Hello, again!We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! While the Pledge 5 office was closed, we've been keeping busy on our Facebook page and Twitter. Follow the links to see posts and updates about all the acts featured in the Gainesville "Gifts" Back benefit show and fun Toy Tidbits in support for Toys for Tots. Pledge 5 is taking the stage on December 2nd at the Venue in downtown Gainesville to help collect toys donations for Toys for Toys! Maybe you've seen one of our updates, taken note of a tweet, or read a previous blog post and are not yet convinced that you should give up your Thursday night to join us. If that's the case, keep reading! Here are the top 5 reasons you should join us at Gainesville "Gifts" Back.
5. Free t-shirts. Don't lie to me...everyone loves a free t-shirt! The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a free t-shirt, courtesy of ApartmentsinGainesville.com, the premiere website for apartment hunting in Gainesville. Doors will open at 8:30, so get there early. This event may only last one night, but show your support for Toys for Tots all year by wearing your Gainesville "Gifts" Back t-shirt!
4. Plenty of contests and chances to win! You didn't think we would let all the audience members just stand there and do nothing, did you? Throughout the evening we will have various holiday contests that are sure to provide a little comic relief...and make it onto YouTube, thanks to your best friend. The good news, however, is you could win one of hundreds of dollars worth of prizes! The contests are:
The Jingle Bells FreeStyle Caroling gets creative
The 30-second Interpretive Dance Challenge Let the joy of the season move you...literally.
The Human Christmas Tree Always shine your brightest.
The 30-second Interpretive Dance Challenge Let the joy of the season move you...literally.
The Human Christmas Tree Always shine your brightest.
3. Help your community by taking the Pledge! By attending Gainesville "Gifts" Back, you're becoming an active member of your community. This entire benefit show is in honor of Toys for Tots, and is one of the many events the Pledge 5 Foundation hosts throughout the year. Each event supports a different local charity and seeks to raise awareness of not only the need for volunteers, but their power to make a difference in the lives of others. Come out and hear more about Pledge 5 and get a head start on your pledge for the upcoming new year! Haven't yet taken the pledge to donate 5 hours to public service? Join our cause on Facebook and help make a change in your community!
2. Support local talent. Like holiday gifts, our performers come in all different packages. Some are young, some are musicians, and some are comedians. No matter what gets your toes tapping or face smiling, we guarantee you will enjoy the show! All of our performers have agreed to take part sans pay in order to support Toys for Tots, and the least we can do is support these local groups in return.
Musical performances by:
Tom Sartori, top recording artist
the top physicians, Gainesville's favorite indie rockers (Check them out on Gooveshark!)
Far Away Planes, a local group soaring to the top!
Comedians include the funniest North Florida has to offer:
Tim Keck, Rudy Mendoza, JC Currais and Andrew Duvall!
1. Support Toys for Tots. Few would argue that Toys for Tots is an undeserving charity. As of 2009, the Toys for Tots program has collected and distributed over 500 million toys! Even better is that all the toys remain in the area that conducted the toy drive. What exactly does this mean? All of the toys donations you help raise will go directly toward making this a brighter holiday season for children in the Gainesville area! Donation bins are located at all properties listed on ApartmentsinGainesville.com. We will also be collecting toys in Turlington Plaza on the UF campus from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29th and Wednesday, December 1st. Just look for the Santa Clause! All toys need to be new and unwrapped. Bring a toy to Gainesville "Gifts" Back and receive FREE ADMISSION!
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