Autumnfest Cabaret

Cheryll Mellenthin, Project Coordinator

The events I’ve planned over the past four years have a few things in common: make it fun, use a great deal of imagination, do the unexpected, and follow the lead of our dedicated FUS volunteers. In planning recent Cabaret events, community engagement and creating an event for members of all ages have become priorities.

Our 2022 Cabaret will be a full day of autumn-themed activities for all! We’re gathering on the Landmark Campus, Saturday, Nov 12th, 11AM – 4PM. We’ll have: • Outside games, gatherings around our fire rings, and food trucks. • Animal guests from Havens Petting Farm. • Inside crafts and music. • A food drive for families in need.

And mostly we’ll have each other—catching up with familiar faces and meeting new friends. Of course, Cabaret is still our largest fundraiser of the year. It wouldn’t be Cabaret without our well-loved silent auction, a bevy of live auction favorites, and raffle opportunities for all, including kiddo treasures.

The success of our 2022 Cabaret relies on you— community engagement is the heart of this event. FUS has many long-established groups and volunteer teams. What you can do to support our event this year is to use the strength of your group.

Here’s what your group can do: • Create an auction basket with your group’s specific skill/interest area. • Plan an event, learning opportunity, or other items for our silent auction. • Of course, join our Cabaret volunteer team.

I’m looking forward to seeing you on this funfilled day!