For charity I performed as Mother Ginger in the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre's 30th anniversary production of The Nutcracker, check out pics on my FB wall and the You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Y5yBtNkQM&feature=share
This is a complimentary service I do to help out the community, It
takes over 20-25 hours per week to put together the radio show,
eNewsletter, and website. If you know of any companies that would benefit by sponsoring my radio show, please contact me.
Tune in to The FOG radio show on Radio Sandy Springs (americaswebradio.com) which airs every Tuesday evening from 6-7 pm. for my radio show about charity events, non-profits, and charity foundations. You can listen locally on 1620am or from the comfort of your computer anywhere you are at www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/fog.php Click the Listen Now
link and you'll be connected. You can also download and listen to
archived shows from the same link by scrolling down to archived shows of
The FOG and clicking on the date you would like to hear.The show also streams globally on the internet.
Feel free to invite your friends to email me to be included in these weekly email notices or go to the bottom of this eNewsletter to sign-up.
Please participate in any or all of these events as these organizations
need your support! Feel free to forward this information to ALL of your email lists.
Let me know if you hear of any other worthwhile charity events that are upcoming so I can post them.
"I
expect to pass through the world but once. Any good therefore that I
can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now.
Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again." ~ Stephen Grellet.The FOG mantra
Some current F.O.G. (Friends of Gary) events and also B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) events;
Andy Floyd fundraiser for St Baldrick’s Foundation
I'm biting the bullet hard. My donations received are lagging. So... I
buy and sell used electronics to friends and family, at cost. I try to
limit my purchases to $100 or less. I get some freaking amazing laptops,
Kindles, etc for that price. Message me if you need/want something. I
MIGHT be able to get it for you. Anything you buy from me between now
and the March 10th St Baldrick’s Foundation event (http://tinyurl.com/6tmnxws)
I will donate what you pay directly to ST. Baldrick's. Yes, I'm saying
you get a gadget and whatever you pay me goes directly to ST Baldrick's.
I get the tax write off, which I don't need or you write the check to
ST. Baldrick's and use my attendee # and I get the fundraising credit
and you get the tax write off. No, I don't own a business, this is
something I do to help friends, and so I can play with devices before I
pass them on.
OK folks, I was one of 111 riders on Team Pirate Treasure
for last years event. Please join me on the team this year! If you
aren't interested in riding, please consider a donation. I'll set up
the page shortly. If you've ever wanted to participate in a charity
event, this would be the one. It is without a doubt the most moving
experience you will have! Look at the pics on my FB wall. The FOG
24 Hours of Booty in 2012!
It's not a race. It's a ride with a purpose.
24 Hours of Booty is the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of LIVESTRONG™.
The event brings together cyclists of all abilities and unites people
who are passionate about fighting cancer. Held on a traffic-free loop,
24 Hours of Booty raises vital funds for local and national cancer
charities. Since it’s inception in 2002, more than $7 million has been
raised.
Join us for a 24 Hours of Booty event as a rider,
sponsor or volunteer and spread hope, feel challenged, and experience
remembrance and celebration. Whether you spend a few hours riding as a
team or all 24 cheering on cyclists, you’ll walk away knowing you were a
part of something that you’ll feel good about for years to come. www.24hoursofbooty.org
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AJFF 2012
Feb. 8th – 29th. 2012
We look forward to hosting you for the 12th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival,
an international showcase of entertaining, inspiring, informative and
provocative cinema that explores the human condition through universal
storytelling, and embraces the American Jewish Committee mission of
"building bridges of understanding." The 2012 AJFF is our biggest yet,
featuring 52 features and 18 shorts, and expanding to include additional
dates and new venues. Attracting more than 26,000 moviegoers, AJFF is
Atlanta's largest film festival and the nation's second-largest Jewish
film festival.
Piccadilly Puppets show to benefit AFLAC Cancer Center
Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Landmark Diner Side Door 3652 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA, 404-636-0022
Piccadilly Puppets presents a puppet show, Once Upon a Time in China,
to benefit the AFLAC Cancer Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
The performance honors the memory of Carol Daniel Klein, the long-time
Director of Piccadilly Puppets. This enchanting Chinese tale is about an
Emperor who tries to provide a future for the land he loves, and the
peasant boy who helps him. Recommended for ages 3-10.Tickets are $10.
12th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Second largest Jewish Film Festival in the country!
Feb. 8th – 29th. 2012
We look forward to hosting you for the 12th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival,
an international showcase of entertaining, inspiring, informative and
provocative cinema that explores the human condition through universal
storytelling, and embraces the American Jewish Committee mission of
"building bridges of understanding." The 2012 AJFF is our biggest yet,
featuring 52 features and 18 shorts, and expanding to include additional
dates and new venues. Attracting more than 26,000 moviegoers of all
denominations and cultures, AJFF is Atlanta's largest film festival and
the nation's second-largest Jewish film festival. Thank you for your
support!
