Krusin’ 4 Kids sets big goal for 5th year – News

published: Sunday, May 19, 2013

Krusin’ 4 Kids sets big goal for 5th year

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR

sgholar@newssun.com

SEBRING – Hundreds of Florida Hospital Heartland Division visitors and employees test drove brand new Ford vehicles around the hospital Friday morning, all in the name charity.

Bill Jarrett Ford teamed up with Ford Motor Company for the fifth annual Krusin’ 4 Kids event. Test drivers zoomed around for a quick drive with Florida Hospital Foundation employees throughout the day.

Florida Hospital Heartland Division Foundation Executive Director Jamie Bateman and Development Coordinator Christen Johnson were out and about Friday making sure the event ran smoothly.

“Ford Motor Company partnered up with Bill Jarrett for this event. Bill Jarrett provided all the vehicles for test drives today and the event is being documented for Ford’s national campaign,” Bateman said.

Drivers hopped in and out of Ford F-150 trucks, Focus, and the new and improved Ford Fusion Hybrid.

“For every test drive Ford Motor Company and Bill Jarrett donates $20. All the money raised will go to the Foundation. The money will be used to benefit the renovations of the pediatrics unit,” explained Johnson.

The total needed to fund the pediatrics unit is $200,000. The Foundation’s event coordinators are aiming to raise $10,000 during Krusin for Kids.

“We’ve had just over 200 drivers this morning, our goal is to have 500,” Johnson said. “Last year’s event raised $8,600.”

Following the test drives, participants filled out a survey that will be used as part of Ford’s campaign. Goodie bags were provided for each of participants.

Bateman admits the annual event brings out the best in the Florida Hospital employees each year.

“The competition between the departments. We just have awesome support for the event from all the employees. Each of the departments try to see how many participants they can get to test drive so it becomes a great event,” Bateman said.

Krusin’ 4 Kids has become an important stable for the Foundation. Each year the money raised helps support the hospital’s expansions, renovations and other worthy causes. The Ford Motor Company and Bill Jarrett also hosts Krusin’ events for local schools in various areas.

Taylor Swift Medley Video Goes Viral: Guys Sing 17 Taylor Songs in One Minute!

There’s no doubt Taylor Swift has quite the awesome collection of hit songs! Just ask these two guys who found a way to sing 17 of Taylor’s most popular songs…in one minute!

Lucky for us, the two dudes taped their awesome T-Swift medley and posted it on You Tube for everyone to see. We aren’t the only ones who think their song is cool either! The vid has totally gone viral and has had over 4,000 views after being online for only one day!

Some of the Taylor songs included in their viral video are: Love Story, Back to December, I Knew You Were Trouble, You Belong with Me, Mean, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and 22.

Watch the entire thing above and let us know what you think of their mashup!

Taylor hasn’t commented about the video yet but we’re sure it’s coming! We SO know she will think it’s awesome!

Tay’s Performing Ways!

Fan club weekend to celebrate 50 years of ‘General Hospital’ with special events

Each year, “General Hospital” fans from all over the world make the journey to California for “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend. This long-running, annual event has gone beyond just a weekend since its inception, however, and now boasts five fun-filled days with your favorite GH cast members.

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This year promises to be extra special for many reasons, most notably that 2013 heralds the 50th anniversary of this iconic ABC sudser. With that incredible landmark in mind, the organizers and event coordinators are pulling out all the stops for what promises to be a must-attend weekend. As of Sat., May 18, the schedule has been updated with tickets still available to some events, while others have long-ago sold out.

“General Hospital” airs weekdays at 1pm on Riverside affiliate KABC channel 7.

There are cast members appearing that have not been seen at GHFCW for many years, including Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), whose event has already sold out, and the first-ever individual event for GH legend Genie Francis, who has played Laura Webber Baldwin Spencer (soon to be Baldwin again!) on and off for 32 years.

Fans will also see the return of some of the most popular events of the year, including the Rebecca Herbst Soiree and Laura Wright’s special evening, featuring wines from her own Standing Sun winery.

