We kicked off Friday night with Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.  I walked with the Sparks Grove/North Highland team who were proudly the TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM for the event!

The whole experience was so fun – dunk tanks, face painting, live bands, people of all ages, lots of good energy and my favorite part: a mass Zumba lesson! 

Witness:

The most powerful element of the evening were the luminaries that lined the track purchased in honor and memory of loved ones.  Walking past these symbols of love and hope over and over again was definitely touching.

I learned that Relay for Life is the BIGGEST fundraising event in the world…and I can definitely see why.

Then, Saturday we did a charity event double feature!

Part 1 was ParTee Fore a Cure also benefiting the American Cancer Society and kicking off tomorrow’s Tee it Up for Life golf tournament.

This was my third year to attend the event and although I didn’t win ANY of the items on which I bid in the silent auction, I had a fantastic time as usual.

Part 2 was Camp DANCE!  We had so much fun.

I mean if you're gonna have a canoe as decoration...

It was a really spectacular weekend for me - I hope yours was, too! 

Now, if you’ll pardon the cheesy, It did occur to me that this was the FOURTH Camp Dance Greg and I have both attended.

In 2009, we didn’t even know each other.

(but I did attend the event with some other LK-Lifers...)

We met planning 2010′s Camp Dance and, by the time of the event, we had been dating only a few months…

At 2011′s party, we had just moved in together…

This year, we’re engaged!

…I can’t wait to stroll into next year’s event as a Mrs!

(What?  I warned you it was going to be cheesy.  Sorry I’m not sorry.)

xx, L

Camp Twin Lakes CAMP DANCE! 

Please see my recap of last year’s event by clicking here and please view some of my favorite Camp Dance memories over the years: 

Camp Dance Preparty 2009

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance 2008

Camp Dance 2006

Camp Dance 2009

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010: Fun Fact - I met this guy planning Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2011

Camp Dance 2011 (work it!)

Camp Dance 2011

Camp Dance 2011

 Here are the deets for this year:

You can get your tickets by clicking HERE: CAMP DANCE TICKETS! 

Open bar, delish dinner, music, dancing…all for $60?

That’s not even the best part.  It’s all to benefit Camp Twin Lakes!

Come on, get your tix TODAY and party with me on 05/19 at the Georgia Freight Depot!

xx, L

Yep – it’s that glorious time of the year when more than a dozen “to-the-trade-only” showrooms open their doors to we non-interior designer types and offer their wares at sometimes as much as 80% off regular retail prices!

Even better: Not only can you get seriously amazing creature comforts at seriously low prices, but you can get some good Karma too… the event benefits Camp Twin Lakes! 

Sale hours are this Saturday, 03/24 from 9 am – 5 pm and this Sunday, 03/25 from 11 am – 3 pm

ADAC is located at:

351 Peachtree Hills Avenue (between Peachtree Street and Lindbergh.)

Hope to see you there!

xx,

L

But before we return to our regularly scheduled LK programming, I have a BIG THANK YOU for everyone involved with, everyone who donated to, everyone who supported and everyone who attended Camp Dance. I couldn’t even begin to start naming names – but just know I appreciate you so much.

It was INCREDIBLE.  Absolutely incredible.

I loved everything. The switch from the Zoo to the World of Coke was a game-changer – everything was so fun and peppy and whimsical and the WoC staff was INCREDIBLE.

The caterer was Bold American (I heart you, Mo!) who knocked our “camp” theme out of the PARK with  mini-fluffer nutter sammies, brie grilled cheeses, loaded baked potatoes, sliders and the clear winner of the night – CORN DOGS.

The corn dog is the new tater tot

and the desserts – oh the desserts!  I don’t even know where to start.  Witness:

I think everyone had an amazing time – I know I did because I was so busy dancing, I didn’t take a single picture. Thank goodness Greg was there!  Here are a few snaps:

G + me before the party started (dress is Halston Heritage)

Cutie Jona Sheer mixing a cocktail in "Taste It"

people filing into the WoC

M.F.E.O.

Proof.

Party people in the house.

Kraselsky women (and Dr. Amy) on the dance floor

Handsome men everywhere!

"The Beverly" and vodka, anyone?

It’s looking like we raised in the neighborhood of $85K for Camp Twin Lakes and we couldn’t be more excited!

