Archives for 2010
Fundraising with Food Taking Force in Brea, California
When it comes to the topic of fundraising for charities, there are so many different facets and variables, but they all have one thing in common: Raising funds for a charitable cause. That is exactly the moniker of what is going on Brea, California currently: Fund raising with food. A gourmet food delivery company called Western Beef & Seafood has procured a monumental and very innovative idea for raising monies to benefit local causes, like the Fullerton Arboretum and the Fullerton Boys and Girls Club; which are both factions of the Fullerton South Rotary Group in Brea. The company president, Andy Diaz, has developed an attainable solution for fund raising with food that he dubs as “hassle-free fundraising programs.”
Essentially, the company offers their food services and concessions at community events that they sponsor, and a portion of all funds earned can be derived for a said charitable organization, based upon them selling food at their concession stands during such events. To raise awareness about this very nifty fund raising with food opportunity, the company has purchased banners for all of the OC Flyer’s minor league baseball team home games in Brea for the forthcoming season—and will also be hosting concession stands that sell their food while informing patrons of the ability to use such high quality foods as a basis to raise funds for any particular charitable event.
The OC Flyers’ season just kicked off officially on June 15th, and Diaz is hoping that by encouraging consumer awareness about his food fundraising options, more people can take part in this wonderful program. The OC Flyers are part of the Golden Baseball League, a minor baseball league. The games are being played this season at the Cal State Fullerton Campus, on Goodwin Field.
If you are curious about the OC Flyers, you can look them up online at: http://www.orangecountyflyers.com.
For more information about fundraising with food, Western Beef & Seafood’s website address is: www.WesternBeefandSeafood.com.
Fashion for Every Day Wear
Every one knows that dressing up is a great way to feel confident and classy. However, is it really appropriate to dress up when you are about to go shopping at Wal-Mart? Granted, wearing your favorite sweats or those hideous pajama bottoms will only get you on www.ThePeopleofWalmart.com , do you really have to dress up? No, you do not. However, you really should dress well, even when you are just running out for a loaf of bread.
You may be thinking, “Why bother to dress well for that evening run to the store for some staple foods or shopping?” There is a very simple answer to that. You never know who you are going to meet while you are out. You might meet Mr. or Ms. Right while shopping in the produce isle. You may meet the human resources representative in the bread isle. You may meet the long lost friend in the home décor section of the store, or your old rival in the kids section.
Each of these people will immediately judge you according to your fashion. If you do not impress them immediately with your style, you may not be given the opportunity show them your true personality. Plus, do not forget how dressing well makes you feel. Are you going to have the confidence to approach a person if you are dressed like you just woke up and you don’t care about yourself? I wouldn’t, and I’m a confident person. Dress well and approachable, they will be more willing to approach and meet you. Imagine the possibilities.
“How do you dress well without dressing up?” you may be wondering. Well, the first step is to remember that your clothing should be clean. Your clothing should fit you. Showing your belly means that the shirt is not long enough. Your clothing should also be age appropriate. Are you a 35 year old woman who is small enough to fit junior’s clothing? Resist the shinny, bright colored cloths and purchase your outfits in the adult section. Clothing that is too young for you will only make you look older.
Want to learn more about dressing appropriately? Keep following this blog. There is much more to follow.
Fashion Introduction
Fashion is all around. There are people who specialize in developing fashion for others and celebrities hire people to build their wardrobe for them. Is fashion this important though? Does a person really need to spend a fortune building a wardrobe and read about what is fashionable? Well, come right down to it, yes, fashion is very important.
The style that a person wears has very specific effect on those around the person and her opinion about herself. The person’s fashion can be her means of hiding herself or promoting herself, depending upon how she dresses. The changing of a person’s fashion can also have a serious change in her personality and self image. Simply showing a person how to dress, a person’s self image can be improved.
You can find fashion styles through various sources. There are entire magazines focused on how to dress fashionably. TLC has television shows like “What Not to Wear” to help people learn how to be fashionable and self confident. Celebrity styles can be copied, for a price.
This blog series will help to bring fashion to the real people. Here, you can learn about what is currently happening within the fashion world and how to use that fashion sense for your own personal fashion development. Here, we will discuss the different fashion scenes and styles. We will discuss the use of make-up and jewelry. We will discuss the different ways to save money while being fashionable and the how-tos of different style practices. We will discuss name brands verses non-brand clothing and the use of vintage clothing. There is something for everyone in this new blog series.
Summer Dance: Dancing Under the Stars
We’re working with the Ordway, the Saint Paul Public Library, Landmark Center and other partners to produce a FREE, Outdoor Summer Dance Series with support from Saint Paul Cultural STAR and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Legacy Fund. Each week will feature a different dance theme with Thursday night demonstration and instruction in Landmark Plaza Park, followed by live music and public dances. The next night we’ll screen a free outdoor movie at the Library on the same theme.
