Tapestry
September 22, 2009
7:15 - 8:30 a.m.
The Murano Ballroom in Downtown Tacoma

Using the theme of Tapestry, singer Carole King’s breakout album from the early 1970s, we have a focus and starting point to encompass many elements of people with disabilities and how they fit into mainstream America . . . and the world.

Carole King's Opening Lyrics of Tapestry
"My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue
An everlasting vision of the everchanging view
A wondrous woven magic in bits of blue and gold
A tapestry to feel and see, impossible to hold"


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Highlights of the event

When we selected the theme this year we chose Tapestry based on the break-out album from Carole King of the 1970s and the oriental rug model. Like people, there are no two tribal rugs alike. Tribal weavers "knot out of their heads" instead of following patterns. Irregularities give tribal rugs their charm. Isn't this just like life, and our own families? Singer Jessie Bell



Here are some of the highlights of Tapestry

  • Special Drawing tickets available for sale - $10.00

  • Great auction items available at the end of the program (oral auction with a lightning fast gavel)

  • Special Sale Items for sale - Woven Friendship Bracelets

  • Featured Musical Guest Jessie Bell accompanied by Don Izenman performing Carole King's Tapestry and You've Got a Friend

  • Special Guest: Ms Wheelchair Washington 2009

  • Printed materials

  • Success Stories by Tara Smoot and Marie Janes

  • Encourage sign-ups for tours of the TACID facility



    Drew EbersoleSusan SipesThis year we are honored to have Drew Ebersole and Susan Sipes, MPT, performing with dramatic readings. Susan is a physical therapist with Westgate Orthopaedic Therapy and a part-time actress at Tacoma Musical Playhouse. She will be reading a short, short story entitled Blind. Drew is the Executive Director of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation and was a successful actor with many appearances on TV series like Jag, That 70s Show, and ER as well as several made for TV movies. Drew will be performing a short, short story entitled New Patterns, Old Habits.

    Comedian Debbie Wooten.In addition, as a special guest we have Comedian Debbie Wooten. Debbie will not be performing this year for us, but will be speaking as a polio survivor. Knowing Debbie, she may add some zingers to get our attention. She is available for comedy gigs and motivational speeches as well as keynote addresses.

    Comedian Debbie Wooten is an expert on overcoming adversity. Debbie has suffered adversity. Born with Spina Bifida, Debbie contracted Polio when she was only five months old. Because of her skin color the white kids wouldn't play with her and the black kids didn?t accept her because she was different. Her adult life wasn't much easier. She had two marriages that ended, one because of suicide, one because of abuse. But fortunately for her audiences she's taken her problems and faced them with strength, grace and a lot of humor. Debbie speaks to thousands of people every year to consistent rave reviews and standing ovations.


    Great Special Drawing Prizes

    Our special drawing tickets this year have some great prizes:

  • Grand Prize - Beautiful Hamadan semi-antique Persian Carpet (hand-knotted wool, dyed by Iranian nomads)

  • First Prize - Overflowing Treasure Chest with bottles of wine, dining cards, and fantasic gifts

  • Second Prize - One-of-a-kind beautifully framed collectable featuring a rare autograph from Carole King, a 45 rpm recording of I Feel the Earth Move and It's Too Late along with a sheet music background, the record cover and Carole King images

  • Third Prize - Lovely woven vintage (1940s/50s) Navajo wool rug just right for your horse, your floor, your wall or your coffee table


    Carole King MontageNot only do we have great prizes but the ticket stubs themselves save you money when visiting our local restaurant sponsors*:

  • $10.00 off lunch or dinner for two - C.I. Shenanigans

  • $10.00 off the purchase of two dinners at Maxwell's Speakeasy & Lounge

  • Buy one dinner and receive one dinner free at Varsity Grill

  • Buy one dinner and receive one dinner free at Harmon Brewery & Restaurant
    *Some restrictions may apply.

    The drawing will be held at 8:30 on September 22, 2009 at The Murano. You not be present to win.


    Vintage Navajo Blanket


    Wonderful Auction Items

    We also have some unique items for auction this year:

  • Woven basket by Northwest artist Sheila Wray (similar to Ocean Waves pictured above left)
  • Roof Top Pieced Pattern Vintage 50's African American Quilt (center)
  • Vintage/Antique Woven Basket With a Lid of Unique Leather (right)
  • And more . . .


    Friendship Bracelets For Sale

    This year we will have our volunteers "selling" Friendship Bracelets for a donation of five dollars. The bracelets are handcrafted items woven in Peru. Each bracelet is created from scratch, one piece at a time. The bracelets are available at the TACID facility. People just love them. They are colorful and will remind you of the work TACID is doing and the fun you have each time you visit our September event.

    Our Fundraising Goals

    For 2009 our goal is to raise $45,000 through donations to support our disability programs. TACID is a 501© 3 non profit corporation. The federal tax ID # is 91-1125538.

    To be a Tapestry sponsor at the $500 level, please click on the Donate button. If you would like to be a major sponsor, or a table captain, or just like to attent, just call the TACID office at 565-9000.


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