Thanks again to everyone!  I can’t WAIT for next year….

xx, L

It’s CAMP DANCE!

What is Camp Dance, you may ask? Um, it’s only my favorite event of the WHOLE YEAR!

Camp Dance Preparty 2009

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance 2008

Camp Dance 2006

Camp Dance 2007 (nothing ever changes)

Camp Dance 2009

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010: Fun Fact - I met this guy planning Camp Dance 2010

Besides being just an amazing event, Camp Dance benefits Camp Twin Lakes, a fabulous camp for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges.   For more information on Camp Twin Lakes click here.

For the last 5 years Camp Dance was held at Zoo Atlanta…but we thought we’d shake it up a bit this year and we are introducing a REFRESHING new venue: The World of Coca-Cola!

Here’s the Q+DD on Camp Dance:

The Camp Twin Lakes Junior Board presents Camp Dance 2011!

Saturday – April 30th, 8pm-midnight
at the World of Coca-Cola

Remember when…
Prime real estate meant getting the top bunk?
The preferred transporation only had one horsepower?
or Tevas and Umbros were considered high fashion?

Well, saddle up your horse, dust off your dancing shoes, and head toward the mess hall, because it’s back…and it’s better than ever!

That’s right. We’ve decided to shake things up a bit with a “refreshing” new venue. But don’t worry…we won’t shake it too much!

Camp Dance at the World of Coca-Cola:
Immerse yourself in the amazing and interactive exhibits at the World of Coca-Cola including a 4D Theater, Pop Culture, Perfect Pauses, Milestones of Refreshment and Bottle Works all while dancing and listening to tunes from Bobby and the Aristocats!

Tapas and Treats:
Enjoy some complimentary spiked bug juice and some camp-themed heavy hors d’oeuvres such as miniature cheeseburgers, corndogs, grill cheeses, and loaded baked-potatoes. Then take part in the delectable dessert bar that will include moon-pies, cheesecake popsicles, rice krispy treats, cupcakes, and of course…s’mores!

Create your own concoctions in Taste It!
Choose one or more of the almost 70 flavors from around the world then head to the bar to complete your cocktail. Beer and wine are complimentary all night. Each admission ticket includes 2 free drink tickets for the cocktail bar. Additional drink tickets may be purchased with cash at the event.

Tickets are currently $55.
Price will increase to $65 at 5 o’clock April 1st and will be $75 at the door if event is not sold out.

Camp Dance is a 21 and up event.
Click Here to Buy Tickets.

Patron Packages
CAMPER PATRON: $275 -Sponsors one camper for a day of camp and includes two tickets to Camp Dance
COUNSELOR PATRON: $550 – Sponsors a full week of activities for a cabin and includes four tickets to Camp Dance.
DIRECTOR PATRON: $1100 – Sponsors a Camp To Go hospital program and includes six tickets to Camp Dance
Click Here to Buy Patron Packages.

Sponsorship packages are available from $1,500-$20,000. Contact the Camp Twin Lakes office at 404-231-9887 or email my main man Adam Cohen at adam@camptwinlakes.org.

Camp Dance Executive Committee
Event Chair – Lauren Kraselsky
Host Co-chairs - Samantha Deitch and Robin Goldberg
Party Planning Co-chairs – Stuart Buckley and Greg Cohen
Fundraising Co-chairs - Louise Rains and Brian Smith

Camp Dance Committee
Michelle Adinolfi, Brett Akers, Josh Bank, Hilary Barfield, Cari Barocas, Ryan Benator, Lauren Berger, Lila Berman, Chi Bui, Mike Caray, Seth Cohn, Kevin Cott, Melissa Cowett, Becky Cronin, Greg Eisenman, Jenn Evans, Meg Faughnan, Matt Freeman, Lizzie Garner, Jonathan Ginburg, Jenny Goldberg, Andrea Goldt, Ashley Hesseltine, Julie Holmes, Brian Howell, Lindsay Kessler, Julie Linsey, Jaime Luckey, Katy McDonald, Greer and Jarrod Mendel, Danielle Micheletti, Heather Morrow, Marie O’Hearn, Shanon Perry, Amy Prestera, Angela Priest, Lauren Pritchard, Kristin Rodgers, Joe Salome, Hilary Saperstein, Analise Siciliano, Tisa Sinclair, Monica Stein, Susan Stone, Ellen Terchila, Jordana Wachtel, and Erin Ziff

