Aloha Ohana Gala: Celebrating Local History & Heritage
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You're invited to Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum's Aloha Ohana Gala: Celebrating Local History & Heritage event on Thursday, August 21st!
Through a blending of the warmth of Hawaiian culture with the historical charm of our museum, this event will be an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and community spirit.
Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the restoration and programming of the museum, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and learn from this unique piece of Rockford's heritage.
RSVP by August 15th!
Tickets are $75 per person or $550 per table. Please select your dinner choice upon checkout.
The Gala will take place at the Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront at 416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6pm.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Aetna Building Solutions
Aqua-Aerobic Systems
Associated Advisors Group
Abby Pest Elimination
Alpha Controls & Services LLC
Entre Computer Solutions
Big Day DJ
Mary Kowing
All dinners include a Luau salad and dessert. Dinner selections include:
1. Huli huli chicken with pineapple, fried rice, and macaroni salad
2. Kalua pork with pineapple, fried rice, and coleslaw
3. Veggie kabobs with pineapple, fried rice, and mango black bean salad
Through a blending of the warmth of Hawaiian culture with the historical charm of our museum, this event will be an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and community spirit.
Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the restoration and programming of the museum, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and learn from this unique piece of Rockford's heritage.
RSVP by August 15th!
Tickets are $75 per person or $550 per table. Please select your dinner choice upon checkout.
The Gala will take place at the Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront at 416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6pm.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Aetna Building Solutions
Aqua-Aerobic Systems
Associated Advisors Group
Abby Pest Elimination
Alpha Controls & Services LLC
Entre Computer Solutions
Big Day DJ
Mary Kowing
All dinners include a Luau salad and dessert. Dinner selections include:
1. Huli huli chicken with pineapple, fried rice, and macaroni salad
2. Kalua pork with pineapple, fried rice, and coleslaw
3. Veggie kabobs with pineapple, fried rice, and mango black bean salad
Gala Headline Speaker: Michael Smola
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Mike Smola is the Director of Education at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) He is from Lemont, IL and attended Illinois State University for 3 years before transferring to Michigan State University. He achieved his B.A. in History with minors in anthropology and forestry in 2004. He did graduate level work in Museums Studies at MSU, receiving his Graduate Certification in Museum Studies in 2008. He has previously worked at the MSU Museum in Historical Collections and Exhibtions and the Turner Dodge House in Lansing, Michigan as part of their education staff. He currently resides in Ka'a'awa, Oahu, HI with his partner, Sally.
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Previous 2024-2025 Events
Percentage Night at Backyard Grill & Bar
February 13th 5-8pm
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Tinker Swiss Cottage at Backyard Grill & Bar!
From 5-8pm on Thursday, February 13th, 20% of all food sales (dine in and carry out) will go towards the museum! Dine in or get your food to go - either way helps the museum grow! Dine and Donate at: Backyard Grill & Bar 6473 N. 2nd Street Loves Park, IL 61111 |
Lincoln's Ball at Memorial Hall
March 15th 6-9pm
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You are invited to join Tinker Swiss Cottage for a Civil War-themed Ball at Veterans Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 15th from 6-9:30pm!
Join us for a night of elegance and history as we transport you back to the Victorian Era. Formal or themed attire is strongly recommended to match the occasion. Refreshments provided by: The Sons of Union Veterans and Mary Logan Tent Aux. Dance Callers: Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Karen Alexander of The Historical Timekeepers Event Sponsors: Veterans Memorial Hall Tickets: $15 for guests 12 and older $8 for guests 6-12 Children 5 and under are free *Tickets will not be mailed out. Your name will be put onto a sign-in sheet for the day of the event. **Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your spot, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in with a Tinker staff member/volunteer upon arrival. **
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Time travel to the Victorian Era on March 9th at:
Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street Rockford, IL 61101 |
Tinker's Attic Sale
February 24-25 10am-3pm
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Visit Tinker Swiss Cottage's Barn on February 24-25 from 10am-3pm for a rummage sale! Our volunteers and Board members have donated items to be sold as a fundraiser for the museum, as well as educational pieces that no longer serve our programming.
*No items from the Tinker/Dorr Family will be deaccessioned or sold. |
