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FunFeature: Top 10 - August 2011
A staple on our website, we routinely update our "Top 10" - a list of things we are currently loving, ever changing with the season, our adventures or just because we felt like it! Check out our latest for fall...
Top 10 - Farrar and Susan
1. Peanut Butter! Susan's favorite is PB2, a powdered low fat low calorie version of this nutty favorite - perfect for smoothies and baking. Available at Drug Emporium and Market Street. Farrar's favorite is the all natural version ground fresh by Lisa at Fountain of Health Natural Food Market on Olsen. Which do you like best?
2. www.pointhub.com There are so many rewards programs - from frequent flyer miles to credit card points - it can get overwhelming to keep up and avoid letting points go unused! This new website helps you keep track of it all in one place! Add your loyalty and rewards program information to the site (just takes a sec), then shop for airline tickets and hotels using your miles and points with a SIDE BY SIDE comparison. You can also track your balances, expirations, and more!
3. Recovery drinks are key to rebuilding and protecting muscles after a tough workout - and recent studies show that low-fat chocolate milk is a great choice with the right blend of protein and calories. So skip the fancy and expensive recovery drink aisle and go get yourself a gallon. Don't forget your student athletes now that school sports are underway!
4. The Kodak Pulse digital picture frame - the best thing about this frame is that it has it's own email address so you can email pictures from your smart phone to your frame! A great gift for grandparents and dad's office.
5. Elaine Turner clutch. How yummy is this lil' chevron number? We are loving it and you can go check it out at Et Cetera in Wolflin Village.
6. Eyelash Extensions. We'll let you guess which one of the Funspired gals has these... hint: it's the same one who wouldn't be caught dead without her Botox! These single synthetic strands of eyelashes are applied one by one directly to your lashes with an adhesive. With routine touch ups every 2-4 weeks you can have amazing eyelashes indefinitely. Kim at Montage Salon does a great job - her cell is (325) 315-7560.
7. Yeti Coolers - indestructible, and ice won't melt inside for days. Perfect for dove hunting, tailgating and more. Click here to get yours!
8. Conchas: a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is the perfect breakfast treat! Somewhere between a donut and a croissant - yum. Made from scratch at Sanchez Bakery (1010 E Amarillo Boulevard / 806-371-7757).
9. Mabel's Labels. Keep your kiddo's gear from getting lost with these adorable sticky labels. Dishwasher and washing machine safe options - these are great because they are practically indestructible!
10. Suri's Burn Book. If you need a good laugh (and who doesn't in this heat?) then check out this hilarious site where "Suri Cruise" comments on the fashion faux pas of her other famous friends.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Weekly Fun - August 25, 2011
Fun things to do in Amarillo this week;
PARTY CHARITABLY
Amarillo has so many great charities. Here is how you can support a few of them this week:
- Friends of Opportunity School - Annual Membership Event tonight from 6-8pm at the Skyline Conference Room on the 16th Floor of Amarillo National Bank downtown. Beer & wine, delicious buffet of tenderloin sandwiches, sides and desserts, and live music by The High Time Coulee. $30 membership can be paid at the door.
- Harrington Cancer Center - 30th Birthday Party! Amarillo Botanical Gardens, Friday 7pm - join them to celebrate three decades of providing care to more than 100,000 patients. Festive cuisine by the magnificent Becky McKinley of Dining by Design and live music by Polk Street Jazz. ($125 pp)
- Eveline Rivers Christmas Project - Elves are getting the 7th Annual Santa in the Summer ready for Saturday at 7pm. Tunes provided by Insufficient Funds and dinner from the Coors Cowboy Club! ($40 at door)
BAR-Z MELODY
Head down to the Bar-Z Winery in Canyon tomorrow night for a relaxing evening of wine and live music. If you haven't been down to check out this gorgeous venue, now is the time. The Lonesome Heroes will be making a stop at the winery on their tour from Port Arthur, Texas to Glacier National Park in Montana! Go show them some Texas hospitality and check out their good 'ol Texas Americana sound! Doors open at 7pm. Music will be begin at 8:30pm. $10 Cover. Bottles of Bar-Z's tasty wine available for purchase. Light snacks will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own food.
