2013 Marketplace Preview Party: presented by The Medical Center Auxiliary and Premier Sponsor Willis Investment Counsel Thursday, November 7 6:30 9:30 p.m. Friday, November 8 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center Complimentary Valet Service
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Mark your calendar! Please join us as we celebrate the 22nd annual Marketplace weekend! We look forward to an exciting event filled with an enticing assortment of more than 70 merchants from eight states that you are sure to enjoy. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from Marketplace 2013 and 2014 will benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County, which is an initiative within The Medical Center Foundation s Healthy Journey Campaign. 2013 Marketplace Tri-Chairs: Emily Embry, Kristin Daniel, Ellen Toms We invite you to be sure and attend the Preview Party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7th, at the Gainesville Civic Center. Preview Party is such a fun evening and an exciting opportunity to sneak a peek and purchase those unique, one-of-a-kind items you may miss if you don t attend. Enjoy an evening of shopping, visiting with friends, bidding on silent and live auction items, along with a delicious assortment of heavy hors d oeuvres, including those popular chocolate macaroons, and cash bars provided by Scott s Downtown. You may also be the lucky winner of a shopping voucher, compliments of The Medical Center Auxiliary and Willis Investment Counsel. Preview Party attendees receive a complimentary admission to return anytime during Marketplace hours Friday and Saturday. Preview Party tickets are $45 with a return admission over the weekend. Also, you may now purchase Preview Party tickets online at nghs.com/tickets. General admission tickets are $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free. You may also enjoy complimentary valet and shuttle services throughout the event. Please join us in conveying our genuine appreciation to Willis Investment Counsel for partnering with The Medical Center Auxiliary for the fifth consecutive year as the Premier Sponsor of Marketplace. Bob Willis and all partners of the firm are to be commended for such outstanding support of our community s healthcare. Marketplace is now in its 22nd year thanks to a tremendous amount of community and volunteer leadership provided by committee members, and we ask for your continued involvement and support by promoting this year s event to your family, friends, neighbors and newcomers. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 770-219-1830 or visit nghs.com/marketplace. We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you at Marketplace to benefit a very worthwhile cause Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County! 100% of Proceeds Benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children age 14 and under in the U.S. Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County was founded in 1992 and is led by Northeast Georgia Medical Center. In addition to the Medical Center, the coalition is made up of numerous community agencies, including the Gainesville City Police Department, Hall County Sheriff s Office, Gainesville City Fire Department, Hall County Fire & EMS, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Hall County Extension Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Hall County and Gainesville City school systems and many others. The coalition focuses its efforts on the prevention of childhood injury in the following areas: occupant safety, fire safety, water safety, home safety and bike safety.
Original Paintings, Copper Sculpture and Pottery by Gainesville/Hall Local Artists Preview It s a Party! Enjoy a fun evening to benefit a great cause! Thursday, November 7 6:30 9:30 p.m. $45 per person The Preview Party is a great opportunity to visit with friends, and shop before Marketplace opens to the public. Enjoy a great assortment of heavy hors d' ouevres and cash bars. Guests also may bid on these and many more exciting silent and live auction items! Elizabeth Embry, Tis the Season D-stressed Designs, Marketplace Feature Artist Judy Black, North Georgia Farm Oil Painting Janet Cornett, Oil Painting Dr. Philip Zoercher, Hand thrown Pottery Mary Hart Wilheit, Copper Sculpture Dr. John Hemmer, Beech Vase Exciting stays you are sure to enjoy! The Chateau, a seven bedroom luxury home in Highlands, N.C. compliments of Paul and Glenna Maney Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, Young Harris, Ga. The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island with a shopping spree Georgia Gameday Center Downtown Chattanooga Courtyard by Marriott with a car for the weekend courtesy of McKibbon Hotel Group and Milton Martin Honda Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta The Inn at Serenbe, a beautiful countryside of Palmetto, Ga. Glen Ella Springs Inn Adventure in the Outdoors Quail