Sam's Club Champions Women Entrepreneurs. - Women's Health Weekly

Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence announced a first of its kind joint initiative to champion women entrepreneurs nationwide. In celebration of Sam's Club 25th anniversary, the Wal-Mart Foundation will make a $580,000 donation to Count Me In, the leading national nonprofit provider of business resources and community support for women entrepreneurs building and growing their businesses. In these tough economic times, Sam's Club is joining with Count Me In to recognize the innovation and job creation potential of small businesses and heighten women entrepreneurs' role in the nation's economy (see also Sam's Club).

'We are thrilled to be partnering with Sam's Club to support the growth of more women entrepreneurs across the country. By creating new jobs and generating revenue, these women are the backbone of their communities and the national economy,' said Count Me In's Founder and CEO, Nell Merlino.

More than ten million women own businesses in the United States, yet 79% of them report revenues below $50,000. With this commitment from Sam's Club, Count Me In will be able to expand its program to include women owned businesses with revenue sales below $50,000 up to $500,000. To launch the partnership, Count Me In will provide direct resources to assist 625 women through its business growth programs. Twenty five women business owners from around the country will receive a Sam Walton Emerging Entrepreneur Award Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Charlotte, NC at Count Me In's Make Mine a Million $ Business(TM) event. The remaining 600 women will be announced soon.

The Sam Walton Emerging Entrepreneur Award winners were selected based on their business profiles, their commitment to community and their personal development. Awardees will receive one-year of paid professional business coaching, free access to Count Me In's educational resources and seminars (valued at over $7,000.00), and a Sam's Club Business Membership, made through a separate donation from Sam's Club. The winners will also benefit from inclusion in the Count Me In organization's community of like-minded women entrepreneurs who inspire and mentor each other.

'Count Me In is making a difference for women business owners and the communities where they live and work,' said Sharon Orlopp, senior vice president, People Division at Sam's Club. 'We applaud the CMI mission and believe this investment will further their efforts to support the economic independence, professional development and the success of women.'

>From accountants to organic food distributors, handcrafters to bodywork therapists, skincare product producers to civil engineering consultants, the Sam Walton Emerging Entrepreneurs represent a broad array of industries and professions across the country. Golden, Colorado-based dynamic duo Amy Lyn and Michelle Herbert own and operate Amy Michelle Baby Bags, a company that specializes in the creation and marketing of highly fashionable and functional baby bags. Amy and Michelle are not only burgeoning business owners; they are leaders in their community. Amy Michelle Baby Bags give up to 5% of their profits to Ronald McDonald Charities of Denver and believe that it is their responsibility to give back to the people and places that help them to grow. 'The coaching we will receive will help us work on marketing and PR ideas -- it will be useful to talk to someone who has been there before,' said Herbert.

Keywords: Sam's Club.

Clinical Briefs: Homeopathic Arnica and Surgery. - Alternative Medicine Alert

Clinical Briefs: Homeopathic Arnica and Surgery

Source: Stevinson C, et al. Homeopathic arnica for prevention of pain and bruising: Randomized placebo-controlled trial in hand surgery. J R Soc Med 2003;96:60-65.

Goal: To determine whether homeopathic arnica can reduce post-operative complications and promote recovery.

Design: Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with three parallel arms.

Subjects: Sixty-four adults (62 included in final analysis) ages 18-70 years undergoing elective surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Methods: Patients were given placebo, arnica 6C, or arnica 30C to be taken three times daily for seven days preoperatively and 14 days postoperatively. Primary outcome measures were pain (questionnaire including a visual analogue scale) and bruising (digital evaluation of photographs); secondary measures were swelling (measurement of wrist circumference) and use of analgesics (tablet counts).

Results: No differences were found between any of the groups on the primary outcome measures of pain and bruising; swelling and use of analgesics also revealed no difference between the arnica groups and placebo.

Conclusion: Homeopathic arnica is no better than placebo in reducing postoperative complications such as pain, swelling, and bruising.

Study strengths: Trial design; manner in which outcome measures of pain and bruising were determined.

