Sunday, August 9, 2009

Tour JP's home treasures

As the neighborhood's biggest fundraiser approaches, organizers of the Tour of Homes hope to add a few more stops of some showcase homes or gardens.

Some three dozen neighborhood residents showed up for a party hosted by the organizing committee. The seventh annual tour is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11.

"We currently have 6 stops committed for the Tour and we would like to have at least 2 more homes committed within the next few weeks," wrote Jennifer Kostuch, an organizer for the event late earlier this month.

The event included Tour committee members, some past participants giving tips and potential participants.

"This event is one of the most important and largest fundraisers for Jefferson Park," said Jennifer. The money pays for everything from beautification projects to Grapevine costs and the neighborhood's charitable project- The Lottie Maynard Fund.

Jennifer said the event, that always draws scores of people from outside the neighborhood, is hoping to find additional business sponsors.

A tip of the hat to BLVD Salon for hosting the gathering and Chick-Fil-A and Buttersweet Bakery for donating food.

For more information or if you are interested in hosting or being sponsor, contact jeffersonparktourofhomes@gmail.com.