Hunt & lunch for four with Philip Wilheit 2014 Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta Adventure Tour - North Georgia Canopy Tours Game Packages and Golf Atlanta Braves tickets courtesy of Clorox Atlanta Falcons Tickets courtesy of Abb Hayes Chicopee Woods Golf Package Relax on Lake Sidney Lanier BBQ dinner cruise for 30 people compliments of Memorial Park Funeral Home Sailing adventure with Roger Sulhoff for four with lunch and beverages Fine Wines, Beers, Gourmet Dinner, or a Pie Party Collection of fine wines courtesy of Dallas & Bobbie Gay, Tommy & Dana Gay, Jock & Joyce Hornor, J. Lohr Vineyards and Winery, Ann Nixon, Dr. Bruce Nixon, Dr. Rafael and Angie Pascual Private Wine Dinner for six Chef selected 4-5 course meal by Scott s Downtown Whistle Pig Beer Experience National Judge and local brewmaster, Richard Foote & Whistle Pig Brewing Co. A fun Buttermilk Pie Making Party for the girls Relax and Retreat In Town 3 Hour Retreat Package The Spa on Green Street Aveda Products and Massage Princeton Salon and Spa Great Fun for Children Custom playhouse by Richard Padgham American Girl Kit Doll and Book Center for Puppetry Arts Performance Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
Merchant Spotlights Buttermilk Pie Co. Buttermilk Pie Co. in Gainesville creates pies from scratch using the finest ingredients. The pies crusts are made with all real butter and rolled by hand. They pride themselves on preserving the quality and taste of their pies by using farm fresh ingredients and produce from local growers whenever possible. From corporate to personal gifts, to weddings and special events, they customize each pie to fit your needs while striving to exceed your expectations. They offer beautiful custom packaging and shipping all over the US. Their all butter pie crust is sure to satisfy and bring joy to the most discerning of tastes. Carolyn Wicher Silk Come see beautiful hand dyed silk made with French dyes and assorted techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art from Carolyn Wicher Silk of Atlanta. Her work is 100% silk and features non-toxic dyes with lovely flowers, birds, abstract leaf designs and intricate gardens. Items range from scarves, shawls, ponchos, jackets, pants, tops and jewelry using silk as a component and they are 100% washable. They make gorgeous gifts! Charleston Shoe Co. Charleston Shoe Co. offers an affordable, comfortable and versatile shoe for the everyday woman. Their many cobblestonesto-cocktails shoe styles are geared toward the modern woman who needs to be on her feet and stay fashionable all day long! Walk through the cobblestone streets of Charleston, then dance into evening cocktail parties in a pair of shoes that won t let you down. All of their styles are custom designed to be both comfortable and stylish and the sturdy construction will last for many years. Don t hesitate to pick up a pair today. you ll want one in every style!
Ciao Bella Boutique Ciao Bella Boutique ( Hello Beautiful ) from Montgomery, Ala., offers unique and one of a kind pieces including Glenda Gies vintage inspired handmade handbags, clutches, totes, wristlets, coin purses, cosmetic bags and pins. They shop at markets in Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas, Texas, NC, and abroad and buy the highest quality of merchandise offered. Ciao Bella Boutique welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the retail industry. johnnie-o johnnie-o from Santa Monica, Calif., is an apparel and lifestyle brand that merges the casual West Coast style with the refined East Coast feel. From its humble beginning as just an ordinary polo shirt, the johnnie-o line has evolved into an apparel and lifestyle brand distinctly defined as "west coast prep. Items for men, women and children now include shirts, belts, hats, socks, sweatshirts and other specialty items including all weather shorts, the "wedge" collar pique polo, as well as johnnie-o Golf Skins. The brand has attracted the likes of celebrity personalities including NFL quarterback Drew Brees, tennis legend Pete Sampras, baseball ace Barry Zito, as well as actors Adrian Grenier of "Entourage," Luke Wilson, and brother, Chris O'Donnell. Additionally, johnnie-o sponsors the racing efforts of GT superstar and recent Rolex Series Rookie of the year, Tim George Jr. La Maisonette La Maisonette, a small French store located in the Collection of Forsyth in Cumming, Ga., offers holiday and home décor and body products. La Maisonette reflects a very calm and peaceful atmosphere and caters to many different lifestyles. They travel to many shows to find that one-of-a-kind item. Come see their items accented in silver glitter along with greens and reds that truly makes an appearance during the holiday season. Pet Pleasers Bakery Pet Pleasers Bakery located in Gainesville, Ga., is the only pet bakery in northeast Georgia. They make fresh pet treats daily as well as special occasion cakes for your special pet!
