slow on the new custom chopper bicycle. Ride in style hanging onto a leather-stitched grip with seven-speed twist shift gearing. You’ll skid to a precision stop with rear disk brakes on 20” radial spoke front wheel alloy rims on super fat 3” Magnum Street Tires. Donor: Turner Cycling & Fitness

Come experience Kansas City’s newest attraction. The Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park is fun for the whole family. Package includes a one-night stay for up to four people (room and tax only) in a family suite and includes four water park passes. Not valid during holiday weeks, black out or special event dates. Valid 01/30/05-01/30/06. Donor: Great Wolf Lodge of Kansas City

Thinking about moving? Well, here’s a deal for you. Get $2000 off closing costs when you contract with Carl Scavuzzo as the buyer’s agent. If you want to use Carl Scavuzzo for mortgage lending services, take another $500 off your closing costs. That’s $2500 in your pocket! Donor: Carl Scavuzzo, Keller Williams Realty and A+ Mortgage

Celebrate your child’s birthday with Kansas City’s hometown celebrities Larry Moore, Bill Pikus and Lara Moritz. Your child, five of his friends and two chaperones will take a limo to KMBC Studio and have a rare chance to watch a taping of the 6 PM news and receive a VIP tour. Package includes up to six hours of limousine service. Thirty days advance notice required for the limousine service and some black out days apply. Donors: Bill Pikus, Friends of Father Mark and Extreme Limousine

Get your tents ready! For just $40 per family, up to 10 families will enjoy a campout at the Kolich private farm near DeSoto, Kansas. Bring your rod and reel to fish at the lake. Brush up on your storytelling and camping skills for this fun family event. Date is to be mutually agreed upon. Parents are responsible for their own children. Food and beverages not included. $40 per family. Expires December 1, 2005. Donor: Bill & Colleen Kolich