Official Charlottesville Wishlist Pre-Party

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bookerT
bookerT Posts: 32
edited October 2013 in The Porch
Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am organizing the Wishlist pre-party in Charlottesville and would like to thank those who have already donated. We are still seeking donations and volunteers and would love any help you could give.

Charlottesville, Tuesday, 10/29/13
Location: Sedona Taphouse
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Address:
1035 Millmont Street
Millmont Shops
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 296-2337
Web Site: http://www.sedonataphouse.com

Interested in Volunteering and/or Donating? Please email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto:charlottesville@wishlistfoundation.org">charlottesville@wishlistfoundation.org</a><!-- e -->

Beneficiary is Piedmont Environmental Council: http://www.pecva.org

Some donations are being updated daily on the Facebook page, others you will just have to come see for yourself.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1402261 ... ts&fref=ts
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  • SS9981
    SS9981 Posts: 1,729
    Bump
    Scott A. Setser
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    SS9981 Posts: 1,729
    Bump this please
    Scott A. Setser
  • binx
    binx Posts: 21
    Bump :!:
  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    Prior to the official announcement going out in local/regional media, I wanted to let you know the Charlottesville Wishlist pre-party will benefit Piedmont Environmental Council.

    PEC works throughout 9 counties in the Northern Piedmont of Virginia to conserve land, support local farming initiatives, encouraging citizen engagement and smart growth.

    More info can be found on their web site: http://www.pecva.org/

    Thank you for the donations that have been coming in. They are greatly appreciated and will be going to a great cause!

    If you would like to donate, please email me at: <!-- e --><a href="mailto:charlottesville@wishlistfoundation.org">charlottesville@wishlistfoundation.org</a><!-- e -->.
  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    The official press release announcing the beneficiary:

    WISHLIST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL AS BENEFICIARY OF OFFICIAL PEARL JAM FAN PRE-PARTY

    CHARLOTTESVILLE - Wishlist Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit organization created by Pearl Jam fans, has announced The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) as the beneficiary of the official Charlottesville Pearl Jam Pre-Party fundraiser -- hosted by Sedona Taphouse.

    Wishlist Foundation will be hosting events around each of the 24 Pearl Jam concerts on the band’s North American fall tour. Known as ‘preparty fundraisers’, these events draw fans from all over the world to one location in each city to support charitable organizations that the fans and band are passionate about.

    “We are pleased to say that 100% of all proceeds from the raffle and auctions at this event will go directly to PEC,” said event organizer, David Dean.

    Featured raffle and auction items will include Pearl Jam memorabilia, band-inspired art and jewelry. Local businesses are encouraged to donate items to the raffle and auctions, and a list of donated items will be posted on the event’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1402261359985307/).

    Fans can start buying raffle tickets and bidding on items at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the show. The raffle will start at 5:00 p.m., and you must be present to win.

    "We’re excited to have been selected as beneficiary of this great event" said Rex Linville, Land Conservation Officer in PEC’s Charlottesville office. "With the support of Pearl Jam fans, we’ll continue our work protecting land and promoting local agricultural throughout the region."

    Pearl Jam will perform in Charlottesville on Tuesday, October 29th on the first leg of their fall tour. The band’s tenth studio album, Lightning Bolt, debuted in the Number 1 slot on the iTunes Download Chart this week. Billboard reports all indications show the album topping the Billboard 200 chart when first week sales are announced on Wednesday, October 23.

    More information on all of the Wishlist Foundation fundraisers across North America and details for each city can be found at www.wishlistfoundation.org.

    ABOUT WISHLIST FOUNDATION
    The Wishlist Foundation is a Pearl Jam fan-run nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam’s charitable and philanthropic goals. Since its inception in 2004 and formalization in 2006, the Foundation has raised more than $600k through various grassroots fundraising activities to support a wide variety of both national and local organizations in need. The Foundation has sponsored over 80 fundraising parties for fans of Pearl Jam, helping to foster the unique “family” atmosphere in the fan community.

    To volunteer, donate, support or for more information, please visit the wishlistfoundation.org website, @WishlistPJ on Twitter or /wishlistfoundation on Facebook.

    ABOUT THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    The Piedmont Environmental Council works with citizens to keep Virginia's Piedmont a wonderful place -- by protecting beautiful and historic landscapes, building great communities, promoting local farms and food, restoring natural resources, and connecting people with nature. Founded in 1972, PEC is a non-profit grassroots organization supported by people who care about the Piedmont. Visit www.pecva.org to read more about our programs and learn how you can get involved.

    You can find PEC on Facebook (facebook.com/pecva) and follow them on Twitter & Instagram (@piedmontenviron).

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  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    I will be posting items that have been donated for the Charlottesville preparty over the course of the next week in the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1402261359985307/
  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    Did I mention that Tanya is going to be there taking pictures for her Pearl Jam Fan Photos project?
  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    A bit of love from the Daily Progress on the Charlottesville show and pre-party:

    http://www.dailyprogress.com/entertainm ... f6878.html
  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,975
    getting excited :)
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • southernmanfan
    southernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,029
    Yeah me too. Will definitely be at preparty.
    rustedsigns
  • bookerT
    bookerT Posts: 32
    Ladies and Gentlemen.....

    http://youtu.be/VpFITa9eYoQ
  • chaslil
    chaslil Westminster CO Posts: 312
    Hoping to make this party. I'll have on my red "The Who- Live at Leeds" T-shirt.
    (Eddie and I both often wear Who T-shirts to Pearl Jam concerts).

    It's been fun touring around here the past few days, now to the centerpiece of the trip!

    Charles (and My Wife Jan)
    Charles
    "The Who is my life. Pearl Jam is my retirement"