Well, we finally figured things out regarding our little get-together in August. So here’s the scoop!

Kathy and I talked it over and instead of creating extraneous hoopla and stress, we decided to keep it relaaaaaaxed and caaaaaasual.    We’ve reserved a cabana and a few tables for spill-over on the patio at the Lei Lounge on Park Blvd. in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego from 5pm to 7pm.  Lei Lounge runs their Saturday Happy Hour during this time, so it’s half price signature cocktails (only $4!) and I believe their are some food specials, as well. (And let me tell you, their crab empanadas are to die for...)

So, in a nutshell:

What: Drinks with Kathy and Joelle

Where: Lei Lounge (map)

When: Saturday, August 23rd from 5pm to 7pm

Why:  Because we’re awesome, that’s why! 

Kathy and I both will be there, cocktail in hand, ready to chat it up!  We’ll have some pens on hand, too, if you decide you’d like to bring your book for us to sign.  If you plan on being there (and if you plan on bringing a guest or two), please leave a comment here so I can get a rough headcount. We might need another cabana!

Looking forward to seeing you there…

Fall is here and while I’m running a bit late on it this year, I am participating in AIDS Walk San Diego for the 4th year in a row.  Since I’m late, I don’t anticipate that I’ll rake in the money of years past, but I’d be really honored to offer them whatever I can raise.

AIDS Walk San Diego is on Sunday, September 30, 2007.  I’ve registered to walk and if you’d like to sponsor me, I’d welcome your donation.

Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated.

Thank you!

Today we thought we’d talk a little bit about charity.  Rock the Walk is a non-profit organization started by Allison Gill and myself in 2004. I was raising money for AIDS Walk San Diego and I’d hit my $2000 goal, but wanted to raise more.  So, I turned to Allison, who is an up-and-coming local musician, both with her solo career and with her band, Velvet Tongue (Ali plays bass).  We decided to throw a multi-act concert at a hot venue to help raise more money for the cause and Rock the Walk was born.  In 2004, we raised over $4,100.
This year, Rock the Walk became an offical NPO, with Allison heading up the Board of Directors as the CEO.  We have several board members, including myself (Webmaster & Co-Founder) and we’re holding several events around San Diego solely for the benefit of AIDS Walk San Diego. After two smaller events in May and July, we’re holding a larger multi-act event in August, as well as potentially two larger-name acts in September before the Walk itself on October 2nd in Balboa Park.
Every event helps raise more money and awareness and every dollar donated goes to the cause (minus our very minimal overhead).  If your business would like to support Rock the Walk by becoming a Spotlight Sponsor, please contact Allison. Or, if you’d like to donate a few dollars, we’d definitely welcome your contribution.
HIV/AIDS awareness is an important issue and Moxie is proud to support Rock the Walk. We hope you will, too!