TRIPLE B
The Better Business Bureau presents Beer, Brats and Business today 4:30-6:30pm at the Wellington Square Center Courtyard. Meet, greet, network and socialize at this fun FREE end of summer event. Bravo!
JDRF Walk 4 a CURE
Ready to walk Amarillo? Come help out a great cause and get some exercise by supporting the Panhandle Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The 5K walk starts at Thompson Park at 10am this Saturday (9am registration). Call 356-6042 or click here for more information.
BE ORGANIC
The Amarillo Botanical Gardens is offering a class on Organic Gardening - teaching us about using natural ways to enhance the health of your landscape. Click here for class times and info- you don't have to be a tree hugger to want to check that class out! Also, the last Music in the Gardens will be featuring the country sounds of Lonesome Goat tonight at 7pm ($10).
JUST TRI
Start training NOW for the TRI to Make a Difference sprint triathlon at Lake Tanglewood. Put a star on your calendar for Saturday, September 10th. This awesome event raises funds to support children with special needs in the Neonatal and Pediatric ICU of BSA Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. 400 meter swim - 10 mile bike - 5K run - you can do it!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
FunFeature: Destination Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico is just a quick four hour drive from Amarillo, but once you arrive, you'll feel like you've been transported to another world. The rich southwestern charm is just what the doctor ordered for a quick and easy getaway. Here is the Funspired scoop on one of our favorite nearby destinations:
Where to STAY: So many choices, and you really can't go wrong... If you want to be in the middle of the action, stay at La Fonda, a historic gem and Santa Fe institution. If you like to be waited on hand and foot (who doesn't?) try The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe - you'll have your own personal butler to meet your every need (plus rooftop cocktails, breakfast with a view and a purple London cab to drive you around town). For the romantics, we'd suggest The Inn of the Five Graces, the ultimate in luxury and southwestern ambiance. For a great location without the price to match, chose the Old Santa Fe Inn with it's cozy rooms, breakfast burrito bar and friendly staff. For the family, we'd recommend renting a house so everyone can have their own space - lots of options available through Kokopelli Properties or vrbo.com. Other favorites include: Inn of the Anasazi, Inn and Spa at Loretto, and Encantado Resort (an upscale modern resort 10 minutes from the plaza - very cool!)
Where to EAT: If you want delicious food creatively prepared with only the highest quality fresh ingredients, you'll be in heaven at Aqua Santa, a cozy, but elegant spot tucked away by the Santa Fe River. For families, we'd recommend Maria's if you want classic New Mexican fare and margaritas galore or Il Vicino for quick and tasty wood-fired pizza. If you're a Food Network junkie (or if you're just in the mood for something different and delicious), try the oh-so-good Tune-Up Cafe - one of Guy Fieri's stops on his famous show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (this one is a "dive"). For the foodie, we suggest Trattoria Nostrani whose award-winning northern Italian fare will blow your mind (they have a "no perfume" policy in order to keep the food as the olfactory star). For a laid-back local vibe, try the Second Street Brewery- great micro-brews, yummy fish 'n chips, and live music while you dine. For breakfast, Cafe Pasqual's is the classic, but Tecolote Cafe and Guadalupe Cafe are also de-lish - try some huevos with New Mexican chili "Christmas-style" (both red and green) or maybe some blue corn and pinon pancakes? yum! And finally, if want to get out of town, check out the Tesuque Village Market for breakfast, lunch or dinner - think upscale trading-post with surprisingly good food!
Where to DRINK: Two great options for a sunset cocktail with a view: in town, the Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda is a must, or if you're willing to drive, try the Sunset Terrace at Bishop's Lodge (2.5 miles from the plaza). If you're looking for something unusual, try the Secreto Bar & Loggia at the St. Francis Hotel where mixologist Chris Milligan will whip you up one of his famous "garden to glass" cocktail concoctions (check out his blog). For the beer aficionado, head upstairs to the Marble Tap Room and have a red ale on their patio overlooking the plaza. For a cozy drink by an outdoor kiva fireplace, we like the patio at Luminaria (in the Inn at Loretto). How about live music and dancing? Some of your best bets are: Cowgirl, La Cantina at La Casa Sena (show tunes nightly), and Evangelo's. And for an amazing Mexican hot chocolate the next morning, you won't go wrong at The Burrito Company on Washington.
