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FUNDRAISER for Jackson Pride

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Poster made by Paige Cramton

Join us for an evening of a variety of spectacular entertainment by some of the best Michigan Drag Queens, musicians and comedians!  This event is supporting Jackson Pride while they stand for equality and support the
LGBTQ+ community in Jackson.

 

May 17th,  2025 from 6-9pm
Cost: $45 per person
Optional: $15 Speciality Cocktail

 

💃 Dress your finest with your partner or solo for a $50
gift certificate to Sandhill Crane Vineyards! (2 winners!)

Doors open at 6:00pm first come, first serve community seating
Silent Auction 6:00 - 8:00pm
Entertainment  7:00 - 9:00pm
Hors D'oeuvres & Small Plate Dishes by Kitchen Little

FUNDRAISER for

neurofibromatosis

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Join us for a unique experience at Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Goat Yoga! This first time event is a fundraiser supporting Neurofibromatosis of Michigan, NF Michigan. 


May 18th, 2025 at 12:30pm
$40/person includes 1 glass of wine
12:30-1:30pm Goat Yoga


Following yoga class, hang out with us and a glass of wine while learning more about Neurofibromatosis from representative, Tricia Ratell, and visit the baby goats again! This portion is open to the public for a small suggested donation.


What is Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis, also known as NF, is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes tumors to form on nerves anywhere in the body at any time. It is a progressive disorder that affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally. NF is the single most common genetic disorder of the nervous system, occurring in one in every 2500 to 3000 births. Despite its frequency, few people are familiar with NF.


What does NF Michigan do?
NF Michigan is a group dedicated to helping you find the resources you need to deal with the challenges of NF. Whether it's education, quality healthcare, friendship or guidance we will help you find it.
Read more at https://www.nfmich.org. 

Support Michigan Birds with us!

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We're thrilled to be partnering with Michigan Audubon this winter! Together, we’re raising funds to support bird conservation efforts and increase awareness about the impact of sustainable practices on our local ecosystems. By donating monetarily or through artwork by Brian Fritz, you’re helping to preserve Michigan’s habitats for native bird species. Join us in this meaningful collaboration for Michigan’s wildlife!

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Our connection to birds at Sandhill Crane Vineyards is endless! Watching the Sandhill Cranes land in field next to the winery is where Norm was first inspired to name the winery after them. You can see Sandhill Cranes often, even sometimes in the winter, when visiting the winery and when visiting the winery and Michigan Audubon's Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary only a few minutes away. Not only will you see the cranes but we also have a family of turkeys with us for several years and often times see woodpeckers, blue birds, sparrows, swallows, hawks, and many more only for you to discover!

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Birding helps us connect with nature and one another through stories and excitement!

about the artist

45% of Brian's sales will be donated to the Michigan Audubon Society!

Purchase a print next time you're in the tasting room!

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My name is Brian Fritz and I’m an artist, cyclist, singer-songwriter and graphic designer based in Howell, MI. I’ve been making and selling art since at least 2014, but my earliest memories are of drawing spaceships with magic marker, so I’ve been doing this for as long as I can recall. I specialize in birds and landscapes in acrylic, but I also love working in watercolor, ink, pastel, and block prints. I am inspired by nature and the outdoors, getting outside whenever possible. And color. I LOVE COLOR!

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Why all the birds?

It’s a bit of a long story, but the gist of it is that birds mean freedom to me. Their freedom and ability to move when they need to inspired me to break out of an abusive relationship, to recover, to reach out to people, fall in love, and to chase my dreams. If I didn’t have birds as that symbol of hope, I don’t know if I could have made it out and I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today.

In my travels and journeys as an artist, I’ve found that birds speak to other people in very much the same way. They’re an amazing language of symbols and our relationship to birds and the natural world in general fascinates me.

 

sandhill crane vineyards

 

4724 Walz Rd. Jackson, MI 49201

 

(517) 764-0679

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