Study weaknesses: Minimal swelling or bruising was noted in any of the groups; unusually frequent administration and lengthy duration of use of homeopathic arnica; poor adherence to the trial regimen seen in more than one-third of the sample; the sample size is relatively small, although there presently exists insufficient literature to drive sample size calculations.

Of note: Compared with the placebo group, a greater proportion of participants in both arnica groups guessed what they had received.

Did you know? If taken orally at all, arnica should only be taken internally in the form of a homeopathic remedy.

Clinical import: The results of this small, but well-done, study support the majority of published data that suggest little or no benefit from the peri-operative use of homeopathic arnica; however, patients continue to use, and some practitioners regularly recommend, arnica in such a circumstance. The good news is that a container of homeopathic arnica costs approximately $7 in your neighborhood health food store, is typically taken once or twice daily for a short period of time, and does not appear to interfere with medications. Although available data point to a lack of benefit of homeopathic arnica in the peri-operative period, there seems little reason to actively recommend against its use for those patients so inclined.

What to do with this article: Keep the abstract on your computer.

Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots Power Up with AJ Allmendinger. - Leisure & Travel Week

'AJ's high-energy is something people can really identify with and he will be a great asset for our Fuel in a Bottle power shots,' said BYB Brands President Norm George. Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the only ready-to-drink shots that offer two types of fuel consumers need for their day - Energy and Protein. Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot provides a quick energy boost in convenient 2-ounce liquid form. It is packed with B Vitamins, is sugar free and has zero calories. Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot is loaded with 25g of high quality protein and essential amino acids that your body needs - in a 2.5 ounce power shot - eliminating the hassle of messy protein powders or shakes. Both varieties of Fuel in a Bottle allow consumers to 'Recharge in minutes. Run stronger for hours.'™

'We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle power shots because they offer TWO different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for, at a price they can afford,' says George. Fuel in a Bottle Energy and Fuel in a Bottle Protein are now available throughout the Southeastern United States. They can be purchased in convenience retail stores, health-food stores, and other specialty retail outlets. Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the latest products rolled out by BYB Brands. The company's other beverages include Tum-E Yummies Fruit Flavored Drinks, Country Breeze Tea and Bean & Body Coffee.

ABOUT BYB BRANDS, INC.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, BYB Brands, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. BYB Brands, Inc. is a full-service brand creation company, specializing in new and alternative beverages as well as other consumable products. For information visit www.bybbrands.com.

For more information about AJ Allmendinger, visit www.ajallmendinger.com, follow him on Facebook www.facebook.com/ajallmendinger, and on Twitter www.twitter.com/ajdinger For more information about Fuel in a Bottle go to www.fuelinabottle.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fuelinabottlepowershots.

About Walldinger Racing, Inc.: Walldinger Racing was formed in 2006 to support AJ Allmendinger's motorsports career by developing commercial opportunities and partnership programs. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50210176&lang=en

Keywords: Leisure, BYB Brands Inc..

MEM targeted promotions monitor, March 2004. - Marketing to the Emerging Majorities

