The numbers are in, and it’s official: This year’s Country for Kids benefit concert shattered previous records. With country music star Josh Turner headlining, the show raised an astounding $54,000 to support the Center for Child & Family Services. To all those who made this incredible fundraising event possible, thank you! As a longtime sponsor of Country for Kids and chairman of the board of directors of the Center for Child & Family Services, we at Gillette Law Group couldn’t be happier. This concert is one of the nonprofit’s largest fundraising events. Its success is essential to funding the services, programs, and outreach that make such a positive impact on the disadvantaged children and families in our community. The Center is a community service organization that offers a variety of programs to the public, including substance abuse counseling, budget and financial counseling, job readiness training, and assistance with mental health issues (with a trauma-informed focus). These are just a few of the 20-plus programs the family service organization provides to over 10,000 people each year. These are services that directly impact the most vulnerable members of our community, giving them the resources and support they need to succeed. COUNTRY FOR KIDS 2018 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! GOOD MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE
That’s why our firm gave away two pairs of VIP tickets to Country for Kids to two lucky winners! Not only did we get to reward a few of our readers with an amazing concert experience, we also got to give more to this incredible organization and the essential services they provide. Thank you to all of our readers who attended this year’s concert. You can make a direct donation to the Center for Child & Family Services by visiting their website at kidsandfamilies.com/donate. This particular charity is very near and dear to our hearts. Our entire firm stands behind the organization’s efforts to spread hope in our community. We chose to go into disability law to make a positive impact in people’s lives. That passion for service defines who we are as a firm.
Last month, we had fun supporting the 11th Annual “Breast” Ball Charity Golf Tournament which helps fund the mission of Here for the Girls, which improves the lives of young women affected by breast cancer through Beyond Boobs! and Pink Link.
CHILLED SWEET PEA SOUP WITH MINT AND CREAM
DAD JOKE
Ingredients • 2 tablespoons butter • 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts
Recipe from Delishably.com
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten-tickles.
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only), rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 1 32-ounce container reduced-sodium chicken broth • 1 16-ounce package frozen sweet peas
• 1 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • Sliced chives, to taste
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Directions
Brandy and Lauren had fun dressing up.
Elissa took a swing.
1. Melt butter in a large
2. Process pea mixture
saucepan over medium- low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally for 6–8 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil. Add peas, and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat and stir in mint, salt, and pepper.
in batches in blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream. Season with salt and pepper and pour into 2-ounce glasses. Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour. Whisk together lemon juice and remaining sour cream, and dollop on each serving. Garnish with chives.
Lauren met the Good Health Fairy.
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