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MINGLEon <strong>the</strong> mile<br />
Big Monkey Group’s <strong>On</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong> magazine kick off cocktail<br />
party was a great success. A big thank you to sponsors<br />
of <strong>the</strong> event, AVE on <strong>the</strong> mile and Harmony Wynelands<br />
Winery. All party guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and<br />
award-winning wine. A fun chocolate monkey martini<br />
was also on <strong>the</strong> menu—a special for <strong>the</strong> exciting occasion, created<br />
by AVE on <strong>the</strong> mile’s general manager, Jason Laurenti. Here’s to<br />
more connections and fabulous celebrations of <strong>the</strong> people on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Mile</strong> in 2012!<br />
Gayle Romasanta, “<strong>On</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong>” editor, Denise Jefferson, Miracle <strong>Mile</strong> Improvement<br />
District executive director and Coburn Ward, retired University of <strong>the</strong> Pacific professor,<br />
raise <strong>the</strong>ir glasses to toast <strong>the</strong> mile’s new magazine.<br />
Mary Raffetto and Eldrick Herrera enjoy<br />
<strong>the</strong> ambiance at AVE on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong>.<br />
Ernesto Gallardo, Big Monkey Group office<br />
manager and Shawn Crary, owner/<br />
publisher Big Monkey Group strike a<br />
pose on <strong>the</strong> VIP carpet.<br />
Julian Contreraz and David Alejo stop for photos on <strong>the</strong> red carpet.<br />
Melissa Wyman, Big Monkey Group marketing<br />
consulant and Wendi Maxwell local<br />
jazz vocalist, enjoy cocktails and wine.<br />
Helen Felix and Jonise Olivia happily<br />
arrive in front of AVE on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong>.<br />
Miracle <strong>Mile</strong> resident Marla Podesta<br />
and Kevin Hernandez, AVE on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong><br />
co-owner, relax for photos.<br />
Diana Lowery, District 4 councilmember<br />
and Susan Eggman, District 5 councilmember,<br />
smile for <strong>the</strong> cameras.<br />
Shawn MacKay of Harmony Wynelands Winery and Estate and Kitty Wong stand<br />
behind <strong>the</strong> award-winning wines. Thank you Harmony Wynelands for sponsoring <strong>the</strong><br />
wine for <strong>the</strong> fun event!<br />
Heimatochor provided <strong>the</strong> music for Oktoberfest. Gabi, Horst, Margret, and Klaus<br />
having been playing music toge<strong>the</strong>r for 40 years.<br />
Jerry and Krista Myers are dressed for Oktoberfest.<br />
Port City Pin-up Girls, Amanda, Melissa, Mei-Lin, and Chrissy signed calendars and<br />
enjoyed Oktoberfest fun.<br />
MINGLEon <strong>the</strong> mile<br />
Last month <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong> was taken over with lenderson, German<br />
beer and sausage in celebration of Oktoberfest. This<br />
years event was hosted by AVE on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mile</strong> and Abbey<br />
Trappist Pub.<br />
Stacy, Michell, and Nikki from Browtique & Body Lounge are all smiles as <strong>the</strong>y showcase<br />
Browtique’s services and products.<br />
Bikram Yoga’s Kaci, Helena, and Mary Alice share Bikram Choudhury’s book and<br />
philosophies.<br />
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