 MEM TARGETED PROMOTIONS MONITOR, MARCH 2004  ENTERTAINMENT  Sony Urban                                 Launches a nationwide Joe Cerini, Sony Urban A & R Executive     search for rap, hip-hop, 550 Madison Ave.                           and R & B talent, New York, NY 10022                         including rappers, Phone: 212-833-8000                        singers, and producers. Website: http://www.sonymusic.com          In support of the pro-                                            gram, Sony Urban, a                                            division of Sony Music,                                            is conducting a 20-city                                            showcase event series.                                            The showcases, which                                            are expected to                                            run for 8-10 months,                                            will be produced by                                            local hip-hop promoters                                            in each market. Parti-                                            cipants are screened                                            and selected through a                                            process administered                                            by Sony Urban and                                            showcase production                                            partner GigAmerica.                                            Host cities include                                            Boston; Virginia                                            Beach; Charlotte, NC;                                            Birmingham, AL;                                            Montgomery, AL; Jackson,                                            MI; Louisville; New                                            Orleans; Orlando; Miami;                                            Houston; Dallas;                                            Memphis; San Antonio;                                            Chicago; St. Louis;                                            Kansas City, MO;                                            Columbus, OH; Detroit;                                            Denver; San Francisco                                            and Los Angeles.  Black Entertainment Television             The BET Foundation teams Debra Lee, President                       with General Mills'Honey 1900 W PL, NE                              Nut Cheerios and Chex Washington, DC 20019                       cereals to launch A Healthy Phone: 202-608-2441                        BET, a nationwide campaign Website:http://www.bet.com                 to promote healthy                                            lifestyles and eating                                            habits among BET's audience.                                            BET's primary target is                                            young African American                                            females. The promotion                                            includes public service                                            announcements that provide                                            a toll-free number to call                                            for free health and fitness                                            brochures and information                                            on a national fitness                                            contest. Consumers can                                            enter The Healthy BET                                            Fitness Challenge by logging                                            onto Bet.com/ahealthybet                                            and describing in 100 words                                            or less why they want to                                            take the Fitness Challenge.                                            Four finalists will be                                            selected to take the                                            Healthy BET Fitness                                            Challenge, which consists of                                            a trip to a leading health                                            resort, a gym membership,                                            a personal trainer for one                                            month a personal chef for                                            one month, a supply of Honey                                            Nut Cheerios and Chex                                            cereals, other General Mills                                            products and the BET Healthy                                            Living Journal. The                                            finalists will have 60 days                                            to accomplish their                                            stated fitness/weight loss                                            goals. All finalists who                                            achieve their goals will be                                            rewarded with trips for two                                            to the '4th Annual BET                                            Awards' show in Hollywood,                                            including airfare, hotel                                            for three nights, and $500                                            in spending money. (General                                            Mills, Jon Wiersum, VP, One                                            General Mills Blvd.,                                            Minneapolis, MN 55426;                                            phone: 612-540-3626;                                            fax: 612-540-7995;                                            website:http//www.                                            generalmills.com)  Fuse                                       Fuse music television Mary Corigliano, VP of Marketing           announces a year-long 11 Penn Plaza, 15th Fl.                    promotional partnership with New York, NY 10001                         HOT 97.1 FM, a hip-hop themed Phone: 212-324-3408                        radio station in New York Website: http://www.fuse.tv                City. The first phase of the                                            partnership is a hip-hop                                            fashion and music event                                            titled 'Full Frontal,' which                                            will be held March 2 in New                                            York City. The show will                                            be taped for a one-hour                                            special to air later in                                            the month. 'Full Frontal'                                            and other co-branded                                            events will be marketed                                            via affiliate events.                                            street team marketing, print                                            advertising in local media,                                            cross-channel spots, and                                            special on-air content and                                            on-air promotions on both                                            stations.  FOOD/BEVERAGES  Sprite                                     Targets the urban youth John Carroll, Group Director for Sprite    market with a new One Coca-Cola Plaza                        initiative centered around Atlanta, GA 30313                          a character called Miles Phone: 404-676-2121                        Thirst, a 10-inch vinyl Website:http://www.sprite.com              figure. The first ad                                            debuted last month during                                            the National Basketball                                            Association (NBA)'s All                                            Star Game and co-starred                                            Cleveland Cavaliers rookie                                            LeBron James. Two other                                            ads, titled 'Two Sprites'                                            and 'What's Better Than                                            Sprite;' are slated                                            to run throughout the                                            year. According to Sprite,                                            Thirst reflects the                                            diverse culture of today's                                            teens by 'sporting stylish                                            clothes and spouting                                            insight and attitude.'                                            Thirst is the focal point                                            of an overall integrated                                            marketing campaign aimed                                            at young people that will                                            include an online program                                            and Thirst's own website.                                            Marketing efforts include                                            street teams handing out                                            Thirst posters, magnets,                                            stickers and t-shirts.  HEALTH/BEAUTY AIDS  Combe Inc.                                 Launches a five-month Michael Wendroff, VP of Men's              Spanish-language media Personal Care Products Marketing           campaign for Castano Negro, 1101 Westchester Ave.                      a haircoloring line for White Plains, NY 10604                     Hispanic men introduced Phone: 800-431-2610                        last summer. The campaign Website:http://www.justformen.com          will consist of two                                            30-second TV and radio                                            spots and will run in                                            Spanish-language media                                            in key Hispanic markets,                                            including Chicago,                                            Dallas, Los Angeles,                                            Miami, New York, Phoenix                                            and San Francisco. Combe                                            will also begin national                                            distribution of the new                                            haircolor in Spanish-                                            language packaging, which                                            will be carried in leading                                            retail, drug and grocery                                            stores around the country,                                            including Albertsons, Kmart,                                            Longs, Publix, Ralphs,                                            Safeway and Walgreens.  Source: MARKETING TO THE EMERGING MAJORITIES 

