[NEohioPAL]Remember Valerie Minnie Fakinos ?! (1968 - 2004)

[maple-leaf at mindspring.com]

In loving memory of Valerie Renee (Minnie) (Kapuscinski) (Nemeth) (Law) Fanikos, 
who died as a result of an accident on June 18, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts...
 
In honor of her passion and performances in theater, 
you are cordially invited to join us for ...
 
* A Gathering in Remembrance of Valerie  (1968 - 2004) *
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Sunday, July 25th   5 pm onward!
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Claire's Grand River Winery  (the original home of the Mapleleaf Theater Company
			     where Valerie appeared in: 'The Head of a Blue Eyed Man',
			    'The Birthday Party', 'States of Shock' & 'Steel Magnolias')

Mapleleaf's current production of 'Vital Signs' is dedicated in memory of Valerie.
See www.mapleleaftheater.com for more info on it.

Please join us at any time sunday evening the 25th: 	

5:00 - 6:00 pm   Viewing of Photos & Mementos / Music / Appetizers
 
5:45 - 8:15 pm   Large screen viewing of Valerie in a Play / Dinner
 
8:15 - Dark   Sharing Memories / Readings / Bagpipe Music / Cake & Coffee
 
At Dark   Candlelight Procession and Commemoration of Her Star,
'Valerie Renee,' in the constellation Ursa Major
 
Please bring your favorite photos, mementos, and music to share.
 
If you like, please bring a poem or other type of reading (story, lyrics, prayer, etc).  
If you would prefer not to read in front of others, we will have someone who 
will be happy to do it for you.
 
Please label photos, mementos, CDs, etc. with your name to ensure that 
they are easily identifiable and returned to you at the end of the evening.
 
Casual attire.  Children are welcome.  The Winery is wheelchair accessible.
 
Appetizers, Dinner, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks:  Self-pay on July 25th; cash and 
major credit cards are accepted (except Diners Club).
 
Cake & Coffee:  Complimentary!
 
Please RSVP by July 20th to...

Kim Law   (Valerie's cousin)
email:  krl271160 at aol.com   - or - phone:  216-531-7713
 
... with the following information:

Will you be joining us for Appetizers?
If yes, how many in your party?
If yes, which appetizer(s) have you pre-selected from the menu below?
 
Will you be joining us for Dinner?
If yes, how many in your party?
If yes, which entree(s) or sandwich(es) have you pre-selected from the menu below?

 
Will you be joining us for Cake & Coffee?
If yes, how many in your party?
 
Location:
Claire's Grand River Winery
5750 Madison Rd. (Rt. 528)
Madison, OH
440-298-9838
 
Directions:
Take Rt. 90 East to Rt. 528 (exit 212); turn right onto Rt. 528 (Madison Rd.) 
and proceed approximately 2.8 miles.  Turn right at the Winery sign and drive 
down the long gravel driveway to the parking lot.
 
PLEASE PASS THIS EMAIL ON TO OTHER FRIENDS OF VALERIE'S WHO MAY NOT BE 
INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL EMAIL DISTRIBUTION.  THANK YOU !!!
 
MENU at Claire's Grand River Winery:
 
APPETIZERS
 
Claire's Winery Cheese Plate   $ 6.50
Hot pepper cheese, Cheddar & Swiss with pepperoni, salami, fresh fruit, honey mustard & fresh bread
 
Artichoke & Parmesan Spinach Dip   $ 6.50
In a sourdough bread bowl served with tortilla chips
 
Nacho Tin Sizzler   $ 6.50
Grilled chicken breast, tortilla chips, shredded Cheddar, black olives, sour cream & salsa
 
Shrimp Cocktail  Single(5) $7.00    Double(8) $10.00
Tasty Gulf shrimp with our spicy Bloody Mary cocktail sauce
 
Grilled Chicken Bottle Rockets   $ 6.50
Grilled skewered chicken breast basted with BBQ or Thai peanut sauce
 
Tortilla Chips & Salsa   $ 3.00
Maple Corn   $ 2.00
Peanuts   $ 1.00
 
SALADS
 
House Salad   $ 3.00
Crisp house greens topped with shredded mozzarella, pepporcini peppers, tomatoes & your choice of dressing
 
Caesar Salad   $ 3.00
 
Side Salad with Any Entree   $ 2.00
 
Dressing Choices
House Chambourcin Vinaigrette, Ranch, 1000 Island, 
Fat Free Raspberry Zinfandel, Blue Cheese
 
ENTREES
 
Served with roasted redskin potatoes, green beans & vineyard slaw
 
Surf & Turf   w/Shrimp $19.95   w/Lobster $23.95
8 oz NY Strip Steak with either garlic rubbed Shrimp or grilled Maine Lobster Tail
 
Twin Tails   $26.95
Twin 5 oz grilled Maine Lobster Tails
 
Claire's Famous BBQ Ribs   Half Slab   $ 9.50   Full Slab   $15.00

 
Grilled Shrimp   $12.00
Jumbo shell on grilled garlic rubbed shrimp
 
Add Shrimp to any Entree   $ 5.50
2 jumbo shell on garlic rubbed shrimp
 
Grilled NY Strip Steak   8 oz $12.50   12 oz $17.50
 
Grilled Chicken Breast (plain or BBQ)   $ 9.50
 
Combo Platters   Chicken $15.00   NY Strip $19.50
Choose either the grilled Chicken Breast and 1/2 slab of ribs 
or an 8 oz NY Strip Steak and 1/2 slab of ribs
 
Grilled Cedar Planked Sockeye Salmon   $ 15.00
Alaskan Salmon basted with Chambourcin Vinaigrette and fire roasted on a cedar plank
 
Entree Salads   w/NY Strip $13.50  w/Chicken $ 8.50
First, choose our House or Caeser Salad.  
Second, add either the grilled 8 oz NY Strip Steak 
or grilled chicken breast (plain or BBQ)
 
SANDWICHES
 
Served with green leaf lettuce, sliced red onion, tomato, pickle & potato chips
 
Claire's Chicken Salad Wrap   $ 6.50
 
The CGRW Grilled Burger   $ 7.00
8 oz Angus burger served with Swiss, American, Mozzarella or Pepper Jack cheese
 
Grilled Chicken Sandwich   $ 7.00
Served plain or BBQ and your choice of Swiss, American, Mozzarella or Pepper Jack cheese
 
Assorted White, Blush & Red Wines   $ 3.00 - $ 4.75 Glass   $10.00 - $15.25 Bottle
Full wine list will be available at Claire's
 
Domestic Beer   $ 3.00 Bottle
 
Soft Drinks   $ 1.50 Bottle