Quite a Pair Keepsakes Quite a Pair Keepsakes located in Eatonton, Ga., makes one-of-a-kind, custom made frames made from reclaimed materials. Each original frame is made from salvaged wood which is cut, sanded, painted, stained and distressed by hand. Because of the reclaimed materials, each piece is unique and the occasional imperfection only adds to its character. These frames would make perfect holiday gifts for family, friends, teachers and everyone on your list! Silver Olé Silver Olé from New York, N.Y., has been in existence for 15 years and had its beginnings in sterling silver jewelry and pewter giftware. All the sterling silver is.925 in quality and made by the world-renowned silversmiths of Taxco, Mexico. Each piece of Mexican pewter is hand-crafted by artisans and polished to a beautiful shine to enhance your home and table. They also offer freshwater pearls from East Asia, brass jewelry by Jan Michaels of San Fransisco, Calif., and ornaments made of leaves and shells preserved and dipped in silver. Smart Glass Jewelry Smart Glass Jewelry from Atlanta, Ga., believes in recycling! Each piece of handmade jewelry from Smart Glass Jewelry features recycled glass, silver, brass, or gold fill. Look closely! You ll see some of your favorite products in a whole new light. The colorful glass used in this recycled line is individually selected and cut from an empty bottle ensuring each Smart Glass Jewelry piece is an original work of art. Recycling It s a smart way to look good!
Marketplace 2013 Merchants 2 Bear Boutique & Baby Bear (Gainesville) Home decor and baby items AD Mathis (Gainesville) Men s clothing - ties, shirts, etc. Affordable Accessories (Oakwood) Clothing, purses, candles, and gifts Amore dei Cani (Charlotte, NC) Shoes, accessories with medallions for animal lovers beca designs (Colbert) Recycled glass bottle jewelry and home decor Best Friends Finds (Dunwoody) Christmas and collegiate décor Billie s Pecans and More (Crenshaw, MS) Homemade flavors of pecans, toffee, coffee cakes, cheese crispies Bohemian Bird (Roswell) One-of-a-kind pieces and designer clothing Butterfly Cottage (Macon) Handmade sterling silver jewelry, scarves, apparel, handbags, billfolds, spa items Buttermilk Pie Co. (Gainesville) Homemade pies in several flavors Carol s Closet (Gainesville) Ladies apparel and accessories Carolyn Wicher Silk (Atlanta) Hand dyed 100% silk scarves, ponchos, jackets, pants, tops and jewelry Catherine Goolsby, Transformative Arts (Decatur) Sterling silver and copper, art, jewelry Catherine Wendahl (Atlanta) Handknit fashion shawls and scarves with unusual base yarns and beads Challenged Child & Friends (Gainesville) Holiday cards Charleston Shoe Co. (Savannah) Hand-sewn women s shoes Ciao Bella Boutique (Montgomery, AL) Glenda Gies vintage inspired handmade handbags, clutches, totes, bags and pins Dazzl Jewelry (Alpharetta) High quality fashion sterling silver jewelry, handbags and scarves Discovery Toys (Atlanta) Top quality, unique, unconditionally guaranteed educational toys, books Dove Chocolate Discoveries (Lilburn) Dove chocolate snacks & sweets, health and wellness products, cooking accessories D-stressed Designs (Gainesville) Distress painted furniture & art Earth Soaps (Mt. Airy) Handmade soaps/scents, bath accessories Elachee Nature Science Center (Gainesville) Nature-related gifts Elation (Andersonville) Personalized gifts, giftwear, accessories Family Jewels & Purse Strings (Gainesville, FL) High end custom clothing, jewelry, gifts Gainesville Ballet Company Nutcrackers, ornaments, ballet items Gift N Green (Cumming) Earth-friendly recycled products Gift Nook, Riverside Pharmacy (Gainesville) Unique gifts GiftWorks (Atlanta) Hors d oeuvre plates, spreaders, napkins Grit & Grace (Newnan) Hip collection of handmade clothing Helping Hands Foreign Missions (Buford) Unique, handmade items from Africa & Bolivia Honey Bunny Gifts (Cumming) Ladies scarves, purses, tumblers, collegiate gifts Hot Squeeze (Deactur) All purpose sauces & rubs House About It (Atlanta) Unique women s apparel, embroidered boots, belts House Dressing Interiors (Gainesville) Home decor, furniture, accessories Iron Accents (Clermont) Metal and iron home decor, florals, gifts Jim Norton & Barbara Allen Jewelry (Athens) Handmade fabricated jewelry & metal items johnnie-o (Santa Monica, CA) West Coast preppy clothing for the whole family just add honey tea company (Atlanta) Artisan-blended full-leaf teas La Maisonette (Cumming) Holiday decor and body products Lacey Grace Gourmet Goods (Gainesville) Gourmet toffees and brittles Lbg Cast Off Glass Designs (Atlanta) Unique vintage glass and metal pieces Majestic Child (Blue Ridge) Children s apparel Martin Furniture & Design (Gainesville) Home furnishings, accessories, gifts Mena Mae Children s Boutique (Gainesville) Children s clothes and gifts Mona Lisa Designs (Atlanta) Handcrafted jewelry with pearls, gems Monograms for Me (Alpharetta) Christmas stockings, pillowcases, baskets, gifts My Daily Bread (Cleveland) Organic-baked goods Nest Feathers (Oakwood) Home accessories, gift & boutique items NYR Organic (Alpharetta) Certified organic skin care, candles, colognes