Mason Murer Fine Art 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 Free on-street and surface lot parking within walking distance of the gallery. Free shuttle service to parking throughout the night of the event.
Purchase Advance Tickets $150 / person. Limited tickets available and includes admission to Saturday's auction
Your exclusive preview of this year's carefully selected works of art.
Combining elegance and energy, the Collectors' Preview gives you the
opportunity to preview the works, get advise from our editorial staff
and other experts, and place proxy bids for the silent auction the
following evening. Set the tone for the Auction in a relaxed and
intimate atmosphere.
Indulge in an exquisite selection of small
bites courtesy of STK Atlanta perfectly paired with unexpected wines and
other libations.
Mason Murer Fine Art 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 Free on-street and surface lot parking within walking distance of the gallery. Free shuttle service to parking throughout the night of the event.
An impressive showcase of work by famed and emerging artists from
around the world benefiting ART PAPERS' award-winning programs.
Cash bar with complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and desserts provided
by Atlanta's finest restaurants: Condesa Coffee, Escorpión, Fritti,
Sotto Sotto, Sound Table, Sugar Coated Radicals, The Sundial Restaurant,
Bar & View, TOP FLR, and more.
First auction section closes at 8:30.
Participating artists will receive up to 35% of the proceeds from the
sales of their works. The remaining funds will benefit ART PAPERS
magazine, ART PAPERS LIVE! and the launch of exciting new programs.
Hyatt Regency 2 West Bay Street Savannah, GA 912.651.2125
The Georgia Historical Society's premiere annual fund-raising event and
the exciting finale of the Georgia History Festival is the annual
Trustees Gala. Each year, this elegant and much-anticipated event draws
Georgia's top business and civic leaders to honor and pay tribute to the
best our state has produced.
This year, GHS's two-week
commemoration of Georgia history—with an emphasis on the life and legacy
of Festival Honoree Juliette Gordon Low, Savannah native and founder of
the Girl Scouts of America—culminates in a lavish banquet with the
theme "Savannah Sol." Guests will enter the Latin-inspired ballroom to
an evening of elegantly-appointed dining and entertainment, featuring
the live music of Hot Sun Quartet.
Ritz-Carlton - Buckhead 3434 Peachtree Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30326
Taste of Love is the annual fundraising gala of the Epilepsy Foundation.
Attended each year by more than 600 prominent Atlantans, Taste of Love
treats guests to a night of gourmet dining prepared by the chefs of The
Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, live entertainment and fantastic silent and live
auctions filled with exciting vacation getaways, luxury items and
sports packages as well as fine dining and unusual life experiences.
Tickets: $250 per ticket
Tickets are available by calling 404-527-7155 or purchased online at www.epilepsyga.org
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Art from the Heart for Seniors Gala
Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:30PM to 11:00PM
Atlanta Athletic Club 1930 Bobby Jones Drive Johns Creek, GA 770-993-1906
Join us for a champagne reception, formal dinner, and dancing, with
music provided by Atlanta's own Platinum. It's going to be the perfect
Valentine's Day treat.
We have sculptors creating unique pieces,
artists mixing hues, and glassblowers and jewelers designing their
dazzling delights. Honorary Chair David DeVary, New West Artist, will be
bringing his own distinctive designs to the event, as will other
notable artists who will capture your attention with their flair.
As you stroll through the silent and live auction displays, you will
see art in its many forms as well as jewelry, entertainment, travel,
golf and much more.
Individual Admission $100 Table for 10 Guests $950
Share your heart in support of older adults in our community by
celebrating an early Valentine's Day with Senior Services North Fulton.
For reservations, please call 770-993-1906 Or Reserve online at www.snorthfulton.org using our secure Donate button.
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The Next Cool Event What A Life daytime experience
Saturday, February 18, 2012 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Atlanta Expo Center North 3650 Jonesboro Road SE Atlanta, Ga 404-536-0664
Bring the whole family to experience and be inspired by film sets, live
music, performances & special effects. Your ticket is a backstage
pass to 160,000 square feet of amazing wonder. Great photo opportunities
with celebrities. Daytime ticket sales benefit What A Life Foundation with proceeds going to aid families whose lives have been disrupted by a life-altering event.
What: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Second Annual Symphony Gala
Where: Woodruff Arts Center – Atlanta, GA
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Beneficiary: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its Education and Community Engagement programs www.atlantasymphony.org
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host its second annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. The evening will include a performance by Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Proceeds will benefit the Orchestra and its Education and Community Engagement programs.
Patron
guests will begin their evening at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-concert
cocktail reception in the Stent Atrium at the High Museum of Art. At
7:30 p.m., Ms. Peters — who recently appeared in the Broadway revival of
Follies, and will guest-star on the new mid-season NBC Broadway drama, Smash — will perform with members of the Orchestra in Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Following the concert, patron guests will enjoy a seated dinner,
catered by Legendary Partners, in the Taylor Lobby of the High Museum of
Art. Throughout the evening, patrons will have the opportunity to bid
on luxury items — including jewelry, roundtrip tickets on Delta Air
Lines, and a fabulous international travel package — at a live auction.
