NEWTON, Kan. — The community of Newton is holding an art auction and gala to benefit All Together Now, the initiative to build an inclusive playground at Slate Creek Elementary on Aug. 29.
The goal is to raise $300,000 for a playground that all of Slate Creek Elementary's children can enjoy.
Slate Creek Elementary in Newton is home to Harvey County’s severely-multiply disabled (SMD) classroom where many students may have mobility devices or other special needs.
Those devices and other special needs may limit their ability to play on existing playground equipment.
The inclusive playground would include pieces such as a ramp for wheelchairs, a communication panel, and music pieces.
The gala will feature live music by Prairie Highway, live and silent auctions, live painting demonstration by Virgil Penner, art by Slate Creek students and staff, and complimentary wine, beer, and light hors d’oeuvres.
The live art auction will include pieces by Joe Loganbill, Virgil Penner, Susan Bartel, Bob Neace, Beth Burns, Glen Ediger, Mary Goering, Lori Dreier, Denise Brueggeman, John Waltner, Gail Lutsch, and more.
All Together Now Fund is a component fund of Newton Community Foundation, and an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation.
The All Together Now benefit for Slate Creek Elementary will take place at Carriage Factory Art Gallery located at 128 E. 6th St. in Newton. It will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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