May. 22, 2008 at 12:10pm

Fun Fundraiser for Save Darfur Coalition

May 30 & 31

Save Friday and Saturday, May 30 & 31st for this event.

(This announcement came to my e-mail today and I think it promises to be a great event)

You have an opportunity to make a difference.

Join us for a two day event as we try to raise $10,000 for the Save Darfur Coalition.

Who: YOU and fellow community members who want to make a difference.

What: Stand up for Darfur! A two day event.

Where/When: Friday, May 30, 6PM at King's Books-A community discussion about Darfur.

Panel of Speakers include:

Abdelraziq Adam – An immigrant from Darfur who is living and attending college in Washington State.

Seth Weinberger – An associate Professor from UPS who will be discussing the politics of foreign involvement in the Darfur Genocide.

Nick Coddington – A Charles Wright teacher who has developed curriculum around exposing high school students to the human victims of genocide and the necessity of each individuals voice in ending current and future genocides.

More to be announced!

This event is free.

AND

Saturday, May 31, 2PM at Doyle's Public House- Nine local bands: Heidi Vladyka, Stephanie Johnson, Matt Coughlin, The Sea Navy, John Walker and the Hitchhikers, Blanco Bronco, Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden, Negative 7 and The Joshua Cain Band. Raffles and silent auction all night long. $7 at the door.

Why: Make a difference for the people of Darfur.

Check out these raffle and silent auction prizes-

*$20 Gift Certificate to MSM Deli

*$25 Gift Certificate to Urban X Change

*$25 Gift Certificate to Urban Garden & Gourmet

*4 $25 Gift Certificates to King's Books

*4 Guest Passes to the museum of Glass

*1 dozen cupcakes from Hello, Cupcake

*$20 Gift Certificate to Shakabrah Java

*50% off first adjustment from Brilliant Chiropractic

*Free Mani and Pedi from Christina at Foxfire Salon

*5 $5 Gift Certificates from the Shoe Show

*Healthcare Consultation and Adjustment from Brilliant Chiropractic

*Complete Hair and Skincare treatment from Le Chat Noir Salon

*Two Season Passes to the Tacoma Little Theatre

*Family Membership to the Washington State History Museum

*A day of landscaping by the Lakewood Fire Department

*Jacuzzi and fireplace suite for 2 at the Inn at Gig Harbor

*$50 Gift Certificate to the Top of Tacoma

AND MORE!!!!!!

For more information about the event check out our MySpace page at-

http://www.myspace.com/savedarfurtacoma

For more information about the Save Darfur Coalition visit-

http://www.savedarfur.org/content?splash=yes

We hope to see you all there!

Sincerely,

Emily Adler, Jessica Gavre, Aurora Jewell & Kendra Varadi

savedarfurtacoma@gmail.com