This August will mark the third year that Bela Csikesz is riding the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. The 192 mile ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown is truly a unique experience in the class of fundraising events - the scale, the organization, the camaraderie between riders, support volunteers and the thousands of local citizens who come out to support the ride is overwhelming! Last year over 4500 riders participated and the PMC raised $33 million for cancer research! But the statistic that I think is really amazing and unparalleled in fundraising is that last year marked the first time where 100% of the money raised went directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for cancer research! This is possible, of course, only because of the generosity of thousands of individuals and corporations that donate materials, services and time towards the smooth running of the PMC, in addition to those who support the riders.
If you can afford it, any amount you contribute would be deeply appreciated - Bela has personally committed to raise a minimum of $4000.
For the Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer, here's the link to Bela's egift page:
http://www.pmc.org/egifts/giftinfo.asp?EgiftID=BC0123 (or, by check, payable to PMC)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Support Bela's Ride for Cancer Research in the Pan Mass Challenge, Aug. 2-3
Peak's Island Excursion coming up Sat. Aug. 16!
Join us for a relaxing, beautiful day on Peak's Island, Saturday, August 16. Enjoy the 17 minute ferry ride from Portland, ME and arrive on this 2-mile-by-3-mile haven. It's a favorite summering spot for about 6000 people and a year-round residence for about 1500. Bill Dickinson (Cowell, Pioneer Class) is inviting us to his home on the Island, as he has done for the past 5 years. Come hang out with friends in the mid-to-late afternoon on Bill's veranda - we'll have a delicious picnic prepared. Then enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches or explore an old fort with World War II batteries. Check out Whaleback Rock - its crashing breakers and spraying mists have been the subject of many photographers and artists. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who grew up in Portland based his ballad, "The Wreck of the Hesperus" on the destruction of the Helen Eliza, which crashed off this island's shore in 1869. Or just walk around the island in less than an hour for a scenic jaunt. All friends and family welcome!
Click here for Ferry Schedule.
If you want to stay over on the Island that weekend, The 8th of Maine (built as a vacation retreat/reunion hall for the 8th of Maine regiment) is a cool place to stay. It's a wonderful old summer hotel on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Click here for more details. If anyone is inclined toward more luxurious accomodations there is The Inn on Peak's Island. And there is always the totally quirky Peaks Island House (although I recently heard that The Peaks Island House might already be booked up that weekend.)
RSVP and send your checks by Wed. Aug.13 because we need to know how much food we need to buy and who needs a ride. RSVP by email to me. Please indicate if you need a ride, or will be driving and have room for other riders.
Send your check $12 (adults) and $6 (children) made payable to Erika Tarlin, Treasurer, 7 Bradford Ave., Somerville 02145.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Paintings by Deborah Barlow
July 18-July 30, 2008
Lyman-Eyer Gallery
432 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
508-487-3937
Artist Reception:
Friday, July 18, 7-9 pm
Check out Deborah's website by clicking here
