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Angels in Tropical Shirts scheduled

Angels

The weekend of Sept. 21-22, the Cedar Creek Lake Parrot Head Club and is hosting a Cancer Benefit and Trop-Rock Music Festival called Angels in Tropical Shirts benefiting The Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center. This year’s Angels in Tropical Shirts is in honor of Ben Wynne, a longtime Parrot Head and friend who recently lost his battle with cancer.

Angels in Tropical Shirts has raised money for various cancer related charities for four years and was founded by Anita and Kelly Brown after Anita lost her mother and brother to cancer within the same year. This benefit has been held in Kemah, Texas and Lake Charles, Louisiana. The last event was at Cedar Creek Lake and will be here again this year.

The Angels in Tropical Shirts Cancer Benefit and Trop-Rock Music Festival starts on Saturday, Sept. 21, the music festival is from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. upstairs at The Banquet Hall at Whatz Up. There will be over six artists and bands performing throughout the day that are donating their time and talent to this event. Great Trop-Rock Artists such as Lucky Boyd, Scotty Lee Shuffield, Don Burke, Larry Penny, Kelly Brown and The Bad Monkeys will perform.

Saturday, the event will not only feature great entertainment but will also have raffles, live and silent auctions, door prizes and plenty of surprises to entertain the crowd. Admission Saturday only is $20. Event t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10. Attendees will help benefit a great cause and enjoy a fantastic weekend of music and fun! Continue reading “Angels in Tropical Shirts scheduled”

FPP partners with Christy Hutson

Family Peace Project press release

Family Peace Project Executive Director Marlena Taylor has announced a partnership between The Family Peace Project and Christy Hutson of the Calling Card.

Hutson will be an independent contractor working to enhance development in the areas of communications, community awareness, fund raising, retail and volunteer services at The Family Peace Project. With more than 30 years of experience in a variety of non-profit and retail businesses, Hutson will be an asset to The Family Peace Project team.

On a monthly basis, Hutson will circulate throughout each community in Henderson County, working to complete the goals of the Family Peace Project. If you see her out and about, please introduce yourself. In the meantime, feel free to email her at [email protected], or call her on her cell phone at 903-681-9046.

“We are looking forward to Christy partnering with The Family Peace Project in bringing peace to more families in Henderson County,” said Taylor.

Brookshire’s promotion to help local VFDs

Brookshire’s press release

Brookshire’s today launched a promotion with Gatorade to benefit local firefighters across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

From Aug. 28 – Sept. 24, customers will receive 200 bonus yourpoints for every five 32 oz. bottles of Gatorade purchased in a single transaction in a Brookshire’s store. Consumers are encouraged to then donate Gatorade, which will be given to local fire stations where Brookshire’s Food Stores are located.

Donation bins are located in the stores, and all Gatorade will be donated to a local fire station predetermined by the store.

“Our firefighters are working very hard to keep our communities safe, and we are proud to partner with our customers to give back,” said Rick Rayford, BGC president and CEO. “We hope customers will take advantage of the bonus 200 yourpoints and generously give to support their local fire stations.”

The selected fire stations will receive the Gatorade at the end of the promotion.

Please visit your local Brookshire’s store for more information, including information on the benefiting fire station.

‘Rachel’s Happy Feet’ eyes 900 pair of shoes

By James Robertson
Cedar Creek Lake Television

When most 7-year-old girls are asked what they want for their eighth birthday, the answer is usually a new doll or maybe even a puppy. When Amanda Beets asked her 7-year-old daughter Rachel what she wanted, the answer blew her away. Rachel wants 900 pairs of shoes, but not for herself.

Rachel Beets turns eight on Jan. 31, 2014 and for her birthday she wants to give 900 pairs of shoes to local children who have been neglected and abused.

Rachel’s vision is that all kids have shoes to play outside, just like her. She loves shoes and believes that all children deserve a pair of “fast runners.” After all, to a 7-year-old, brand new shoes make you run super fast.

Rachel’s parents weren’t sure they could make something like this happen when they first heard this is what she wanted for her birthday.But, after only a week of passing it around on Facebook, a group Amanda created called “Rachel’s Happy Feet” has grown to over 300 members and is gaining tremendous support from the communities in Henderson County.

“Rachel’s Happy Feet” will be giving collected shoes to the Rainbow Room with Child Protective Services and Rachel will have a chance to meet the Rainbow Room president at the upcoming “Duck Run” on Sept. 28 at the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center. Continue reading “‘Rachel’s Happy Feet’ eyes 900 pair of shoes”

Pinnacle Women get paintings for garage sale

Rebecca Brisendine (left) and Jean Alexander, Co-Chairs for the PWC Garage Sale, are holding recent donations for the upcoming garage sale. (COURTESY PHOTO)

PWC press release

The Pinnacle Women’s Club has received for its October Garage Sale two certified reproductions of paintings produced by well-known artists.

The “San Francisco, California Street” was painted by Thomas Kinkade, who is famously known as “the painter of light.” The painting shows a street in San Francisco featuring pagodas and cable cars. Included is a Certification of Authenticity, edition number and artist’s authorized signature. Jean Alexander, Garage Sale Co-Chair, said, “We are thrilled to have this very special art work from one of America’s favorite artists.”

The second painting is “Open at Eight,” by Michael Irvine, one of America’s premier automotive artists. Rebecca Brisendine , Garage Sale Co-Chair, said, “This painting would be a terrific gift for any muscle car enthusiast.” The artist uses vibrant watercolors and has an ardent eye for detail, producing crisp, sharp images. The painting depicts customers waiting in the rain for the dealership to open. The cars featured are new and classic Challengers. It is a Limited Edition.

The PWC Garage Sale will be held at the Mabank Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. The gate will open both days at 7 a.m. All proceeds go to local charities and scholarships for local students.