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Huge thanks to our contributors and volunteers who made our All I Want for Xmas party successful! Thanks to your contributions we are able to provide more life makeovers to vulnerable women.

Thanks to Ronnie Bugay from www.galeliodesign.com for capturing the event and what we aim to achieve with the monies raised through Beauty Night Society.

9 years ago, Caroline MacGillivray held the first Beauty Night at WISH Drop in Centre in Vancouver, BC. 14 volunteers took care of 73 women who attended the event. Many of the attendees live in poverty and experience violence. The opportunity to be in a safe space is something that is valued. The opportunity to be treated with dignity and respect made them feel good.

What started off as a special Christmas make over party, became a way to reintroduce touch to victims of violence. When attendees saw the physical change, they started to believe other types of change were possible. They attended literacy classes to show off their freshly painted nails, visited the health clinics to talk about how good they felt and walked out with an extra bounce in their step.

Working directly with the attendees, helped change the perception of many of our volunteers. One of our volunteers told us, “I go past these women every day on the bus but I don’t see them. Tonight I laughed and hugged so many of them. I can’t go back to not being able to see them.”

Last night we celebrated Beauty Night Society’s 9th birthday in Vancouver & Prince George. In Vancouver, the festivities started off with Christmas caroling. Volunteers, participants & their children sang Christmas tunes while creating Christmas cards. Thanks to accessing karaoke via youtube.com, we were able to get everyone singing and dancing.

Women and children gathered around the table with their children cutting and pasting ribbon to card stock. Womyn’s Gym coordinator, Tyla Flexman helped the women find stickers & pens as they sifted through the mountain of art supplies. Through words and art they found different ways to say thank you on paper. These cards were given to many of our volunteers.

Thanks to sponsorship through Liberty Wines & the the creative genius of Stacey Dallyn, the Beauty Night room was transformed into a winter wonderland. Wood land creatures sat under a White Christmas tree. Decorated in silver and gold, the words Beauty Night leapt out the fluffy snow that coated the walls.

Founding vice president of Beauty Night Society, Carly Teng was on hand as a roaming photographer. Carly captured pictures of the festivities of the evening. When our photography team was stuck in traffic, Carly stepped in and began to snap pictures of the women & Santa Claus.

Beauty Night board member, Dave Dickson’s eyes twinkled like St. Nick as women & children posed with him. Ten year old, Santa Helper, Katie Dalinghaus smiled pretty for the camera as she handed out the Nancy Black designed Xmas stockings to the women and children.

Stuffed to the brim with warm gloves, tooth brushes, dental care products, skin care, hair care, and body care products, the brightly coloured stockings Katie handed to the women. Like the first Beauty Night makeover event, the stockings contents came from stocking drive from individuals, churches, and businesses that wanted to contribute to Beauty Night’s 7th annual Xmas stocking drive. Led by Stocking Coordinator, Blair Lockhart, BC Hydro, TD Canada Trust, Ch2M Hill and Carrie Wheeler Talent Management and many more collected monies and products for us to fill those stockings.

Hundreds of high school students from York House, Little Flower Academy, Prince of Wales Mini School, Van Tech Secondary, Churchill Secondary School, Kwantlan College and many members of our community stitched the stockings. 5 - 7 year olds in sparks & brownie troupes decorated the stockings with their own personal flair.

Photographers Bruce & Sarah Culver set up the shots. Beauty Night volunteers & participants mugged for the camera. In the Beauty Night room, Tiffany Telford led the make over program. Carol Hogan, Ella Bak, Olivia Cammie, Meagan Stowe, Denise Van Gorkom, Margo Dalinghaus, and Amanda offered make up lessons, hair styling, manicures, mini massages and reiki.

Under the guidance of Kids Club coordinators, Alexa Fox and Sophia Hughes, women and children continued to create cards and occasionally break into a game of “jingle” tag.

While all the laughter- filled activity filled the room, Wendy Shuen and her volunteers bustled from room to room offering delectable goodies to the Beauty Night participants & volunteers. Almond cookies, fruit cake and mouth watering capicino chocolate biscuits satisfied our taste buds and our stomachs.

Throughout it all, DJ Joe, Tyla Flexman, Stacey Dallyn, Margo Dalinghaus, and Tiffany Telford bustled around making the event run smoothly.