One new and very special event on the calendar this year is the GH 50th Anniversary Past Cast Event, which will be held on Sun., July 28 from 11am to 4pm. Event coordinator Claire Mullen was tight lipped when asked for details, stating there will be no announcement of actors attending; however, with 50 years on the air, there is no telling who may show up for this unprecedented event, making this an afternoon not to be missed. Tickets are $125 and very limited. The order form can be found here.

There are also new cast members holding events this year, including a special evening destined to be one of the most fun and relaxing of the entire weekend. Girls Night In, hosted by Teresa Castillo (Sabrina Santiago) and Emily Wilson (Ellie Trout), offers fans the opportunity to kick back in their pajamas and slippers, indulge in special gourmet comfort foods and wind down after a long weekend. Some special friends of the girls are also slated to make an appearance, plus gifts and lots of fun GH girl talk. The event will be held Sun., July 28 from 9pm to midnight. Tickets are still available for $85 per person but will no doubt sell out, so get your order form here to purchase.

The most popular event of the entire weekend, The Main Cast Event, is, as usual, already sold out with no waiting list; however, there are still several events with available tickets. Fans are encouraged to purchase as soon as possible as very few events are available by the time the weekend arrives. For the full schedule of events and available tickets, visit the official “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend page.

For those who are new to the event this year, don’t miss out on the most complete, comprehensive book on the subject of attending “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend. “You (and Me!) at the General Hospital Fan Club Weekend” presents the must-know ins and outs of getting the most out of the weekend, authored by long-time GHFCW staffer Katrina Rasbold. This 153-page e-book, which also includes 260 photos from previous years, will be your go-to guide for everything from where to eat, how to engage the actors during your autograph and photo sessions and how best to schedule your time and money. You’ll also finding yourself smiling and laughing at Katrina’s “behind-the-scenes” stories from 12 years of events. The e-book can be purchased for $5.00 in an easily-downloadable PDF file.

“General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend runs from July 25-29 at Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel and Event Center in Studio City, CA.

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Rain once again puts a damper on weekend events

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MINNEAPOLIS — It might seem like Mother Nature has it out for weekend event planners. At least in Minnesota. At least this spring.

On Saturday, races, garage sales and farmers markets all tried to survive yet another rainy weekend morning.

“With this weekend, we’re probably two to three weeks behind,” said Beka Brown, a worker at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.

Brown held out hope people would see beyond the downpour and chilly temperatures.

“We’re all confident we’re going to catch up here and sell it all,” she said.

Elana Dahlberg with Secondhand Hounds held onto a similar optimism.

“We’re just trying to sort through things and hoping tomorrow is no rain, and we’ll be able to sell something,” she said.

On Friday, storms caused Secondhand Hounds to close its garage sale early. But Dahlberg hoped the event — a fundraiser for the animal non-profit organization — would recover enough on Saturday afternoon and Sunday to raise money for their cause.

“[It's] all for the dogs. It all goes to save more dogs and the operational costs of Secondhand Hounds,” she said.

But some do Mother Nature will play a critical — if not, consistent — role in their spring-time events.

“This is the biggest fundraiser that we do for the year. It’s always weather-dependent. This is our fourth year of doing it, too. This is the third year it’s rained,” said Melissa Jones with TPT, which was hosting its Family Fun Day at Como Town and Como Park Zoo.

But Jones noted — it’s not unusual for hearty Minnesotans to scope out the silver lining.

“You know hard core Minnesotans who came out at ten o’clock this morning didn’t have a wait at all. They were on those rides first thing,” she said.

Mandy Boland and her four-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Carly, agreed.

“We thought it would be fewer people so it was more of an attraction,” Boland said.

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Montgomery Kicks Off 1st Annual Riverbend Brewfest and River Jam

The long-time tradition of Montgomery’s Jubilee Cityfest is no more and today it’s replacement… the city’s first ever, Riverbend Brewfest and River Jam Music Festival, is underway!

It’s a new festival split up into two events at the Riverfront: the Riverbend Brewfest and the River Jam — And while it is replacing a 36-year tradition, they hope this new event evolves into one you’ll be seeing for many years to come…

It’s a new tradition. One that’s been six months in the making. A two-part event at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park starting Saturday afternoon with the Riverbend Brewfest.

