Monday, October 18, 2010

Local Artists Get Involved with the 4th Annual Children's Chair-ity Event Benefitting The Children's Village

Local artists like Vicki Turner are starting to work on their beautiful hand-painted children-sized and holiday themed chairs for the 4th Annual Children’s Chair-ity Event benefiting The Children’s Village at Christian City. All chairs will be included in a "Santa’s Workshop" Silent Auction as well as a wide range of items donated by local businesses that you can purchase for that special someone. The volunteer driven event chaired by Angela Bean is hosted by community leaders including Ms. Turner, Congressman and Mrs. Lynn Westmoreland, and others who have supported The Children’s Village kids over the years. Sponsors such as AT&T, BB&T Reece Insurance, Georgia Power, Brent Scarborough & Co, Coweta-Fayette EMC and more are coming together to ensure the many kids at the Children’s Village enjoy a happy holiday.

The event will take place on December 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm at The Dolce-Atlanta in Peachtree City. It will be a wonderful event with delicious food, refreshments, festive music, and holiday cheer to kick off the season. Tickets are $30 each which sponsors a child at The Children’s Village for one month. All are welcome!

Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information on The Children’s Village, please visit www.christiancity.org. For more on the event, please visit www.chair-ity-event.org. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor please call 770-703-2636.

Photo: Host and local artist, Vicki Turner, painting her chair for the Children’s Chair-ity Event.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Christian City's Pancake Breakfast and Autumn Festival

Christian City is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 30th from 8-10am in the parking lot behind the Welcome Center at Christian City located at 7345 Red Oak Road in Union City. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at The Children’s Village or at the event. After you’ve enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast, make sure you make your way down to Graceland Thrift Store to enjoy their Autumn Festival! Graceland Thrift Store has great prices on new and used merchandise including holiday decorations, clothing, furniture, and crafts. Homemade baked goods will be sold by local churches and other vendors. Don’t miss out on this great event that helps pay for the education of the kids who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village at Christian City. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information about The Children’s Village, please call 770-703-2636 or visit www.christiancity.org.