Before the women headed out the door, Katie Dalinghaus gave them scarves created by Knit Fit Volunteers. Over 300 scarves were created by students from Elementary schools and High School students around the lower mainland. Spearheaded by Knit Fit founder & program coordinator, Laura Mah, hundreds of youth, seniors and children developed leadership skills and created scarves to keep people warm as they headed out into the snow.

In Prince George, our Beauty Night makeover event took place at Elizabeth Fry Society. Belly dance and self defense classes were held while women were offered make up application, hair styling, mini facials, manicures and much more.

Tonight - in Vancouver, we continue our celebrations at BC Women’s Hospital. Tiffany Telford, Ella Bak, Tyla Flexman, Caitlin Naylor and Lindsay McMillian will be handing out Xmas stockings and offering our makeover programming to the women in Fir Square.

As we head towards the end of the year, we have a few more events this week. In Toronto, the Xmas stockings & makeover program runs of December 17th - while Vancouver volunteers and contributors celebrate Beauty Night Society’s 9th Birthday on a Boat.

Beauty on the Boat enbarks at 7pm on December 17th. An evening on the sea with the music of Greg Cockerill and evening jaunt along the Vancouver coast. Tickets are $50 - proceeds to Beauty Night Society. For more information, please call 778-885-4526 or [email protected].

* For those who still have contributions to give, we are still handing out Xmas stockings and scarves on Xmas eve. Please contact us at [email protected].

t’s a six day count down before 2nd Xmas Beauty Night make over program in Prince George! Although the buzz is growing, we are still looking for volunteers and contributions for December 14th!

If you are unable to go, please continue to forward the message.

We need hairdressers, makeup artists, aestheticians, RMTs, volunteers to pick up contributions and much more. We are hoping that if we get enough volunteers and supplies, we might be able to increase the events to run 4 times per year!

Eventually if we develop the resources, it would be wonderful to be able to offer programming four nights per week. Based on what the women want, that would include womyn’s gym (one on one personal training), yoga classes, mom & tot nutrition classes, journaling, Kids club, personal development & inner beauty boot camp. Next year, it would be wonderful to be able to have the xmas stocking initiative & Knit Fit community building programs included with our Prince George activities.

In light of the 20 year anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on Sunday (December 6th, 2009) has prompted discussion around the country about what we can do to help women living with violence. Our makeover program is a great way to:

Reintroduce touch to victims of violence
Integrate women who are isolated into communities
Create opportunities for the participants to get involved
with the program.
Build community.

In BC alone, the Highway of Tears and the DTES Missing Women are a call for action. By working together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. When we make someone feel good, we give them hope. When you have hope you can do anything.

Start the holiday season off with a fun night that will make a difference in the lives of many! Dec 3rd has finally arrived! Tonight is a the night to come down, have fun and celebrate a great cause. It is definitely an action-packed evening… not to be missed… All I want for Xmas Fashion Show and Silent Auction at BarNone 1222 Hamilton Street.

We recommend you arrive early as it is a full house tonight. Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts at 8pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance at http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/172521/Beauty-Night-Dec-3rd or else $15 at the door.

Pin-up girl styled fashions by Nancy Black, performances by Luscious Dance. DJ Darren, DJ Chris and Maxwell Maxwell on the turn tables. Our emcees for the evening are Adrienne Lindsay & Sexy in Vancity Radio’s Caroline MacGillivray (also national executive director and founder of Beauty Night Society). Hair sponsored by Toni & Guy. Makeup by Tiffany Telford & Beauty Night makeup team.

Pictures with Santa, 50/50 draw, raffle tickets and of course our silent auction!

Marilyn Wilson, editor of www.vancouverfashionezine.com will be at the event selling copies of their anniversary print edition. Be sure to pick one up as they are $12 ($6 goes to Beauty Night!)

Call us at 604.992.4936 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you! The more monies raised the more women and children we can reach.

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Below is a list of some of our silent auction items for tonight:
(prepare to get all your Christmas shopping done early!) Don’t forget your cheque book!

