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Fresno, CA 93710


Parties for the Parkway

Party 22: WATER AND OUR VALLEY
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 6:00 p.m.

Here’s a special chance to enjoy Fresno State’s wine and barbeque, and be impressed by the university’s innovation. Meet Craig Scharton, of the Central Valley Business Incubator, water experts and
representatives of local start-up companies working with water, clean energy issues and technologies.
Gather at the Claude Laval Water and Energy Technology Incubator, which is poised to establish
our region as a recognized world leader in water and energy innovation and entrepreneurship. For all those interested in water, clean energy and agriculture this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity.

HOST: Craig Scharton/
Central Valley Business Incubator
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $40
NON-MEMBERS: $44
ARTIST: Margaret Hudson
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 30
Party 23: HOW GREEN IS MY CONSTRUCTION?
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:00 a.m.

Come congratulate this forward-thinking group on the successful completion of a structure that is the first registered project in Fresno to be awarded Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design recognition by the United States Green Building Council. It was designed and constructed to maximize energy efficiency. Come see what can and is being done in our area to be green. You’ll come away with a multitude of ideas after a presentation and walk-through by Project Director George Burman. Light refreshments will be provided.

HOSTS: George Burman
Brian Jessup
Dick & Vickie Haas
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $30
NON-MEMBERS: $33
ARTIST: Helen Gigliotti
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 30

Party 24: MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURAL HOME TOUR
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 3:00 p.m.

Join premier architects on a tour of four impressive examples of mid-twentieth century modern homes in the Fresno area. Your guides will discuss the era and clients’ desires at the time the homes were designed. You’ll have great fun sampling a bit of “cocktail culture,” food and music of the era as
well. Join the Bossa Nova crowd for a delightful evening spent examining the modernist approach.
HOSTS: fresnomodern.com
Eldon Daetweiler
Newton & Sue Seiden
Rico & Katia Castro
Rita Avila
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $75
NON-MEMBERS: $83
ARTIST: Nancy Smit
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 25
Party 25: BEHIND THE SCENES AT GOOD COMPANY PLAYERS
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.

Go behind the scenes with Dan Pessano and Good Company Players for the full dress rehearsal of
“Annie Get your Gun” the evening before opening night. Start with dinner at The Golden restaurant, then tour the rehearsal hall dressing rooms. Dan will give you a unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of the director and cast. Enjoy this rare opportunity to watch as the finishing touches are applied to the final production.

HOSTS: Dan Pessano, Good Company Players
Peter & Elaine Colett
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $65
NON-MEMBERS: $72
ARTIST: Hazel Antaramian-Hofman
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 20
Party 26: DINNER WITH THE NUTS
Friday, May 23, 2008 - 6:00 p.m.

Come for dinner with the nuts–almonds, that is! An almond orchard in southern Madera County is the scenic setting for this party. View the impressive equipment used to harvest the crop as you stroll about the shady orchard sampling luscious appetizers and tasty beverages. Then join us for a gourmet dinner featuring almonds with every course. Surely a nutty night to remember!

HOSTS: Bill & Anna Wattenbarger
Dan & Kiley Wattenbarger
Gordon & Carol Kennedy
The Vineyard Restaurant
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $75
NON-MEMBERS: $83
ARTIST: Susie Stach
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 24

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