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    G-Braves Announce “Christmas in July” Promotion Team needs your donations to sponsor families and children in need for July 20 game The Gwinnett Braves have announced plans for a new “Christmas in July” promotion, helping support families and children in need in Gwinnett and surrounding counties.  In association with local charities, the G-Braves will raise funds to allow underprivileged youth and their families to attend “Christmas in July Night” on Saturday, July 20 against Indianapolis. The G-Braves are looking for businesses, groups and individuals to share in the holiday spirit and donate to the “Christmas in July” cause.  For just $160, your organization can sponsor 20 underprivileged children and their families for the night.  Sponsorship levels range from $160 to $1,600, with each level providing seats for the children and their families for the game.  All “Christmas in July” partners will have their name or compan...

  Chilli of TLC joins forces with fitness empire to boost girls’ self-esteem and body image 5-time Grammy Award winning singer/dancer/actor Chilli better known as one third of super girl group TLC and her foundation "Chilli’s Crew" is hosting its 2nd annual summer camp for teen girls August 1-4, 2013 . The 4-day/ 3-night camp will take place in the founder’s hometown of Atlanta, GA.   Chilli has partnered her foundation with celebrity and community mentors to conduct workshops and fun activities to enhance the teen girls’ self-esteem and body image. The 2nd annual Chilli’s Crew summer camp will feature many special guests, to share and reflect upon their expertise and experiences in their respected industries, which will be used as a source of encouragement for the young ladies.   Health and fitness pioneer, Beachbody.com is sponsoring the event and supporting Chilli's objective of teaching the girls proper nutrition and exercise in orde...

Top Drawer !   Where furniture, art, and charity collide   IKEA, The Life Improvement Store, is bringing the best students artists from from SCAD, The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA State, and ATC to design/decorate a one-of-a-kind IKEA 3- drawer TARVA dresser that will be raffled for charity. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Devereux Georgia , a non-profit organization licensed to serve children ages 8-21 who are experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges brought on by abuse, neglect, mental illness, sexual exploitation, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.  The dressers will be showcased in the store July 20-July 30 for customers to drop their raffle tickets on their favorite art pieces. The goal is to raise $10,000+ of which 100% will benefit children in need.  Local media personalities, professional designers and a curator will judge the dressers and the students will be recognized at the event. This will be a free y...

Georgia SPCA is starting a new foster program where they place a long time resident cat in a store or shop so they can foster it, and get it adopted. If you are within 10 miles of Georgia SPCA, and would be willing to foster an adult cat in your store or shop, Georgia SPCA will provide all the food, litter and medical care while the cat is under your care. For more information please cal Gail, Georgia SPCA foster coordinator at 678-362-2036 or send an email to grconnor@bellsouth.net

It's always fun taking the kids to the Children's Museum Of Atlanta, especially now that they are unveiling a brand new exhibit.  WEEBLES Coast to Coast , is a fabulous new educational traveling exhibit developed in collaboration with PLAYSKOOL® is now on display at The Children's Museum of Atlanta. From June 8 - September 8, WEEBLES Coast to Coast will whisk guests away on a 50-state adventure across the country, all without ever leaving the Museum. Loaded with more than 70 hands-on activities, the exhibit explores the geography, history and uniqueness of the 50 United States. Children can pretend to power a riverboat down the Mississippi, hit a home run at Fenway Park, snorkel in Hawaii and many more! A giant tree house and a themed reading area (A Book Can Take You Anywhere!) inspire children to learn about the United States…and beyond! The 2,500 sq. ft. exhibit is designed for children ages 4 – 10. Hands-on activities present opportunities f...

Happy Father's Day to all the Georgia SPCA dads who are always working above and beyond to create a better world for abused and neglected animals! If you want to meet foster dog Benny please contact me or contact Georgia SPCA! Benny will have his much needed makeover in a few days and will return to the shelter in 11 days! He is the sweetest most lovable dog you will ever meet. Is hard to believe the level of neglect he was found. I'm confident he will get adopted in a flash! Seriously, how can you say no to him :) http://www.georgiaspca.org/

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts is a family friendly show performed by six skilled puppeteers using full-bodied rod puppets on a tabletop stage. Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is based on the beloved children’s book first published in 1957. Originally produced by the National Theater of Great Britain, the production design was adapted for the puppet stage by the Center’s talented puppet and scenic designers.  Set, props and puppets were built to look exactly like the original book.  If you are looking for ways to entertain your kids during the Summer here are our top 5 reason's to come to The Center For Puppetry Arts and watch this amazing puppet show:     1. Beautiful stage, whimsical marionettes, cool special effects and a rain of bubbles during the show that makes you feel as if you are underwater! 2. Encourages kids to use their imagination: Play, including imaginative play, prepares the child ...