Allentown Celebrates the Jazz Age - September 2016

It was a warm Saturday evening on September 10th and The Allentown Village Initiative fundraiser was a hit on all sixes!   The townsfolk of Allentown, NJ were a set of swanky flapper dolls and dapper gentlemen as we celebrating the Jazz Age through its history, music and artifacts.
Antique cars lined the driveway and set the scene for the beautiful vintage 1930’s vintage Tudor home on 143 South Main Street.  Guests were greeted by our handmade-figure crafted by local artisans from inspiring the playful whimsy of Allentown.

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Upon entering the stone-front Tudor guests were treated to foods provided by local restaurant including: Berry Rich Bakery, The Moth, La Rouge 23, Heavenly Havens, Stonebridge Deli, La Piazza, Woody’s, One Sweet Ride and Sangria provided by the Fulton Bank.

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Out in the garden among the blooms the Allentown High School Jazz band serenaded guests to Jazz while the antique photo booth provided a back drop for fun memories.  

Throughout the home and among the garden history was woven into the fabric of the night including photos and articles from the 1920's and 30's plus a screen projected classic movies from the period.  

There was also a silent auction supported by the local businesses and residents.  

This enchanting evening was capped with information on The Allentown Village Initiative contributions to the community as well as upcoming projects the town can look forward to.  All in all it was a magical night.
On behalf of The Village Initiative we thank our sponsors for their donations, our attendees for supporting our cause and our community for being something worth preserving.

​A special thank you to the following:

• Martha Ploshay for organizing a fun and jazzy event
• Christine and Pedro for sharing your home the evening
• Gloria Riccardi for delicious cookies
• Fulton Bank for donating the sangria
• The Allentown High School students who served savory and sweet treats
• The Allentown High School Jazz band for providing music for the evening
• Bloomers ‘n’ Things for sharing a beautiful autumn floral bouquet
• Nancy Tindall for the silent auction Peddie greens fees and cart
• The Green Lace Lion for the silent auction gift basket including paint class for two
• Bruno’s Bicycles for the silent auction Electra Beach Cruiser
• Our silent auction winners for their contributions
• And support from Christine Riccardi, Melinda Brown, Nancy Tindall, Ellen Sortore, Jim Bruno, Heather Saracen, Joan Ruddiman, Kelli Bearer, Lara Michaud, Karen Dahms, Carla Lebentritt, Deanna Pfeiffer, Jeff Ploshay, Richard Fitzpatrick, Kurt Wayton, Jolene Bauer, Ann Garrison, and Bill Lull for your generous donations, time, ideas and expertise ensuring a successful TAVI fundraiser