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 This
year, patrons and members of the Junior League of Baton Rouge's 2010
Hollydays market, won't only be shopping for a cause, they will be
running too.
In addition to events that will take place in the River Center, a
special 5K and a 1 mile fun run through downtown Baton Rouge have been
added to the 2010 Hollydays special events line up.
The inaugural race, Holidays Hustle, is sponsored by Varsity Sports and
scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 14th, with the one
mile fun run beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both runs promise to be exciting new
Hollydays fundraisers.
“Hollydays Hustle is an important new effort on part of the Junior
League to reach a new fundraising audience while enjoying beautiful
downtown Baton Rouge,” says 2010 Hollydays Chairman Brooke Barnett. “You
do not have to be a runner to participate in the race. Teams are
welcomed and encouraged. Holidays Hustle will be a great way to have fun
and contribute back to the community.”
With the support of donors, Junior League members, merchants and
shoppers, Hollydays has raised over $5 million for the Baton Rouge
community over the past 26 years. The Holidays Hustle is just one of
many opportunities for people to support Hollydays.
Registration is $15 per person for the fun run, $20 per person in
advance of the 5K race and $25 on race day. Registration is available
online at www.hollydays.org or at
Varsity Sports, located at 2055 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge.
Food will be provided by Capital City Produce while drink s will be
supplied by Baton Rouge Coca Cola and Mockler Beverage Company. Runners
will also receive free evening admission to Hollydays market following
the race. T-shirts and age category awards will also be presented.
Hollydays 2010 will house more than 200 vendors and 75,000 square feet
of shopping space. It is scheduled for October 13th through October 16th
at the Baton Rouge River Center. All proceeds will support the League's
17 community project and mission-based initiatives. Last year, Hollydays
had a positive economic impact of $5.1 million on the economy.
Raffle Report
Mercedes Benz of Baton Rouge and Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry and
Distinctive Gifts are again sponsors of popular Hollydays raffles.
Junior League members will be selling $5 tickets for the chance to win a
steel grey 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. Members are also selling $50 tickets
for a chance to win a Ladies or Gents stainless steel oyster perpetual
Rolex watch.
The Junior League and the Hollydays 2010 Committee would like to thank
the following businesses for supporting Mercedes raffle ticket sales at
their locations: Mall of Louisiana, Sullivan's
Steak House, Sam's Club, The Loft at Perkins Rowe, Game Day Daiquiris,
Superior Grill, Louisiana Office Supply, The Chimes on Highland, Zippy's
and Red Door Interiors. Rolex tickets are being sold at Sullivan's
Steakhouse, the Camelot Club, Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant and the
Mercedes- Benz dealership.
Mercedes raffle tickets are coming soon at the following locations: Head
Over Heels, The Courtyard, Peregrin's Florist & Decorative Gifts, Paper
N' Things, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry (Mall of Louisiana and corporate
locations), Lux Salon, Stella, Martin's Wine Cellar, Game Day Daiquiris,
Prive' and Victoria's Toy Station.
The drawings for the two Rolex watches will take place on the night of
October 13th at the Hollydays' Preview Gala "A Toast to the Town." The
drawing for the Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport will take place at 4:30pm at
the Hollydays market's main stage on October 16th. You need not be
present to win. |
