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 2010
Bids for Kids Events
Lunch with the Colts President
Friday August 13, 2010 - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a tailgate party at Anderson University with Bill
Polian as the guest speaker. After the event you will be
able to watch the colts training camp practice. RSVP by August
10th.
Click here for more details
Past Events:
Madison
County
Federal Credit Union
"Matching Funds"
Stop in any branch of
MCFCU and make a donation to Bids for Kids.
We will MATCH donations up
to $5,000!
Hurry in! The offer ends
Friday, April 23, 2010.
Bob Evans Community Fun Day
Thursday, April 15th
Enjoy the best home cooked breakfast, lunch or dinner at Bob
Evans on S. Scatterfield Road in Anderson from 6:00 am - 10:00
pm. Bring the required flyer and Bob Evans will donate
15% of your meal price to Bids for Kids child abuse prevention
in Madison County.
(click
here for Bob Evans Coupons)
Bake
Sale
Friday, April 16th and
Friday, April 23rd
Madison
County
Federal Credit Union
621 E. 8th Street
Stop in to purchase home
baked cookies and pastries as we raise money for Bids for
Kids!
MCFCU is also taking orders for
Cookbooks
These special cookbooks
are filled with wonderful recipes that you'll be sure to love!
Kids' Day
with guest appearance by "Big Boy"
Sponsord by Frisch's Big Boy of Anderson
Mounds Mall
Saturday, April 17th 10am - 3pm
Join the fun at the Mounds Mall on Saturday, April 17th from 10am - 3pm! The
entire family will enjoy Kids Day at the Mall with games,
activities and great fun planned from area merchants and
businesses.
All businesses with a relationship to serving children are welcome
to have a booth for as low as $25. Contact Bonny Clark: (765)
617-5912 for details!
SPRING
CONCERT
Saturday, April 17th
The Lowrey Music Spring Concert returns this year with a new concert
organist, Ms. Lori Graves. This light and lively concert appeals to
listeners of all ages! Lowrey organ company has the most beautiful
sounding and technology advanced organs of their time.
The Spring Concert will be held at Lambert's Music Center at 1325
Meridian Street in downtown Anderson. Lori Graves will perform two
concerts: 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. The $10 per person tickets are
available at Lambert's Music Center or by calling: 641-1200 or
617-5912.
The Spring Concert is open to the public and light refreshments will
be served after each performance. This annual event for Bids for
Kids is presented by Lambert's Music Center and the Friends for
L.I.F.E. club (Lowrey
is
Fun &
Entertaining).
“Bids
for Kids” Live TV Auction
Friday, April 23rd (6pm – Midnight) and
Saturday, April 24th (10am – Midnight) on Comcast Channel
3 and a “wrap-up” live auction in the auditorium on Sunday, April 25th at 3:00 pm … Everything must go! The Live TV Auction will take place at Reardon
Auditorium on the Anderson University campus. Bid from the auditorium or from the comfort of your
home … help raise funds to prevent child abuse! Businesses & Individuals may donate items to the
auction? Call Bonny Clark: (765) 617-5912. It’s a great way to promote your business … even
home-based businesses! And, it’s tax-deductible!
Pennies
for Kids
During the Live TV Auction!
Children are invited to come
onstage during the live TV auction and donate their pennies to the
Pennies for Kids drive for child abuse prevention. Each child will
receive a small thank you item for their donation. Come to the
stage area and let us know that you are there to make a donation.
Child
Safety Fair
Saturday, April 24th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The entire family is invited
to come to Reardon Auditorium on the Anderson University campus
during the live auction on Saturday, April 24th from 2-5pm. Kids
will enjoy a tour of a fire truck and interactive carnival
games. There will be exhibits with safety information for the
entire family. And, you can register for grat door prizes and enjoy
free food!
Adopt a Teddy Bear
During the televised Bids for Kids auction, teddy bears will be
available for adoption. These teddy bears represent the Indiana
children you have the opportunity to protect from abuse and neglect. The
bears are dressed in colorful crocheted children's clothing and wear a
special wristband identifying each child. Viewers can purchase a
Teddy Bear during the Live Auction by calling the Hotline at: (765)
641-3737, or come to Reardon Auditorium during Auction hours and adopt
their bear from the theatre display. Adopt a Teddy Bear for only
$25. Proceeds benefit child abuse prevention programs in Madison
County.
Pop Cans for Prevention
Friday April 23 6pm - Midnight
Saturday, April 24 10am - Midnight
Sunday April 25 10am - 5pm
The Bids for Kids Foundation announces a new fundraising campaign for
this year called Pop Cans for Prevention. Area residents are invited
to recycle their aluminum cans at the site of the Bids for Kids TV
Auction.
Please bring cans, in large plastic bags, to the
rear of Reardon Auditorium on the Anderson
University campus. There will be a trailer marked for
your aluminum can donations. Money raised from this event will be
placed toward programs of child abuse prevention in Madison County.
