Justin Gordon demonstrates the backward toss at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
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PHOTOS: Cornhole, and a bit of Wonderland, at the Capitol

by By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter on

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There was no shortage of fun at the Oregon State Capitol Saturday as a classic Salem fundraiser got underway.

The annual Cornhole Classic, a fundraiser for Shangri-La, drew hundreds of people to the lawn to show off their skills with a beanbag. The event helps the Salem nonprofit provide services for people with disabilities in the community.

Also at the Capitol Saturday were costumed characters from Wonderland – part of a timed game where participants search for virtual geocaches and earn points for taking photos in costume. From Alice to the Mad Hatter, a creative bunch added to the fun.

Greg Hedberg and Russ Estep of “Those Guys” team warm up to compete at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
The playing field was busy at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Steve Braff and Scott Yunker volunteered to serve beer at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Hundreds of people dressed in Alice in Wonderland costumes convened at the Oregon Capitol as part of a virtual geocache quest on Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
An Alice in Wonderland cosplayer at the Oregon Capitol participates in a virtual geocache quest on Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
The challenge course gave contestants a chance to show their advanced skills at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
An Alice in Wonderland cosplayer at the Oregon Capitol participates in a virtual geocache quest on Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Dahlia Lickman shows fine tossing form at the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic held at the Capitol Mall Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
An Alice in Wonderland cosplayer at the Oregon Capitol participates in a virtual geocache quest on Saturday, Sept. 10 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)

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By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter

Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.

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By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter

Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.