Lowcountry Autism Foundation to host Stokes Volkswagen 4th Annual Oysters for Autism

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is set to shuck things up over some hot steamy oysters for a cause at their fourth annual Oysters for Autism event at Bowens Island Restaurant on Sunday, November 12th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online prior to the day of the event at www.lafinc.org.

The menu for the event includes oysters, chili and hot dogs and also includes non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Local artist Jack Triebold and local alternative rock band Bateman’s Stud Farm will provide entertainment. The event will also feature a silent auction with items ranging from generous gift certificates to businesses in the area to golf outings. Sponsors include title sponsor Stokes Volkswagen as well as Motley Rice, Lucey Mortgage, Cresswind Charleston and more. 

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s strives to improve the lives of families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They provide clinical diagnostic assessments and programs to support families throughout the lifespan. LAF’s goal is to decrease the stress on the family and connect them with every available resource.  With a mostly volunteer, multidisciplinary staff LAF has provided over half a million dollars in free autism services while all funds raised stay in South Carolina.

More information is available about Lowcountry Autism Foundation and the event at www.lafinc.org or please call Louisa Hopkins at 843-876-0415 for more details.

Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners Announces Giving Recipients

396710_339082666121888_306231651_nLow Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners understands the importance of giving back to the Charleston community. Each month it chooses a non-profit to donate a percentage of sales. Upcoming recipients include Courageous Kidz in February and Begin with Books during March. Past non-profits receiving funds include My Sister’s House, Share Our Suzy, Center for Women and Be A Mentor.

“We’ve always enjoyed giving back to the community and it feels great to now have a set giving program in place,” said owner Courtney Friedman. “Non-profit organizations that are interested in being the featured monthly recipient, can fill out the form on our website or email me at info@LowCountryLaundry.com for availability.”

Founded in 2001, Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners is a full service  laundry and dry cleaner with same day cleaning, free pick-up and delivery as well as three convenient Charleston locations. Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners handles everything from draperies and comforters to leather, suede and fur as well as bridal gown pressing, cleaning, preservation and restoration. In addition to servicing 52 hotels, over 20 restaurants, and 6 hospitals, Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners also offers 24/7 LaundryMatic locker systems, a custom delivery based locker system that extends 24/7 service to thousands of customers living in condos or apartments in Charleston. Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners strives to provide the best customer service and overall quality available.

For interviews, photos, press kit or a complimentary media cleaning, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners, visit www.lowcountrydrycleaners.com.

Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners Announces Giving Back Program

396710_339082666121888_306231651_nGiving back to the Charleston community is imperative to Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners. Starting in the Fall and each month following, it will choose a non-profit to donate a percentage of sales. The first recipient in September will be My Sister’s House that provides services, programs and resources to empower domestic violence victims and their children to live free from abuse. Other non-profit organizations interested in being the featured monthly recipient, can email info@LowCountryLaundry.com for availability.

“While we regularly donate our time, services and gift certificates to various non-profits, I have always felt Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners could do more. Rolling out a monthly, structured program is a great way to achieve this,” said owner Courtney Friedman. “I feel that it is important to give back to the community and help out everyone you can. I encourage other businesses to do so as well if you are able to help.”

10462782_10152522209468781_4989368476217753455_nFounded in 1980, My Sister’s House is the only shelter-based program serving domestic violence victims in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The money raised will be used in a variety of ways to continue to help women and children live violence-free by providing 24-hour crisis line and shelter, deposits on new safe apartments, children’s clothing for school, legal help, counseling and much more. For additional information, visit www.mysistershouse.org.

Founded in 2001, Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners is a full service  laundry and dry cleaner offering same day cleaning, free pick-up and delivery as well as three convenient Charleston locations. Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners also services 46 hotels, over 20 restaurants, and 6 hospitals plus commercial and residential accounts 6 days a week. In addition to wash/dry/fold and dry cleaning services, Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners handles everything from draperies and comforters to leather, suede and fur as well as bridal gown pressing, cleaning, preservation and restoration. Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners strives to provide the best customer service and overall quality available.

For interviews, photos, press kit or a complimentary media cleaning, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners, visit www.lowcountrydrycleaners.com.

 

Autism Beach Ball featuring The Tams

1799212_10152562961948765_12790708_oLowcountry Autism Foundation and Anderson Insurance Associates present Autism Beach Ball on Saturday, March 1st at 6pm. Benefiting MUSC-LAF’s Autism Family Support and Outreach Programs serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the semi-formal fund raising event will showcase live music from The Tams. Guests will enjoy libations, a beach supper, dancing, a silent and live auction at the Tides on Folly Beach. Tickets for the event are $100 or a table is $900 and may be purchased at the Lowcountry Autism Foundation, Inc. or by calling 843-876-0415.

In 2013, the Lowcountry Autism Foundation partnered with the prestigious Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Children’s Hospital as part of their Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics Division. Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s mission is to remove barriers and increase access to early clinical diagnosis, and treatment services, for individuals and families living with autism and related developmental disorders. for more information, visit www.lafinc.org

Charleston’s Ultimate Workout Introduces BLASTBenefit Classes in April

To celebrate the preservation of Mother Earth, BLAST900 is going green and offering two charity classes during the month of April with proceeds benefiting the Carolina Green Fair. BLASTBenefit classes are $20 per class with 50% of the proceeds going to further benefit the charity. Established fitness enthusiasts as well as newcomers are invited to participate in varied interval cardio conditioning enhancing their physical wellness as well as contributing to the advancement of environmental education efforts.

What:   BLASTBenefit classes at BLAST900 are private classes held monthly with proceeds benefiting highlighted charity of the month

Who:   April proceeds benefits the  Carolina Green Fair.  Carolina Green Fair raises awareness of the sustainable choices available in the Carolinas by educating both consumers and businesses with waste free, environmentally responsible events.

When:   Saturday, April 13th and Saturday, April 27th at 11:00am

Where:    BLAST900 1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 (843) 606-9303 www.blast900.com

Cost:    $20/class, cannot be used in conjunction with previously purchased packages. Sign up for BLASTBenefit classes at www.blast900.com/charleston/schedule.html.

BLAST900: The Ultimate Workout offers a more efficient way of achieving fitness goals with interval-based classes. Each 60-minute workout consists of short but intense blocks on state-of-the-art treadmills alternating with challenging full-body strength intervals. BLAST900’s highly trained instructors provide an all ages workout where everyone can train at their own pace as a walker, jogger or runner. BLAST900 is an efficient and exciting way to change how you look, feel and perform by shedding unwanted fat while simultaneously building and toning muscle.

For more information about BLAST900, photos or press kit, please contact Lorrie Dixson at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com or visit www.blast900.com.

Operation Home Presents 3rd Annual Gimme Shelter

Charleston, SC, March 11, 2013 – Operation Home announces the 3rd Annual Gimme Shelter presented by Home Team BBQ on Thursday, April 18th at 7pm at The Alley downtown. This retro party will feature a DJ, live and silent auction, raffle for a 177 Sport Scout boat, bowling, arcade games, Skee-Ball, pinball machines and feel good food. Prepared by Home Team BBQ Executive Chef Aaron Siegel, the menu is complete with comfort foods and American classics. Creative retro attire is optional.

“We are so grateful for all of the support of this event showing commitment to the community,” said Operation Home Executive Director Sandy Milliken. “Proceeds raised from this party will go toward building wheelchair ramps, repairing roofs, windows and floors for at least 60 homes this year.”

This event is made possible by the gracious sponsors that include Home Team BBQ, Southern Lumber, Scout Boats, SCB&T, Elliott Davis, Tiller Construction, Eskimo Advertising, The Noisette Company, 105.5 The Bridge, Charleston City Paper, Vapor Apparel, Marsh Contracting, Elan Midtown, West of and James Island Messenger newspapers, Computer Genie, Maga Design, Kirkman Broadcasting, OrderonSite.com, Graham Construction, Mary and David Siegel, Filigree, Corte Charitable Foundation, Vapor Apparel and Shuttle Hogs.

Operation Home’s mission is to help low-income residents of Berkeley, Charleston , and Dorchester Counties remain in their homes by increasing safety and accessibility through the coordination of critical home repairs. Their work focuses on the people most in need including households with children, people with disabilities and older adults. Since its inception, hundreds of homes have been repaired by Operation Home, totaling in excess of $1 million. Operation Home is committed to ensuring that no person has to live in a home that is inaccessible or dangerous.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. VIP passes are $100 and include open bar and extended menu in the VIP lounge. Tickets for the Scout boat raffle are $500. All tickets can be purchased online at www.operationhome.org. For more information about the event, sponsorship, auction donations, interviews or press passes, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.

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Charleston, SC, January 26, 2011 – Benefiting Operation Home, Home Team BBQ presents Gimme Shelter on Thursday, March 31st from 7-11pm at Eye Level Art located downtown at 103 Spring Street. The festive evening’s theme celebrates a legendary Cuban night and will include beer, wine and specialty drinks including The Hemingway and famous Home Team Frozen Painkillers, on site hand-rolled cigars in a Havana lounge, a small silent auction, innovative multi-media entertainment and soulful folk and jazz rhythms from Garage Cuban Band. Additionally, pitmaster Aaron Siegel will be jerk-rubbing pork and chicken and then cooking them low and slow in Home Team’s wood fired smoker. Accented with a Cuban-inspired rum BBQ sauce and citrus juices, these items will be accompanied by grilled pineapple spicy rice and Home Team’s wild and crazy black beans.”Home Team’s support of this event is a huge testament to their commitment to the community and a great example of the power of a public-private partnership,” said Operation Home Executive Director Anna Hamilton. “Proceeds raised from this party will go towards helping four families who are currently on Operation Home’s waiting list for critical house repairs.”

Operation Home’s mission is to help low-income residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties remain in their homes by increasing safety and accessibility through the coordination of critical home repairs. Their work focuses on the people the most in need including households that contain children, people with disabilities or older adults. Since its inception, hundreds of homes have been repaired by Operation Home, totaling in excess of $1 million. Operation Home is committed to ensuring that no person has to live in a home that is inaccessible or dangerous.

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online at www.operationhome.org. For more information about the event, sponsorships, interviews or press passes, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.