Blue Ribbon
Challenge – Win a 19” Flat Screen HDTV
Visit any of the locations below
and buy a Blue Ribbon for $1.00 or 10/$5.00 and you’ll
be entered to win a 19” Flat Screen HDTV!
Proceeds from the sale of the Blue Ribbons will go to
the Bids for Kids campaign for child abuse prevention in
Madison County. The Contest ends Friday, April 23, 2010,
and the winner will be drawn on Tuesday, April 27th
Madison County Federal Credit Union Locations
 | Main Office - 621 East 8th St., Anderson, IN
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| 2309 Charles Street (in the WalMart Parking Lot), Anderson, IN |
| 2211 South Park Avenue, Alexandria, IN |
| 7953 SR 28, Elwood, IN |
Key
Bank Locations
| Downtown Anderson - 800 Main
Street, Anderson, IN |
| North Anderson - 2246 Broadway
Street, Anderson, IN |
| South Anderson - 5457
Scatterfield Road, Anderson, IN |
| West Anderson - 3228 Nichol
Avenue, Anderson, IN |
| Alexandria - 101 North Harrison
Street, Alexandria, IN |
Old National Bank Locations
| East - 219 Scatterfield Road,
Anderson, IN |
| North - 1501 Broadway Street,
Anderson, IN |
| South - 1908 East 53rd Street,
Anderson, IN |
| South (Pay Less Super Market) -
3050 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN |
| South (Applewood Pay Less )  -1900
Applewood Center Drive, Anderson, IN |
MainSource Bank Locations
| South - 4304 Scatterfield
Road, Anderson, IN |
| Central - 707 S Scatterfield
Road, Anderson, IN |
Business Locations
| Go Print - located in the Falls
Plaza in Pendleton, IN |
| Call (765) 617-5912 to get your
business signed up for the Bids for Kids Blue Ribbon
Campaign! |
Attorneys Against Abuse
Charlie Braddock, local attorney, Exchangite, and advocate for Child
Abuse Prevention, has challenged area attorneys to make a donation to
the Bids for Kids campaign and help us raise $100,000 this year.
Joining the "Challenge" are attorneys and Exchangites Lisa DeLey and
Bryan WIlliams. Madison County attorneys were mailed out "challenge"
cards to include with their donations as we work to support the work
of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for child abuse prevention
in Madison County.
Perkins' Family Day
Monday, April 26th
Voted over and over "Best Place for Breakfast" in Madison
County, Perkins' Restaurant is also the best place to stop in
for lunch, dinner, dessert and Mammoth Muffins! Now,
Perkins' is joining up with Bids for Kids and has designated
Monday, April 26th as Bids for Kids Family
Day - all day!
Bring the required flyer and Perkins' Restaurant will
donate 15% of your meal price to Bids for Kids child abuse
prevention in Madison County.
While you're there - buy a Blue Ribbon for $1.00
and you'll be registered to win a 19" Flat Screen Color
TV!
Applebee's Dine to Donate
Tuesday, April 27th All Day!
Bring your friends and family to
Applebee's on 53rd Street in Anderson on Wednesday, February
17th - all day long - and enjoy a great meal. Present the
required flyer and Applebee's will donate 15% of your meal price
to Bids for Kids for child abuse prevention in Madison County.
(click here for Applebee's Dine to
Donate flyer)
Block Party
Sponsored by ClipZone
Salon and Spa
Date to be announced!
Soon to be announced is
the 2nd Annual Block Party sponsored by ClipZone
Salon and Spa. The Block party will be held in the parking lot
in front of the salon and feature live bands, food & beer tents,
raffles, games and other exciting events.
Watch for details to be
posted soon!
Thank you for supporting us at these events!
Applebee’s – February 17th
Bob Evans – February 25th
Bob Evans - March 25th
Easter Basket Raffle –
March 27th
Easter Basket
Raffle
Mounds Mall
Held March 27th, 2010
Children and adults alike will delight in the more than
100 Easter Baskets displayed at the Mounds Mall on
Saturday, March 27th, from 10am - 3pm. These beautiful
gift baskets are assembled by the Friends for L.I.F.E.
Club of Lambert's Music Center. From Easter
bunnies and decadent candies to toys, gifts,
bicycles, and more, the baskets are suitable for young
children and adults, all ready to give.
Visit the Mounds Mall on March 27th and purchase raffle
tickets from the L.I.F.E. Club (Lowrey
Is Fun and Entertaining)
and place your tickets in the containers for the baskets
you would like to win. Enjoy the musical entertainment
and have fun knowing you are helping bring awareness to child
abuse prevention and raising much-needed funds to
run the programs of prevention for Madison County.
 Give
kids a chance to be a kid!
Support
the programs of Bids for Kids and the Anderson Exchange Clubs
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