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<h3 5="" style="padding-top:20px; text-align:center"><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:24px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px"><strong><span id="cke_bm_1182S" style="display:none"> </span>Join us in saying, "Cheers to 40 years!"<span id="cke_bm_1182E" style="display:none"> </span></strong></span></span><span style="color:#0ab4b3"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:27.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:18.0pt; padding:0in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"><span id="cke_bm_2086E" style="display:none"> </span><span id="cke_bm_1898C" style="display:none"> </span><span id="cke_bm_1643E" style="display:none"> </span><span id="cke_bm_1596E" style="display:none"> </span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{167}" paraid="1656066350">Spark After Dark is Austin’s most playful party of the year! Taking place at Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab, the event is an evening of wonder and learning to celebrate Thinkery’s impact on our community and raise critical funds to ensure ALL children and families can access our inspirational, play-based learning programs through the <a href="https://thinkeryaustin.org/open-door/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Open Door Initiative</a>. <br /> </p> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{182}" paraid="204693037">It’s a party you won’t want to miss! Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening filled with captivating storytelling, playful experiences, delightful libations, and delectable food from talented local artisans. <br /> </p> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{192}" paraid="1781669159">Rather than asking you to purchase a table or a ticket, we’re inviting all Thinkery donors who give at the $500 level and above between October 18, 2022 and September 30, 2023. Make sure that your name is on the list and make a donation today! <br /> </p> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{208}" paraid="1827242412">Event sponsorship and brand recognition opportunities are available. Learn more <a href="https://thinkery.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-Spark-After-Dark-Sponsor-Deck.pdf?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SparkAfterDarkSponsorEmail&utm_content=version_A" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to our Advancement team at Development@thinkeryaustin.org. </p> <p paraeid="{3ba73a49-cb8d-4bd7-af9e-dfa7796f1a99}{249}" paraid="581219464" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px"><strong>Event details</strong></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong>Spark After Dark: Cheers to 40 years<br /> October 17, 2023<br /> 7 - 10 PM; Doors open at 6 PM</strong><br /> <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5XYAYwhT8RgRv5D46" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab</a> </p> <p paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{244}" paraid="571165293"><strong>Food & Drinks </strong>Enjoy yummy bites from <a href="https://www.kome-austin.com/miso/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kome</a>, <a href="https://www.urokoaustin.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Uroko</a>, <a href="https://www.sa-ten.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sa-Ten</a>, <a href="https://taterque.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Taterque</a>, <a href="https://www.cuantostacosaustin.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Cuantos Tacos</a>, <a href="https://www.rufari.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Rufari</a>, and <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://ladyquacks.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Lady Quackenbush's Cakery</a></span></span></span>. There will also be delightful libations provided by <a href="https://drippingspringsdistilling.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dripping Springs Distilling</a>, <a href="https://www.fiercewhiskers.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fierce Whiskers</a>, <a href="https://independencebrewing.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Independence Brewing</a>, <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><u style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><a href="https://lalospirits.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Lalo Tequila</a>,</u> </span></span></span></span><a href="https://liquiddeath.com/collections/merch-store?g_network=g&g_productchannel=&g_adid=655737825308&g_locinterest=&g_keyword=liquid+death&g_campaign=account&g_adtype=&g_keywordid=kwd-647343722775&g_ifcreative=&g_locphysical=9028321&g_adgroupid=151016923129&g_productid=&g_source=%7Bsourceid%7D&g_merchantid=&g_placement=&g_partition=&g_campaignid=20006944988&g_acctid=933-010-3015&g_ifproduct=&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__L-2H_svfyK2We2Jxg94wimJrOktw8TMW4gVq41G2C93dIunf4f5sxoClMUQAvD_BwE" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Liquid Death</a>, <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.liberandcompany.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Liber and Company</a>, and <a href="https://browndistributing.