On December 10, 2006, the talents and hospitality of homeowners in and around Ruby Hill, the generosity of dozens of providers of goods and services and the hard work of scores of volunteers culminated in Valley Children’s Museum’s most successful fundraising event.
About 300 visitors toured seven homes replete with the homeowners’ unique decorations, as well as sweet and savory refreshments, coffee, tea, wine tasting, musical entertainment by Tri-Valley youngsters and gift-buying opportunities from local vendors and artisans.
Tour-goers ended the afternoon at Tenuta Vineyards with wine tasting and shared experiences. Read more by Carmen Rusca of the Contra Costa Times.
We extend our special appreciation to the homeowners who opened their doors and shared their exquisite decorating styles and holiday collections:
- Chris and Tom Asbury
- Johnel and David Cerruti
- Dorothy and Jack Costa
- Janine and Roy Williams
- Daniela and Jeff Hansell
- LaDonna and Howard Befort
- Greenbriar Homes – Chateau Country Estates
- Tenuta Vineyards
We are grateful to friends who provided refreshments along the tour:
- Wok’s Up
- ESSN
- Maria Teresa Capdevielle
- Brownie Troop 708
- Daniela and Jeff Hansell
- Page Mill Winery
- Charles R. Vineyards
- Sheldan’s Bakery
- Peet’s Coffee
- Tenuta Vineyards
- Board, Committee members and families of Valley Children’s Museum
The financial success of the event was due in large part to our Sponsors:
- Greenbriar Homes
- Diablo Publications
- Technology Credit Union
- ADP ProBusiness Division/
- Proaction Foundation
- Club Sport Pleasanton
- The DeSilva Group
- Tri-Valley Bank
- Dahlin Group
- First American Title
- Fremont Bank
- Gonsalves & Kozachenko
- Hopyard American Alehouse & Grill
- Pleasanton Lion’s Club
- Central Storage
- Diablo Valley Bank
- Smith Barney
- Aldrin Adamos DDS
- Michael Copeland – Colliers International
- Paul and Dana Weiler – Empire Realty
- Dublin Hills Realty
- Knot-It-Up Graphic Design
- MarjoShaffer, Residential Pacific Mortgage
- Spuller Chiropractic
- Stephanie Cahill, Creative Memories
- Home Loan Experts
And special thanks to:
- Jan Sullivan – Alain Pinel
- Duane Serfass – Alain Pinel
- Studio Blue
- Savage Signs
The successful event was organized by Valley Children’s Museum’s Event Committee:
- Jan Sullivan, Chairperson
- Lisa Adamos
- Jane Ayotte
- Linda Ballentine
- Joanne Ellgas
- Juanita Furtado
- Helga Glasson
- Emily Graham
- Kathryn Hohl
- Amanda Nicklow
- Tina Nomura
- Jan Sancrant
- Sarah Tong
- Marjorie Wallace
Please e-mail Linda@Valleychildrensmuseum.org if you are interested in joining the committee to help create the next Home Tour or other special event
