dude! i just realized i haven't updated the blog in a while! so sorry, friends!
Just want to thank all you lovely people who came out for DessertHouse January. Quite possibly the best night of music yet! Much love to all who contributed time, talent and mula! We got $460 total for the Home of Hope in Moldova. They'll be super thankful!
-Shanna
below is the invite info for january's desserthouse...its already happened, so keep an eye out for february's desserthouse event info!
happy new year to you!
this month's featured cause is Human Trafficking, and our organization is Home of Hope - Moldova. this is a safe house run by friends of ours who are working to bring restoration and security to women who have been rescued from sex slavery. if you don't know what human trafficking is or if you do and want to help make a difference, tonight is the night for you.their website is http://www.harvestmoldova.com/ministries/home-of-hope
okay, so i may have accidentally forgotten about the offer of einstein's bagels last month at desserthouse...but rest assured, friends, it is on my calendar - i will not forget this time!
our music and artists line up will be awesome (as always)...i just don't remember who is playing this time around :) if you wanna know, come and find out! if you've never been before...you won't regret joining us!
$10 = super do-able for each of us. its not required to get in, but if all of us gave $10 we could really do some serious assisting this month for the women and children who have no one to help them in moldova. bring some cash if you have it...if not, we still love you.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Hello Friends!!! I won't keep you long, but be sure to read down to the bottom of this invite...your tastebuds will thank you!
We are so excited about this month's DessertHouse!
Many thanks to Whole Foods for so graciously hosting our event this month! Our featured nonprofit can be found at: http://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/
Checkout the Whole Planet website...through this organization, Whole Foods is doing some awesome microfinancing work in the same communities where many of the products you and I purchase from their store are sourced.
Our music line up is most wonderful...
Sean Reilly...potential future DH host, yes sir ree
Sara J Beck, words are not adequate.
Charles and dear Rachel Brown (happy birthday week Charles)
Lincoln, the one and only
Art is TBA...sorry if this puts you in an unreasonable amount of suspense.
The suggested $10 at the door wil be a bit different this time around. We'll have a jar by the musicians and you can give as you feel led. As with every month, all proceeds go directly to our feature group of cool people doing cool things.
What would DessertHouse be without dessert, fair trade coffee, and fair trade tea?! What would DessertHouse at Whole Foods be without Whole Foods bakery desserts?! Come ready for not only Whole Foods made desserts, but some free food tasting around the store as well! (show up before 7pm if you are excited bout the food tasting)
Okay folks, hope to see you there. Blue star if you are able to show up, sad day if not!
We are so excited about this month's DessertHouse!
Many thanks to Whole Foods for so graciously hosting our event this month! Our featured nonprofit can be found at: http://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/
Checkout the Whole Planet website...through this organization, Whole Foods is doing some awesome microfinancing work in the same communities where many of the products you and I purchase from their store are sourced.
Our music line up is most wonderful...
Sean Reilly...potential future DH host, yes sir ree
Sara J Beck, words are not adequate.
Charles and dear Rachel Brown (happy birthday week Charles)
Lincoln, the one and only
Art is TBA...sorry if this puts you in an unreasonable amount of suspense.
The suggested $10 at the door wil be a bit different this time around. We'll have a jar by the musicians and you can give as you feel led. As with every month, all proceeds go directly to our feature group of cool people doing cool things.
What would DessertHouse be without dessert, fair trade coffee, and fair trade tea?! What would DessertHouse at Whole Foods be without Whole Foods bakery desserts?! Come ready for not only Whole Foods made desserts, but some free food tasting around the store as well! (show up before 7pm if you are excited bout the food tasting)
Okay folks, hope to see you there. Blue star if you are able to show up, sad day if not!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
DH October 09 Baby
it is nearing the end of october ALREADY!
you know what that means fellow music/art/dessert/etc lovers...
desserthouse time, baby.
much love to amy and the staff of Garden of the Gods Gourmet for hosting this month! they are absolutely worth checking out...desserthouse or not. check out our facebookpage for address info...or call me (shanna) 281.796.3635
this month we are proudly featuring the efforts of Opportunity Int'l...their work with microfinancing, women leadership development, and lots of other brilliant works caught our eye; and we think it'll catch yours. (www.opportunity.org)
$10 at the door...suggested, of course...and as with every month, all proceeds go directly to our feature group of cool people doing cool things.
watch the DessertHouse facebook page for some sweet spotlights on our musicians and artists!