It’s a beer-lovers haven with more than 100 different types of beer from more than 40 different breweries from across the nation — everything from local to specialty beers…

In just one hour, the riverfront sold about 600 tickets. Event coordinators say they expected about 1,000 people at the event… and were pleased with the turnout.

“When we first started this up and we were looking at how we wanted to plan this event, we wanted something that would have some longevity to it and basically, like I said, to carry on the tradition of a live music event down here. The Brewfest is just an added bonus,” Said event coordinator, Ken Reynolds.

And as the sun set, part two kicked off: The River Jam Music Festival – a free concert featuring two stages and 8 artists…

But even still, this event is replacing another that lasted 36 years. Yet, some people think starting a new tradition could benefit the city of Montgomery.

“I think Jubilee got a little played out and it’s something new, something different for everybody,” Said Montgomery resident, Drew Holloway.

“I like it better because my mother used to work the jubiliees back when it was a playground, a field, back in the 80′s. Now, it’s better for kids and more attracted to what people come out to see and also travelers come in!” Said Montgomery resident, Cliff Patton.

Now, the event is in the midst of wrapping up as we speak….and because of the rain, two of the River Jam Acts were cancelled.

But inspite of the rain, event coordinators tell me they had about 4,000 people come out for Saturday’s festivities.

Proceeds from the sale of some of the beers will be donated to the Boston Marathon Victims’ Relief Fund.

Don’t Miss Craig David Live in Concert Next Week at The IndigO2 in London!

London Groove updates its Nightlife information that British RB Sensation Craig David is headlining at the IndigO2 in London on Wednesday 22nd May plus other cities across the UK as part of his 2013 World Tour.

London (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2013

Craig David is back and for one night only next week, this singer-songwriter will be performing to loyal fans from across London’s nightlife at Greenwich’s infamous IndigiO2.

Many people think Craig David has disappeared into an oblivion, but they couldn’t be further from the truth as the singer behind many UK Garage hits played across RB clubs in London such as: ‘Rewind’, ‘Fill Me In’ and ‘Seven Days’ has been living it up in Miami.

The talented Mr. David lives in a stunning Miami penthouse, and has drastically turned his lifestyle around by embracing a dedicated fitness programme re-sculpturing his body into a superhero physique full of muscles, six pack abs and more. His new brand ‘Eat Clean Train Dirty’ reveals daily tips of how to achieve his body and stay motivated, plus he has also returned to his DJ roots.

Craig syndicates a weekly DJ mix via KissFM called TS5 where he plays UK Garage, House and the biggest anthems rocking the nightclubs in London. This year he embarked on his 2013 Craig David World Tour and finally hits the UK this weekend for dates in Birmingham, Manchester, his hometown of Southampton and London on Wednesday 22nd May 13.

Tickets are available now priced between at £35 to £45 and enjoy partying to night clubs in London classics such as ‘Fill Me In’, ‘What’s Your Flava’, ‘Walking Away’, ‘7 Days’ and many more, performed with his live band for your entertainment.

This release has been brought to you by London Groove, for the ultimate luxury night out London Groove offers exclusive guest list, booth and table bookings across all venues, with no minimum spend, allowing guests to fully focus on partying.

There is also no membership requirement making London Groove’s parties some of the capital’s few quality club nights open to all.

The bespoke agency also has a dedicated website which, as well as providing bookings, allows guests to browse the latest pictures from the London nightlife scene including fashion, and celebrity gossip.

“London Groove’s club nights are the ultimate destination in the City of London attracting over 900 party goers every weekend. Their style and luxurious feel mean you can make the most of the London clubs scene and have fun in three of the Cities best venues where anyone and everyone can enjoy a night of glamour,” commented Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

For further information, you can contact Steve Prashad at: steve(at)londongroove(dot)co(dot)uk.

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Notes to editors

About London Groove

Launched in March 2004, London Groove was set up to provide a guest list service for people who wanted to go clubbing in the West End so they could sign up on the guest lists for their chosen club nights in the West End.