Ric Flair[R] Fuels New Energy and Protein Drinks. - Food Weekly News

World famous Hall of Fame wrestler Ric Flair has been named Brand Ambassador for a new brand of Energy and Protein power shots, Fuel in a Bottle ™. Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots brand ambassador, Ric Flair BYB Brands has chosen the international sports icon, Nature Boy[R], to be the spokesman of the new ready-to-drink Energy and Protein shots, which will be introduced in early March and distributed by Coca-Cola Consolidated.

'Ric Flair can now easily energize his famous limousine-ridin', jet-flyin', kiss-stealin', wheelin'-dealin'™ lifestyle with Fuel in a Bottle,' said BYB Brands president Norm George. 'We are excited about the partnership with Ric. His distinctive energy and dynamism make him the perfect ambassador for our Fuel in a Bottle power shots.' Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the only ready-to-drink shots that offer the two types of fuel consumers need for their day - Energy and Protein. Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot provides a quick energy boost in convenient 2-ounce liquid form. It is packed with B Vitamins, is sugar free and has zero calories. Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot is loaded with 25g of high quality protein and essential amino acids that your body needs - in a 2.5 ounce power shot - eliminating the hassle of messy protein powders or shakes. Both varieties of Fuel in a Bottle allow consumers to 'Recharge in minutes. Run stronger for hours.'™

'We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle because it offers two different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for at an amazing value price,' says BYB President Norm George.

'These products are unlike anything else on the market. It's really important to me to live an active, healthy lifestyle so having the convenience of both Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot that gives me an energy boost, and Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot that gives me the protein I need, is amazing!' says Flair. 'And what's even better, they taste great! WOOOOO!™' Fuel in a Bottle Energy and Fuel in a Bottle Protein will be available through the Southeastern United States in early March. They will be sold in convenience retail, health-food stores, and other specialty retail outlets. Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the latest products rolled out by BYB Brands. The company's other beverages include Tum-E Yummies Fruit Flavored Drinks, Country Breeze Tea and Bean and Body Coffee.

According to Flair's agent at Legacy Talent and Entertainment, Flair will support Fuel in a Bottle by licensing his image to market the product, shooting a TV commercial and voicing radio ads. 'We think Ric's fans will love the ad campaigns and Fuel in a Bottle shots,' says CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni.

For more information on Ric Flair go to www.ricflair.com, follow him on Facebook: Ric Flair, The Nature Boy, or on Twitter: @RicFlairNatrBoy.

For more information about Fuel in a Bottle go to www.fuelinabottle.com, or look for us on Facebook. ABOUT BYB BRANDS, INC. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, BYB Brands, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. BYB Brands, Inc. is a full-service brand creation company, specializing in new and alternative beverages as well as other consumable products. For information visit www.bybbrands.com. ABOUT LEGACY TALENT AND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC Legacy Talent and Entertainment is a full service Talent Management and Entertainment Development Company. Legacy Talent provides professional talent management services to select celebrities and athletes, including representing exclusive talent and the region's highest profile celebrities. For more information call 704-334-7727 or 310-892-7561, visit www.legacytalentandentertainment.com, and become a fan on Facebook: Legacy Talent and Entertainment. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50148563&lang=en

Keywords: BYB Brands Inc..

