tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61625457609355819782024-03-05T20:55:57.766-05:00A Giving Spirit FoundationA Giving Spirit Foundation will benefit families experiencing adversity in the face of an unforeseen health challenge, as well as Project ALS and the ALS Association. A Giving Spirit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.Lisa Bynumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07115840168042018893noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-5129463859332868012015-02-28T19:38:00.002-05:002015-03-05T16:18:18.662-05:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">Laura Somerville Woodall's nine year journey with ALS ended peacefully this morning, at home and surrounded by her family. It is a loss felt deeply by all who knew her and also by the many lives she touched through AGSF. Laura's spirit outpaced her body and she will always guide this foundation.</span><br />
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The Woodall and Somerville families hope you will join them on Saturday, March 7 at a dessert reception to celebrate Laura's life.</div>
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<a href="http://davidsonnews.net/blog/2015/03/01/laura-woodall-passes-away-she-battled-als-inspired-giving/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laura Woodall passes away; she battled ALS, inspired giving</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://davidsonnews.net/obituaries/2015/03/01/laura-gray-somerville-woodall-43/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Obituary: Laura Gray Somerville Woodall, 43</span></a></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-12423086221422096582014-12-28T16:51:00.004-05:002014-12-28T16:51:58.639-05:00Jingle Bell Jog - New Date!Due to weather, the Christmas Eve morning Jingle Bell Jog was postponed to Saturday, January 3. Ring in the new year with a super fun, super casual jog around Davidson and benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation at the same time.<br />
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<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<b><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What: 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog to benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation: There is a 5k and a 1-mile fun run</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">When: Saturday, January 3rd starting promptly at 9 am</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Where: Davidson Green (look for the amazing balloon arch)</span></b><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Course: This is a super casual, unofficial run. Think of this as a group of friends getting together to jog or walk so run at your own risk. The course will be laid out in flour. There are no street closures. There are no friendly volunteers stopping traffic...just a bunch of people with jingle bells tied to their shoes running through town. </span><br />
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<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cost: It's free but donations will be accepted for A Giving Spirit Foundation. With a $20 minimum donation, the first 200 people receive the world's greatest 5k tshirt. If you'd like to go ahead and sign-up,</span><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> click on the DONATE button to the right and indicate Jingle Bell Jog in the notes section. </span></div>
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<i>***Plus, if you attended last year and donated, you will also be receiving your 2013 shirt! It's already vintage.</i></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-12099796349354408132014-12-20T17:39:00.001-05:002014-12-23T23:15:59.167-05:002014 Jingle Bell Jog Details<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419085998636_67830" mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;">
<b><i>Please note - the Jingle Jog has been postponed due to weather. Watch this space for details - we'll have a new date soon! (12.23.14)</i></b><br />
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<b>Third Annual Jingle Jog to benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF)</b></div>
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<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">it's the right time</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">to jog the holiday stress away</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">jingle jog time is a swell time</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">to get off the naughty list before Christmas day</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Giddy-up runners </span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">pick up your feet</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">jingle around the block</span><br />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">so you can mix and a-mingle in the fire pit heat</span><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">that's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell jog</span><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>DETAILS (in a less annoying format)</b></span><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<b><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What: 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog to benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation: There is a 5k and a 1-mile fun run</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">When: Wednesday, December 24th starting promptly at 9 am</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Where: Davidson Green (look for the amazing balloon arch)</span></b><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Course: This is a super casual, unofficial run. Think of this as a group of friends getting together to jog or walk so run at your own risk. The course will be laid out in flour. There are no street closures. There are no friendly volunteers stopping traffic...just a bunch of people with jingle bells tied to their shoes running through town. </span><br />
<br mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cost: It's free but donations will be accepted for A Giving Spirit Foundation. With a $20 minimum donation, the first 200 people receive the world's greatest 5k tshirt. If you'd like to go ahead and sign-up,</span><span mce_style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> click on the DONATE button to the right and indicate Jingle Bell Jog in the notes section. </span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-89917218613508550592014-10-27T20:38:00.000-04:002014-10-27T20:38:02.465-04:002014 Annual Letter<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What
a difference 6 years makes. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Six years ago, Laura Somerville
Woodall had an idea that her friends and
family could make a real difference in a person’s life. They were already making a difference in Laura’s
life through their care, support, and love after her
diagnosis with ALS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Six years ago, Laura asked these
friends and family to support her idea. She knew that women out there who have
been given devastating news might not have the support system that she
had. These women - these mothers living
in our community - would need help to get them through the hardest times. They would need financial support to help pay
for rent, mortgage, electricity bills, medical equipment, and medical
bills. They would need you. They would need us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Six years ago, a seed was
planted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What started out as a group of 25
friends is now a group of like-minded supporters over 700 strong. And these are just the ones we know
about. Every dollar stuffed in our
donation jar during Davidson Town Day, the Davidson Farmers Market, and other
Awareness Month events by people learning of AGSF right at that moment means
rent to a grant recipient. We might not know
their names, but they heard what AGSF does and decided Laura’s idea was worth the
investment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Six years ago, two local mothers were
given financial assistance and were able to focus on their health and their
families instead of the mounting bills.
And since then, 22<b> </b>mothers
have been given that same opportunity.