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Brown Distributing Company</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p paraeid="{2f6a6002-f7cb-413e-b748-80b1385e70ce}{244}" paraid="571165293"> </p> <p paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{21}" paraid="156769655"><strong>Parking</strong><br /> Street-metered and garage parking is available throughout Mueller. The closest parking garage to Thinkery is the <a href="https://e.wordfly.com/click?sid=MjEzOF8xNTk3Xzg5NjYwXzcwMzI&l=4017d601-ef4b-ed11-a830-0050569db172&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Spark22_KBYG&utm_content=version_A%22%20\t%20%22_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">McBee District Parking Garage</a>. Parking will not be validated for this event. <br /> </p> <p paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{48}" paraid="78982508"><strong>Attire </strong><br /> Get ready to party like it’s 1983! Come in your best Austin cocktail chic. <br /> </p> <p paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{56}" paraid="27498649"><strong>Opportunities to Give </strong><br /> There will be numerous opportunities to support the Open Door Initiative throughout the night including both a silent and live auction, party games, and a raffle. Stay tuned for more information! <br /> <br /> </p> <h2 paraeid="{89c024f7-5eb0-4ddd-afb8-1693c0863508}{211}" paraid="359890503" style="text-align:center"><br /> <span style="color:#e74c3c"><strong>Special thanks to our Spark After Dark sponsors</strong></span></h2> <p paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px">PRESENTING SPONSOR</span></span></strong></p> <h3 paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.texaschildrens.org/" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/Thinkery/campaigns/7fd21182-277d-4c31-b064-934e46cbf1b0/wkwvi1ychtxom5thruol" style="width: 64%;" /></a></h3> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h5 style="text-align:center"> </h5> <h5 style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px">PLAYFULNESS SPONSORS</span></span></strong></h5> <h3 paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"> </h3> <h3 paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.austinsubaru.com/?sd_campaign=Brand%3A%20LDM-%20Austin%20Subaru&sd_digadprov=dealerinspire&sd_channel=Search&sd_campaign_type=adwords&sd_digadid=394848865144&sd_digadcid=351775985&sd_digadkeyword=austin%20subaru&sd_location=9028321&sd_placement=&sd_targetid=kwd-1271429774&gaw_campaign_id=351775985&gaw_ad_group_id=23335933145&gaw_remote_client_id=5211777438&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__GQ1vLfqb_8n6K7oGinQhYlOC8r_NXAXoyWeN-G5jBqZrhrDP5BnqRoCRAEQAvD_BwE"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/Thinkery/campaigns/7fd21182-277d-4c31-b064-934e46cbf1b0/pr444mx2zc3ltqsmcc3o" style="width: 34%;" /></a></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.heb.com/static-page/Community-Involvement" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/Thinkery/campaigns/7fd21182-277d-4c31-b064-934e46cbf1b0/nek6xpghwxlzjhukx0la" style="width: 34%;" /></a></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"> </h3> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px">BELONGING SPONSORS</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.netspend.com/about/press-room/netspend-newest-founding-partner-austins-major-league-soccer-club" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/Thinkery/campaigns/7fd21182-277d-4c31-b064-934e46cbf1b0/asl9ld6ovddw2vuwb7in" style="width: 34%;" /></a></h3> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h3 paraeid="{9ade3a2c-a8ce-4d6b-be4c-a5d59a3b5fa9}{31}" paraid="949149133" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://mintbuilders.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/Thinkery/campaigns/7fd21182-277d-4c31-b064-934e46cbf1b0/nqwvnmwyeiheuv2xf5bv" style="width: 31%;" /></a></h3> <h3 paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{98}" paraid="933796132" style="text-align:center"> </h3> <h3 paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{98}" paraid="933796132" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px">INNOVATION SPONSORS</span></span></strong><br /> Jackson Walker LLP | MFI Foundation | NI | Pogo Pass </h3> <h3 paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{108}" paraid="1967369237" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c"><span style="font-size:18px; letter-spacing:-0.533333px">COLLABORATION SPONSORS</span></span></strong><br /> Beacon Consulting | Jessica & Gabe Bruehl | Natasha Bowen<br /> Devan Collection | Jim Susman & Ellen Dorsey | Lauren Shinn | Devan McClelland<br /> <strong> </strong></h3> <h3 paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{108}" paraid="1967369237" style="text-align:center"> </h3> <h3 paraeid="{c85914c2-4c1a-42a4-9689-847d68c054d0}{108}" paraid="1967369237" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:22px"><span style="color:#e74c3c"><strong>Thank you to our incredible Host Committee </strong></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:18px"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Denise Adame Garcia - Co-Chair<br /> Kelli Hodges - Co-Chair</span></span></span></h3> <h2 style="margin-bottom:8pt; 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