Botetourt Back Fence - The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)

Li'l Scholars Preschool enrollment

Li'l Scholars Preschool is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 schoolyear. Parents of rising 3- and 4-year olds are invited to call andarrange for a tour or personal appointment. The school is locatedat Fincastle Baptist Church. Learn more about our dynamic program!Call 473-2861, or visit www.fincastlebaptist.org and click on thePreschool link.

Fincastle Preschool signups

Fincastle Preschool located in Fincastle United Methodist Churchis now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year.

Submitted by Amy

Botetourt bands at BandFest

At least four bands including present or former students fromLord Botetourt High School took part in BandFest on March 27 atNorthside High School. The Botetourt-based bands were A.M. Avenue,Echo Theory, Owners of the Land and Redemption.

Fishing Rodeo on April 17

Camp Eagle in Fincastle will hold a fishing rodeo on April 17.

It will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will beserved. The rodeo is for children and disabled sportsmen.

There will be fishing, archery, BB guns, a climbing wall andmore.

There is no charge to participate.

Sponsored by Mill Creek Baptist Church, Camp Eagle and areabusinesses.

Submitted by Sandra Kidd

Sharing God's Grace with food, entertainment

The April meeting of 'Sharing God's Grace,' the monthly gatheringfor fellowship, food and entertainment at Wheatland Lutheran Churchwill meet on Tuesday, April 20 at noon. The program will bepresented by Donald T. Thorne from the Commonwealth Council onAging. He will discuss the many resources available to seniors tocope with the challenges of getting older. We all know that 'Agingisn't for sissies,' so come to hear suggestions to make lifeeasier. The community is invited to attend, beginning with lunchserved at noon by the ladies of the church, followed by theprogram. A free will offering is requested. Please call 992-5403 byFriday, April 16 to make a reservation, and to get directions tothe church, located on Wheatland Road between Fincastle andBuchanan.

Submitted by Natalie Haley

New doctor at Shenandoah Podiatry

Daniel Yeaman, DPM, is a graduate of Virginia CommonwealthUniversity and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completeda three year surgical residency at Heritage Valley Health System inBeaver, Pa., followed by a one year fellowship in diabetic limbsalvage. His specialties are management and reconstruction of thediabetic foot and ankle. He also treats painful foot conditionssuch as heel spurs, neuropathy and skin conditions such as plantarwarts, ingrown toenails and fungal nails. He has traveled to Honduras to assist in surgery for children born with footdeformities such as clubfeet and has a history of localvolunteerism. He is a member of the Virginia Podiatric MedicalAssociation and American Podiatric Medical Association. He is boardqualified in foot surgery including reconstructive rearfoot andankle procedures. In his free time, Dr. Yeaman enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Submitted by Shenandoah Podiatry

Springwood Open

The 15th annual 'Springwood Open' took place in Pinehurst, NC,after the second February snowstorm. While Botetourt dug out of thesnow, the following residents played golf and socialized in agreener North Carolina.

Participants were: Debbie Young, Ryan Shotwell, Dot Bolling,Ralph Mundy, Brian Sink, Webster Booze, Ralph McCampbell, DocLePeter, Dale Gore, Linda Doolittle, Jamey Napier, Royal Rodgers,Jim Barley, Tony Baker, Marty Frances, Ken Rhodes, Janet Cockran,Mike Jordan, Gary Mundy, Ned Honts, Jim Swortzel, Sam Greer and JimKetson.

This has been a busy Pokemon season for Botetourt's Logan Honts. He's been playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game for almost a year,and has attended tournaments and organized events throughoutVirginia and North Carolina.

On Jan. 2, Logan finished 2nd in the Staunton City Championshipsin the Junior Division (children age 10 and younger). He traveledto Staunton with his father and mother, Joel and Marthe Honts, toplay at The Dragon's Lair, a trading card store in downtownStaunton.

After this successful showing, Logan attended the Virginia State Championship Tournament on March 13th in Dale City. In this state-wide group of Juniors, Logan placed 13th.

