The Pop Luck Club

The Barnum Award & FUNundrum!

Nominations are currently being accepted for "The Barnum Award," a Southland search to honor three stand-out kids who are making a difference in our community. Attached is a flyer on how you and your readers can nominate a child between the ages of 8-14 who are demonstrating the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of P.T. Barnum. Nominating is easy, by answering a few brief questions on the online application at www.thebarnumaward.com. First, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes to continue their service. The award ceremony will be on opening night at the Honda Center, July 28^th.

The Greatest Show on Earth just got greater with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Barnum's FUNundrum! featuring 130 performers from six continents, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, cowboys, pirates, and mermaids.  Barnum's FUNundrum! is a super-sized spectacle so massive you can't miss it! 

Los Angeles - July 14 - 18, 2010, Ontario - July 21 - 25, 2010, and Anaheim - July 28 - August 8, 2010

 

Our Most Successful Auction...Ever!

 The Pop Luck Club secured five (5) great silent auction items and closed as a big success at 5:00PM (West Coast time) on Sunday, June 13, 2010.  

Item # 1.  CLUB MED IXTAPA VACATION for Four (4):  Join R FAMILY VACATIONS on their very first all inclusive lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans-gendered resort vacation at the spectacular Club Med Ixtapa from July 10 - 17, 2010.  Don't miss this exciting family-friendly summer vacation with R FAMILY VACATIONS. A $4,196 value. 

Item # 2.  DADS' NIGHT OUT!:  A very special collection of gift certificates and event tickets that include donations from THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD, Gordon Ramsey's Boxwood Cafe London, "South Pacific"at the Ahmanson Theater, Equality California's Equality Awards, and Marix Tex Mex / Basix Cafe. A $2,250 value.

Item # 3.  MICHAEL CHILDERS SIGNED PRINT:  Famous photographer Michael Childers has signed and donated "David Hockney 1979" number 12/20, unframed silver gelatin 11" X 13" print.  A $750 value.

Item # 4.  FAMILY FUN DAY:  AQUARIUM of the PACIFIC offers a 1 year Family Membership, Behind the Scenes tour, and an exclusive "Animal Encounter."  PLUS Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey offers four ticket vouchers to "FUNundrum!"  A $654 value.

Item # 5.  A NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS:  Beautiful Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa offers 1 night stay in a luxurious lake-view room.  A $230 value. 

Our thanks to all of our winners!  We appreciate your support!  Enjoy your auction winnings.

VIDEO of our KIDS' FUN FAIR

Click here to see a video created by Rick Eisenlord... http://sharing.theflip.com/session/75a695676589d23906d18f89a41d601e/video/14826367 

The Pop Luck Club's KIDS' FUN FAIR presented by Growing Generations, The Law Offices of David J. Radis, and R Family Vacations

The Pop Luck Club's KIDS' FUN FAIR presented by Growing Generations, The Law Offices of David J. Radis, and R Family Vacations

Sunday, June 6, 2010 from Noon to 1:30 PM at the Fountain Day School, 1128 North Orange Grove Avenue, West Hollywood, CA  90046 

We hope you enjoyed The Pop Luck Club's annual KIDS' FUN FAIR... Celebrating the start of Summer.  Games of skill!  Prizes!  Silent Auction!  Raffle!  It was affordable fun and food for kids of all ages!  

Special thanks to the following sponsors for helping to make this year's fair extra special:  Fountain Day School, Growing Generations, David J. Radis, R Family Vacations, The Buckley School, The National Fertility Law Center, Southern California Foster Family & Adoption Agency, Leo Baeck Temple, Stierman & Zellmer, and Congregation Kol Ami.

SOUTH PACIFIC Family Thursday Special July 1st for Pop Luck Club members

Buy One, Get One Free on Family Thursdays at South Pacific!

    Winner of Seven 2008 Tony Awards® Including Best Musical Revival.  “Gorgeous! South Pacific doesn’t just float; it soars.”-   Elysa Gardner, USA Today.  

    Considered by many the finest musical ever written, the score’s songs include such musical theatre classics as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “This Nearly Was Mine’,” and “There is Nothin’ Like A Dame.”

     Family Thursdays at South Pacific!  Buy One, Get One Free for the 2pm Thursday matinee performances of South Pacific on July 1!  Visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/SPFAMILY1 today!*

     Runs through July 17, 2010, Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center

 *Conditions:  Recommended for ages 10+ (parental discretion advised) Mature themes including race, adult relationships, class and suggestive humor. Children 6 and under who may cry or fidget are never admitted. Subject to availability.  Not available on previously purchased tickets.  May not be combined with any other offers.  Offer applies to Rear Orchestra and All Mezzanine and Balcony locations.  

Board of Directors Search

We have a few openings on the Board of Directors for The Pop Luck Club.  We need motivated, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of guys who can help us carry out the mission of the group as we grow.   You would be committing to bi-monthly board meetings and be asked to take on certain assignments according to your talents and interests.  If you are interested in joining the board, please send a brief letter of intent and let us know what assets you can bring to the board.  Send your letter to Mark Brown at markbob@pacbell.net and Steve Zikman at steve@GOscape.com.