BYOM is still fully intact, so be sure to find us if you Bring Your Own Mug to get your legit hug
it was cleverly suggested that we do a little something unprecedented this month...how bout some costume action from the creative among us? if your feeling feisty...dress it up and we'll dedicate a song or two to you :D
oh, and if youre interested in helping us keep our personal investment at a minimum...shoot me a text or post on the wall if you feel like shocking some taste buds with a delish dessert.
peace
you know what that means fellow music/art/dessert/etc lovers...
desserthouse time, baby.
much love to amy and the staff of Garden of the Gods Gourmet for hosting this month! they are absolutely worth checking out...desserthouse or not. check out our facebookpage for address info...or call me (shanna) 281.796.3635
this month we are proudly featuring the efforts of Opportunity Int'l...their work with microfinancing, women leadership development, and lots of other brilliant works caught our eye; and we think it'll catch yours. (www.opportunity.org)
$10 at the door...suggested, of course...and as with every month, all proceeds go directly to our feature group of cool people doing cool things.
watch the DessertHouse facebook page for some sweet spotlights on our musicians and artists!
BYOM is still fully intact, so be sure to find us if you Bring Your Own Mug to get your legit hug
it was cleverly suggested that we do a little something unprecedented this month...how bout some costume action from the creative among us? if your feeling feisty...dress it up and we'll dedicate a song or two to you :D
oh, and if youre interested in helping us keep our personal investment at a minimum...shoot me a text or post on the wall if you feel like shocking some taste buds with a delish dessert.
peace
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hi friends!
So i heard (sadly, i wasn't able to go on monday night) that september's desserthouse was THE BEST YET! if you joined me in being unable to go...we really missed a good one, friend!
THANKS to all the musicians who truly blew us away (from what i've heard): Rachel and Charles, Lincoln, the folks from Five Star Streets, Sara J Beck, and Sean!
THANKS to the amazing presentation of artistry by Emily and Nate...and anyone else who joined in the fun!
THANKS to Donavan and Yobel for bringing the good stuff!
A special THANK YOU to Sarah J Beck for coordinating the night in my absence!
THANKS THANKS THANKS to all who brought a dessert and/or a mug! it blessed both me and those who partook!
We were able to GIVE $210 to our friends who work with AIDS victims in Papua New Guinea. our hearts and prayers are with you, friends.
KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS PEELED for upcoming DH info! looks like we'll be grooving to some sweet tunes in the old colorado city area for october's DH. Opportunity Int'l will be our feature non profit...more info at www.opportunity.org!
MORE TO COME
YOU PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL!
So i heard (sadly, i wasn't able to go on monday night) that september's desserthouse was THE BEST YET! if you joined me in being unable to go...we really missed a good one, friend!
THANKS to all the musicians who truly blew us away (from what i've heard): Rachel and Charles, Lincoln, the folks from Five Star Streets, Sara J Beck, and Sean!
THANKS to the amazing presentation of artistry by Emily and Nate...and anyone else who joined in the fun!
THANKS to Donavan and Yobel for bringing the good stuff!
A special THANK YOU to Sarah J Beck for coordinating the night in my absence!
THANKS THANKS THANKS to all who brought a dessert and/or a mug! it blessed both me and those who partook!
We were able to GIVE $210 to our friends who work with AIDS victims in Papua New Guinea. our hearts and prayers are with you, friends.
KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS PEELED for upcoming DH info! looks like we'll be grooving to some sweet tunes in the old colorado city area for october's DH. Opportunity Int'l will be our feature non profit...more info at www.opportunity.org!
MORE TO COME
YOU PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Dessert House Goodness!!!
Wow. Every time Dessert House occurs, the time gets better and better! Yay to another wonderful time to enjoy local culture, music, yummy desserts, and art! It's wonderful to learn about another non-profit that is contributing to the development of the local area-- Young Life!
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped out with this months Dessert House! Thank you to Young Life, for Will & Brian's fantastic insight on what this awesome organization does in the local community! Thank you for sharing your stories of how you've been impacted by the formation of relationships between the students & the YL leaders! Thanks for sharing what God's done through these relationships! We raised $324 from Augusts Dessert House which was given to Young Life Colorado Springs, and will pay for a middle school child to go to Camp! Yay!
Mark your calendars for next months Dessert House! SAVE THE DATE for Monday, September 28th from 7-11 PM.... we will be posting a google map link to the location asap! Opportunity International is the next featured organization!
Thanks again for supporting Dessert House! We are thrilled to bring to you amazing organizations that are taking action to bring about social justice & positive development on an international & domestic level! More than that, we are thrilled to give YOU tangetable ways that you can get involved in taking action on behalf of these issues!
