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#5. THE HISTORY – Mention to someone that your neighborhood has an annual Homecoming and you’ll be reminded how unique we are! Holding a homecoming was the brainchild of a few folks that were tasked with creating a fundraiser that would be as distinct and enjoyable as our neighborhood. Remembering stories of a Skinker DeBaliviere ‘Prom’ that had been held many years ago, the Homecoming idea was born for neighbors new and old. #4. THE THEME – What’s homecoming without a theme? Skinker Debaliviere is a diverse and interesting place to live, and every year we have fun and celebrate special aspects of our neighborhood with this themed homecoming party. Past themes have included Creative Homecoming Formal (who can forget the Carol Burnett ‘Gone with the Wind’ remake?), the Roaring 20’s, and an ‘An Evening of Artistic License.’ This year’s theme is ‘Hat’s Off To Skinker Debaliviere’ in order to toast our 5th Annual! Which leads to: #3. THE OUTFITS – What’s a theme without having a little fun with it?
When do you get to dress a little funky (or quirky or cool) and go out? Ok, maybe Halloween, but that’s a lot of pressure. Skinker Debaliviere isn’t into pressure.
We want you there regardless — there’s always plenty of folks dressed for the theme and others just lookin’ good.
But if you’re in the mood, this year the theme is easy (baseball hat, anyone?) yet with lots of potential for fun. Don a hat and maybe an outfit to go along and come on out. #2. THE COUNCIL – You won’t find a neighborhood council – especially one like Skinker Debaliviere Community Council – just anywhere!
It really is a pleasure to celebrate and support our council and all it does for our neighborhood. SDCC is a group of neighbors and staff devoted entirely to working to keep us all connected, safe, and living together in a diverse, vibrant community. Homecoming is our single largest fundraiser and accounts for half of our fundraising income from neighbors.
These funds support the core of the Council’s work.
There are a lot of good causes to support, but this one really is in your own back yard. #1. THE PEOPLE – The people make the neighborhood and the night!
In the end, it’s an evening with unique, sometimes quirky, and all around great folks. It’s always a whole lot of fun and there are always at least a few memorable moments (who can forget the ‘Color Wheel’ taking the dance floor last year?) We promise that you will leave at the end of the night feeling energized, excited, and impressed by your neighbors – whether you’ve known them for years or just met them for the first time. You can always start the conversation with, ‘Hey, I like your hat!’ Event details: The 5th Annual Homecoming will be at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar, on Saturday, October 19th from 7-11pm. Food, music, and fun are provided. Cash bar.
There is also an amazing silent auction, thanks to many donations from neighbors and local businesses. Tickets are $40, but if your buy your tickets early they are $35 for one or $65 for two! Tickets are available at the SDCC office, online at www.skinker-debaliviere.com, or email Lynn Tiede, Homecoming Committee Co-Chair at lynn.tiede@sbcglobal.net and she will personally deliver them to your door! You can also contact Liz Pund at liz.pund@skinker-debaliviere.com with questions, silent auction donations, or to purchase tickets.
All proceeds from this event go toward supporting the work of SDCC.
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Photograph from an earlier neighborhood Homecoming. Individuals not separately captioned.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2013.
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