The Anheuser-Busch Biergarten served as the summer setting for the 3rd Annual Hammer ‘n’ Ale event, Thursday, July 9th benefiting Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. Presenting Sponsor Anheuser-Busch hosted more than 350 guests at Habitat’s signature annual summer fundraiser featuring fine beer samples, live music by the Hazmat Band, local restaurant vendors, games and a wide variety of activities for the entire family.
Habitat Executive Director Kristin Candella welcomed the crowd to the event and updated them on Habitat’s fundraising goals and the latest soon-to-be homeowner family. The VIP Tent Party, sponsored by Woodward aerospace and energy company, started at 5 p.m. at the newly renovated Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch’s Fort Collins headquarters. Some of the city’s most popular restaurants and chefs shared their finest hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Guests also enjoyed meeting and taking photos with two of the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales: “Manson” and “Lester”
Executive Chef Jeff Blackwell of Moot House oversaw the food and beer pairings with Anheuser-Busch Senior Brewmaster Katie Rippell. Even non-beer lovers would have a hard time not enjoying some of the exotic India Pale Ale flavors shared by Rippell and her team.
Organizers raised a symbolic wooden frame structure and hammered joints together in honor of the future house to be built for Jessica Toomey‘s family. Support for the new Toomey home was provided by the City of Fort Collins Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding. with sponsorships from Anheuser-Busch and Mortenson Construction.
Established in 1976, Habitat for Humanity and its worldwide affiliates provide affordable home ownership for struggling families through public and private partnerships and sweat equity of participants who help build and maintain the home and pay a mortgage based on income.
Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat International, has completed 48 homes in Fort Collins. For more information call 970- 223-9909 or visit fortcollinshabitat.org
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- The world famous Clydesdale: symbol of Anheuser Busch
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- Guests enjoyed the VIP Beer Pairings
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- Alanna Dickinson, Lorde Scrotor
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- Amy Jennings, Katy Sayers
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- Angie Penland, Carol Fanning
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- Asya Terzyan, Kelley Hixson
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- Zane Grafton with Clydesdale “Manson”
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- Barbara and Jessica Toomey, Habitat Staffers: Theresa Bain-Homeowner Services Manager-and Habitat Construction Manager Mark Scott
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- A unique beer brand named “Apocalypse”
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- Bethany Bouchard, Lisa Roehm-Gensel
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- Chefs Blake Cooper and David Roth
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- Vendor Booths provide food samples
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- The Anheuser Busch Bar at the Biergarten
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- Calli Moore, Brandon Cooper
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- Delicious Cheesecake
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- Cindy Armitage, Kristin Candela
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- Cortnee and Ronna Roberson
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- Courtney Isbell, Ale Romero, Margaret Hess
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- Erika Nossokoff, Sarah Earle
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- Chef Jeffery Blackwell, Michael Bromwell
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- Eclectic hors ‘doeuvres
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- Activities and games for everyone
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- Board Member Bruce Berens, Habitat Treasurer Greg Harrell
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- Kids and adults of all ages enjoyed the Biergarten festivities
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- Hammer Time!
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- The Hazmat Band provided musical entertainment
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- John Barberio, Kristin Candella, Board President Steve Taylor, Kevin Corcoran
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- Habitat Executive Director Kristin Candella welcomes the crowd
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- Kristin Candella, David and Ann Everitt
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- Proud Mom Kathy Wood with daughter Kristin Candella
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- Senior Brewmaster Katie Rippell, Adam Meador
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- Kristin Candella, CO State Rep Jeni Arndt
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- Laura Crew, John Carmichael, Linda Shoemaker
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- Lauren Piggush, Liz Zaseck
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- Lee and Leslie Taylor
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- Linda Knaack, Holly Craft, Sarah Loughrey
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- Lisa and John Firnett
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- Chef Mark Metzger displays his work
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- Dedicated Volunteers Norma and Jim Fischer
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- Paul Caylor, Eldon Hall, Ryan Meyer
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- Raquel Martinez-Communications and Annual Campaign Manager-and Ex. Director Kristin Candella
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- Rod Arndt, Kristin Candella
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- Board Member Selina Lujan, Mary Pat Aardrup, both with City of Ft. Collins
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- Ft. Collins Habitat for Humanity displays 12 years of community leadership
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- Stan and Illeanne Podolski, Kristin and Mark Reese
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- Stephanie Palladino, Corey Hansen, Andy Held
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- Building for tomorrow
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- Soon-to-be-homeowner Jessica Toomey with mom, Barbara Toomey
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- Jessica Toomey embraces homeownership
