Tuesday, August 25, 2009

August and September Parties

Our August Back to School Party was a GREAT success, and we thank everyone for their generous donations...especially Reuben Haller, aka Ruby the Clown! He did a great job entertaining the kids and a wonderful time was had by all! Check out the pictures here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=1942kaqz.8her08a3&x=0&y=-kd47tp&localeid=en_US

Don't forget to check out Ruby's site, too - http://www.rubytheclown.com/ - he's great with young kids and perfect for community events and birthday parties!

September Party
Genesis has had a busy week, with 3 families moving on to independence, and 3 new families moving in to begin their journey. We will post our needs for our September party, being held on Tuesday, September 29, in early September. Please check back soon!

Monday, August 17, 2009

August - Back To School Party

Our first party will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30pm at Genesis A New Life. There are no kids with August birthdays, so this will be a Goodbye to Summer/Hello Back to School bash! We are collecting school supplies and supplies for the on-site day care center.

We need the following items for this month's party. The items that are bolded are the items we are in greatest need of for this month. And yes, THE PARTY IS IN 3 DAYS!!!

No time to shop??? Make a donation and we'll do the shopping for you! DONATE NOW

  • ONE MORE VOLUNTEER!
  • Cake sponsorship ($25 donation)
  • Kids' juice boxes donated - thank you!
  • Soft drinks for approx. 30 adults
  • Paper goods (cups, plates, napkins, forks) for approx. 50 people
  • Entertainment donated by Ruby the Clown - thank you!
  • 5 kids' backpacks (gender neutral) 2 donated - still need 3 more
  • Insulated lunch boxes/bags donated - thank you!
  • 10 pair children's scissors
  • 15 Folders donated - thank you!
  • 5 Notebooks donated - thank you!
  • 15 sets of Markers donated - thank you!
  • 15 sets of Crayons donated - thank you!
  • 10 kids' Pencil Sharpeners
  • Kleenex
  • Sippy Cups
  • Nap Mats
  • Gift Cards: Dollar Tree, Target, Wal Mart, Office Depot, Staples
  • Diapers - infant thru pull ups
  • Enfamil or Similac Formula
  • Baby Wipes
  • Pacifiers - infant thru toddler

Items can be dropped off in Woodstock, Dunwoody, or Midtown. Once you've signed up on the blog to donate, please email us at leslie@birthdayclubatlanta.org and we will arrange for drop off or pick up of your items. THANK YOU!!!!!