‘The Secret’ Package
Learn to live within the law of attraction and change your life with these 2 hard cover books delving into daily teachings. Transform any weakness or suffering into strength and power. – value $50

BC Lions Signed Shirt
Support our local BC Lions with a t-shirt autographed by defensive lineback Alan Harper #99.
-Donated by Donnelly Hospitality Management Group – value $100

Armani’s Diamonds for Men
Time to try a luxurious cologne for your inner impetuous playboy, Emporio Armani’s Diamonds for Men has all the markings of an affluent, much-to-enjoy fragrance. - value $50

Bedo dress shirt
A man with a sense of style will impress everybody nearby. This large stripey blue and pink dress shirt is certainly no exception. Value -$70

Innan Herbal Remedies
Reveal your inner glow with this indulgent gift basket of treasures! Nurturing health and beauty with a mix of creams, massage oils, loofahs and bath sachets to pamper you to perfection.
-donated by Nancy Eagle – value $100

Memorex digital photo frame
Share your treasured images with family and friends on this 10” widescreen. With a wireless remote all you need to do is lift as finger! Enhanced with stereo speakers, your slideshows of favourite pictures will dance across the screen! – Value $150

Absolute Spa Group GC
Recognized with 45 awards for spa excellence, the Absolute Spa Group can pamper you with facials, body buffs, pedicures and spray tans. Finish of the year with a look primed for the holidays!
-donated by Donnelly Hospitality Management Group – Value $50

Dinner for two at Boneta Restaurant + liquids
Located in the heart of Gastown, Chef Jeremie Bastien of Boneta’s has taken the lead in the kitchen showcasing locally harvested products, while ‘2008 Sommelier of the Year’ Neil Ingram presides over an unpredictable wine list of hard to find vintages and small run labels. Boneta’s boasts an open kitchen, spectacular local art, and 20 foot mirrored ceilings. The atmosphere at Boneta is lively and social and waiting for you! – Value $150

Player Chophouse Gift Certificate #1
Known for ‘where the professionals come to play’ the Player Chophouse Restaurant and Lounge located opposite BC Place will tantalise your taste buds with cedar plank salmon or braised boneless short ribs. Value -$50

Player Chophouse Gift Certificate #2
Known for ‘where the professionals come to play’ the Player Chophouse Restaurant and Lounge located opposite BC Place will tantalise your taste buds with cedar plank salmon or braised boneless short ribs. Value -$50

Touchdown Glassware
Celebrate the game with 4 X 4oz cordial or vodka glasses plus 4 X 16oz pilsner glasses. All football fans will want to show off their passion with this unique style, so impress your friends and will the game into a winner! – Value $100

Two tickets to the “An evening at Sea with Greg Cockerill” #1
Greg Cockerill is a hard working Calgary songwriter known best as a roots folk rocker with with a jazz background. Get an additional bonus of a CD and rock into 2010 supporting Canadian artists -Value $120

Two tickets to the “An evening at Sea with Greg Cockerill” #2
Greg Cockerill is a hard working Calgary songwriter known best as a roots folk rocker with with a jazz background. Get an additional bonus of a CD and rock into 2010 supporting Canadian artists -Value $120

Vichy Gift bag
Be an enviro bag handler with this canvas gift bag filled with volume pumping shampoo, sunblock and thermal spa water -Value $ 120

Nan Wardrop leg warmers
There’s nothing quite like style that has been hand crafted. These pearl coloured hand knitted leg warmers are the trend of the season – value $45

[Blank] denim jeans
Word on the street is that these Holt Renfrew graffiti style jeans will form your booty into perfection - value $300

Ross den Otter Art piece
Ross den Otter is a Port Alberni born artist that has focused on photography, mixed media, small scale sculpting and photographic printmaking for over 25 years. A natural collaborator, he has worked with many of Vancouver’s fine art and commercial photographers. His photographic works have appeared in publications across North America – Value $ 300 (start bid at $100)

Peacock Earrings - by Lori Cerus
Shimmering green and blue peacock feather earrings are the fashion statement to make any outfit ‘to die for’ - Value $30

Feather pendant - by Lori Cerus
Silver necklace accentuated by a stripey shell, orange gemstone and multi toned feather - Value $45

Picnic Bag and wine
Why not start planning for a summer escape with this picnic backpack filled with plates, glasses and cutlery? Topped off with a bottle of white and winter is almost over! -donated by Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang – Value $120

Granville Room $25 #1
Be a part of Vancouver’s entertainment district at the Granville Room. Try out some quality crafted cocktails and the boutique dining menu. The rich, dark interior is accented with jaded hipster artwork and a well-appointed bar. – Value $25

