fundraisers

Thanks to everyone who's given to Streetsblog and Streetfilms so far in our spring pledge drive -- we're nearly a quarter of the way to our fundraising goal of $40,000. I can't emphasize enough how crucial it is for readers to chip in and help us reach our targets. Your contributions keep us going so we can deliver news and commentary about the transition to safer city streets that work for people, not cars. So keep those donations coming!

Five Years? It seems as though it were just yesterday.

On February 23rd, Streetsblog L.A. Board Member Joel Epstein and his wife Karen Sarachik will host our first fundraiser of 2013, at their house in Brentwood. Joel and Karen are joined in welcoming you by a host committee that includes Jerard Wright, Dan Rodman and Bill Rosendahl and the Board of Streetsblog Los Angeles. The party starts at 7:00 p.m. and there will be delicious Indian food.

As many of you know, ARTCRANK, a party, poster show and sale and art exhibit at Orange 20 Bicycles will benefit Los Angeles Streetsblog. A full list of the event details can be found after the jump.

A gigantic thanks to everyone that came out on Tuesday night. A great time was had by all and we managed to raise over 20% of the costs of our weekly Santa Monica coverage. I would be remiss if I didn't give an extra note of thanks to Cynthia Rose and Bryan Beretta of Santa Monica Spoke who went all out in both publicizing the event and helping out the night of and beyond (getting raffle winners their prizes.) I've never been happier to give away a raffle prize than when Gary drew their names out of the green monkey basket announcing their win of a Flying Pigeon Road bike.

By this point, you're probably well aware that tomorrow at the Library Alehouse (129 Main Street in Santa Monica) is Streetsblog day, with 10% of all proceeds going to fund our weekly Santa Monica column. So instead of another reminder post with a list of all our impressive raffle items (a full list of which is available after the jump).

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Things are getting very exciting for our March 27th all day fundraiser at the Library Alehouse.  Earlier today I picked up a donation from the Big Blue Bus and got word on a donation from Bikes and Hikes L.A.  Remember, if you want to support our expansion into Santa Monica, all you have to do is show up at 129 Main Street a week from today and buy something to eat or drink.  I'll be there all day selling raffle tickets, t-shirts and bags, so say hello while you're there.   Oh, and buy some raffle tickets, t-shirts or bags while you are there.  Or the heck with me, our Santa Monica writer will be there for a lot of the evening as well.