In six years, over $73,000 has
helped these families do what Laura intended when she dreamt of this Foundation
– focus on the family, focus on getting better and have relief from the
financial stress and burden that comes with a debilitating disease. In 2014, over $21,000 has gone toward mothers
like Mrs. S of Charlotte.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mrs. S., mother of a 14 year old, had
already lost her car and home during her second round of breast cancer
surgery. She’s now in treatment for
Lymphadema and the financial stress is taking a toll on her health in other ways
as well. She has sleepless nights at the fear of losing her home. Rent or treatment, that’s the choice so many
face in situations like these. When she learned that AGSF would pay two months
of her rent, she cried on the phone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mrs. S then wrote this to AGSF: <i>“Words cannot express how thankful we are to
all </i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">of
you. Thanks for caring and being there for us during a great need in our
life. Thanks for giving us home for
tomorrow. Our hearts are forever
grateful to you. God bless all.”</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">AGSF will continue to support research
organizations until there is a cure for ALS. Nearly $10,000 has gone directly
to these organizations since 2008, including over $2300 raised during the Shut
Down for ALS challenge on May 18th and the amazing ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
that overtook the world this August. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once again, we thank all of you who
have nurtured the seed and been with us as it has grown and taken root. 2014 saw
another successful AGSF Awareness Month, a community cookbook created by friends
of AGSF for friends of AGSF, the Shut Down for ALS event, and the ALS Ice
Bucket Challenge movement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">AGSF and Monkees of Lake Norman
partnered for their own Wine Bucket challenge – all of the fun, none of the ice
water – and the end result was a fun night out and many new pairs of Frye boots
on the feet of Davidson residents!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In 2014 we introduced the AGSF Teen
Council – a group of dedicated local teenagers who know the meaning of service
and are intent on fulfilling the AGSF mission.
Their 24-hour Walk Around The Clock event raised over $10,000 that will
go directly toward local mothers needing assistance when health issues impact the
family financially. A huge shout out to
Chair Lexi Powers, Chair-Elect Daryl Konstandt and the entire AGSF Teen Council
for their time and energy and dedication to AGSF! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">And here we are, entering year seven. We’re planning on continuing the good work
started six years ago. We’re planning on
ensuring sustainability for the next six years and beyond. Your support ensures that Laura’s vision continues
to be a reality, helping those who need it most. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Foundation Board of Trustees</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-59058088776816624032014-06-17T14:49:00.002-04:002014-06-17T14:49:56.213-04:00The Shut Down for ALS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Sunday, May 18th, A Giving Spirit Foundation Board Members and supporters participated in The Shut Down. <a href="http://www.projectals.org/" target="_blank"> Project A.L.S</a>, a leader in identifying and funding scientific research that will lead to effective treatment of ALS and, we all hope, a cure, created this campaign with the goal of showing support of those affected with ALS by taking a vow of silence. All money donated to AGSF on May 18th will go toward our annual support of this amazing organization.<br />
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During the 24 period of time, participants stayed silent for 2 hours. While we all had the luxury of knowing that we could get back to our normal lives at the end of the shift, simply concentrating on staying silent brought a new understanding to the disease that we may not have had before<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AGSF Teen Council member Amelia Woodall: "Not only my mother, but so I can know how difficult and frustrating not being able to speak is. Keep fighting. You're strong. "</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">It's never too young to learn. How would you _____ if you couldn't talk? Teri Brooks' K/1 Multiage class at Davidson Elementary encourages us to "think about it." Watch her students answer this question and begin to understand just a little bit how ALS impacts lives. </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/95465605%C2%A0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/95465605 </a></span></span></span><br />
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-57137369413840728772014-05-19T06:55:00.002-04:002014-05-19T06:55:38.991-04:00Pizza, Dinner and a Haircut! Week 4<div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 13px; padding: 0px;">
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-20697079558158946482014-05-14T21:13:00.000-04:002014-05-14T21:13:32.723-04:00The Shut Down: Stop ALS<br />
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"More than 30,000 of our husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents and friends are losing everything to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It takes away the simple things—holding a pencil… thumbing a text message… screaming at the TV. It also steals the big things—walking… breathing… talking.</div>
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Well, we say: Enough! It's time to shut this thing down. So on May 18, 2014, from 1-4pm, Project A.L.S. is asking you to join The Shutdown. By taking a vow of silence that day, we’ll show our support for our loved ones with ALS.</div>
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You can give your silence to save lives, donate, or inspire others to join this movement to find a cure for ALS. However you participate, you'll be making a difference in the fight against this devastating disease. ALS may silence those affected, but together we can raise our voices—and some dollars—to stop ALS in its tracks." - <a href="http://www.projectals.org/" target="_blank">www.projectals.org </a></div>
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On May 18th, A Giving Spirit Foundation Board Members and supporters will be taking a vow of silence to raise awareness of this disease that takes a voice, and much more.</div>
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Support us by vowing silence with us or making a donation to AGSF. All funds raised on May 18th - whether donations, cookbook or tote sales - will go directly toward Project ALS to assist in their efforts to end this disease.</div>
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Learn more: <a href="http://www.projectals.org/">www.projectals.org</a></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-67999206724779645312014-05-12T08:58:00.000-04:002014-05-12T08:58:12.423-04:00Pizza, Sushi, Printing, and Davidson Farmer's Market! - Week 3 (May 12 - 18)<div mce_style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;margin:0" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; margin: 0px;">
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Ben & Jerry's Davidson</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">(</span><a href="http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) 202 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Davidson Pizza Co.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> (</span><a href="http://www.davidsonpizza.com/" id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1989" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1988" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://www.davidsonpizza.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) 300 Mock Road, Davidson, NC <i style="margin-top: 0px;">(must mention AGSF when ordering)</i></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1992" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">“Little Space, Big Taste!” The team behind Hawthorn’s New York Pizza has brought NY style pizza, wings and salad to Davidson! They say they spent a year working on the crust and reviews indicate that it was time well spent. Call in your order or walk up to the window and get it to go – just make sure you mention AGSF when you order. 50% of proceeds for these orders will go to AGSF. That’s right, FIFTY %! Make Monday your pizza day and tell them AGSF sent you!</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Restaurant X (</span></b><a href="http://www.restaurantx-davidson.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://www.restaurantx-davidson.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) 408 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1994" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Restaurant X is a cozy bistro with an eclectic menu of international cuisine made from scratch with fresh, quality ingredients at affordable prices. A unique selection of wines and beers from around the world is offered. Dine at Restaurant X for lunch or dinner on Tuesday to benefit AGSF.</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Toast Café Davidson </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> (</span><a href="http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/" id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1998" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_1997" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) 101 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_2000" style="font-size: 10pt;">A favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can often see people gathered in front waiting for a table on the weekends. Start your day strong with a breakfast sandwich, omelet, stuffed french toast or an egg specialty dish and then gear up for the afternoon work day with a wrap, bountiful salad, grilled burger or a home style sandwich. Indulge at dinner with one of their many main dishes like Rigatoni Bolognaise and Atlantic Salmon. Don't forget dessert! 10% of sales on Wednesday will go to AGSF. (Bonus! Wines are half off by the bottle on Wednesday!)</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Thursday, May 8, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m - </span></b><b style="font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Carrburritos</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> (</span><a href="http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson/</span></a><span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_2004" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) 445 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><span id="yui_3_13_0_1_1399291607976_2005" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Celebrate Cinco De Mayo a few days later this year with Ocho de Mayo at Carrburritos! Join the fiesta and try the "Laura-rita" margarita. Laura Woodall helped create this margarita especially for Carrburritos night and $1 from each one purchased will go to A Giving Spirit Foundation. Eat, drink and be merry with the live music of </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Michael Orlando and Billy Jones!</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">GottaYoga LKN</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> (</span><a href="http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;"> 19911 North Cove Road, Suite 12, Cornelius NC</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">They say that Yoga is good for the soul and that couldn't be more true here. This is a Karma Yoga Class and will be led by Pam Hansen. There is no fee to attend but donations are accepted. All donations will go to AGSF.</span></div>
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<b style="margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">Rumor Mill Market </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">(<a href="http://www.rumormillmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.rumormillmarket.com</a>/) 217 Depot Street, Davidson, NC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.333333015441895px;">By day, Davidson’s largest and most unique shopping experience focusing on putting the “fun in funky.” By night, a spot to gather and dance to local band Sunday Union. Well, at least for this one Saturday night it is. Located near the heart of historic downtown Davidson in one of the few remaining cotton mills, come experience the Market at night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 12 - </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sabi Asian Bistro - </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">130 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson, NC <i style="margin-top: 0px;">Write “AGSF” at the bottom of the receipt.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 12, 19, 26 (every Monday) – Davidson Pizza Co. - 300 Mock Road, Davidson, NC <i style="margin-top: 0px;">(must mention AGSF when ordering)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 15 – PostNet Cornelius - </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">19825-B North Cove Road, Cornelius, NC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 17 - Davidson Farmers Market - Located next to Town Hall between Main & Jackson Streets. Look for the AGSF booth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 21 – Brickhouse Tavern - 209 Delburg Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 24 - Raefords Barber Shop - 206 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC ( 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 27 – Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- 19918 North Cove Road, Cornelius, NC</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 30 – Summit Coffee - 128 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #993300;">**Don't have a "Feeding Your Spirit" cookbook yet? Get your copy at the Davidson Farmers Market on the 17th or Raeford's Barber Shop on the 24th. You can also order online using the "Buy Now" button on the left and we'll make sure to get the cookbook to you.**</span></b></i></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Main Street Books</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Main-Street-Books-Davidson-NC/182037956226"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Main-Street-Books-Davidson-NC/182037956226</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">)<b>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Davidson Town Day</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">)
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and stop by and say hello! Learn more
about the Foundation, the women we help and buy a cookbook, tote and raffle
ticket! <b>And back by popular demand, 3 quilts hand-made by Caroline Caton will
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;">The Village Store</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.thevillagestore.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.thevillagestore.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) 110 South Main Street, Davidson, NC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nearly 50 years, The Village Store in historic downtown Davidson has offered
shoppers an amazing variety of gifts in a charming setting. Every local knows
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 5 -- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. -- Ben &
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 6 – Restaurant X<b> - </b></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">408 South Main Street, Davidson, NC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-23548162925743270012014-04-28T20:55:00.000-04:002014-04-28T20:57:38.443-04:00MAYke it an AGSF Month!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">AGSF Awareness Month kicks off on Thursday, May 1<sup>st</sup>
with our “Feeding Your Spirit” cookbook launch party at Main Street Books! We hope to see you there and also hope you
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is our primary way of raising the funds that will go to deserving grant recipients
and to research organizations searching for a cure for ALS, so we’re pulling
out all the stops for a successful month! We can't thank the participating businesses enough for giving their space, their time, proceeds, tips, and more, but mostly for showing that they believe in the AGSF mission by being a part of AGSF Awareness Month 2014!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comDavidson, NC, USA35.4993031 -80.84868460000001335.3958626 -81.010046100000011 35.6027436 -80.687323100000015tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-38701869775353252872014-04-27T09:53:00.000-04:002014-04-27T14:16:59.814-04:00Introducing... the AGSF Teen Council!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF) is proud to announce the
formation of the new AGSF Teen Council. Comprised
of 11 local area teens ages 13 - 18, the new AGSF Teen Council will focus on events
intended to reach all ages of the community.
These teens believe in the mission of AGSF and want to be a part of
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excited about the creation of the AGSF Teen Council. I think it's
critical for an organization whose mission is to help mothers and their children
in need, to incorporate local youth in the planning and execution of events.
I think the Teen Council will make our organization richer and stronger
for having their enthusiasm, perspective and new ideas and I think our
organization will give those teens involved an amazing chance to look at the
needs of others and learn ways that they can really make a difference in their
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serve those in need and aid in raising awareness among community members,” she
says. “We are truly impacting
surrounding communities in extremely positive ways and creating life-changing
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fundraiser - a 24-hour walk that will
raise funds and awareness for AGSF and ALS.
It will be held on August 16 – 17 on Davidson’s Village Green. This is an organized, overnight fundraising
walk around the Green and filled with fun and team spirit. Mark your calendars
now and start thinking about who all you want on your team! Watch the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/agivingspirit" target="_blank"> AGSF Facebook page</a> for more details as the plans are finalized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with AGSF since the non-profit’s inception in 2008. Last year, Amelia and her sister Abigail were
active helpers at many AGSF Awareness month events for the first time. They immediately saw the support the
organization has by the Davidson community and the positive responses from
those learning about it for the first time.
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Amelia says, “I enjoy my involvement with AGSF because not
only is it a great learning opportunity for me, but I am helping raise
awareness and donations that go to help women in need all throughout the
community. AGSF truly is an organization that will change people's lives.</span>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">All proceeds from the AGSF Teen Council events will go
directly to A Giving Spirit Foundation.
AGSF provides financial assistance to families in the Davidson and greater
Charlotte, NC area where the mother has been diagnosed with a debilitating
disease. AGSF also supports research
organizations searching for a cure for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),
like Project ALS and The ALS Association Jim “Catfish” Hunter chapter. AGSF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">When AGSF Teen Council Co-Chair Daryl Konstandt was asked why she got involved with the organization, she explained: “When the opportunity
presented itself to join AGSF Teen Council, I was</span> <span style="background: white;">extremely excited to be able to lend a hand in such an amazing</span>
<span style="background: white;">organization. It truly is an honor to be a small
part of a foundation</span> <span style="background: white;">that provides
such a big help to families in need around the </span><span style="background: white;">community.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Council, their events or how you can participate, please contact any member of
the AGSF Teen Council or email <a href="mailto:agsf@agivingspirit.org">agsf@agivingspirit.org</a>.
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<li>Lexi Powers (Co-Chair)</li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Daryl Konstandt (Co-Chair)</span></li>
<li>Maggie Fowler (Secretary)</li>
<li>Amelia Woodall (Communications)</li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Finn Bridgeford</span></li>
<li>Libby Dy</li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Hank Grzeszczak</span></li>
<li>Grace Powers</li>
<li>Rachel Neal</li>
<li>Matthew Shaw</li>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-36683299204405883832014-03-30T20:40:00.002-04:002014-03-30T20:40:51.501-04:00"Feeding Your Spirit” Cookbook Now Available For Sale<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">
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supporters of A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF) is available for sale now. Pre-order your cookbook today to ensure you
receive a copy of this limited release collection of favorite family recipes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Local
supporters and friends across the country submitted recipes with special family
memories – recipes passed down from generation to generation or created
recently and are now a family favorite.
“Aunt Susan’s Crab Dip,” “Lou’s Favorite Simple Salad,” “Oma’s German
Potato Salad,” “Josh’s Favorite Chicken Noodle Cheese Casserole,” “Great
Grandma’s Gingerbread Cookies” and
“Pauline’s Lemon Pound Cake” are just some of the mouth watering heritage
recipes included in the cookbook. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
cookbook was created by – and for – the friends of A Giving Spirit Foundation
and contains over 200 recipes. Pre-order
your cookbook today - see the <i>Purchase Your Cookbook</i> section to the right of this post. </span></div>
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locations below or mailed to out of town supporters (shipping included in
price). You will also be able to buy a
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Main St, Davidson, NC 28036 </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>(Cookbook Launch Party!)</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Day</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/">http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us</a>) Main Street, Davidson, NC. Look for the AGSF
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Jackson Streets. Look for the AGSF
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from the cookbook will benefit AGSF.
AGSF provides financial assistance to deserving mothers in the Davidson
and greater Charlotte, NC area who are suffering from a debilitating disease or
other unforeseen health challenge. AGSF
also supports research organizations searching for a cure for Amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS), like Project ALS and The ALS Association Jim “Catfish”
Hunter chapter. AGSF is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">AGSF was
founded in 2008, soon after Laura Woodall of Davidson, NC was diagnosed with
ALS. Mrs. Woodall quickly realized that one of the most challenging parts of
living with disease is the toll it can take on the family, mainly due to the
new financial pressures that come with ongoing
health issues. That realization prompted her to take action and ask
friends to form A Giving Spirit Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When Mrs.
Woodall learned of the upcoming “Feeding Your Spirit” fundraiser, she and her
family were eager to submit recipes of their own and they are found throughout
the cookbook. “I remember getting a thrill from hosting our extended family for
the holidays. Every step from making my grocery list, going to the grocery
store, to baking anything ahead of time was as if it was my fulfilling
challenge to do this for a wonderful holiday meal together. By mid-afternoon we could all sit, feast, tell
stories from the past, laugh, indulge in seconds, talk more, laugh more, and
eventually have room for dessert. That time together was everything I'd hoped
for –cooking leading to a sweet victory for everyone!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at Main Street Books for the AGSF
<i>Feeding Your Spirit </i>Cookbook Launch Party!
Pick up your pre-ordered copy or purchase your copy for $15.00 on
Tuesday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m.</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-26823083452899098342014-03-23T15:47:00.002-04:002014-03-23T15:47:43.213-04:00Pre-Order Your Cook Book Today!Casseroles, chillis, chowders, cakes, cookies, and even a coq au vin! <i>Feeding Your Spirit</i>, the A Giving Spirit Foundation cook book that <i>you</i> created, is on sale now! Pre-order your cook book to ensure that you have a copy saved for you! <br />
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Use the Purchase buttons to the right and submit your order today.<br />
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You'll be able to pick up your cookbook at our Launch Party on May 1st or at other events in May, to be announced closer to the time. If you are not local, we will happily mail your order to you at no additional charge.<br />
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Keep up to date with all AGSF Awareness Month events in May by "liking" the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/agivingspirit" target="_blank">AGSF Facebook page </a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-36416817867767829142014-02-16T21:45:00.002-05:002014-02-16T21:45:28.177-05:00Calling All Cooks!We all have recipes passed down by special people in our lives and memories of the delicious meals we shared. This year, AGSF will publish a “different” kind of cookbook. This cookbook will allow AGSF supporters to share not only their favorite recipes but, a favorite memory or story as well. These cookbooks will most definitely become a cherished keepsake because of the personal connections to those recipes. ALL of the proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will go directly to AGSF.<br />
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Since our foundation is focused on spending time and making memories with family and friends, we thought it to be most fitting for our fundraiser to reflect that same focus. Laura Woodall, our foundation’s guiding inspiration, shared with us a special memory of spending time with her family.<br />
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<i>“I remember getting a thrill from hosting our extended family for the holidays. Every step from making my grocery list, going to the grocery store, to baking anything ahead of time was as if it was my fulfilling challenge to do this for a wonderful holiday meal together. The morning of the holiday was organized chaos with cooking and that was great. The main entree was my Martha Stewart's turkey; everyone loved the moist and tender entree. By mid-afternoon we could all sit, feast, tell stories from the past, laugh, sneak crumbs under the table to Sophie, indulge in seconds, talk more, laugh more, and eventually have room for dessert. That time together was everything I'd hoped for –cooking leading to a sweet victory for everyone!”</i><br />
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How can you get involved?<br />
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<li>Submit your favorite recipe to the cookbook by Monday, March 10th. (see AGSF Cookbook Recipe Submission Instructions section below)</li>
<li>Order a copy of this special edition cookbook today!</li>
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Pre-order your copy now! Each cook book is only $15 - all proceeds go directly to A Giving Spirit Foundation.<br />
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If prefer to purchase with a personal check, please send payment to: A Giving Spirit Foundation, PO Box 815, Davidson, NC 28036.<br />
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AGSF Cookbook Recipe Submission Instructions:<br />
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There are two easy options for submitting your recipe:<br />
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OPTION 1: ENTER YOUR RECIPE ONLINE<br />
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<li>Go to: <a href="http://www.cookbookpublishers.com/utypeit2/">http://www.cookbookpublishers.com/utypeit2/</a></li>
<li>Use Login: <b>agsf </b> Password:<b> agsf</b></li>
<li>Click the green EDIT button to the right of the "AGSF Cookbook" line item.</li>
<li>Click the RECIPES icon in the middle, top row.</li>
<li>Click on the top right orange tab - ADD A RECIPE</li>
<li>Complete the recipe form as instructed.</li>
<li>To add your personalized message/recipe memory, select the "Add a Note" box. Type your note in the box provided (please be brief - only 350 characters are allowed)</li>
<li>Click the SAVE button to contribute your recipe to the cookbook!</li>
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OPTION 2: MANUAL SUBMISSION<br />
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Email AGSF@agivingspirit.org and request a manual submission recipe form.<br />
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Thank you for your continued support!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif style=color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SECOND ANNUAL JINGLE BELL JOG 5K</span></span><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">'Twas the day before Christmas, when all through Davidson town,</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">Every runner was running, their Santa hats bouncing up and down.</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">Their shoelaces were tied-up with jingle bells nice and tight</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">So the magical sound of bells rang out through the mid-morning light.</i><br /><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">All of the runners' children were invited to come out and run too</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">So visions of them crazed with too much energy, would not come true</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">Mama in her Nikes and I in my old running tee</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">Headed down to the parking lot at Summit Coffee</i><br /><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">As 9 a.m. rang, there arose such a clatter</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">As runners and pets through the town did scatter</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">Looking for the 5K trail laid-out around town with flour</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">That would bring them back to Summit so they could all enjoy coffee hour</i><br /><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">So grab your shoes and your kids and maybe your dog too</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">To head down town and if you donate $20 to A Giving Spirit there'll be a t-shirt for you. </i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">We'll provide the jingle bells, you provide the fun</i><br /><i mce_style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;margin-top:0" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;">And we'll all enjoy a nice Christmas Eve run.</i><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif style=font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">A small group of local Davidson friends are hosting a very unofficial Jingle Bell Jog 5K at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec 24th, the morning of Christmas eve to raise awareness and money for A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGFS). </span><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11.5pt"> </span><span mce_style="background-color:white;color:#333333;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11.5pt" style="color: #333333;"> </span><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11.5pt">Everyone that donates at least $20 that morning to AGFS will receive a fun AND attractive t-shirt. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11.5pt">Even if you can't run, please consider making a donation to AGFS through <a href="http://www.agivingspirit.org/" mce_href="http://www.agivingspirit.org/" mce_style="color:blue;margin-top:0;text-decoration:underline" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px;" target="_blank">www.agivingspirit.org</a> and clicking on the donate button.</span><span mce_style="color:black"> </span><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11.5pt">We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Summit parking lot and start shortly thereafter. There's no support along the way...no street closings, water stops or officers directing traffic, but w</span><span mce_style="color:black;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt">e will have laid out the trail with flour so if you can follow an arrow, you can follow the trail. We'll have jingle bells to tie on your shoes, but feel free to bring any other festive wear to enhance your holiday look. There's a 5K route that you can walk or run and then a 1 mile fun run for the kids. After we are done, we can all grab some coffee and let the kids run around a bit. </span></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-51051662439789679072013-12-19T07:18:00.002-05:002013-12-19T07:19:41.572-05:00It's A Great Day to Give!<div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since 2008, A Giving Spirit Foundation has awarded over $50,000
in grants to mothers in the greater Charlotte, NC area suffering from a
debilitating disease. <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">These grants have provided shelter to the
families by paying months of rent or mortgage, allowed the lights to stay on,
made homes handicapped accessible and purchased medical equipment.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4 children, Ms. Y was physically unable to work for 8 weeks during her
treatment and fell behind in her rent and utility payments. AGSF paid her
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to years old and the mother of 6 (ages 2 - 16). She was diagnosed with Hodgkin
Lymphoma and her 16 yr old daughter has also recently been diagnosed with
cancer. AGSF responded to her grant request and have provided two months of
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is unable to work due to the time commitment to support and care for his wife
and daughter. AGSF responded to their grant request and provided 2 months of
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Any day is a good day to give a donation to A Giving Spirit Foundation. </b> You can be assured that your donations go directly to women like those described above or to organizations doing great work searching for a cure for ALS. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Donate now s</b>ecurely by credit card by clicking the Donate button in the upper right corner. Or, mail a check to:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A Giving Spirit Foundation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">PO Box 815</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Davidson, NC 28036</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Matching Gift Program</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Many corporations allow their employees to increase the value of their donations to charitable and other organizations through a matching gift from the company. Please consider checking with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program when making your gift to A Giving Spirit Foundation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>A Giving Spirit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't forget, stay up to date with A Giving Spirit Foundation by "liking" us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/agivingspirit" target="_blank">Facebook</a>! </span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-89083322409608108442013-12-03T07:17:00.003-05:002013-12-03T07:18:44.428-05:00Show Your Giving Spirit on Giving Tuesday You bought for your friends and family on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, now it's your favorite non-profit's turn! What do you think about donating some of those great savings to A Giving Spirit or another deserving organization? <br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-21853517692279596112013-11-10T18:09:00.004-05:002013-11-10T18:10:31.822-05:00Thank You to Our Community<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 9pt 0.0001pt 11.05pt; text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">devote yourself </span></span></i></b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">to </span></i></b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">loving others, devote yourself to </span></i></b></div>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">your
community around you, </span></i></b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">and devote yourself </span></i></b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">to creating something that gives you
purpose and meaning." </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #984806;">–<span class="apple-converted-space"> <b>From </b>“Tuesdays with Morrie” by </span></span></i><strong><i><span style="color: #984806;">Mitch Albom</span></i></strong></span></div>
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there’s one thread throughout A Giving Spirit Foundation, it’s community. Whether we’re talking about a physical
location or a group of people sharing the same values and goals, community is
what keeps AGSF strong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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indelibly clear this past May as Davidson businesses and the people of the
community showed their ‘giving spirit’ each and every day during A Giving
Spirit Foundation Awareness Month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ways. Some donated a percentage of sales
on a given day, others donated the hard earned tips of bartenders from the
Saturday night crowd. Many donated goods
for raffle prizes, and one even created a special margarita that remains on the
drink menu today (just ask for the <i>Laura-rita</i>
the next time you’re at <a href="http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson/directions.html" target="_blank">Carrburritos</a>!).
Individual supporters organized a walk and a yoga class, and one teacher
inspired her students to create works of art.
Droves showed up to the events, rain or shine ... all to support this
organization that first came to life in a home, most likely, down the street
from you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In our 2<sup>nd</sup>
Annual AGSF Awareness Month, we exceeded our goals and raised over $5000. This
money will go directly toward mothers in the greater Charlotte, NC area (one of
the benefits of being a small, volunteer driven organization is that there are
virtually no overhead costs to divert funds). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and can’t pay rent, can’t pay for electricity, can’t pay for the basics and they
find themselves losing. They’re losing the sense of how to focus on being a
family when they’re too concerned with whether or not there will be a roof over
their child’s head next month because they can’t afford the basics in life
anymore. They’re not only losing to the
physical and emotional aspects of the disease but also to the financial aspects
of the disease. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and we are asking for your help again.
We want to continue the work that Laura Somerville Woodall asked us –
and you – to support back in 2008. Help
the family focus on the family by
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this past year. She is 42 years old,
married and with 6 children between the ages of 2 and 16. Mrs. J was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
and, just a few months afterward, so was her 16 year old daughter. The
close-knit family was struggling, financially and emotionally, by the double
impact of the disease. AGSF provided a
$2000 grant to cover two months of mortgage, allowing the family to focus on
getting healthy and not whether or not they could stay in their home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It is because of you
that AGSF has been able to award over $53,000 in grants since 2008, changing
the lives of 22 families. It is also
because of you that research organizations like Project A.L.S. and The ALS
Association Jim “Catfish” Hunter chapter are making great strides every day in
finding a cure for ALS, building awareness of this disease, and supporting
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #984806; font-family: Cambria, serif;"><b>The goals for 2014 are simple: </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">raise enough money to continue funding the grants that have proven vital to
many area mothers; continue to support research institutions searching for a
cure for ALS; and spread the word about this organization so that it can make a
greater impact on the community and secure its legacy for years to come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“As
one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one
person.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Paul Shane Spear could have been talking about
this organization’s supporters when he said this. While we are small, our force is mighty. We
have seen first-hand how a grant of $500 is just as meaningful as a grant of $1500.
You are changing lives with every dollar you donate to AGSF and there are many
more in our community just waiting for your help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A Giving Spirit Foundation Board of
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status updates with your Facebook friends and community! </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-30794943739228958962013-06-01T17:18:00.000-04:002013-06-12T22:07:24.389-04:00But, Wait, There's More!<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">May is over and with that, so is 2013's AGSF Awareness Month. The plan was to focus all fundraising events to May but when Thirty-One Gifts approached us about doing one more fundraiser, how could we say no? <b>So, for the month of June, AGSF will receive 25% of all sales made from the </b></span><b><a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E3307193&from=DIRECTLINK&verify=true" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;" target="_blank">AGSF catalog</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">!</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">The catalog will be available from June 1 - June 30. This special bag (pictured below) is only available in June and is only $10! Look for the redemption code on the site to claim it with your order. You can't get it anywhere else and you can't get it from Thirty-One Gifts any other time of the year. Perfect for you beach vacation!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Happy shopping! Don't forget, <b>25% of EVERY order will go to AGSF this month</b> so it's never too early to start your Christmas shopping!</span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-70285072888426456742013-05-28T07:17:00.001-04:002013-05-28T07:17:59.829-04:00Last week of AGSF events in May!We're ending AGSF Awareness Month strong with support from one of our favorite restaurants on Main Street and a relatively new Davidson business that, if you like shoes, you need to know about.<div>
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Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse is known for their big-city culinary experience set in a neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Flatiron features locally sourced produce paired with the finest proteins sourced from around the globe. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of their wines or select a beer from the "beer tower" - a selection of imported and local craft beers on tap.</div>
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Who needs an excuse to buy shoes? Charlotte Shoe Company offers a living room atmosphere and an intimate, personal shoe shopping experience. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and <a href="http://www.charlotteshoecompany.com/Charlotte_Shoe_Compan_1./Our_Shoes.html" target="_blank">check out their many brands</a> and find the shoe for you! 10% of sales will go to AGSF.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-58352935996959651422013-05-19T22:17:00.001-04:002013-05-19T22:19:00.621-04:00Tuesday's Breakfast, Lunch & Dessert Plans <br />
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We've got two great events this week at two of Davidson's favorite destinations. Please consider dining out (or picking up and getting to-go orders!) on Tuesday, May 21 to support A Giving Spirit Foundation.</div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><b>Toast </b>(</span><a href="http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/" target="_blank" title="http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/">http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/</a><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#666666;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18px;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:-24px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;">) </span><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#666666;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18px;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:-24px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;"><span mce_style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">101 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></span></div>
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A favorite for breakfast and lunch, you can often see people gathered in front waiting for a table on the weekends. Start your day strong with a breakfast sandwich, omelet, stuffed french toast or an egg specialty dish and then gear up for the afternoon work day with a wrap, bountiful salad, grilled burger or a home style sandwich. Don't forget dessert! 10% of sales on Tuesday will go to AGSF. </div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><b>Ben & Jerry's </b></span><span mce_style="line-height:14px" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-indent: -24px;">(</span><a href="http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx" target="_blank" title="http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx">http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx</a><span mce_style="line-height:14px" style="line-height: 14px;">) 202 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span></div>
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*Just Added!* May 31 -- Charlotte Shoe company - 202 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC (right behind Ben & Jerry's)</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-44687748634162673972013-05-13T21:37:00.000-04:002013-05-13T21:37:02.610-04:00Eat, Drink and Yoga!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a big week for A Giving Spirit Foundation and we're so excited that these local businesses are showing their support for the organization during AGSF Awareness Month. Shop, dine and drink to benefit AGSF! And then relax at the end of the week with a Karma yoga class.</span><br />
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Every local knows it is THE place to go for your unique gift needs. Shop at The Village Store on Tuesday and 10% of sales will go to AGSF! </span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; 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font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Restaurant X is a cozy bistro with an eclectic menu of international cuisine made from scratch with fresh, quality ingredients at affordable prices. A unique selection of wines and beers from around the world is offered. Dine at Restaurant X for lunch or dinner on Thursday and 10% of sales will go to AGSF!</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><b mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;">Raefords Barber Shop</b><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;"> 206 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><b mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;">Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. - noon</b><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Need a cut and a shave? Stop by Raefords Barber Shop on Saturday from 8-noon and visit the AGSF table. Pick up a grocery tote for your Saturday Main Street shopping and buy raffle tickets for your chance to win fantastic prizes. Prizes include <a href="http://agivingspirit.blogspot.com/2013/05/you-can-own-giving-tree.html" target="_blank">"The Giving Tree"</a> one of a kind painting (recently changed from Silent Auction to be a raffle prize); unique, hand made quilts by Caroline Caton; merchandise or gift cards from The Wooden Stone, Dance Davidson, Davidson Community Players, Monkees and Savvy Salon and Day Spa.</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><b mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;">Davidson Beverage Company</b><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;"> (</span><a href="http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/" mce_href="http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/" mce_style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank" title="http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/">http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/</a><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">) 442 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Saturday, May 18, 1 p.m. - closing</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Now that you have a fresh cut and shave, you're ready for a night out! Davidson Beverage Company is proud to be THE craft beer store for the Davidson Community. The DBC has over 300 choices for the craft beer enthusiast. With twelve rotating taps and cold singles, you can enjoy your favorite or new favorite craft beer at the bar or on the patio. Grab your friends and support AGSF by having a few beers at Davidson Beverage Company on Saturday from 1 p.m. to closing! Tip heavily - all tips will go to AGSF!</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><b mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;">GottaYoga LKN</b><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;"> (</span><a href="http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html" mce_href="http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html" mce_style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank" title="http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html">http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html</a><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">) 19911 North Cove Road, Suite 12, Cornelius NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">May 19 - 4:00 p.m.</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">They say that Yoga is good for the soul and that couldn't be more true here. This is a Karma Yoga Class and will be led by Pam Hansen. There is no fee to attend but donations are accepted. All donations will go to AGSF.</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">---------</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">More events coming in May!</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">May 21 - Toast - 101 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">May 21 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. -- Ben & Jerry's Davidson 202 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">May 29 -- Flat Iron Kitchen + Taphouse - 215 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><br mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px;" /><span mce_style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0;background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-indent:0;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0" style="background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Diners must present a flyer and 15% of sale will go to AGSF. Pick a flyer up at Town Day, Farmers Market or Raeford's Booths. 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"The Giving Tree" painting by acclaimed Syrian artist Etab Hreib and Mrs. Brooks' K/1 Multi age Class at Davidson Elementary School</div>
