by Noella Noelophile®
(Flyer courtesy of Jessica Johnson, of Jessie J Inspirations, and used with permission.)
Summer is almost here. And Handmade in South Bay would like to invite you to something special. So, now’s the time for some advance notice!
On Saturday, September 12th, HMSB will host its Second Annual “Salute Our Troops All-American Barbeque” at Ma Griffe Galerie!
This is a fantastic time, with gifted artists in a beautiful creative space, for an excellent cause. (Oh–and the food’s really good, too!)
You’ll recall that HMSB, as a group of-handmade-only Southern California artist entrepreneurs, give back to the community at each of their events. This particular one is a fundraiser for San Pedro’s Packages for Patriots, a nonprofit which sends letters and care packages to deployed service members. So far, Packages for Patriots have sent more than nine thousand packages to our troops, according to their website.
All proceeds from the “Salute Our Troops” barbecue will be donated to Packages for Patriots, according to HMSB’s information page. And if you’d like an idea of what last year’s BBQ was like, here’s a video that will give you a glimpse of the fun.
(Graphic courtesy of Handmade in South Bay, and used with permission.)
What I remember best from last year’s “Salute Our Troops” barbecue was sitting at a festive table in Ma Griffe Galerie’s sunny garden. There was lots of laughter, a buffet in addition to the barbecue, a funny photo booth, complete with costures, and a silent auction and raffle. Our table kept winning things! And after lunch, guests were welcome to browse inside Ma Griffe, which is a jewel box of an artists’ space, to see the work on exhibit.
Well, we can’t guarantee the “winning things” part. But all of the above other features will be a part of this year’s barbecue–plus a special musical performance by The Satin Dollz!
Last year, HMSB’s inaugural “Salute Our Troops All-American BBQ” raised $3,263 for Packages for Patriots, according to Seeds of Inspiration proprietor and HMSB founding member Barb Lieberman.
“We’re hoping to top that this year,” emailed Barb.
Would you like to help Handmade in South Bay reach that goal–and have fun on a September Saturday afternoon? Reservations are required, and they warned us that space is limited. Here’s their link for more information; hope to see you there!
.Handmade in South Bay’s Second Annual “Salute Our Troops All-American Barbecue” happens on Saturday, September 12th, 12 to 3 pm at Ma Griffe Galerie, 3624 South Gaffey Street at Leavenworth Drive in San Pedro. Seating is limited and all proceeds go to nonprofit San Pedro Packages for Patriots. More information is available here.