What to DO: Santa Fe is famous for it's ART scene, so be sure to explore the plenitude of museums and galleries. Some of our favorites: Waxlander, Brad Smith (watch the artist paint), Evoke Contemporary (we are loving the current Louisa McElwain show) and the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. We also love these HISTORIC churches: Loretto Chapel, St. Francis Cathedral and El Santuario de Chimayo. For the KIDS, check out the Santa Fe Children's Museum and the Puye Cliffs. Need some R&R? These fabulous SPAS will do the trick: Ten Thousand Waves and Body. Take in a SHOW at the Santa Fe Opera - a gorgeous open air venue with opera productions in the summer and other concerts throughout the year. Or just SHOP 'til you drop: Saturday mornings, the Santa Fe Farmer's Market in the Railyard district is lots of fun. For the girls, a few cute boutiques: Dust in the Wind, Mira, and Bodhi Bazaar. For the kiddos, we like Gypsy Baby and On Your Little Feet. And, our new favorite Santa Fe store is Oleaceae in the basement of La Fonda - oils, vinegars and salts like you've never imagined - we loved the Sicilian lemon white balsamic and the black truffle salt, but you'll need to taste for yourself.
When to GO: Santa Fe is wonderful year-round, but each season has it's draws. This fall, some great festivals: September 21-25 is the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Festival and October 20-23 is the Santa Fe Film Festival. In the winter, hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe - a great family mountain only 16 miles from plaza. In February, the annual ARTFeast event will stimulate all your senses. And the summer is always nice because of the plethora of nearby outdoor activities: hiking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, horseback riding and fly fishing. A city of all seasons, that's for sure!
Whew! We've given you a lot of choices, but don't worry if you can't fit it all in one trip... just keep going back! If you know of any great spots we've missed, we'd love to hear from you in our comments section.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Weekly Fun - August 18, 2011
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Fun things to do in Amarillo this week:
ARTSY SMARTSY
Another great event at Gray is Grey - they are hosting an art show reception for local talent Deborah Houston. 5-7:30pm tonight 1408 sw 15th st. Enjoy a drink, a 15% discount off the entire store and live music. More info here. If you miss the reception, you can stop the store by to check out Deborah's cool modern art through October 1oth.
BLOCK PARTY
Five stages, 25 bands, food and festival atmosphere... need we say more? Head down to Polk Street between 6th and 10th streets for the Center City Block Party! This Saturday from 5pm to midnight. $15 at gate or $10 in advance (click here). Everyone will be there - don't miss out!
MONSTER GARAGE SALE
One's person's trash is another person's treasure, right? Head over to Amarillo's Largest Garage Sale. Held at the Amarillo Civic Center from August 19-20th. Call 378-4297 for more information.
SUNDAY FUNDAY
80's pop icon Tiffany is coming to Amarillo this Sunday. It's for real, folks! She'll be performing live at Skooterz on 6th Street at 8:30pm. Tickets are only $15, but they are only be selling 250 tickets total, so head over there NOW to get your spot.
FREUDIAN FUN
A new show at the Amarillo Little Theater Adventure Space opens today. Freud's Last Session is smart, lively and insightful. In this award-winning production, legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud invites the young, rising academic star C.S. Lewis to his home in London. Sound intriguing, right? Call the ALT box office for tickets 355-9991.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Before the kids head back to school next week, here are a few fun ideas for the last weekend of summer:
- Head to the Discovery Center Saturday for Mindfest! A day full of FREE activities: take apart a car, liquid nitrogen lemon sorbet, marshmallow battle zone, the science of eating fire... and more!
- Our annual Tax Free Weekend. No sales tax on approved items August 19-21. Go shopping!
- Take them to a Amarillo Sox baseball game - Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening vs. Kansas City T-Bones.
ROCK 'N' RUN
Ready for a fun challenge? Our local running shop Get Fit will teach you how to run a 1/2 Marathon in time for some fun fall races. Start your training now to get ready for the San Antonio or Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathons on November 13th and December 4th, respectively. Classes begin Saturday at Get Fit and run through early November.