Pearl Couture (Marietta) Handcrafted pearl and leather jewelry, clothes Pet Pleasers Bakery (Gainesville) Pet treats Premier Patio (Gainesville) Outdoor furniture and accessories Quite A Pair Keepsakes (Eatonton) Custom made frames made from reclaimed materials Riley Clay Designs (Gainesville) Handcrafted jewely and apparel line of graphic tees, headbands and scarves Red Clay Tupperware (Gainesville) All products with lifetime warranty Sara Hayes, 2013 Charity Ball Belle of the Ball Candidate Handpainted sports shadow boxes and paintings on canvas Silver Girl (McDonough) Victorian & antique silver, clip earrings, gifts Silver Olé (New York, NY) Artisan made Pewter serveware and jewelry SilverWear (Woodstock) Sterling silver jewely designed with pearls, monogrammed jewelry Smart Glass Jewelry (Atlanta) Glass bottle jewelry Smith s (Duluth) Kitchen, bath, garden gifts, candles, women s gifts Stephanie Kenney Designs (Atlanta) Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cuffs Sweet Acre Farms (Alto) Gourmet caramel apples Sydney s Dollhouse (Montezuma) Children s apparel, dolls The Gift Box (Gainesville) Unique gifts The Honey Baked Ham Company (Gainesville) Boxed lunches The Medical Center Auxiliary (Gainesville) Susan Snaps & Incredible Southern Poundcakes Feature Art Notecards The Rooster s Perch (Gainesville) Handmade jewelry & Gainesville t-shirts The Shamrock and Peach (Roswell) Irish products including art and framed photography, pottery, linens and books Usborne Children s Books (Alpharetta) Children s books & gifts White Interiors (Dawsonville) Home accessories and holiday decor Zola Jewelry (Charleston, SC) Handcrafted jewelry with mixed metals, leather The Artsy Garden Silent Auction Be Sure to Visit The Artsy Garden on the Green Street Porch. Thanks to many generous donors within the community, you are sure to enjoy bidding on a great A special thank you to these local non-profits participating as Marketplace merchants to benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County: Challenged Child & Friends Elachee Nature Science Center Gainesville Ballet Company Helping Hands Foreign Missions The Rooster s Perch assortment of garden related items. The silent auction begins at Preview Party on Nov. 7, and continues through 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9. Place your bid on unique garden items to benefit a very worthwhile cause.
Susan Snaps & Incredible Southern Poundcakes Make Delicious Gifts! The Medical Center Auxiliary volunteers will be selling Susan Snaps, a gourmet gingersnap and Incredible Southern Poundcakes. All proceeds will benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County. Susan Snaps are made in Atlanta and have been featured on Rachel Ray as the snack of the day. The owners developed the gingersnap to help family endure chemo treatments ginger being a natural stomach soother. Incredible Southern Poundcakes are a perfect blend of the family s century old recipes from the late 1800s. They appeared in Paula Deen's magazine as one of Paula's Picks, and they are believed to be the best pound cake you will ever taste. Please plan to stop by The Medical Center Auxiliary booth to make your purchase Susan Snaps and Incredible Southern Poundcakes make excellent hostess and teacher gifts. The Auxiliary will also be selling gift enclosure cards with feature art by local artist Elizabeth Embry. The note cards will be great to have on hand for holiday gift giving! Martin Furniture and Design Martin Furniture and Design in downtown Gainesville has been in business almost 70 years! Welcome them to Marketplace where they will showcase many accessories just perfect for holiday decorating and entertaining. They offer plenty of great, affordable gift items for all the special people in your life and some you may want to treat yourself to! Burlap tree skirts, stockings and runners, an assortment of ribbon, Kennebunk throws, scarves, holiday-scented candles and even a few jewelry items will be new this year. And as always, they will have a few stunning furniture pieces on display to complement any home! Gainesville Ballet The Gainesville Ballet cast of "The Nutcracker" will visit from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. Bring the children to enjoy visiting with the cast while shopping and learn more about the upcoming 2013 Nutcracker performance.
