“Isabel’s House provides an important community service by providing a safe place for children to stay when their parents are dealing with crisis situations, such as homelessness or hospitalization.  Our community is lucky to have so many amazing volunteers as well as Isabel’s House’s staff to care for children in need.  In honor of the work Isabel’s House does and the continuing need, my small business would like to offer a chance to raise money to help provide for the children of the Ozarks.  This should be a fun way for friends to paint, drink, and “show some love” for an incredibly worthy cause,” says RSVPaint’s owner, Emily Monroe.

On Thursday, September 13th, at 7:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 14th, at 7:00 p.m., local artist Sherri Fidler will teach her painting, “Lone Tree,” with the silhouette of two trees with the sun setting behind them.  On Saturday, September 15th, at 7:00 p.m., local artist Rebekah Polly will teach her painting, “Autumn Leaves,” a modern take on falling leaves.  ”We selected some of our most popular paintings in the hopes that it would draw in nice-sized crowds to support Isabel’s House,” says Monroe.  Pictures of the paintings can be found online at www.RSVPaint.com/show-some-love/.

Isabel’s House provides 24/7 residential care for children whose families are in crisis.  Family advocates help parents create a plan to use community resources and address whatever crisis or situation brings them to Isabel’s House. The goal is to strengthen and maintain the family unit by providing help. By working to assist families in crisis, Isabel’s House helps prevent child abuse and neglect in the Ozarks.  Isabel’s House is located at 2750 West Bennett, Springfield, MO.  More information about Isabel’s House can be found online at www.isabelshouse.org or by calling (417) 865-CARE (2273).

Located in downtown Springfield at 420 S. Campbell, RSVPaint offers painting classes for adults on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, as well as for private parties by appointment.  The painting classes are taught by local artists, who explain how to recreate their original works, step-by-step.   Lessons are geared to be accessible for everyone, from first-time painters to experienced artists.  All supplies – canvases, brushes, paints, aprons, etc. – are provided.  Participants may bring their own beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while learning to paint.  Most classes are $35.00 plus tax if purchased through the website.  RSVPaint is a proud member of the First Friday Art Walk.  RSVPaint’s website can be found at www.RSVPaint.com

For further information, contact Emily Monroe, owner of RSVPaint, at (417) 569-4492.