GET OUT OF TOWN
- Venture down to Lubbock for the Gypsy Pow-Wow Music Festival at Buffalo Springs August 19-20. Live music, yoga and other outdoor activities, local crafts, camping and more... Basically, a weekend of laid-back hippy fun. And some Amarillo representation with a booth by local shop NEST.
- Music from Angel Fire starts this weekend and runs through early September. A Chamber music festival with performances by more than 35 international artists in the beautiful New Mexican mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos, Raton and Las Vegas. Escape the heat and take in some glorious tunes.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
FunFeature: Testosterone
LOW T
What would a girl know about Low Testosterone? Well, actually a lot. Because I'm married to this guy. Meet Dr. T, (a.k.a. Dr. Sloan Teeple) a board certified Urologist, partner at Amarillo Urology Associates, and expert in Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
When you hear the word Testosterone - most people automatically think of sex, yes it is the male sex hormone. But in addition, testosterone is a key factor in maintaining a man's physical and mental health. Men's level of this hormone can inexplicably decrease and cause the disease Testosterone Deficiency or commonly known as Low T.
Here are the facts: 15 million men suffer from the effects of Low Testosterone, but only 5% of them ever get diagnosed. It is a simple blood test, that's it. Symptoms range from fatigue, depression, irritable mood, lack of motivation, low libido or poor sexual function (yicks!). It can effect men of all ages, even as early as their 20's. Dr. Teeple diagnoses a new patient everyday and starts his patients on Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The treatment is simple: a topical gel applied to the skin once daily is the most common form, but others are available. The benefits to a man when his testosterone level is back to a healthy normal level include improvement in symptoms and also prevention of other illnesses such as diabetes, high cholesterol, depression and possibly Alzheimer's Disease.
So, the point? Every man should know his Testosterone level, even if he is doing great - it can serve as a baseline in the future. Dr. Teeple is passionate about educating men on this subject and has a book coming out this spring to help bring this topic more into the mainstream. He believes that a healthy testosterone level is the secret to a man's physical, mental and sexual wellness. To make an appointment with Dr. Teeple, call his office at (806)355-9447.
Your fun friends,
Susan (the wife!) and Farrar
Weekly Fun - August 11, 2011
Fun things to do in Amarillo this week:
ELI YOUNG BAND
Here's your chance if you've never been to Midnight Rodeo - the largest honky-tonk in the Panhandle! The Eli Young Band, who's hit "Crazy Girl" is sitting proudly at #35 on the itunes top chart will be in town Sunday, August 14th. Midnight Rodeo will be hosting Eli Young's Special CD Release Party for their new album "Life at it's Best." Doors open at 5pm, $10 cover and show starts at 10pm.
SNOW!!!
Wouldn't that be wonderful? Well, enjoy your last few days before school kicks back in and take the kids down to the Don Harrington Discovery Center this Saturday 8/13 to make some homemade-snow with their amazing scientist helpers! 10:00 & 2:00pm. And while you are there, if you have not checked out their dinosaur exhibit - it is a must!
JEWEL ME
One of our fav's Et Cetera is hosting a trunk show for Liz James line of jewelry TODAY from 12-7PM at the store! Go check out the hand-made pieces at this special showing of Austin designer Jamie Pope. Amy-Beth has an amazing eye for the latest and greatest - thank you for bringing it to us in Amarillo!
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
The nine-time grammy winning band Asleep at the Wheel will be playing at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Wellington, Texas - only a short hour and a half drive from Amarillo! Go check out the "Kings of Texas Swing" at this fun venue Saturday at 7:30pm. Click here for ticket information!
BL BIRTHDAY
Almost a teenager... BL Bistro is turning 11 next Tuesday, August 16th! To celebrate they are offering $50 gift certificates for $25 ALL DAY Tuesday. Go grab a fab lunch, hang out in the new lounge for a cocktail or best yet: make Tuesday the new Friday, ditch the kitch - and enjoy a delicious dinner! Congrats BL! The Funspired Gang will be there to celebrate with you!