Feeding on this success, Logan and his family traveled toCharlotte, NC to play in the North Carolina State Championships. After 5 hard-fought 40 minute round-robin matches, Logan's recordwas 3-2, tied for 6th in the Juniors' group. By virtue of PokemonOrganized Play's rules, he placed 9th, by less than 1 percentagepoint in the tiebreaker format: opponent's strength of schedule andopponent's opponent's strength of schedule.

Next on Logan's calendar: a visit to the Regional Championshipoutside of Richmond and the National Championships in Indianapolisthis summer. At stake in Indianapolis are prizes ranging frompacks of cards to scholarships and invitations to the WorldChampionships this summer in Hawaii.

Submitted by Marthe Honts

Community Advent yard sale

Community Advent Christian Church on 512 Old Mountain Road willhold a yard sale April 17. Sellers: Bring your items. Tables $12

If you have a tent, you can be outside. Bake sale and servingbreakfast and lunch. For more information call the church 540-366-3268 or Luana Sharp at 540-966-3268.

Powder Puff Derby

Botetourt Service Unit Girl Scouts held its second annual Father/Daughter Powder Puff Derby Saturday March 6. Fathers and daughtersused pinewood derby kits to design a car. The event was open togirls ages kindergarten through high school seniors. Forty-ninegirls and their fathers participated. The winner of Best in Showwas Virginia Peay of Buchanan Troop 848. Each girl received aparticipation patch, certificate, and goodie racing cup. Specialthanks to Montvale Recreation Center for the use of its facility.Botetourt Service Unit serves girls ages kindergarten through high school seniors in Botetourt Country, Montvale, and Villamont.

Submitted by Jane Garnett

Hogwarts experience at girls camp

Girls 8-17 are invited to 'Hogwarts -- the Summer Session' atIcimani Adventure Center in Roanoke. The camp, sponsored by GirlScouts of Virginia Skyline Council, will run from 10 a.m. onSunday, August 1, to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 7.

The secrets of this magical world await discovery. Come besorted. Battle other houses in various wizarding classes (Healing,Magical Creatures, Archery, Wilderness Survival and more) anddifferent electives (Quidditch, Dueling Club, Muggle Studies andmore). Evening activities include Hogsmead, talent show, campfire,Wands-at-the-Ready and trivia tournament. But Hogwarts is neverquiet. Can you solve the mystery in time?

Girls ages 8-17 may attend as campers. Girls who completed grade8 or above in the 2009-2010 school year may serve as CounselorApprentices if they have completed the required council trainingcourse and camp-specific training course. CAs must also haveexperience working with youth and must be willing to design and actout a character in the mystery.

Girls ages 16-18 who completed grade 10 or above in the 2009-2010 school year may serve as Junior Counselors if they havecompleted the required council training course and camp-specifictraining. Junior Counselors must also have experience working withyouth and must be willing to design and act out a character in themystery.

CAs and Junior Counselors serve for the entire camp session andmust be willing to spend every night on site.

The cost is $189, which includes a CD of pictures, hand-carvedwand, tie dye, wizard robes, program activities, meals/lodgings andmuch more. There's an additional $12 membership fee for non-GirlScouts.

Campers will be sleeping inside, slumber-party style, in ahomemade castle. There are hot showers and flushing toilets. Forinformation concerning accommodations, please visit the GSVSCwebsite. Sorry ... day-tripping is not allowed.

To learn more, visit https://filebox.vt.edu/users/anash/camp/hogwarts/index.htm. Icimani Adventure Center, one of three councilprogram centers, is located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road inRoanoke.

For information about 'Hogwarts -- the Summer Session' or otherGirl Scout camping opportunities this summer, or to request a copyof the Girl Scout summer camp brochure, call 540-777-5121 or visitwww.gsvsc.org. For information about joining a Girl Scout troop,call Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council at 540-777-5100 or 800-542-5905.

