Spaghetti Dinner 2001

After the events of September 11, Americans were encouraged to return to our normal routines. Well, the annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is about as normal as we get, and here's proof. Click on each picture to open up the full size version.

Julie addresses our outdoor advertising problem.	The front desk prepares for the onslaught.
When's the last time you had service this friendly?	...and here they come?
The American Legion's rennovated hall sparkles.	Marty slowly peels back the foil...
The kitchen is a blur of activity.	Paul might be enjoying his kitchen duties a little too much.
Doody rocks...or at least tries to.	Salad anyone?
Beware of men with cooking utensils.	Doody about to get the “laddle treatment.”
Carol hopes everyone has room for dessert.	Eric feeds the hungry.
More proof that the band is good at dishing it out.	The endless table of desserts.
Joe Jordan and family enjoying the meal.	The Olsens.
Once again, Ron is the “master”.	The master announces another winner.
The left side of the clarinet choir...	...and the right side of the clarinet choir.
Dan demonstrates trumpet karaoke.	New this year, the Arts Alive! Polka Band
The polka music gets the Skalas out on the dance floor...	...and soon everyone else was dancing.
Yes, we mean everybody.	Lynn Godfrey displays some solo clarinet work.
A perennial audience favorite, the Arts Alive! Jazz.	Good solo, Bob!
Once again, another successful Spaghetti Dinner. Thanks for you support!

Thanks to everyone who volunteered, played or donated to make our 2001 Spaghetti Dinner a success.

We would like to recognize these groups for food, supplies and the hall.

• American Legion Hall #615 - Tinley Park
• Ed & Joe's - Tinley Park
• Salina's - Tinley Park
• Turano's - Berwyn

Thanks to these businesses and organizations for donating raffle prizes:

• Bremen High School - Midlothian
• Centennial Lanes - Tinley Park
• Corey Brother's "2" Bakery - Tinley Park
• Damon's - Orland Park
• Eagle Productions - Tinley Park
• J.T.'s Eatery - Frankfort
• Jewel Food Store - Tinley Park
• Morgan's - Mokena
• Oak Forest High School
• Professional Hair Services - Tinley Park
• Rubino's - Tinley Park
• SBC-Ameritech Yellow Pages - Tinley Park
• Steak and Shake - Tinley Park
• Stein Mart - Orland Park
• Terry Elliot - Park Forest
• The Ashford House - Tinley Park
• The Odyssey - Tinley Park
• Tinley Park - High School
• Traverso's - Tinley Park
• Treble Clef Music - Hickory Hills
• Victor J. Andrew High School - Tinley Park
• Walgreens - Tinley Park

Of course, we would like to thank the following musicians and music groups:

• The Polka Band
  Bob Zielinski, Pam Pytko, Bill Loeb, Ron Skala, Bob Good
• The Grace Notes
  Priscilla Boersma, Pam Pluister, Linda Good, Jeanette Kreuz
• The Clarinet Choir
  Lynn Godfrey, Don Kramer, Floyd Meadows, Lisa Zelinski, Terry Elliot, Lynn Hojnacki, Mark Iwinski, Jim Liska, Barb Hines
• Lynn Godfrey, clarinet with Steve Platko on piano
• Dan Pluister, solo trumpet
• and the Arts Alive! Jazz Band
  (you know who you are!)

Thanks to all the band members who setup tables, cooked, served, cleaned, etc.

...and finally thanks to all our friends and families who attended. Without you, this would not be possible.