****UPDATE******

Thank you letter, event photos, behind the scenes blog, videos, and more can be found - bastropreliefbenefit.weebly.com

****UPDATE******

We are throwing a shot gun benefit party for BASTROP !!



No not bring your own shotgun, please leave all weapons of destruction at home. We are just throwing this together as fast as a shotgun wedding.



Seeing these families loose everything I started to realize just how much you loose in a fire and how much it takes to start over. Every little bit counts. In 48 hours we have collected numerous items (enough to fill a few cars) to take over to the evacuation centers and so many have wanted to help contribute to this cause!! So let's take it a step further and throw an event and raise some money!! But let's not forget the true reason is to come together as a community to help our neighbors through this adveristy.



Come on Austin let's help our fellow neighbors!!



For those looking to help right now today please check out this link. It has a wealth of information - http://365thingsaustin.com /2011/09/06/how-you-can-help-fire-victims-donation-locations-what-to-donate/



For those wishing to help with the Benefit (individuals, artists, companies, nonprofits, etc.) please fill out the form on our quickly put together website.

http://bastropreliefbenefit.weebly.com/



The response has been humbling and this is an attempt to help organize those willing to help.



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The Bastrop Relief Benefit Party will be taking place at the Volstead special thanks to Christian Moses!



Volestead Lounge

1500 East Sixth

Austin Texas 78702



Event starts this Sunday Sept 11th, 2011

Event starts at 5pm to TBA

All ages!



$5.00 minimum donation (donations taken at the door)

(proceeds go to the Bastrop families effected by the fire)

Drink purchases (a percentage of sales will go back to the cause)



We would love to have local and national nonprofits at the event accepting donations directly. We are currently talking to a few but please let us know if and how you could help.





What we have in store:

TBA

(More coming as we know, my inbox is full of people wanting to help)

Dj's and Bands

Photo Booth by Zappy Springs

Silent Auction

Free Give Aways and gift cards

Arts and Crafts Booth

Hula Hoopers

Pending (food sponsor)

And so much more!!



We are still coordinating the line up of events but boys and girls lets do this and make magic happen!!



If you are a band or DJ and would like to donate a 40 minute set contact:

Volestead Lounge Via Christian Moses



If you would to contribute to this event or to volunteer please contact Joi Faltesek



See you there!

Thanks Joi Faltesek



Please share the love and share this post !! Austin let's do this!



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