La Ventana Classic
January 20, 2010 by charmaine · Leave a Comment
This year has again proved to be an enjoyable and busy winter. The La Ventana Classic and Kite Expo was in full swing with competitors from around the world joining us in our quaint Mexican fishing village. My own involvement in the race, although not of a sporty nature, has been an interesting gamut of organizing, playing and painting.
The Trophies were the first on the list. 70 trophies in total were needed this year which was no small feat. To get them all done before the racers crossed the finish line, we brought the entire community together to help. As our kite race is to raise money for the local schools, we started there. Plaques of various sizes were cut and painted white and then brought to the children to have some original art applied. Once the kids had adorned them with kite boards, windsurfers, paddleboards, rainbows, sunshine and waves, we had a “craft party” featuring free beer and popcorn where our American and Canadian snowbirds decorated them with glitter, glue and graphics. It was a huge success that brought everyone together to be a part of this years race and fundraiser which again raised over $18,000USD !!!
World Police and Fire Games Opening Ceremonies brings home the GOLD!!
January 20, 2010 by charmaine · Leave a Comment
We are more than pleased to announce that The World police and Fire Games Opening Ceremonies of 2009 has been awarded International Special Event GALA Award in the category of Most Outstanding Spectacle of 2009!! Charmaine worked on various artistic elements of this endevour including organizing the cultural dancers, props, costumes and make up as well as creating the Game’s torch and decorating the stage.
There were a lot of companies from all over the world in attendance, and awards were given to events/companies from Germany, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, UK, US and Canada.
Congratulations to everyone who partook in our event. It will forever be an epic and memorable experience.