Big Event!

Hey everyone this Sunday, June 6th is the big event....Hawgs & Hot Rods Krusin' 4 the Kids!
Join us at the Woodstock Harley-Davidson, registration begins at 9am! Come for the run or just for the fun...raffles, food, Monkey Joe and dance to the band "Always Frantic"! all ages are welcome!
Thank you to the McHenry Road Pirates and Harley-Davidson for sponsoring this awesome event for the McHenry playhouse, we aprrecitate all your hard work!

Join GiGi's McHenry at Woodstock Harley-Davidson this Saturday, March 20 from 9am to 5pm for their 10th Annual Open House! The Woodstock Harley-Davidson is located at 2050 S. Eastwood Dr (Rt. 47) in Woodstock. GiGi's will be helping them by serving the FREE food and promoting our "Hawgs and Hot Rods Kruisin' 4 the Kids Ride" benefiting our McHenry playhouse on June 6th. Please check out their website at: www.woodstockharley-dav.com. See you there!

BINGO NIGHT

Please join us on Monday Feb. 15th at the McHenry Moose Lodge at 7:00pm for Bingo Night!!

The Moose is generously donating a portion of the proceeds to the GiGi's Playhouse McHenry... Bring your family and friends out for a night of fun and support GiGi's McHenry in spreading the love and awareness!!
Thank you!

Shop and Cheer with Jewel - Osco!

Support GiGi's LXC Cheer by Shopping at Jewel-Osco! Print the shopping slips below and bring them to Jewel on the shopping days below and 5% of your shopping order will be donated to GiGi's LXC Cheer!

Don't Forget - Fashion Show this weekend!

 

 2nd Annual Fashion Show and Brunch

Sunday, November 1, 2009

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

To be held at the Bull Valley Golf Club

1311 Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098

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“Getting Down with Fashion”

We come together to celebrate the love we have for individuals with Down syndrome and to share the excitement of the newest fashions for our kids. The fashion show will feature styles for our children and adults from Justice, Gymboree, and Maurice’s.

 

 

Attendees will enjoy a delicious brunch to be coordinated with the show, along with the incredible opportunity for raffles prizes donated from a growing list of community support. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

Tickets are $40 for adult and $20 for children and can be purchased directly from the Playhouse or on-line by registering at www.gigisplayhouse.org. For more information on buying tickets or tables, donating to the raffle wish list, or sponsoring the program, contact Susan at 815-385-PLAY or by email sdubois@gigisplayhouse.org.

5K Reminder!

Just a reminder! Today is the LAST DAY FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K! You can register online at www.gigisplayhouse.org before 4 pm today. After that registration will be on site beginning at 7:30 am!

Click here for a list of McHenry Playhouse teams you can join and donate to!

GiGi's Playhouse 5K Fundraiser

GiGi's Playhouse 6th Annual 5K Fun Run, One Mile Walk and Dash For Down Syndrome!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

7:30-8:30am Open Registration

8:45am 5K Race Start

9:15am 1 Mile Walk Start

Dash For Down Syndrome immediately following

Help us raise money for the GiGi's Playhouse Free Literacy and Educational Programs! This 6th Annual event will have something for everyone! A 5K Fun Run, a 1 Mile Inspirational Walk, and the popular "Dash for Down Syndrome"!

This Event will take place rain or shine.

5336 Prarie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates, Il 60192

This is our BIGGEST fundraiser! Please join us! You can register here, or if you would like to join a GiGi's Playhouse McHenry Team, here's the list!

Rusty's Review

Katies Krew

Team Christine

Mallory's Minions

Team Rylee

Marcus Madness

Becca's Brigade

Team Andrew

Team Jenna

Garrett's Gang

Ava's Angels

Hawgs & Hot Rods!

Hawgs & Hot Rods - Kruisin' 4 the Kids
Ice Cream Poker Run! All Vehicles Welcome!

Sunday June 28, 2009
Woodstock Harley-Davidson & Buell
2050 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rt. 47) Woodstock, Il 60098
On - site registration - 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
First out at 10:30 a.m. - Last Out at Noon
Last card drawn at 3:00pm
Donation: $20 per driver - $10 per passenger - Under 12 free

Follow the 85 mile route through Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin to 'Card' Stops at Ice Cream Parlors
Return to Woodstock Harley-Davidson for Food, Music, Raffle prizes and drawing your poker hand

Best Hand - $500 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place $100 and
worst hand wins $50 Co-sponsored by McHenry County Road Pirates and Woodstock Harley -Davidson

This is a Rain or Shine event!
You can also register online!

Wendy's Night Fundraiser April 14th

Tuesday, April 14th
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us at Wendy's (2433 N. Richmond Rd - by the Home Depot) next week! A portion of the proceeds will go to the McHenry Playhouse so come grab a burger and fries with us!

3rd Annual Spread the Love Gala!

Enjoy an evening of excitement and inspiration to benefit GiGi's Playhouse, Down Syndrome Awareness Centers.

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Hosted by CBS 2 News Anchor, Rob Johnson

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

7:00pm-Midnight

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Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, dessert, martini bar and more!

For more information, please click here!

GiGi's Playhouse McHenry on 95 WIIL Rock!

Tune into 95.1 WIIL Rock on your radio to hear GiGi's Playhouse being plugged throughout the day! They are broadcasting live from McHenry Harley Davidson where Steve Polizzi is manning a booth to spread awareness and raise funds. Steve has been working on the Hawgs and Hot Rod Ride Fundraiser which will happen Sunday, June 28th, 11am – 12pm. This event is sponsered by Woodstock Harley Davidson and the McHenry Pirates! Thanks so much everyone who has been working hard on this event. :)

Listen to 95 WIIL Rock LIVE right here.

!!1st Annual Holiday Show and Luncheon!!!

GiGi's Playhouse McHenry proudly presents the

1st Annual Holiday Show and Luncheon!
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
12:00pm to 4:00pm
To be held at the
D'Andrea Banquets and Conference Center
4419 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

We come together to celebrate the love we have for individuals with Down Syndrome and help to make our holiday wishes come true. The fashion show will feature contemporary styles for children and parents from Coldwater Creek, WoobieWear, Amazing Gracie's Children's Shoppe and more.

Attendees will enjoy the incredible opportunity for raffles and prizes from Learning Express, Dick's Sporting Goods, One of a Kind by Glenda, Discovery Toys and a growing list of wishes come true. The first hundred guests will receive a fabulous package from Opulence Salon and Spa. So be sure to purchase your tickets early!

Tickets are $40 for adult and $20 for children and can be purchased from the Playhouse direct or on-line registering at GiGi's Playhouse. For more information on buying tickets or tables, donating to the raffle wish list, or sponsoring the program, contact Susan at 815-385-PLAY or by e-mailing Sue at sdubois@gigisplayhouse.org

GiGi's Playhouse is a not-for-profit- Down Syndrome awareness center, with multiple locations, the Playhouse offers activities, resources,educational programs and support to individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and the community. At GiGi's Playhouse we celebrate the lives and showcase the talents and potential of individuals with Down Syndrome.

To learn more about GiGi's Playhouse please visit us on-line!