The Olympics (RESCU style) come to Texas
Texas
Just got confirmation, everyone is welcome at RESCU’s next fundraising event, RESCU Olympics!!! This is an event that was introduced in Tennessee this past May. Jezzy, the Pirate Queen wrote about the Tennessee event in her MySpace blog
We started off with a wonderful spread of food, salads, BBQ’d meats, cookies and even cotton candy! Soon after partaking of this marvelous spread, everyone went outside to enjoy the games, which began with a “Corn Shucking contest”. There was a tie, which resulted in a “shuck-off”. It was a blast to watch, and you can enjoy photos of this and the rest of the day in my “RESCU Rally” photo album!
We then turned our attention the very humorous “Passing of the Olympic Torch” which announced the beginning of our RESCU Olympic Games. Books of game tickets were pre-sold for $20 each, with the opportunity to play 18 games, which included such games as Ring Toss over a tree stump, passing 3 Frisbee’s through fence rails, throwing balls through various sized holes, putting golf balls and swatting badmitton birdies into circles, etc. At the end of the games the scores were tallied and prizes were awarded. Yours Truly actually won a prize for being the Biggest LOSER! *LOL*
All during the day, for a $3 donation, there was the opportunity to go fishing for Grab Bags off a swinging bridge. It was well worth the fun and donation, as there were prizes such as four $25 gas cards and gift certificates for FREE FOOD at Toots [a local restaurant that’s a favorite]! The other prizes were excellent, as well.
We were then called in for the Live Auction, which included a neat pirate frock made up of burlap. Many of us had been bidding on a multitude of items included in the Silent Auction throughout the day. We finished up with a Cake and Cookie auction and “BONEPONY”, a Rockin’ Bluegrass band came and played a few songs, to which we danced. Music continued outside by the pool and well into the night by many of our beloved Rennie Musicians.
That’ll give you a taste of what they might get up to in Texas. Everyone I spoke with had a great time and they raised over $3,100.
Now for the details as provided to me by Brande of RESCU:
First time ever our very popular new event has come to Texas!!!
THANKS4GIVING
RESCU OLYMPICS
Compete in 18 not-so-world-class events
Olympic competition booklet donations – $20Can pre-purchase Olympic Game Booklets from:
- Jo Dixon @ Rio’s
- Uncommon Adornments (Booth 203)
- Any Hair Braiding Booth
- Home Art (Alicia) Booth 133
- Ballena Bay Pewter (Courtney) Booth 24
- Yellow House Restaurant
Amazing PRIZES for game winners!!!
Where: Rio’s
When: Tuesday, November 25 12-6pm
Don’t be late – events will run throughout the day!!There’s gonna be a cookout!!!!
If you’re in the area, please get out there and support the RESCU Foundation.
The RESCU Foundation is a non-profit organization established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through financial assistance, advocacy, education and preventative programs.
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