Granville Room Gift Certificate #2
Be a part of Vancouver’s entertainment district at the Granville Room. Try out some quality crafted cocktails and the boutique dining menu. The rich, dark interior is accented with jaded hipster artwork and a well-appointed bar.- Value $25

Donnelly Hospitality Management Gift Certificate #1
See the nightclubs of Vancouver through Donnelly Hospitality Management. Celebrate in Republic, The Modern, Pop Opera and our own treasure here, Bar None. Alternatively, tour the pubs! The Calling, Library Square, Lamplighter, Metropole and Smileys – Value $50

Donnelly Hospitality Management Gift Certificate #2
See the nightclubs of Vancouver through Donnelly Hospitality Management. Celebrate in Republic, The Modern, Pop Opera and our own treasure here, Bar None. Alternatively, tour the pubs! The Calling, Library Square, Lamplighter, Metropole and Smileys – Value $50

DHM Alcohol Gift basket
Gray Monk Merlot, Stolichnaya vodka, Blasted Church Rose…just a few beverages to keep you warm over the holidays!
-Donated by Donnelly Hospitality Management Group - $100

Reflexology Gift Basket
Reflexology is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.- $65

Santa lap dance lessons for 10!!!
Sexyinvancity.com is offering a lap dance “Santa baby lap dance workshop” For you and 9 of your friends for an hour and a half in the comfortable of your own home. Do you wanting to spice up your work out with the most sexy moves? Bring out your inner naughty! Value - $350

Under One Sky DVD
Be inspired by 200 women martial artists from the Film Board of Canada. The film reveals the deeply personal and emotional challenges women face to achieve confidence and spiritual development. - value $25

Boysco Gift Certificate
Known as trendsetter in mens clothing for the last 25 years, Boysco will ensure you stay on top of the times – value $100

Rosedale on Robson Gift certificate
One complimentary accommodation for two in a one bedroom standard suite-be in the center of Vancouver as you enjoy a night on the town – Value $200

The Century Restaurant
Bringing latin ingredients to a contemporary French table, the Century restaurant is located on Richards street, just steps from Gastown – Value $100

Jolie Mack Jewellery necklace
“Stone’s Throw” is a coveted necklace from Jolie Mack Designs’ Signature Collection. Brilliant in a rich amethyst shade, the Swarovski crystals glitter on a Sterling silver chain. Whether it’s worn with jeans or your little black dress, “Stone’s Throw” is the perfect piece to finish any style. – Value $ 80

Toni and Guy Gift Baskets X2

Amazing Womens Workshop weekend
Bid on free tuition to the next Amazing Womens Workshop. www.libertyforsuccess.com provides the space and tools to create personal and relationship success with ease. Value - $375.

Little Wish Photography Services Two hour Photo Session
~Pre-session phone consultation to arrange the perfect location, styling choices, date & time
~Up to three hours on-location custom photo session
~Advanced post processing techniques
~Professional Photo-touch ups
~An email with a password to your own Gallery of images to view and choose favorites at http://www.littlewishphoto.com
~24 favourite keepsake prints (of your choice) in 4 x 6 Kolo leather album
~A CD of all images taken during the Photo Shoot
Value - $350.00

Dear Friends,
On December 3rd, 2009 Beauty Night Society is having its annual “All I want for Christmas” Fashion show featuring pin-up designs by Nancy Black. This is an invitation for you to participate in the fantabulous event. “Be a part of the cause, not a part of the problem”
“All I want for Christmas” brings forward collaboration between art, imagination and originality. The anticipated 200+ guests will experience an exquisite evening showcasing some of Vancouver’s most talented individuals. Guests get to check out pin-up fashions by Nancy Black, performances by Luscious Dance and Sexy in Vancity dancers, whilst raising funds for Beauty Night Society’s makeover and development programs for women and youth in the community. The main sources of income for the evening will be: ticket sales, silent auction items, raffle tickets, photos with Santa and corporate sponsors.
Have you been good or bad this year? By helping Beauty Night Society you will definitely be good! We are looking for help in three areas: 1) Sponsorship, 2) Silent auction items and 3) Monetary donations. 100% of the proceeds will go to Beauty Night Society. Beauty Night Society works with under-privileged women and children on the Downtown Eastside and other troubled areas across Canada. It was founded in 2000 by Caroline McGillivray, and recently celebrated its 10,000th makeover. Beauty Night Society provides women and children with the tools to make positive lifestyle changes. Your generous contribution will give back to those who need it the most.
The event details: Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009 | Time: doors at 7:30pm, show 8pm Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at door | Dress code: Naughty or nice Location: Bar None, 1222 Hamilton Street, Yale Town Event Contact: Caroline McGillivray 778.885.4526 More info? Go to www.beautynight.org

