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Zonta looks back on ‘Peek Repurposed’ By ZONTA CLUB - | Apr 7, 2021 PHOTO PROVIDED Zontians Luanne Fortune, Marianne Ravenna, Nancy Dreher, Pam Eccles and Joanne Marriott at The Community House on Sanibel, where auction winners were able to pick up their items. The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva has received positive comments like “It was way more fun than I expected” and “Island artists really stepped up for Zonta” about its recent fundraiser. The club reported that it is looking back at the “Peek at the Unique 2021 Repurposed” with satisfaction and gratitude. It created a more virtual format for the event that still offered unique elements, but was far from the traditional guided tour of island homes that has been the club’s signature March contribution for nearly 20 years. Instead of loading “Peekers” on to buses, it set up an online auction and invited local artists to donate works. Over 30 artists and two galleries, the Tower Gallery ....
Zonta to kick off auction and appraisals for repurposed ‘Peek’ By ZONTA CLUB - | Feb 23, 2021 PHOTO PROVIDED Hand hooked pillow by fiber artist Katie Gardenia. The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva invites the public to help it empower women by taking part in “Peek at the Unique Repurposed,” a one-time event for 2021 that replaces the club’s traditional three-hour tour of island homes. Working within COVID-19 guidelines, the club has designed this year’s fundraiser to feature a virtual auction of re-imagined furniture and décor, plus new art donated by local artists, along with the opportunity to have one’s valuables informally appraised by local experts. Proceeds will be awarded in grants to organizations whose mission of empowerment mirrors Zonta’s own. Since 2002, “Peek” has enabled the club to distribute over $1 million in grants to area non-profits. ....
Zonta announces dates for ‘Peek Repurposed’ By ZONTA CLUB - | Feb 10, 2021 PHOTO PROVIDED Original art by Sanibel resident Robin Cook, created from reclaimed costume jewelry. An islands favorite since 2002, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva’s annual “Peek at the Unique” home tour has brought in more money every year, allowing the club to distribute through its foundation over $1 million in grants to local organizations whose work seeks to empower women and girls. With CDC recommendations still sidelining the traditional guided tour, Zonta’s creativity has been at work for several months on for planning this year’s event, titled “Peek at the Unique Repurposed.” ....
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Zonta’s plans taking shape for repurposed ‘Peek’ in March By ZONTA CLUB - | Dec 18, 2020 PHOTO PROVIDED Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Co-President Joyce Ross, who served as a bus guide during the 2019 “Peek at the Unique” home tour, looks forward to the return of the traditional tour in the future. As hundreds of prior “Peekers” know, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva is renowned for its annual “Peek at the Unique” home tour. A celebrated day out in March, it raises funds to support area non-profits whose work seeks to empower women and girls. Since 2002, the event has raised more money every year culminating in proceeds of over $140,000 in 2019 with grants awarded in January. ....