SMILES 4 LIFE
Do you know a deserving child between the ages of 11 to 18 that needs help with their smile? Dr. Anthony Harwell, a local orthodontist, has founded a local chapter of Smile for a Lifetime - a charitable, non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Overseen by a local board of directors, they review and select candidates on behalf of the foundation. The application form and more information can be found here. The gift of a beautiful smile can make such an impact on the self-confidence of a child, so spread the word!
PLAN AHEAD FUN
- Santa in the Summer benefiting Eveline River's Christmas Project - Saturday, August 27 (372-3985)
- Amarillo Area CASA - 11th Annual Gala & Golf Tournament in memory of the Honorable Hal Miner - Friday, September 9th - 373-2272
- Tri-State Fair & Rodeo - September 16-24
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
FunFeature: Botox 101
BOTOX 101
Apparently one of the Funspired team is turning 40 this week, so wrinkles are on our mind! Botox® injections are the top non-surgical procedure performed according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In 2010, 5,379,360 procedures were performed, up 12% over 2009. Compare that to the top surgical procedure performed, breast augmentation, 296,203 surgeries were performed in the same year. With all this Botox flowing, we believe it is important for you to be informed! Our advice? Avoid amateur injectors. You should require a qualified, trained physician with extensive cosmetic training and a good knowledge of facial anatomy. We thought it best to enlist the advice of our friend, Dr. Paul Proffer of Proffer Surgical Associates, to get the Funspired scoop on Botox...
Basically, Botox is a neuro-modulator that is injected into muscles that cause wrinkles and prohibits them from reacting. The goal of Botox is to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles and Dr. Proffer mainly uses it on the brow, forehead and crows feet. The prime-time to consider Botox is in your 20's when you first start seeing facial lines - the key is the condition of your skin. Dr. Proffer's average patient is in their late 20's to late 30's, it is truly a preventative option not corrective. Once lines are "ironed in" then Botox alone is not the best option. In that situation, he can offer to use filler such as Restylane® or Juvederm® in addition to the Botox to plump up the deep crevices.
When Dr. Proffer has a first time patient, the most common Botox questions usually start with: is it safe? To answer, he reminds patients that Botox is a therapeutic medication first used in kids that suffer from cross-eye to help their eye muscles. Dr. Proffer starts new patients off with a low to medium dose to determine what works best, and then he evaluates and goes from there. A frozen face is certainly not the goal, so the key is to leave some movement but not enough movement to create wrinkles. Another frequent question is: does it hurt? (No pain, no gain - right? We're kidding!) Dr. Proffer offers his patients numbing creme, but honestly since most times the procedure lasts less than 5 minutes, most people can handle the discomfort for the short time. Price? Depends on the amount of product used and areas treated, but the average treatment runs around $350-400 and last an average of 4 months.
Not just for the ladies... men are looking to anti-aging options more and more. In Dr. Proffer's practice in Amarillo 5 years ago less than 1% of his Botox patients were male, but now that number has increased to 10% and rising. Wives that are patients usually bring their husbands in after their own successful treatment. Nationally the numbers climb as high as 15-30% of Botox injections given to the dudes. One additional use that Dr. Proffer has seen prove effective is using Botox in the case of excess sweating. The underarm can be injected and it helps prevent the excess sweating in those prone to this condition and highly athletic men and women.
Ok, so what about all this injecting and wrinkles is "fun" you say? Well... how about FREE Botox? The first 25 Funspired subscribers that have never tried Botox before to email us at fun@funspired.com and say "FREE BOTOX" will get $200 off their first Botox treatment at Proffer Surgical Associates!
May the best ladies (or men) win!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Weekly Fun - August 4, 2011
Fun things to do in Amarillo this week:
TASTE THE FLORA
Crush is hosting a wine tasting tonight for Flora Springs Winery. This award winning winery was founded in 1978 and is located in the Mayacamas Mountains in the far northwest corner of the Rutherford appellation in the heart of Napa Valley... but, all you really need to know is that their wine is really good! $45 per person includes five wines paired with five small plates of delicious food. Call 418-2011 for availability.
