The feeling in the room on November 3rd was warm and people were excited to part of an evening that gave back to our community. After the always-energetic Dessert Dash and live auction, we were fortunate to hear from Micky. A gracious woman with an engaging presence, Micky shared her story of having “done everything right,” which still didn’t protect her from overwhelming medical bills as she deals with ongoing health issues. Micky uses the food shelf and clothing closet at Valley Outreach to keep herself stable. She also volunteers here and says, “I believe everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to be treated with the same kindness and respect as I was treated. I try to do my best to help each individual with their distinct needs.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1563152249075{margin-top: 42px !important;margin-bottom: 21px !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][qode_advanced_image_gallery type=”masonry” enable_image_shadow=”no” number_of_columns=”four” space_between_items=”small” images=”1141,1139,1138,1137″ image_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”21px”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1563150127466{margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Master Chef Sponsors
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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Ahola, Mack and AssociatesAnastasi | Jellum
Candyland – Stillwater
Eagle Valley Bank
Eckberg Lammers
Edina Realty, Lynn VanOrsdale & Renee Campbell
Logistics Planning Servies
Premier Bank
Stillwater Trolley
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Salad Chef Sponsors
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]American PolywaterBradshaw Celebration of Life Center
FruitShare
Lagersmith
Lee Stoerzinger, Inc.
Merrill Lynch, Greg Krampe & Tim Stoddard
Reve 324, Inc.
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Dessert Dash
Thank you to our incredible donors and bakeries for making the Dessert Dash for 2017 the best yet![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Advanced Vision & Optical, Oakdale
Afton Alps
Rebecca and James Allan
Todd and Anne Anderson
Lara and Daron Armstrong
Linda Besk
Bread Art
Cafe Latte
Shelley Christenson
Daniel’s Desserts
Dellwood Country Club
Laurie Dick, Edina Realty
Joyce and Brian Enright
Hannah’s Homemade Heavens
Hidden Pines Ranch
Just Add Ice
Kelli Kaufer Designs
Kristen Klemetsrud
Kowalski Markets
Kristin Kroll and Nolan Barrios
Lake Elmo Inn
Sara Letourneau, Coldwell Banker
Paul Mahoney
Mai Little Cakes
Tracy Maki and John Dybvig
Bev Petrie
Pop-Up Swag
Professionals of the St. Croix Valley
Reve Bistro and Bar
Rivertown Inn
Scheel’s Catering
David and Anne Schmiechen
Spruced Huis
Stillwater Boat Club
Sweet Ambitions Bakery
Sweet Stuff by Sonya
Uptown Girl Cupcakes & Desserts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
In-Kind Donors
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iVue Digital
JX Event Venue
Nordic Ware
Something Borrowed
The Parent Company[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]