Each week a different dance theme: Salsa Swing Tango Disco Cajun/Country Rock ‘n Roll Ballroom Reggae/World Beat |
Thursday Evenings: 5:30 p.m. Beer and wine available for purchase throughout the night 6:00 p.m. Fun dance demonstrations and free lessons 7:30 p.m. Live music by a different band every week Friday Evenings: |
June 17 Salsa
Instruction with Manuel and Carmen Rubio, Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Band: Salsa del Soul
June 18 “Dance with Me”
Vanessa Williams stars in this 1998 film as an instructor in a small dance studio in Houston. While preparing for the World Open Dance Championships, she encounters Rafael, who is searching for the father he’s never known – and who happens to be a great dancer.
June 24 Swing
Instruction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Band: The Senders, who play 40’s Jump Blues
June 25 “Top Hat”
It’s a case of love at first sight for Jerry Travers, a musical revue star, and the object of his affections, Dale Tremont, leads him on a merry chase from London to Italy. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers shine in this 1935 film about mistaken identities, true love and lots of dancing.
July 8 Tango
Instruction with Cinema Ballroom
Band: Mandragora Tango
July 9 “Take the Lead”
Based on a true story, the movie tells of the struggle of a dance teacher, Pierre Dulain, to give to a group of problem kids a second chance by exploring their dance skills. Antonio Banderas stars in the 2006 film as a former professional dancer who volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system. While his background first clashes with his students’ tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance.
July 15 Disco/70’s
Instruction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Band: Boogie Wonderland
July 16 “That’s the Way I Like It”
There’s strange fever sweeping across the island of Singapore: Forever Fever. Its only symptoms: a sudden urge to put on spandex and go disco dancing! And a humble but hapless grocery clerk named Hock is hopelessly infected with it. Set in 1977, “That’s the Way I Like It” follows Hock (Adrian Pang), a Bruce Lee fan, as he discovers the joys of disco when he’s dragged unwillingly to “Saturday Night Fever.”
July 22 Two-Step (Country and Cajun)
Instruction with Flory Katz and Rick Ernst
Band: Kevin Anthony and the Twin City Playboys
July 23 “Urban Cowboy”
John Travolta and Debra Winger star in this 1980 drama about a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a honky-tonk Houston bar. Also starring Scott Glen as an ex-convict in his breakout role. This film has a fun soundtrack and don’t miss Winger’s hot, slow, mechanical bull-riding scene.
July 29 Rock ‘n Roll
Instruction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Band: The Rockin’ Hollywoods
July 30 “Footloose”
When teenager Ren and his family move from Chicago to a small town in the West, he’s shocked to be living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. With the senior prom around the corner, only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople.
August 5 Ballroom
Instruction with Cinema Ballroom
Band: The Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra
August 6 “Mad Hot Ballroom”
In this compelling 2005 documentary, the students of several New York City elementary schools learn ballroom dancing and compete in a city wide dance competition. Mad Hot Ballroom celebrates the intricate lives of these students and reminds audiences of their own childhoods when anything was possible. Filled with emotion and triumph, it captures the essence of growing up in America.
August 12 Reggae/Worldbeat
Instruction with Kenna Sarge
Band: The New Primitives
August 13 “Sabar”
An African-American, California-born hip-hop girl resists the ancestral call of the Senegalese dance, “Sabar.” When she finally gives in, she discovers more than a dance – she finds herself.
Set against the backdrop of the African dance movement in the United States, “Sabar” is a dramatic feature film about the triumph of the human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. It examines how we constantly negotiate and choreograph our way through the bigger and sometimes arrhythmic dance called LIFE. NOTE: This is the area premier of this new film. Join us for a pre-screening discussion with the director, Chike C. Nwoffiah. Details coming soon.
Program Partners:
Ordway, Landmark Center, Pazzaluna, The Saint Paul Hotel, The Saint Paul Public Library, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, Saint Paul Cultural STAR, Minnesota Arts & Cultural Legacy Fund.
In case of inclement weather, dancing will move inside the Ordway. In the event of rain, movies will be cancelled.
John Frieda Style On Site Tour
John Frieda has joined forces with BCBG, one of the hottest names in fashion today, to bring consumers everywhere the John Frieda Style On Site Tour. Led by celebrity stylist Harry Josh, The John Frieda expert style team will be providing complimentary 15-minute consultations and styling lessonsto address every hair issue with targeted John Frieda solutions. Appointments are a first-come, first-served basis.
Following the styling session, consumers can complement their new style at the BCBG mini boutique where BCBG must-haves will be on display. Fashionistas order style essentials for the season at on-site kiosks with an exclusive John Frieda discount.
WHEN: June 11-June 12
WHERE: Mall Of America (North Parking Lot)
COST: FREE