Submitted by Cyndi Young-Preston, Public Relations & ProductionManager for Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council

Farmer's Market coming to Troutville Park

Beginning May 8, every Saturday morning from 7 a.m. until noon,The Troutville Park will host a Farmer's Market at Pavilion B.Friends of the Troutville Park will be in charge of collecting feeswhich will go to the upkeep of the park. Fees are very reasonable -- only $5 per week per spot. Troutville's Sunshine ladies willserve as hostesses.

The Farmer's Market was one of the major suggestions on theongoing vision development for the Town of Troutville. Last weekTown Council approved the Farmer's Market.

Vendors for fresh vegetables, plants, arts and crafts and farmproducts -- but no flea market type items, are being sought formore information on the New Market and to become a participant,contact Lee Minnix 819-6335 or Troutville Town Hall at 992-4401 toget an application.

-- Cathy Benson

Mount Bethel Relay for Life fundraiser is Sunday

The Mt. Bethel Relay For Life Team will be at the Blue RidgeVineyard on Sunday, April 18th from 1 to 5 p.m.

The team will be selling hot dogs with homemade chili, slaw,macaroni salad and lot of Desserts.

The proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Submitted by Sara Britt

Children's fishing carnival set for June 5

Botetourt Childrens' Fishing Carnival: Saturday, June 5, from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Buchanan Carnival Grounds. Children 15 andunder will participate in the sport of fishing, other activitiesinclude competitions, door prizes, age-appropriate games, facepainting, free food to the family and so much more.

Submitted by Botetourt County Parks and Rec

Camp Eagle fishing rodeo is Saturday

Camp Eagle in Fincastle will hold a fishing rodeo on April 17.

It will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will beserved. The rodeo is for children and disabled sportsmen.

There will be fishing, archery, BB guns, a climbing wall andmore.

There is no charge to participate. Sponsored by Mill CreekBaptist Church, Camp Eagle and area businesses.

Submitted by Sandra Kidd

Battle of Blue Grass to kick off Civil War Weekend

This is going to be an inaugural event for our Buchanan RotaryClub. We look forward to establishing this as an annual event thatkicks off the Buchanan Civil War re-enactment weekend. It will be 7p.m. on Friday, April 23, at the Buchanan Theatre on Main Street inBuchanan.

As people enter the Theatre there will be skirmishes in thestreet between the Rebel and Union soldiers. Once in the Theatrepeople will be entertained by five of the best regional bands thatwill be battling it out for the title 'Best Bluegrass in Buchanan.'The audience will participate in the winner's selection.

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Girl Scout troop braves the cold

Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 83 in Bonsack has not let the coldweather stop their generous spirit. They spent the month of Februaryhelping others. The girls assembled a dozen hygiene kits, eachcontained a washcloth & hand towel, soap, toothbrush, nail clippers,comb, and band-aids. They were donated to the Bedford ChristianChurch youth group. The kits were added to a collection of over 50which will be shipped to Haiti for the relief efforts. AnotherFebruary evening was used to make over 30 fleece hats, sizesnewborn to adult, for 'Hats 4 the Homeless'. 'Hats 4 the Homeless'is a New Jersey-based organization that collects hats, scarves andgloves and distributes them to the homeless in New York Citythrough St. Francis Xavier's Soup Kitchen. Emilee Higgins, CadyEngland, and Katie Martin are troop members. Cindy Higgins is thetroop's leader.

For more photos, see The Notebook on botetourtview.com.

Advertising & promotions monitor. - Marketing to Women: Addressing Women and Women's Sensibilities

ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS MONITOR  CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES  eBags                              Launches a Pick Pink Program, which Jon Nordmark                       donates 10% of the retail price of CEO                                all pink bags sold to the Susan G. 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.         Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. All Greenwood Village, CO 80111        pink bags are flagged with a pink Phone: 303-694-1933                ribbon to indicate their eligibility Website:                           for the program. The company offers http://www.ebags.com/              over 200 styles of bag in pink. The  pickpink                          program is year-round, with special                                    limited-edition bags to be added                                    during National Breast Cancer                                    Awareness Month in October. A                                    dedicated webpage,                                    ebags.com/pickpink, allows customers                                    to search all pink bags by category.                                    It also includes information on                                    early breast cancer detection,                                    self-exams, and the Komen                                    Foundation. (Susan G. Komen Breast                                    Cancer Foundation, Cindy Schneible,                                    VP of Cause-Related Marketing and                                    Sponsorship, 5005 LBJ Freeway, #250,                                    Dallas, TX 75244; phone:                                    972-855-1600; website:                                    http://www.komen.org)  FOOD/BEVERAGES  Land-O-Sun Dairies (PET)           Launches a one-on-one marketing and Sarah Patton                       education program promoting dairy Director of Marketing              products to women with children. 8701 Red Oak Blvd., #210           Members of the PET Fridge Force, a Charlotte, NC 28217                team of mothers with young children Phone: 704-672-9993                at home, are trained to educate                                    other women about the health                                    benefits of dairy for children and                                    women. PET Fridge Force moms talk to                                    other women at grocery stores,                                    schools, and family festivals, and                                    offer samples of PET brand dairy                                    products. They also distribute                                    coupons and brochures describing the                                    health benefits of dairy.  HEALTH/BEAUTY AIDS  Cover Girl (Procter & Gamble)      Launches CG Vibes: Music That Gives Anne Martin                        Back, a promotion that will award VP, Global Cosmetics and Beauty    $10,000 each to five women who do Marketing                          volunteer work. The CG Vibes Awards 303 International Circle           Contest launched July 15 at a Hunt Valley, MD 21030              listening party held in New York Phone: 410-785-5583                City to debut the CG Vibes CD, which Website:                           features music from CG Vibes http://www.covergirl.com/          spokeswoman Queen Latifa, as well as  cgvibes                           Brandy, The Corrs, Sugar Ray, The                                    Donnas, and others. The CD is                                    produced in partnership with                                    Atlantic Records. Awards will be                                    given in three categories: the CG                                    Vibes Award, which is given to one                                    woman who has given back to her                                    community through music; Biggest                                    Challenge, awarded to two women (one                                    teen and one adult) who saw a need                                    in their communities and determined                                    how to fill it; and Biggest                                    Accomplishment, awarded to two women                                    (one teen and one adult) who have                                    made a major impact within an                                    existing organization. Entry forms                                    are included in the CG Vibes CD                                    packaging and are also available                                    online at Cover-girl.com/cgvibes.                                    Awards will be given in May 2005.                                    The CG Vibes CD is available for                                    purchase at Sam Goody and Media Play                                    stores for $3.99, or as a free gift                                    with the purchase of a full-length                                    album by CG Vibes' artists Brandy,                                    The Corrs, Toby Lightman, or Ben                                    Jelen. The CD will also be available                                    for sale and download at Sony's                                    Connect.com. Proceeds from CD sales                                    will go to the CG Vibes Fund.                                    (Atlantic Records, Camille Hackney,                                    VP of Strategic Marketing, 1290 Ave.                                    of the Americas, New York, NY 10104;                                    phone: 212-405-5475; website:                                    http://www.atlantic-records.com)  HOME/HOUSING  Home Depot                         In a partnership with The Learning John Costello                      Channel (TLC), Home Depot's latest EVP, Merchandising and Marketing   series of 'Do-It-Herself' home 2455 Paces Ferry Rd.               improvement workshops (held July 12) Atlanta, GA 30339                  featured cast members from TLC's Phone: 770-433-8211                home makeover show 'Trading Spaces.' Website: http://www.homedepot.com  Workshops included tiling a                                    backsplash, creating a tabletop,                                    building a display cube, and making                                    a headboard out of picket fencing.                                    Designer Kia Steave-Dickerson led                                    workshops in Atlanta; carpenter Amy                                    Wynn Pastor led them in Leominster,                                    MA; and designer Christi Proctor led                                    them in Sacramento. Home Depot is                                    the exclusive home improvement                                    retail sponsor for 'Trading Spaces,'                                    and provides materials for the                                    show's projects.  Source: MARKETING TO WOMEN