Please let me know if you are able to donate a silent auction item, or be a sponsor of the event. I look forward to hearing from you at 778.885.4526 or [email protected] . Have a great day!
Sincerely,

Beauty Night Society’s “All I want for Christmas” Committee

The flu season is upon us, and everyone everywhere is being more aware of their health and staying healthy.
Beauty Night realizes that healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible. Which is one reason we are starting a course for moms and tots teaching healthy recipes that they can prepare with the tools that they have (often only hot plates) and the food that they have avaliable to them. We would love to hear your suggestion of recipes!

Eating poorly conributes to stress and many other side effects, such as:

• Blood Sugar Imbalances: When we don’t eat enough food, or don’t eat healthy enough food (too little protein and healthy carbohydrates, too much sugar, etc.) we can experience blood sugar fluctuations. These fluctuations can lead to mood swings, fatigue, poor concentration and other negative consequences in the short term, and greater health problems like hyperglycemia in the long run.
• Caffeine Side Effects: Too much caffeine can lead to poor concentration and decreasef effectiveness, sleep disturbances, and increased levels of cortisol in the blood.
• Poor Health Outcomes: Poor nutrition can also lead to lowered immunity so you’re more susceptible to illnesses, both minor and major. As you can imagine, this can lead to other problems, including increased stress levels.

We feel that helping our clients make great food choices, they will start to feel amazing and make great life choices as well.

If you can help, please email [email protected], leave a comment or donate!

A few weeks ago the African Children’s Choir celebrated their 25 year anniversary. People around the world gathered together at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to join in the festivities. Thanks to my friend, David Hurford, I was able to attend the gala. Sir Bob Geldoff was honoured for his avocacy work. The fundraiser profiled how the organization grew from a missions trip to Africa. There Ray Barnett, Founder & President of Music for Life heard a child sing. In a land where thousands of children were starving and in need of food and support, they found joy. Instead of the pictures of poverty and desolation that appeared on most news stations around the globe, the African Children’s Choir founders wanted to show the world how wonderful the children were. Through the tours, the choir has been able to give dignity and respect to the children and raise valuable dollars to build schools and so many wonderful programs.

Many of the choir members alumni were present. Engineers, doctors, fashion designers, and those working with the communities they reside in were there. It was inspiring and uplifting to me to see how much the African Children’s Choir has achieved in 25 years. I watched as the live auction took place. Vicki Gabereau and Barry Scott, an auctioneer from Maynards kept driving the prices of the live auction pieces up. I watched in fascination wishing that I had funds to bid on some of the pieces. Running a charity, one understands how necessary having money to achieve your mission can be. To quote Peter Brinckerhoff: “No money, no mission.”

I started to reflect about how much Beauty Night Society has done on such a nominal budget. Through community support we have run our programs for almost 9 years. Thanks to our volunteers, contributors and our participants, we have achieved many things. I could not help but wonder what would happen if we did have sustainable funding. Our program success are a huge tribute to human spirit, belief that we can make a difference in this world by following our mission and persistence. I started to wonder how we get from where we are today to where I would like to be on our 25th anniversary.

Our mission is to provide marginalized people tools to make positive lifestyle changes to heal themselves and our communities. Our goal is to be able to serve as many people as we can in as many communities around the globe as possible. As I watched pieces from the Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince and Audrey Hepburn’s glove & Tiffany watch be auctioned off, I couldnt’ help but wonder how do we get from where we are now to where we would like to be in two years.

“Caroline MacGillivray from Beauty Night Society,” a voice called out. I looked up to see Vicki Gabereau holding my business card. With a jolt, I pulled myself out of my chair and headed towards the stage. At the top of the evening, we were able to enter our names in a draw to win Bryan Adams tickets. From the distance, I could see my pink business card in Vicki Gabereau’s hand.