Initially catering to a range of London RB clubs and providing a London clubs listing service, London Groove then focused on hosting its own club night in the West End every Saturday from which Soul Saturdays was born. London Groove steadily grew and has since worked with many London clubs and expanded their music policy at their club nights to include Funky House, 90’s Old Skool, Party Anthems and Club Classics.

“We aim to give our customer our help, support and value for money when booking a guest list, table or area and partying with us at any of our London club nights. We pride ourselves on professionalism and customer satisfaction with our endless list of clients ranging from blue chip companies to small businesses to individual guests, not to mention the endless list of brides,” says Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

Website: http://www.londongroove.co.uk

Phone (office): 020 8252 1574 (10am – 6pm)

Phone (on the move): 07968 828 504 (10am – 8pm)

Soul Friday’s at Yager Bar

Address: 2 Old Change Court, EC4M 8EN (Tube: St Paul’s)

Capacity: 250

Opening times: 10:00pm – 2:30am

Minimum age: 21 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Refinery

Address: 110 Southwark Street, SE1 0TF (Tube: Southwark / London Bridge)

Capacity: 300 people

Opening times: 10:00pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Anthologist

Address: 58 Gresham Street, EC2V 7BB (Tube: Bank)

Capacity: 500 people

Opening times: 9:30pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebLondon-Nightlife/Clubs-in-London/prweb10740601.htm

Return to the Red Planet

EGLIN AFB — More than 300 fifth-graders took the school bus to Mars on Thursday.
At the annual Marsville event put on by the environmental compliance division of the 96th Civil Engineering Group, the students simulated what life would be like if they visited the Red Planet.
When the students arrived at the hangar at the 33rd Fighter Wing, they hunkered down with sheets of plastic and duct tape. Then, to the kids’ delight, a box fan inflated the “pods” into structures humans might build to survive in the oxygen-deprived environment.
Volunteers from the 96th Civil Engineering Group visited students at Lewis School and Baker School and Longwood and Wright elementary schools over the last month to talk about the conditions on Mars and the challenges humans would face trying to live there.
They talked about air and water quality, transportation, communication, food and nutrition — all the things needed to support a colony, said Katie Eichling, a contract employee with the 96th Civil Engineering Group and one of the event’s coordinators.
“We told them there are no stores on Mars, so everything you need you have to figure out how to make yourself,” she said.
Marsville, which has been held for 18 years, is designed to get the students interested in science and math, Eichling said.
The students split into groups Thursday to come up with solutions to some of the challenges humans would face.
“We learned how we can live there and how we can communicate from Mars to Earth,” said April Dutollo, a 12-year-old student at Lewis.
Using cardboard boxes and aluminum foil, her group built a radio with a satellite, solar panels and several buttons for astronauts to talk to people on Earth.
April’s classmate, 11-year-old Yanae Powell, was tasked with coming up with ways to get oxygen and water.
“We learned about the aquifers,” she said. “There’s a bunch of water under the surface of Mars.”
More than 80 airmen volunteered for the event, and several of them spoke about how the students could use science and math to follow in their footsteps.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians showed students their bomb-locating robots. An F-35 was parked in front of the hangar, and pilots explained how they fly the jets and use them to launch missiles.
Master Sgt. Brian Jelsma of the 728th Air Control Squadron helped students build the pods.
“It spurs the imagination,” he said.
As the kids started dismantling the pods and preparing to return to their schools, Eichling said Marsville was a success once again.
“Hopefully they remember what we talked about and someday they may be the first people who actually get to go live on Mars,” she said.
 

CSR important for 93% of event planners

According to research carried out by Lime Venue Portfolio, only 32% of respondents would be more likely to book a venue which delivered social benefits.

A total of 60% of event organisers stated they may be more likely to book a venue with social benefits.

The study was conducted at Lime Venue Portfolio’s showcase event during International Confex, and surveyed 129 corporate meetings and events professionals.

While 77% of the companies represented at the showcase had official CSR policies in place, 84% of the corporate meetings and events planners surveyed claimed they consider the social impact of their events throughout the planning process.

Jo Austin, head of sales at Lime Venue Portfolio, said: “The contribution a venue makes to the local area and community is not always at the top of the agenda for event planners, with price, location and value for money being the three main factors.