Junior Board Members
President—Robert Unell
Monetha Cobb*, Lauren Kraselsky*, Adrian Powell*, Lila Berman, James Black, Blake Byrnes, Stuart Buckley, Jodi Cannady, Will Cannady, Greg Cohen, Samantha Deitch, Todd Ewing, Robin Goldberg, Christi Karp, Brian McCabe, Susie Oddo, Marie O’Hearn, Louise Rains, Mark Rothberg, Eve Slaughter, Brian Smith, Bre Wagner, and Winfred Westbrook
*Executive Committee

Attire is Camp Casual
Guests Must Be 21 or older to attend.

Ticket prices increase TODAY (April 1st) at 5pm, so get your tickets TODAY by clicking here and click here to see the event on Facebook.

I JUST CAN’T WAIT!

xx, L

You’ll be hearing a LOT about Camp Dance from me leading up to the event, but I wanted to remind you that tickets are on sale NOW!

The (very) Q+DD on Camp Dance is this: it’s only the BEST party of the WHOLE year! This annual party, benefiting Camp Twin Lakes, a phenominal organization which provides camping experiences for children with chronic or fatal illnesses or other life challenges (www.camptwinlakes.org for more information), has been held at Zoo Atlanta for the last 5 years. This year we’re shaking it up and having it at the WORLD of COKE! It’s going to be absolutely phenomenal.

Tickets are $55 right now, and the party will include camp-themed “tapas and treats,” unlimited beer and wine, 2 cocktails, and all the attractions at the World of Coke! (Plus, there are even rumors an “official post party” at Taco Mac…) It’ll be an amazing night of dancing and partying that you won’t soon forget!

We HAVE sold this event out in the past, so PLEASE get your tickets today! www.campdance.org.

My personal page can be accessed HERE, but I don’t care who you buy ‘em from…just get your tickets!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CAMP DANCE PAGE!

Can’t wait to see you there!

xx, L

Invitations designed by our very own Mark Wolfe of Wolfepack Creative!

What is Camp Dance, you may ask? Um, it’s only my favorite event of the WHOLE YEAR!

 

Camp Dance Preparty 2009

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance 2008

Camp Dance 2006

Camp Dance 2007 (nothing ever changes)

Camp Dance 2009

Besides being just an amazing event, Camp Dance benefits Camp Twin Lakes, a fabulous camp for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges will be held on May 8th, 2010. For more information on Camp Twin Lakes click here.

Christine, Stacey and I hard at work at the CTL Service Day a few weeks ago:
Here’s the Q+DD on Camp Dance:

Remember when Color War was your favorite activity?
When Bug Repellent was the preferred scent?
And when hand-written letters were the only form of outside communication?

Well pull out your favorite camp photos,
Re-read those cherished camp letters
and put on your favorite camp attire

‘Cause It’s Back!
Camp Dance 2010
presented by Camp Twin Lakes’ Junior Board
Saturday, May 8th
6:30pm-11:00pm at Zoo Atlanta

A Night Amongst the Animals

6:30pm-8:00pm
Sip, Watch, Gasp
Enjoy some complimentary spiked bug juice while you observe the pandas, orangutans, gorillas, and other animals during feeding time
(Animal viewing only during this time)

8:00pm-11:00pm
Eat, Drink, Party
Enjoy complimentary camp-style finger foods, beer, and wine
while you dance the night away to hot jams from Band X.

Cocktail Bar
Each admission ticket includes 2 free drink tickets to the cocktail bar.
Additional drink tickets may be purchased by cash at the event.
Beer and wine are complimentary all night.

Tickets:
$55 through April 4
$65 through April 30
$75 through May 8th

Attire is Camp Casual
Guests Must Be 21 or older to attend.

THE EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR and I had NO strings to pull, PLUS ticket prices increase on Sunday, so get your tickets TODAY by clicking here and click here to see the event on Facebook.

I JUST CAN’T WAIT!

xx, L  (+L + C!)
*actually, you are invited by the three of us, plus the entire Junior Board of Camp Twin Lakes and all the fabulous people on the host committee, which I am lucky enough to chair. For a complete list of hosts, click here.