RECYCLED ART
Join our friends at the Amarillo Museum of Art this Friday, August 5th at 7 pm for their Recycle Art Festival. Have some cocktails and munchies while enjoying the recycled art exhibition and sale. Artists from all over the Panhandle will show how creative they can be RE-using materials and art objects. Festival includes: recycled art vendors, make-and-take art activity and even document shredding! $25 pp Friday (Alliance members free) or head over Saturday from 10-4 for free admission.
KRAKT REUNION
Head to Hoot's Pub this Friday, August 5th or Saturday, August 6th both nights at 10PM to rock out to the sounds of KRAKT. Chuck Alexander and the other guys from this old-school Amarillo rock band - think late 80's and early 90's - will reunite for two shows. The music is timeless and fun, so head over to Hoots and dance! $10 cover.
P3
Absolutely one of our favorite events of the year! PEOPLE - PINTS - & PEDALS! Join 575 Pizzeria and friends on Sunday, August 6th for this bike tour of Amarillo hot spots. It is a bike ride from spot to spot checking out the beer on tap, great food and fun friends that only Amarillo can offer! Click here for more information.
CHICK-FIL-A ME
Mark your calendars... the scrumptious chicken nuggets that Chick-fil-A has made so famous will finally be available at thier newest location on Georgia Street next Thursday, August 11th. Show up Wednesday by 6am, stay all day and spend the night, and you'll be one of the "first 100" who will get one free Chick-fil-A meal per week for a year. Details here. This brand new restaurant will be one of the largest Chick-fil-A's in the country! Bring on the nuggets!
PLAN AHEAD FUN
September 24th - Start training now for the Amarillo's Race for the Cure. Register here to support this great event. If you've never run a 5K before, sign up for Running 101 at Get Fit, and you'll be ready just in time!
October 6th - Get your act together for LIPS! This great event supports the Opportunity School and is always a blast! They are looking for acts to lip sync to tunes from this year's theme: Solid Gold. Think Tina Turner, YMCA, Gloria Gaynor - this is your chance to claim the spotlight for a good cause! Email Lindsey Williams for more information: lindsey@williamsgroup.com
September 21-25 - Plan a get-away to Santa Fe and check out the 21st Annual Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
FunFeature: P3
THIRD ANNUAL PEOPLE, PINTS and PEDALS
There are so many things that we love about Amarillo, but one of them is the amazing people that live here and their adventurous and fun-loving spirit! Instead of hunkering down in the air conditioning for the dog-days of summer, over 250 people will participate in the 3rd Annual P3: People, Pints and Pedals event this Sunday, August 7th. What is it? Well, think pub-crawl except riding your bike between each fun stop sampling the pints and good eats along the route! Brian Kelleher, Amarillo-native & 575Pizzeria owner, organized this fun event three years ago and modeled it after one he had seen in Denver - people of all ages cruising around, enjoying friends and having a great time. The first year over 150 riders participated in P3, last year over 250 riders and this year over 250 are already signed up on the event's facebook page. Click here for link. Here is the P3 funspired scoop:
P3 2011 route: meet at 575 Pizzeria at 2:00pm. Event is free, but bring $ to buy your drinks and snacks along the way and you'll want to buy the event t-shirt that will be for sale. Feel free to dress up in costume, you are welcome to express yourself and decorate your bike. The entire goal of this event is to have a ball riding from place to place! The group will head out to the first stop around 2:30pm to one of our favorite spots: Crush! Enjoy their vast array of beer on tap, tasty appetizers and hip patio on Polk Street. Next stop: Golden Light on historic Route 66, known for their cool suds and the best cheese fries in the Panhandle. Finish off your cold one and then head back to 575 Pizzeria where they will have the after-party (around 5:30-8:00pm) featuring the tunes of Bo Salling and friends, more pints, and 575 pizza by the slice! They will also have an "adult" bounce house and jumper in case you haven't used up all your energy yet. And, Nest and Gray is Grey will have shopping booths. There will be a raffle with items ranging from jerseys, great gift certificates and a grand prize of a Felt Fat Tire Cruiser! Tickets available at 575 all week - you must be present (at the after party) to win - 1 ticket $5/ 5 for $20. Raffle proceeds support Ambucs which provides mobility and independence to children and adults with disabilities. Check out the bike...
Don't miss this great event! Lube up your bike, get ready and cruise!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar