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped out with this months Dessert House! Thank you to Young Life, for Will & Brian's fantastic insight on what this awesome organization does in the local community! Thank you for sharing your stories of how you've been impacted by the formation of relationships between the students & the YL leaders! Thanks for sharing what God's done through these relationships! We raised $324 from Augusts Dessert House which was given to Young Life Colorado Springs, and will pay for a middle school child to go to Camp! Yay!
Thank you so our musicians & for Sara J for arranging all the sets! Sean Riley, Heather & Jesse Spradley, Rachel Brown, Brian (from YL), Sara J Beck, & Lincoln.
Thank you to our lovely ladies who did live art-- Emily Rogers! Amy Pontius! Shanna Hilgers! Abby Steiger! It's amazing how much beauty one can paint on a tin, rusty oil can!
Thanks to the BYOM team! Yah yah for sustainability & helping out our environment.
Thank you Casa Bancha Men-- for allowing us to invade your home for a rad night of delightful Dessert House!! Stellar setup!
Thank you to Yobel Market!!
Mark your calendars for next months Dessert House! SAVE THE DATE for Monday, September 28th from 7-11 PM.... we will be posting a google map link to the location asap! Opportunity International is the next featured organization!
Thanks again for supporting Dessert House! We are thrilled to bring to you amazing organizations that are taking action to bring about social justice & positive development on an international & domestic level! More than that, we are thrilled to give YOU tangetable ways that you can get involved in taking action on behalf of these issues!
**find us on facebook & join the Dessert House Colorado Springs group!**
Monday, August 24, 2009
The REAL Dessert House for August!
Another exciting Dessert House will be happening this Thursday, August 27th at 8 PM- 11 PM!!! Please come out and enjoy some delicious dessert & fair trade coffee, delightful music under the stars, and an amazing opportunity to partner with an international youth development organization... Young Life! http://younglife.org/AboutYoungLife/!
BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) & Receive a Legit Hug!
Location for Dessert House: Casa Boncha (6870 Del Monico, Colorado Springs, CO 80919)
Date: August 27th 8PM-11PM
Musicians: Shawn Riley, Rachel & Charles Brown, Sarah J Beck, Heather & Jessie Spradley & MANY MORE!
Artists: Emily Rogers, Shanna Hilgers, Abby Steiger
YOUNG LIFE:
Mission: Introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ while helping them grow in their faith.
Goal: Supply excellent Young Life ministry in 7500 schools and outreach locations in the USA & internationally
Progress: As of May 2008, Young Life was in more than 4,639 schools & outreach locations worldwide.
Young Life Leaders invest in spending time with kids; they care about “their joys, triumphs, heartaches, and setbacks.” Young Life believes that from the adult interaction and relationship building, “the first step of a lifelong journey; the choices they [the kids impacted] based upon God’s love for them, will impact future decisions… career chosen, marriages formed and families raised.”
“Young Life is about going to where unchurched kids are and showing them who Jesus is through consistent relationship in their lives. Young life is building relationships with kids and walking them towards relationship with God or walking with them when they give their lives to Jesus. It’s about having fun and building community for those who would never step into a church on their own; or rather bringing Jesus to them.” -Ruth Cortess (Young Life Leader)
BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) & Receive a Legit Hug!
Location for Dessert House: Casa Boncha (6870 Del Monico, Colorado Springs, CO 80919)
Date: August 27th 8PM-11PM
Musicians: Shawn Riley, Rachel & Charles Brown, Sarah J Beck, Heather & Jessie Spradley & MANY MORE!
Artists: Emily Rogers, Shanna Hilgers, Abby Steiger
YOUNG LIFE:
Mission: Introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ while helping them grow in their faith.
Goal: Supply excellent Young Life ministry in 7500 schools and outreach locations in the USA & internationally
Progress: As of May 2008, Young Life was in more than 4,639 schools & outreach locations worldwide.
Young Life Leaders invest in spending time with kids; they care about “their joys, triumphs, heartaches, and setbacks.” Young Life believes that from the adult interaction and relationship building, “the first step of a lifelong journey; the choices they [the kids impacted] based upon God’s love for them, will impact future decisions… career chosen, marriages formed and families raised.”
“Young Life is about going to where unchurched kids are and showing them who Jesus is through consistent relationship in their lives. Young life is building relationships with kids and walking them towards relationship with God or walking with them when they give their lives to Jesus. It’s about having fun and building community for those who would never step into a church on their own; or rather bringing Jesus to them.” -Ruth Cortess (Young Life Leader)
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