After dinner, patron guests will enjoy an after party — featuring
cocktails, coffee and desserts, music provided by Atlanta Party Band,
and dancing — in the Stent Atrium. Tickets to the Symphony Gala
after-party will be available to young professionals (ages 25-40) for
$45.
The evening's attire is Black Tie.
Proceeds from the 2011 Symphony Gala will benefit the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra and its Education and Community Engagement Programs, which
include initiatives such as the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and Talent Development Program,
as well as support partnerships with local community institutions and
create a wide variety of musical and educational experiences for
citizens of all ages.
Tickets Ticket packages are divided into three tiers:
$1,250 Benefactor level –
includes an exclusive post-concert champagne toast with Bernadette
Peters, in addition to the pre-concert cocktail hour, concert, and
post-concert dinner and dancing.
$500 Patron level – includes the pre-concert cocktail hour, concert, and post-concert dinner and dancing.
$45 – After-party admission for young professionals
$35+ – Bernadette Peters concert ticket
Tickets at the $35 level can be purchased through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404.733.5000. To purchase tickets at the $45, $500, and $1,250 level, please contact Zachary Brown at 404.733.4864.
To purchase a special contributors package, or to receive more information, please contact Zachary Brown at 404.733.4864.
Sponsorships
Corporate and individual sponsorships are available. For gala details
and reservations, please contact Zachary Brown at 404.733.4864.
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20th Annual Marketing Award for Excellence
Friday, February 24, 2012 7:30AM – 9:30AM
Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA 404-489-1550
The
20th annual Marketing Awards for Excellence (MAX Awards) will recognize
and honor innovation in marketing. The MAX Awards are presented by
Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Department of Marketing and Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The 20th Annual MAX Awards breakfast event will take place on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Georgia Aquarium. Seats for the breakfast event are $75 each and tables for 10 may be purchased for $750. All
proceeds benefit the Outstanding Minority Marketing Student Scholarship
Fund. Reservations may be made by visiting www.maxawards.com, by
calling 404-413-7690 or by emailing maxawards@gsu.edu
Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 404.325.7979
Join Camp Sunshine at the Alliance Theatre on Sunday, February 26, for one of two magical performances of The Wizard of Oz! Performances are at 1:00pm and 3:30pm.
Proceeds from this exciting family-friendly event will help provide all
of our year round programs for children with cancer and their families.
Tickets and sponsorships are now available! Contact Lindsey Monroe at 404.325.7979 or lindsey@mycampsunshine.com for more information.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA
404-489-1550
Join Marcus Autism Center for the 2012 Family Fin Fest at the Georgia Aquarium.
This family-friendly event will allow attendees to experience two hours
of private access to the aquarium followed by a picnic dinner by
Wolfgang Puck Catering. Entertainment and games for the entire family
will also be provided by Sensations Therafun.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Marcus Autism Center,
a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment
of children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental
disabilities.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, Ga
404-862-2081
TICKETS:
Viewing Party Tickets - $30 Tickets on sale atwww.AtlantaRedCarpet.com
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS:
The red carpet is rolling out in Atlanta. Entertainment's biggest show
is back in 2012 with all the energy, glamour and excitement of
Hollywood. Guests may attend the exclusive pre-telecast dinner or
purchase individual viewing party tickets.
The dress code is "Red Carpet chic."
Ticketholders will watch the telecast in a beautiful theater setting
and will experience an evening filled with entertainment including:
One (1) complimentary drink
Complimentary dessert
Swag Bag Raffle
"Predict the Winners" Ballot Contest
DJ and Dance Floor
St. Baldrick's head shaving event for life-saving childhood cancer research
Saturday, March 10, 2012
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Meehan's Public House, Sandy Springs
227 Sandy Springs Place
Atlanta, GA
404-843-8058
Arrive before 2pm and receive FREE admission into the Shamrock 'n Roll event that afternoon and evening.
Welcome
to our 5th annual St. Baldrick's headshaving event. Last year was our
biggest yet, with over 60 heads shaved and $50,000 raised! This year we
plan on doubling our fundraising efforts and going for the big $100,000 -
with all of your help we can do it.
So please, if you have ever thought about becoming a shavee why not
make 2012 the year to do it - the weatherman tells us March will be a
lovely warm month, so no need to worry about cold heads!
If shaving is not for you, please consider sponsoring one of our amazing shavees or come along and enjoy the day!
Again a big thank you to Meehan's and Rich "Sully" Sullivan of Dave FM for their continued support.
If you would like to know any more information about the event,to
become a "shavee" or to volunteer, contact our event organizer Suzie
Ruddle at 404-375-9071.