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The Americana Music Festival will be held at the Historic Tybee island Lighthouse on September 26th, 2009. The event will feature the Donna Hopkins Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers, the Packway Handle Band, Boo Ray, and Dodd Ferrelle.
A portion of the proceeds will go to The Friends of the Tybee Post Theater.
Advanced tickets are $25 ($35 at gate) and are available now at www.etix.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849.
Charleston Breast Center and Rehava Partner Up to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
Two-day Event Rally, Roast and Ride Will Take Place on March 27-28, 2009
CHARLESTON, SC (January 31, 2009) – This Spring, show your support for breast cancer patients by joining rēhava ~ Real Estate Store and the 2009 Green Idea Home for a two-day event titled Rally, Roast and Ride, benefiting the Charleston Breast Center. The event kicks off with a Rally, Roast and Ride Oyster Roast on Friday, March 27, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Gold Bug Island located in Mount Pleasant, and will continue on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m. with Rally and Ride for Breast Cancer event.
The oyster roast is open to the public and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the rēhava store, or at www.rehava.com/tickets or by calling 843-747-4762. Your ticket purchase entitles you to enjoy oysters, roasted pork and corn, cob Cajun-style and fresh salads prepared by the Chefs Brigade, beer and wine as well as a silent auction promoting Health and Wellness. Live music is provided by The Bushels.
The rēhava ~ Real Estate Store and American Biker invite local bikers to participate in the ride on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The ride starts at 1pm from the new location of American Biker on College Park Road, off I-26, Exit 203. Tickets for the ride are $25, those riders that will purchase tickets for the oyster roast will be automatically entered in the ride. American Biker will be at the oyster roast showcasing a variety of motorcycles and signing up for the Saturday rally and ride. For more information about the ride, call 843-747-4762.
Both events are planned for those who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer and raise funds for a non-profit organization that is devoted to saving lives of women in the Lowcountry.
According to statistics, every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. In the Charleston Tri-county area, approximately 367 women are diagnosed each year. The annual cost of breast cancer care is around $11,440 for an average patient, which puts a tremendous financial stress on patients and their families. The Charleston Breast Center offers financial support to local women going through breast cancer treatment in South Carolina, allowing them to focus solely on recovery. For more information, please visit www.charlestonbreastcenter.com or call (843) 556-0116.
The big marathon with Donna takes place on February 15th in Jacksonville, Florida, but there are lots of events including a fitness expo over the weekend, so even if you’re not running – check out the Breast Cancer marathon event.
2009 Race Weekend Itinerary
Thursday, February 12, 2009
11:59 p.m. Online race registration closes, Eastern/Pacific Time
Friday, February 13, 2009
26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. On-site registration and packet pick-up are available during expo hours.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
7 a.m.- noon CME Symposium- Management of Adjuvant and Metastatic Breast Cancer, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Course Directors: Edith Perez, MD Lynn C. Hartmann, MD Frances M. Palmieri, RN, MSN, OCN 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 9 a.m.-6 p.m. On-site final race registration and packet pick-up available during expo hours.
3 p.m. 2008 Honda Fit Drawing Health & Fitness Expo
4 p.m. National Galloway Pep Rally The Jacksonville Landing
6 p.m. Pasta Dinner presented by Nektar Therapeutics Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Tickets may be purchased online, at the door or at the expo on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
26.2 with Donna National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Marathon and Half Marathon Start/Finish, Mayo Clinic Campus Medical Support at the start/finish line will be provided by Mayo Clinic from 7 a.m. until the end of the race and race events.
4 a.m. Runners’ Village Opens Staff will be on-site to assist runners.
6:30 a.m. VIP/Sponsor Viewing Area Opensï‚· Located at the race start/finish line.ï‚· Invitation Only
7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Marathon and Half Marathon Post- Race Celebration
ï‚· Food and Beverages
ï‚· Entertainment
ï‚· Family Reunite Area
Noon Awards Presentation
for more information, visit www.breastcancermarathon.com
$35,000 Annual Grand Prix Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 1, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 21, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – The North Florida Hunter Jumper Association announced its 14th annual Grand Prix International Horse Show and Kid’s Carnival, GallopaZOOla. There will be drawings to win a 40†wide screen, LCD Sony TV (winner can take home that day to watch the Super Bowl) and other great prizes. The event is being held at the Clay County Fairgrounds on State Road 16 on February 1st, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees can dance and play games with Radio Disney live; meet Jazoo, the Zoo’s friendly lion mascot, ride ponies, enjoy animal encounters, tour the stables and more. The Outback Steakhouse Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the funny Celebrity Horse Relay Competition will take place at 1:00 p.m. and the main event, the Grand Prix Horse Jumping Competition, is at 2:00 p.m. Arthur Crofton, WEJZ 96.1 FM radio personality, will be the Master of Ceremonies.
“We are delighted to provide funding from this event to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the 14th year,†said Hunter Jumper Association President Tony Weight. “We look forward to continuing our support for the Zoo in the years to come.â€
GallopaZOOla also includes a silent auction with a large variety of merchandise and Gift Certificates provide by Northeast Florida merchants. Admission to the horse show and kid’s carnival are free, with a $5.00 parking donation. Tickets to the Outback Steakhouse luncheon are on sale online at jacksonvillezoo.org, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Guest Relations and Membership Offices and on-site at the event. A Family Pack of 4 tickets is $75; Adult tickets are $35; and Children’s tickets are $12. All proceeds go to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. For more information go to jacksonvillezoo.org or call 904-757-2000.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society—North Florida Chapter
Announces Plans for a New Fundraising Event
–Inaugural ‘Mud Run’ Event Planned for February—
Jacksonville, FL (December 9, 2008)—The North Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS-NFL) will add a new fundraiser to their roster of events beginning in 2009. The MS Mud Run Jacksonville will be held February 28, 2009, marking the first time an event of this type will be held in Northeast Florida, announced Jennifer Lee, President of NMSS-NFL.
The MS Mud Run Jacksonville is a 10K, boot camp-style obstacle course race, with most of the obstacles surrounded by (or consisting entirely of) mud. Individuals, teams of two and teams of five will compete for prizes and the satisfaction of a doing a dirty job very well. “The point is not to finish fast, but to finish with style,†said Lee.
“Mud Runs and similar events have been established in many cities around the country and have been quite successful, with thousands of people participating†added Lee. “We thought this type of event would be a great addition to our fundraising efforts and provide a terrific entertainment opportunity to participants and spectators alike here in Northeast Florida. And it’s a perfect tie-in to the MS positioning of “Join the Movement.’â€
NMSS-NFL is well known for its Walk event in the Spring and its Bike event in the Fall. These events, with others, helped the Chapter raise $2.2 million for MS programs and research during 2008.
The MS Mud Run Jacksonville will be held on a parcel of open property at Cecil Commerce Center, from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on February 28, 2009. Food and beverage vendors will be available and entertainment is planned throughout the day to provide a festival atmosphere for the event. A registration Web site will be available beginning January 1, 2009 at www.mudrunjax.com. Registration fees are $40 per person and each participant will agree to raise a minimum of $100 for NMSS-NFL. Simple online fundraising tools will be available to participants to help them make the fundraising easy.
Volunteer opportunities and event sponsorships are available for individuals and companies wanting to become involved. For information about volunteering, sponsorships or the event in general, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/FLN or call (904) 332-6810.