Front Row (L to R) Emily Embry, Tri-Chair; Ellen Toms, Tri-Chair; Kristin Daniel, Tri-Chair Marketplace 2013 Committee Volunteer with The Medical Center Auxiliary! If you are interested in volunteering through The Medical Center Auxiliary, with Marketplace, or a variety of other important volunteer service areas in support of Northeast Georgia Health System, information is available. Please ask a Marketplace volunteer, staff member or call The Medical Center Auxiliary at 770-219-1830. Snack or Lunch with a Friend at the Tea Carts You are sure to enjoy lunch with friends at Marketplace. Slip out to the Green Street Porch or down to the Chestatee Room and relax while enjoying a delicious lunch. Marketplace volunteers will provide friendly, helpful service at booth tea carts. This year Honeybaked Gainesville is partnering with The Medical Center Auxiliary to make Honeybaked ham, turkey or roast beef sandwich boxed lunches with chips and a delicious cookie available at the Chestatee Room Tea Cart. You may select a chicken salad or pimento cheese sandwich or salad with soup on the Green Street Porch, and choose chips and a taste of dessert. Thank you for supporting Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County by lunching at the Tea Carts! The Medical Center Auxiliary sincerely thanks local artist and former Marketplace chair, Elizabeth Embry, for donating the Preview Party feature art shown on the front cover. Elizabeth is the owner of D'stressed Designs where she enjoys focusing on hand-painted and distressed furniture as well as custom signs. She received an interior design degree from the University of Georgia in 1993 and has been growing her business for about five years. Elizabeth is married to Cooper Embry, a native of Gainesville and they have three children that keep them active. Both Cooper and Elizabeth enjoy being involved in the community, and she is happy to be involved with Marketplace again after serving as a tri-chair 2007 and 2008. Please visit D-stressed Designs and welcome Elizabeth as a Marketplace merchant. Middle Row Emily Gaddy, Decorations; Staci Vinton, Promotion; Meredith McEver, Finance; Ellison Croft, Promotion; Callie Hughs, Preview Party Auction; Maggie Griffin, Artsy Garden Back Row Suzie Hawkins, 2014-2015 Tri-Chair, Alicia Baugh, Promotion; Amy Harrison, Hospitality; Jennifer Bagwell, 2013-2014 Auxiliary President; Sally Pittman, 2014-2015 Tri-Chair; Amanda Norton, Preview Party Auction; Morgan Wood, Artsy Garden; Caroline Nix, Artsy Garden; Havolynne Saxon, Artsy Garden; Bonnie-Lynne Wilson, Preview Party Auction and 2014-2015 Tri-Chair Not Pictured Merchants: Carol Carper, Beth Horton, Jennifer Lefevre; Decorations: Ashley Rogers, Courtenay Wishousky, Elizabeth Thompson, Anslee Wilson, Kelly Epps, Jennifer Terry, Shelley Davis; Tabloid: Amy Hulsey; Promotion: Stephanie Braselton Williams; Volunteers: Barbara Griffeth, Caroline Cobb; Hospitality: Amy Jessup, Meredith West; Preview Party Auction: Ashley Collins, Christina Jones, Cindy Vetter, Dana Johnson, Meg Nivens; Preview Party Display: Christine Allen Volunteer Services Staff: Lynne Allen, Director Meah Garrison, Coordinator Teresa Wayne, Business Manager Vickie Casper, Business Assistant Kristin Hamilton, Office Coordinator
The Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. 743 Spring Street Gainesville, GA 30501 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Gainesville, GA 30501 Permit No. 6 Thank you to our 2013 Marketplace sponsors! We appreciate your generous support! Bates, Carter & Co. J. Geyer Advertising Mansfield Oil Company Mom 365 Photography Regions Bank Signs By Tomorrow Specialty Management, Inc. Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP