Come one, come all to the party that will benefit disadvantaged children in the LaVergne and Smyrna communities! SKATE FOR THE CHILDREN is being held tonight (Tuesday, October 10th) from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Smyrna Skate Center. The admission is $4.00 ($2 will be given to the cause) and $2.50 for skate rentals.

A silent auction is planned for the evening. Donations include:

• Meal for 8 people donated by Mothership Barbeque
• Bowling Parties (2 parties for 6 people) donated by Smyrna Bowling Center
• Beautiful beaded jewelry (necklaces and earrings) donated by Jennifer of Glen & Jen's Blog
• Gift certificate donated by Hickory Falls Restaurant
• Gift certificate to Legends Steakhouse donated by Realtor Lory Breckler
• Gift certificate donated by Dan Good Ribs & BBQ
• One pound gourmet coffee donated by Starbucks
• Gift certificate for $10 vase of flowers donated by Tom's Flowers
• Gift certificate for $25 in fine jewelry donated by Sue's Custom Jewelry (link to world renowned Sci-Fi author Andre Norton article - Sue was Ms. Norton's caretaker)
• Two Music CD's by Realtor, Blogger, and Musician Doug Atkin called "An Offering of Musical Praise"

The silent auction will be set up in one of the party rooms. In addition, Arbonne is setting up another party room. Arbonne features all natural make-up, lotions, etc. The sales representative will donate a part of every sale this evening to the Christmas for the Children fund.

BIG NEWS: The Daily News Journal published an article about tonight's party. Kudos to the this major media outlet that has supported us in this process. Although she didn't take a byline, I want to thank Mealand Ragland for writing the article, Party to help pay for holiday presents. Thank you, Mealand!!!!

I also want to thank Tim of Tennessee Redneck in King Harald's Court for his work on designing this page. It is BEAUTIFUL! We are working toward setting up a PayPal account for anyone who would like to donate, but don't want to write a check. It may take me until later this week, however, because we're a tad busy right now!

I also want to express my sincere appreciation to Mark of Drama Llama for doing so much of the legwork today to make this evening possible. There are so many bloggers who have done a lot to help us, but I think Mark definitely deserves a hearty thank you from all of us for his extraordinary efforts.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING A HUGE BLOGGER TURN-OUT TONIGHT!! See you there!

FIRST POST - I've moved this here because it was dated 2007, so all our newer posts were falling below this one.

Bob Parks Realty hosts a "Christmas for the Children" event annually to help impoverished children in the area. Unfortunately, the Christmas for LaVergne and Smyrna children may be cancelled this year because we have been unable to raise adequate funds to pay for it. Many thanks to the blogging community who have stepped up to the plate to help in the fundraising efforts. We need $12,000 at this point.

Donations have begun to come in:
Logo designed by Tim of a TN Redneck in King Harald's Court. Tim offers this all the way from Norway. Wow. We are reaching across international boundaries to help our children.

MONEY DONATIONS

GlenBlogJenBlog
Ivy's Mom
Anonymous from McMinnville

TIME AND BLOG SPACE DONATIONS

This is Smyrna Drama Llama (Mark has also secured the Smyrna Skate Center for us!)
Cool People Care (thank you Sam)
Big Orange Michael
Chip Manor
And Nashville is Talking

BUSINESSES

Smyrna Skate Center
Ernie Dunbar of Allstate
Smyrna, LaVergne, Murfreesboro & Nashville City Guides

As you can see, we have a long way to go. Please come to our "Skate for the Children" night on Tuesday, October 10th at the Smyrna Skate Center. Open 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Admission is $4 ($2 to go to the Christmas for the Children fund) and skate rental is $2.50. We will have donation buckets at this event if you'd like to give a little more (or a lot more), plus we'll be having a silent auction. Join us, won't you?!