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Sneak peek: Zonta Homewalk set for Dec. 2-3

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JAMIE AND LANCE RYNEARSON, 1505 W. ST. ANDREWS: This beautiful Alden B. Dow-designed mid-century modern home on the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1934, marking Dow's move toward the International Style, with its strong geometric and sculptural planes. This is Dow's first building to employ the 'Unit Block' system of construction. The playful front entrance with alternating windows and blocks and a built-in planter running indoors and out, echoes the strong horizontal lines of the cantilevered roof. Entrance spaces are low and intimate, opening dramatically into larger bright rooms with floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows. In the living room, the chimney rises in two piers surrounded by slanted clerestory glass to flood the home's center with light. Throughout the home, original edge-grain fir trim, built-ins and cabinets accent the owner's creative mix of period furnishings and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Be sure to go downstairs to see how the owners have personalized the game room. Holiday Decor by Reder Landscaping. Designed by Kathy Frost.
JAMIE AND LANCE RYNEARSON, 1505 W. ST. ANDREWS: This beautiful Alden B. Dow-designed mid-century modern home on the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1934, marking Dow's move toward the International Style, with its strong geometric and sculptural planes. This is Dow's first building to employ the 'Unit Block' system of construction. The playful front entrance with alternating windows and blocks and a built-in planter running indoors and out, echoes the strong horizontal lines of the cantilevered roof. Entrance spaces are low and intimate, opening dramatically into larger bright rooms with floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows. In the living room, the chimney rises in two piers surrounded by slanted clerestory glass to flood the home's center with light. Throughout the home, original edge-grain fir trim, built-ins and cabinets accent the owner's creative mix of period furnishings and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Be sure to go downstairs to see how the owners have personalized the game room. Holiday Decor by Reder Landscaping. Designed by Kathy Frost.

The 37th annual Zonta Homewalk is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, throughout Midland.

The Zonta Club of Midland in collaboration with the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio have selected five Midland area homes to showcase in their holiday splendor. Professional decorators and the homeowners have decked out each home with fun and unique holiday decorations. A variety of architectural styles are featured in this year's walk, including mid-century modern, prairie and craftsman.

Proceeds from the Homewalk fund scholarships for women and grants for area non-profits. The club has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships and $195,000 in service grants.

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Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from any Zonta Club of Midland member or through retail outlets including in Midland at Cergnul Dental, Circle Travel, Coffee Chaos, Designed by Julie, Eastman Party Store, Glovers Pharmacy, Greystone Homes, Lifestyle Garment Care, Northwood Gallery, Park Place Homes, Quick Reliable Printing, Smith's Flowers & Gifts, Village Green, and in Freeland at Super Cute.

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