Golden String Holds First Fundraiser at Farmer Casey's Ranch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JULY 28, 2008

COITSVILLE, OH - Farmer Casey's Ranch, Golden String's newest adventure in day habilitative programming, 4738 McCartney Road, will be the setting the evening of Friday, August 29 for a fundraiser benefiting children and adults with disabilities in the Mahoning Valley area.

Golden String is a non-profit organization designed to raise funds to provide recreation and socialization activities to adults and children with multiple disabilities in the Mahoning Valley area. Their primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for disabled individuals in our community by providing opportunities for them to have social outlets and activities.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to enhancing recreation and socialization activities planned for the 52-acre property which currently features a 7-acre fishing lake, arts & crafts barn and agricultural fields for the clients. In addition to ongoing renovations, immediate plans for the ranch include a handicap-accessible fishing deck and ramp along the lake, and a 2,500 square-foot building addition to the farm house equipped with handicap-accessible bathrooms and education and recreation rooms.

Golden String is planning an evening of food, fun and entertainment with all of the food being provided by The Mocha House in Boardman, Rosetta Stone Cafe, The Royal Oaks and Springfield Grille. All beverages are being provided by Sam's Club in Boardman, entertainment will be provided by local bands, and artwork by some of Golden String's clients as well as several items available for auction will be on display.

Tickets for the event are $25.00 per person and can be purchased by calling Jessica at 330.755.4202. Tickets for the auction will be available at the event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Dini M. Ricchiutti - 330.719.4635

Youngstown Rocks the Arts!

**Photos by Sarah Poulton, Valley24.com**
On July 26, Youngstown rocked the arts! Taking place in the area behind the Purple Cat Champion Street location, Front Street was closed to celebrate independent art native to Youngstown and the surrounding area. Hosted by Art Youngstown, the festival featured a wide array of talent by local artists and musicians, and The Purple Cat crew was on hand with the Touch the Moon Candy Saloon van! We got a chance to hang out all day, sell some art and crafts made by the gang at The Purple Cat and to enjoy alot of the fine art and music that Youngstown has to offer!


Unfortunately, as has been the case with most of Youngstown's summer
festivals this year, Mother Nature was not as kind as she could have been. During 5 Elements' set on the South Stage, the rain began to POUR at about 4:45 or so. And it sure came down hard! Drenching everything and everyone in its path! But, after about a half hour to forty-five minutes later, the sun made it back out again! We battled with rain off and on for most of the day, but in the end, everyone had a blast, and it was worth sticking through the rain to experience such an amazing day of music and art VERY close to home!


We're having a great summer here at The Purple Cat, and are having a blast with all of the amazing entertainment that is happening Downtown! SUPPORT DOWTOWN YOUNGSTOWN!! Come out to these free events, and support the city and its artistic residents! The only way to make more things happen in this town is to support the ones that are already going on. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll keep you posted on what continues to unfold at The Purple Cat!