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Twenty six "celebrities" came together recently to help raise nearly $30,000 for Safehouse at Celebrity Waiter Dinner 2012.

Mike Moser, Mayor "Pope" Rick Kaysen, Gov. Matt Mead, Bill Stafford

Marti and Randy Oestman as Mesmarelda and the Hunchback

Ashley Gollyhorn rocks Neyteri of Avatar

Michelle McMahon plays up Lucille Ball.

Jordan Castaneda dances the night away as Michael Jackson

Dave Glaser "Fred Flintstone" teases "Sandra Dee" Chelsea Thurin

Posted February 15, 2012

Cheyenne's own Daniel Junge, a filmmaker, has been nominated for an Oscar for his documentary short titled "Saving Face." The film is about Pakistani women who are disfigured by acid attacks, mostly carried out by their husbands and families. 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-j-elisberg/oscars-2012-the-day-of-ma_b_1263269.html 

Posted December 14, 2011

Safehouse still has a few tables available for Celebrity Waiter Dinner to be held Friday, January 6th at the Holiday Inn. Celebrity Waiter Dinner is the most “fun” fund raiser you’ll ever attend. Celebrity Waiters are really fun people who graciously offer to dress as celebrities and to entice the guests at their tables to “tip” them for their services – which really means to give generously to the Safehouse cause. 

As the purchaser of the table, you get to decorate your table however you like and invite your guests to dress accordingly.  Half the fun is wandering around the room and taking in the spectacle of the decorations, costumes and the hilarious antics of the costumed party-goers.

Each member of your table will receive $100 in play money because your “celebrity waiter” does nothing without a proper tip – just like in real life!  A waiter doesn’t give good service without good financial inspiration so you will tip your waiter for food, water, a chair, silver, etc.  If you run out of play money for tipping, you can purchase more. 

But here’s where the fun begins.  Your waiter is working to raise money for Safehouse and to win great prizes for him or herself.  So, you may tip your waiter to sing or dance or who knows what else! As well, there will be a small silent auction.  If you are the top bidder on an auction item, your bid amount will be added to your waiter’s tips.  Prizes are awarded to the top-tipped waiter and to the top-tipping table!

Tables are available for $500 and $1,000 and individual tickets for $50 each.  For more information, log on to www.wyomingsafehouse.org or call 634-8655. 

Proceeds will benefit Safehouse’ general operating funds. 

For more information or to purchase tickets or a table contact Sue Castaneda, 256-7406 or email scasta1630@yahoo.com

Posted December 1, 2011

Celebrity Waiter Dinner
Friday, January 6th
6 p.m.
Holiday Inn

Join us for the most "fun" fundraiser you've ever attended! Celebrity Waiters are really fun people who graciously offer to dress as celebrities and to entice the guests at their table to "tip" them for their services - which really means "give generously to the Safehouse cause."

Here's how it works:

Tables sell for $1,000 and $500.  Individual tickets are available as well (see below).  As the purchaser of the table, you get to decorate your table however you like and invite your guests to dress accordingly.  Half of the fun is wandering around the room and taking in the spectacle of the decorations, costumes and the hilarious antics of the costumed party-goers!  The room is abuzz with energy and excitement.

Each member of your table will receive $100 in play money because your "celebrity waiter" does nothing without a proper tip - just like in real life! a waiter doesn't give good service without good financial inspiration so you will tip your waiter for food, water, a chair, silver, etc.  If you run out of play money for tipping, you can purchase more.

But here's where the fun begins.  Your waiter is working to raise money for Safehouse and to win great prizes for him or herself.  So, you may tip your waiter to sing or dance or who knows what else!

As well, there will be a small silent auction.  If you are the top bidder on an auction item, your bid amount will be added to your waiter's tips!

Here's how you can help:

1. Purchase a table. $1,000 seats 10 and comes with four bottles of wine, $500 seats 8 and comes with two bottles of wine. Individual tickets are available at $50 each.  You will be seated with other individual ticket holders and a waiter will be assigned to your table.
2. Be a "celebrity waiter."  Bring out your inner "Marilyn Monroe" or "Elvis," win prizes for yourself and raise money for Safehouse.
3. Donate auction items or items for prizes.  Prizes are given to the top-tipped waiter and the best decorated table! 

For more information or to purchase tickets or a table contact Sue Castaneda, 256-7406 or email scasta1630@yahoo.com

Posted September 23, 2011

3rd Annual Safehouse Awareness Walk coming up on October 6th at 4pm at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza.........Grab your heels and let's walk!

‘Slut Walk’ intends to protest victim-blaming, stop sexual violence

http://www.brandingirononline.info/blog/2011/09/22/slut-walk-intends-to-protest-victim-blaming-stop-sexual-violence/

Posted September 14, 2011

University of Wyoming Crime Statistics Show Sexual Assaults Up

Recently, the University of Wyoming released figures showing that sex crimes have increased on the UW campus.   Click here for the story.

Vice President Joe Biden says "Speak Up!" Click here for details.

Register Now for "Abuse in Later Life" Free training for service providers. Click here to get to the flyer and click here to register

2011 Celebrity Waiter Dinner a Huge Hit - Over $30,000 Raised!

Our next Celebrity Waiter event is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2012.  For more information, contact Sue Castaneda - scasta1630@yahoo.com or call Safehouse at 634-8655.