“However, these survey results show this is undoubtedly a really important area for consideration, and we want to raise awareness of the CSR benefits when booking with a venue.”

However Charlie Banks, business development manager at Sustainable Events, told Event it “would be great if those percentages [of respondents] actually implemented sustainability”.

She added: “I think people like to think they consider CSR, but often location and price are more of a driver.”

Comment below to let us know what you think.

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New event springs up in Painesville (with video) – News

Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013

Don’t Miss Craig David Live in Concert Next Week at The IndigO2 in London!

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London (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2013

Craig David is back and for one night only next week, this singer-songwriter will be performing to loyal fans from across London’s nightlife at Greenwich’s infamous IndigiO2.

Many people think Craig David has disappeared into an oblivion, but they couldn’t be further from the truth as the singer behind many UK Garage hits played across RB clubs in London such as: ‘Rewind’, ‘Fill Me In’ and ‘Seven Days’ has been living it up in Miami.

The talented Mr. David lives in a stunning Miami penthouse, and has drastically turned his lifestyle around by embracing a dedicated fitness programme re-sculpturing his body into a superhero physique full of muscles, six pack abs and more. His new brand ‘Eat Clean Train Dirty’ reveals daily tips of how to achieve his body and stay motivated, plus he has also returned to his DJ roots.

Craig syndicates a weekly DJ mix via KissFM called TS5 where he plays UK Garage, House and the biggest anthems rocking the nightclubs in London. This year he embarked on his 2013 Craig David World Tour and finally hits the UK this weekend for dates in Birmingham, Manchester, his hometown of Southampton and London on Wednesday 22nd May 13.

Tickets are available now priced between at £35 to £45 and enjoy partying to night clubs in London classics such as ‘Fill Me In’, ‘What’s Your Flava’, ‘Walking Away’, ‘7 Days’ and many more, performed with his live band for your entertainment.

This release has been brought to you by London Groove, for the ultimate luxury night out London Groove offers exclusive guest list, booth and table bookings across all venues, with no minimum spend, allowing guests to fully focus on partying.

There is also no membership requirement making London Groove’s parties some of the capital’s few quality club nights open to all.

The bespoke agency also has a dedicated website which, as well as providing bookings, allows guests to browse the latest pictures from the London nightlife scene including fashion, and celebrity gossip.

“London Groove’s club nights are the ultimate destination in the City of London attracting over 900 party goers every weekend. Their style and luxurious feel mean you can make the most of the London clubs scene and have fun in three of the Cities best venues where anyone and everyone can enjoy a night of glamour,” commented Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

For further information, you can contact Steve Prashad at: steve(at)londongroove(dot)co(dot)uk.

Ends

Notes to editors

About London Groove

Launched in March 2004, London Groove was set up to provide a guest list service for people who wanted to go clubbing in the West End so they could sign up on the guest lists for their chosen club nights in the West End.

Initially catering to a range of London RB clubs and providing a London clubs listing service, London Groove then focused on hosting its own club night in the West End every Saturday from which Soul Saturdays was born. London Groove steadily grew and has since worked with many London clubs and expanded their music policy at their club nights to include Funky House, 90’s Old Skool, Party Anthems and Club Classics.

“We aim to give our customer our help, support and value for money when booking a guest list, table or area and partying with us at any of our London club nights. We pride ourselves on professionalism and customer satisfaction with our endless list of clients ranging from blue chip companies to small businesses to individual guests, not to mention the endless list of brides,” says Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

Website: http://www.londongroove.co.uk

Phone (office): 020 8252 1574 (10am – 6pm)

Phone (on the move): 07968 828 504 (10am – 8pm)

Soul Friday’s at Yager Bar

Address: 2 Old Change Court, EC4M 8EN (Tube: St Paul’s)

Capacity: 250

Opening times: 10:00pm – 2:30am

Minimum age: 21 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Refinery

Address: 110 Southwark Street, SE1 0TF (Tube: Southwark / London Bridge)

Capacity: 300 people

Opening times: 10:00pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Anthologist

Address: 58 Gresham Street, EC2V 7BB (Tube: Bank)

Capacity: 500 people

Opening times: 9:30pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

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