Tim posted on May 13, 2009 08:15
I sometimes have weird thoughts. Take the word extravaganza. I hear this word and think: What's a vaganza?
No, I'm really not that retarded...just odd. I understand there is no such thing as a vaganza. This word actually comes from the Latin word vagant which means wandering. But extravaganza is its own word. However, it is associated with the word extravagant.
I'm not that excited about the word extravagant. I can't say why. Really...I don't know why. It's a bothersome noise to me like nails on a chalkboard or a man snoring. (I snore - BTW.) I prefer vaganza. It sounds cool and it's unique. Vaganza grabs your attention. It falls nicely off the tongue like the names of Italian pasta dishes...lasagna, ravioli, manicotti...or the way certain foreign dialects roll their R's.
And to have an extra vaganza sounds doubly good. If vaganza is so good, who wouldn't want a second helping?
I'm officially commissioning vaganza as a word. And, starting today, Cafe 41:11's Annual Memorial Day Hot Dog Fundraiser will not be an extravaganza. It will be an extra vaganza.
That's right, cafe blog fans! Cafe 41:11 will be hosting an extra vaganza.
Stop by Cafe 41:11 on Monday May 25, 2009. The cafe will be open from 8:00am to 12:00pm. You and your family can grab a free TO GO coffee, tea, hot chocolate and goodies, or whatever, before the parade (donations welcome). And after the parade, we'll be hosting a hot dog, bag of chips and can of pop extra vaganza (for a suggested donation of $2.00).
Men and women from Harvest Presbyterian Church, Shepherd's Grace Church, and Weymouth Community Church are coming together to make this event possible. We'll have free doggy treats and face painting and maybe even a few extra vaganza surprises (like Tim in a dunk tank...maybe, we're still working out the details). All proceeds benefit the operating expenses of Cafe 41:11. (It'll help keep the doors open.)
All gifts are tax-deductible. It is difficult to issue end of the year receipts for cash donations that day unless you place your gift in an envelope with your contact info. If a tax-deduction isn't a big deal to you, then just bring a wad of Benjamin's or Jackson's and feed your family. Checks can be made to: Cafe 41:11.
We hope you'll stop by Monday May 25 on your way to and from the parade on the square to help support this ministry.
Event: Cafe 41:11 Hot Dog fundraiser Extra Vaganza
Date: Monday May 25, 2009
Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Place: Cafe 41:11 126 N. Court St. Medina, Ohio 44256
Donations: Hot Dog, bag of chips & can of pop (suggested donation of $2.00). Other cafe products offered freely (donations welcome).
Promo: Click 2009 Memorial Day Flier to view and print flier for your church, friends, and family.