When I climbed up the stairs to the stage, Vicki asked me if we should tell everyone about Beauty Night Society. For a moment, I hesitated as it would be great to tell people about what we do. I shook my head. It wasn’t the right time and place. It was time to raise money so the African Children’s Choir could continue to heal more children. I told Vicki I wanted to auction the tickets off. She turned to the mike and announced we were auctioning off the tickets. People became engaged and began to bid. The tickets sold for $4000.

With a bounce in my step, I walked down the stairs back to my seat. The people at my table, some who I now count as friends hugged me and told me it was “such a great thing to do.” I was surprised as to me - it was the only thing to do. When something feels right and I listen to it, I feel satisfied. As I continue to walk towards the future, I thought of all the organizations that are making a difference in this world. I want Beauty Night Society to continue to walk beside them. As we continue down this path, I can only hope that we will be able to work with like minded organizations to help restore dignity and respect to everyone in this world.

* And I did get rewarded for my efforts. I was already flushed from raising an additional $4000. Paul Rodger’s wife told me it was a wonderful thing that I did. She teased me and said, “You don’t really like Bryan Adams do you?” I looked at her in surprise and told her I love Bryan Adams. I grew up listening to him. She pressed the tickets in my hands and told me to enjoy the concert. When I protested, she told me they could always get tickets from Bryan. I was told to have a good time. And that I did. The concert was fantastic!

There are a lot of things going on with Beauty Night over the next week.

Tomorrow is the Models of Inspiration Filmathon you can read about here. We are very excited to be education and empowering some of our participants through this Filmathon.

Sunday we have a Knit Fit event at Brittania from 1-3pm. There is also a stocking cutting session at Nancy Black’s house in the afternoon, and a volunteer orientation from 4:30-6:30 as well. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Monday is the Beautilicous Halloween Event, with face painting, halloween make up, manicures and a photoshoot!

Tuesday we have the Mom and Tot Halloween Festivities, with pumpkin seed roasting, pumpkin carving, face painting and the start of our Mom and Tot cooking series.

The next 4 days are filled with fun and exciting programming. If you want to help, email [email protected] and we will find a fit for you!

Have a great weekend everyone

It’s hard to believe that Beauty Night Society is almost 9! A lot has changed as we have grown, and a lot more will change as we continue to grow.
The Vancouver Sun wrote this story about our 8 year anniversary.
Since then, our programming has continued to expand, with thanks to our generous volunteers and supporters. We really couldn’t do this without you!
We’re at the start of our busiest season. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] to see about opportunities. If you would like to donate yarn or knitting needles for Knit Fit, that would also be wonderful.
We are trying to raise funds to buy products to put into our Christmas Stockings as well. Having funds allows us to buy in bulk, which is beneficial to the women. We love product as well, but it does have to be unused and unopened to ensure our clients feel dignified. Just think, would you like to receive a half used bottle of shampoo in your stocking?
We are also gearing up a Mom and Tot nutrition program, where we will be teaching Moms how to cook simple, healthy recipes under the constraint of it having to be prepared on a hotplate since that is the tools they have available. If you would like to donate crockpots or other kitchen supplies (such as tupperware), we would love that too!

I’m excited about what the future holds for Beauty Night, and I can’t thank you enough for making all of this possible.

October has been a wonderful kick-off month for our children’s programming!

Programming runs Monday and Wednesday nights, from 6:30-8:30pm, with diverse activities for the children of Beauty Night and Womyn’s Gym participants. We’re really excited about all the fun stuff (face-painting, costume-making…) that we’re going to get to do for Halloween. We also have some great new volunteers, and will be running volunteer training soon!

We are going to be adding a Tuesday program at the end of the month, with the goal of working towards programming Monday-Thursday by the end of the year. Tuesday night is Stroller Disco with Caroline, and we are going to be adding on a Mom and Tot nutrition and cooking class that will follow right after! More details on this class next week!

We are currently looking for craft supplies for the KidzCare program, as well as food donations for our nutrition and cooking class. We are also still looking for KidzCare volunteers - if you like working with children and have a few hours each week, this might be the way for you to get involved in Beauty Night! Please send an email to [email protected] if you have any donations, or are interested in volunteering.

-Alexa Bennett Fox