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When asked what would represent the purpose of A Giving Spirit Foundation, the K/1 multi-age students came up with the idea of painting a "giving tree" based on the logo of the foundation. They decided that "a giving tree" would produce "hearts, hands, and smiling faces because that is what we use to give/help people." Together they worked with Etab Hreib to create this beautiful painting and will use it to raise money for AGSF.</div>
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The painting will go to the highest bidder via a silent auction that takes place throughout the month of May. Look for the silent auction bid form at the various <a href="http://agivingspirit.blogspot.com/2013/04/davidson-businesses-ready-for-agsf.html">A Giving Spirit Foundation Awareness Month events</a>. Please ask any board member about the The Giving Tree silent auction if the painting and form are not at the event you attend but you are interested in bidding. You may also contact <a href="mailto:teribrooks@ymail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teri Brooks via email </a>to check on the latest bid or to place a new bid. </div>
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The person placing the highest bid by May 31st will be contacted via email or by phone.</div>
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To learn more about Etab Hreib and her experience with the K/1 Multi age class, <a href="http://teribrooks.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/News+from+the+Kids+in+Room+205..." target="_blank">check out this article</a> from Davidson News Net.<br />
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<b>Edit 5.11.13: </b> This painting is now included in the AGSF Raffle and not as a silent auction item. For one $5 raffle ticket, you could potentially own this unique painting! You can buy raffle tickets at most events or email agsf@agivingspirit.org for more details.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162545760935581978.post-84991191284599919032013-04-25T20:06:00.000-04:002013-04-25T20:06:01.502-04:00Davidson Businesses Ready for AGSF Awareness Month<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In just a few short days, AGSF Awareness Month begins. This is a big deal for us and we're thrilled to see that support in the Davidson community has doubled since our inaugural AGSF Awareness Month in 2012.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We chose May to hold our first AGSF Awareness month to coincide with three meaningful events:</span><br />
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<li>May is ALS Awareness month and since part of our mission is to support organizations searching for a cure for ALS, it is fitting to share this month.</li>
<li>May 5th is Laura Somerville Woodall's birthday, our dear friend and the person who dreamt up AGSF and then asked friends to make her dream a reality. She's the inspiration for all we do at AGSF.</li>
<li>May 12th is Mother's Day and since our mission centers around helping mothers, what better month to spread the word about AGSF.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Visit our booths at Davidson Town Day on May 4, Davidson Farmers Market on May 11 and in front of Raeford's Barber shop on May 18. Volunteers will be ready to answer any and all of your questions. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I love to shop and eat, how can I support AGSF and my local Davidson community?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Shop and dine at these businesses on the days indicated and AGSF will benefit. Please note, some events are during specific time frames during the day so make sure to plan your day to visit that business during the time indicated below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Raffle, I love a raffle!</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Well, then we have good news for you. We'll be selling raffle tickets and other goodies at the booths. We have great prizes from Caroline Caton Quilts, Wooden Stone, Savvy Salon and Day Spa, Monkees, Dance Davidson and Davidson Community Players!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">OK, I </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">have my calendar ready, where and when can I support AGSF?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 1 - Sabi</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">(</span><a href="http://www.ilovesabi.com/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">http://www.ilovesabi.com</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) 130 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson,
NC Write “AGSF” at the bottom of the
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 4 – Davidson Town
Day</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/">http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us</a>) Main Street, Davidson, NC. Look for the AGSF booth.<span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 9, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
- Carrburritos</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson/">http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson/</a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) 445 South Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 11 - Davidson Farmers Market</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/">http://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/</a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) Located next to Town Hall between Main &
Jackson Streets. Look for the AGSF
booth.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 14 – The Village
Store</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.thevillagestore.com/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.thevillagestore.com</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) 110 South Main Street,
Davidson, NC.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 16 – Restaurant X (</span></b><a href="http://www.restaurantx-davidson.com/">http://www.restaurantx-davidson.com/</a>) 408 South Main Street, Davidson, NC<span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 18 - Raefords Barber Shop</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> 206 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 18 – Davidson
Beverage Company (</span></b><a href="http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/">http://www.davidsonbeverage.com/</a>) 442 South Main Street, Davidson, NC <span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 19 – 4:00 p.m. GottaYoga LKN</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html">http://www.gottayogastudio.com/lkn_home.html</a>)
<span style="line-height: 115%;"> 19911 North Cove Road, Suite 12, Cornelius NC </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a Karma Yoga
Class – there is no fee to attend but donations are accepted. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 21 – Toast</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/">http://toastcafeonline.com/davidson/</a>) 101 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC<span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 21 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. --
Ben & Jerry's Davidson</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">(</span><a href="http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx"><span style="line-height: 115%;">http://scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/davidson/default.aspx</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) 202 South Main Street, Davidson, NC<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">May 29 -- Flat Iron
Grill</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (</span><a href="http://www.flatirononmain.com/">http://www.flatirononmain.com/</a><span style="line-height: 115%;">) 215 South Main Street,
Davidson, NC</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Diners must present a
flyer and 15% of sale will go to AGSF.
Pick a flyer up at Town Day, Farmers Market or Raeford’s Booths. Or email </span><a href="mailto:agsf@agivingspirit.org"><span style="line-height: 115%;">agsf@agivingspirit.org</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> to request one.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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