Patselas Photographs for CASA

Contributed by: Emily Mills

This week, long-time CASA supporter and former Board Member Jennifer Patselas photographed six of our CASA advocates for our upcoming screening of "The Blind Side" in recognition of May as National Foster Care Month.

Jennifer was able to capture the true essence of a CASA advocate in the setting where it all happens - the courtroom. Her portraits will be displayed in the lobby of the Michigan Theater on May 20th during our event and benefit screening.

We are very grateful to Jennifer for coming forward with the idea to donate portraits to CASA. In the next month, she will also be photographing some of our high school youth who may not be able to afford senior pictures. She has offered to donate a generous packet of photos to each senior as well as a 90-minute photographing session. What a gift to our kids! We can't thank you enough, Jennifer--for your time, your artistry, your generosity and your care.

Please be sure to get your tickets for the event and come see Jennifer's stunning portraits of our CASAs.

You are invited at our Annual Event!

WHAT: ROCKIN' THE CASA

Grab your blue jeans and get your dancing shoes ready for a grand ol' time!

Think Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen and Kid Rock mixed with some Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood and Alan Jackson...so you know you're in for some boot stompin' fun!

Learn some line dances, break out your old rock ‘n roll moves, or sit back and tap your feet as our DJ spins it all.

Don't forget to check out our auction items, bring a bottle of wine to the event, and buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a wine cellar!

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 2008, 7 - 11 PM

BBQ BUFFET, OPEN BAR (beer, wine, & soft beverages)

Doors and auction open at 7 PM.
Raffle tickets are available at 7 PM.
Grub starts at 7:30 PM.
Dancing begins at 8 PM (Lessons on the hour).


WHERE: WASHTENAW COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS, BUILDING A

Please click here for directions.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE:

www.casawashtenaw.org/2008rockinthecasa

QUESTIONS? Please call 734-222-6908.

CASA of Washtenaw County Invites You...

Contributed by: Ferlie Yruma

UPDATE:

We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our first annual Pancake Supper! We especially would like to thank our CASA volunteers and the First United Methodist Church Youth Group for volunteering their time for a good cause!

Please check out the Pancake Supper photo album (right column of this blog) as well as video snippets of the event (CASAWashtenaw YouTube Channel).
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What: Join us for a Pancake Supper!
Who's Invited: Everyone
Where: First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
(120 S. State Street, Ann Arbor)
When: April 13th, 5 - 7 pm

$7 Adults
$5 Students
Children under 5 eat free!

We accept cash and check only at the door.

Skip the lines.
Buy tickets online!
Go to www.casawashtenaw.org/pancakesupper.

Happy New Year, Washtenaw County CASA Community!

Contributed by: Ferlie Yruma

Image Source: http://www.digi-hound.com/wp/img_wp2/fireworks.jpg

As we enter an exciting new year, Friends of CASA would like to extend an invitation to the Washtenaw County CASA community (CASA Program and Friends of CASA volunteers, staff, and individuals passionate about the CASA cause) to contribute articles, commentaries, and/or pictures of CASA-related news and events to post on the blog. We welcome your contribution and support!!

Our goal is to generate a conversation around CASA-related issues within our community, and we need your help! Please e-mail Friends of CASA (admin@casawashtenaw.org) your idea/article and we will respond as soon as possible!