Where I live, we occasionally run into a unique event that takes over the roads, most large parking lots, and this one property in particular. My guess is that the economic impact on the town is pretty good considering everyone dines out, buys feed, restocks the groceries in their trailers, and probably takes a fewContinue reading “Equestrian Events”
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An Arena-Sized Event
Earlier I wrote about the challenges faced when planning an event at a remote outdoor location (see my blog “Outstanding In A Field“). We had to provide our own… everything; water, toilets, food, shade, equipment, stage, electricity, transportation, you name it. I expected to have to do this when attempting to hold an event inContinue reading “An Arena-Sized Event”
Run For The Hills
…or around the track, or down the scenic path, or along the planned city route. Since the oppressive heat and humidity here in Illinois has finally given way to the cool of fall, I am seeing people outside again resuming their running routines. Lately I seem to be bumping into people who are training forContinue reading “Run For The Hills”
Are Funerals Events?
It may feel awkward to talk about a funeral in the context of an event but I think they qualify. Funeral home staff do an amazing job of pulling together events of varying sizes with very little notice every day. Depending on your faith, once a loved one passes, the activities to plan could includeContinue reading “Are Funerals Events?”
Polo Anyone?
My husband was recently invited to a polo match at a high-society club in a nearby Stepford community. While he enjoyed his pseudo-work gathering, I watched a popular movie from 1990 with a famous brunette who buys new clothes, has a carpet picnic in the penthouse, and sings a song by Prince in the bathtub.Continue reading “Polo Anyone?”