Team Daniel is a Sponsor of the Karen Chandler Beach Music Festival

On October 11, 2009, the Karen Chandler Trust held its 6th Annual Beach Music Festival and Team Daniel, LLC was proud to be one of the sponsors of the event! The event took place at the Sol Rose Amphitheatre at Campbellton Landing on the Cape Fear River. We had several members of the Team Daniel staff who participated in the event and they had a wonderful time spending their day raising money for those diagnosed with cancer in our area.

The Karen Chandler Trust has been doing great things for those with cancer in the Cumberland County area for many years now. The KCT started when Karen Chandler, a local musician, was diagnosed with breast cancer. A group of local musicians held a benefit to aid Karen and her family with the financial burdens she was facing because of her illness. Karen, a single parent of two, lost her battle with breast cancer on August 4, 1999, but her friends and family wanted to continue their giving to those in need. They decided to establish the Karen Chandler Trust as a formal North Carolina Non-profit Corporation. The KTC has continued to grow and aid those in need for several years now. Their first beach benefit was held in September of 2004 and has been quite successful every year. To date, the Karen Chandler Trust has raised and distributed $150,000 to cancer patients in the Cumberland County area. The money given helps patients with expenses such as food, shelter, transportation, and medical treatments.

Hendersonville, Tap Your Feet and Snap Your Fingers!

There's a slight chill in the air, the school buses have started their rounds and the days are a tad bit shorter. Yes, this means the end of summer. But if you live in the Hendersonville area the "Music On Main" concert series is giving you one last opportunity to enjoy what remains of the warm summer nights.

Admission to this event is free and fun for the whole family (minus Fido, leave your pets at home)! Bring your own chair or blanket and relax to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction (variety 1940'-90's). The outdoor concert takes place at:

Visitors Information Center
201 South Main Street
Downtown Hendersonville
7pm-9pm

Hendersonville's County Travel & Tourism describes "Music On Main" as:

"Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Put on your dancing shoes and head to Music On Main Street for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage."

Fore more information about this event call 828-693-9708 or email festinfo@bellsouth.net!

Have a wonderful time with your family saying goodbye to the warm summer months and hello to the crisp fall air.

The "Going's On", In Cumberland County

Bright and early this morning it occured to me that I haven't announced any wonderful events for our "blog friends" down the street. Next Friday, July 24th is Fourth Friday in Downtown Fayetteville.

Now, you may ask why I'm posting this so far in advance. My answer to that is, this event is awesome! Now that we have all gotten into the summer groove, this event is the perfect way to take advantage of these picture perfect summer nights. From 7pm-9pm you, ME and hundreds more of your favorite Fayetteville residents will be walking the streets to live music, art exhibitions and tons of yummy food vendors.

Here's what the Fayetteville Downtown Alliance says about "Fourth Friday's":

Fourth Friday is like an old fashioned “Gallery Crawl.” Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers. Even the streets become the stage for roaming magicians, puppet shows and drum circles. It’s safe, it's fun and did we mention it's free!

If you're heading down there next Friday, give me a call. See you there!