Friday, May 22, 2009

Give Five Austin...

The Austin Food Bloggers posted this on our facebook site and suggested we post it in our personal blogs as well: 


Give5 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events

Proceeds Weekend Shopping - Shop at the following stores & restaurants from May 23-25th and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to United Way Capital Area!

34th Street Café - 1005 W. 34th Street (www.34thstreetcafe.com)
Dine at 34th Street Café during the entire weekend (May 23-25) and 5% of the proceeds from food sales will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (www.Applebees.com
5010 W. Highway 290 
6315 S. IH35 (William Cannon store) 
7522 N. IH35 (I-35 & 183 store) 
During Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25), guests presenting the Give5 flyer will be able to donate 10% of their food sales to UWCA. Additionally, guests will be offered the opportunity to add any amount over your total bill (+ the 10% proceeds) to be donated directly back to United Way!

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - All Austin locations (www.bn.com
10000 Research Blvd. (Arboretum store) 
5601 Brodie Lane Suite 300 (Sunset Valley Village) 
701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. (Westlake store) 
12701 Hill Country Blvd. (Hill Country Galleria) 
Present the Barnes & Noble Give5 voucher (click here to download
or mention United Way’s Give5 program at check-out and at least 10% of your total sale will be donated to United Way during the entire weekend (May 23-25th.) Additionally, look for the Women's Giving Network and Success by 6 book fair displays and purchase books from the wish list to be donated back to United Way's education programs.

Bennu Coffee - 2001 E. MLK Blvd. (www.bennucoffee.com
Open 24hrs, stop by any time May 23-25 for coffee & a quick bite and 5% of the proceeds of your check will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Beyond Tradition - 221 W. 2nd. St. (www.beyondtraditionaustin.com
Shop at this chic 2nd Street store any time during Memorial Day weekend for jewelry and accessories as unique as Austin, and 5% of the proceeds of your purchases will be donated to UWCA. Additionally, be sure to stop by on Monday, May 25th from 2-4pm during the exclusive Give5 2nd Street Block Party and earn a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from UCHI!

Blue Star Cafeteria - 4800 Burnet Rd. (www.bluestarcafeteria.com
Enjoy comfort cuisine for lunch, brunch or dinner at Blue Star Cafeteria during the entire weekend (May 23-25) and 5% of the proceeds from food sales will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Estilo - 234 W 2nd St ( www.estiloaustin.com
Get the look when you stop at Estilo and during the entire Memorial Day weekend, 5% of the proceeds of your purchases will be donated to UWCA. Additionally, be sure to stop by on Monday, May 25th from 1-3pm during the exclusive Give5 2nd Street Block Party and earn a chance to win a $30 gift certificate from Ace Custom Tailors!

House Wine - 408 Josephine Street (www.housewineaustin.com
Give5 attendees be sure to RSVP for an exclusive FREE wine tasting on May 23rd from 6-8pm. Additionally shop all weekend and 5% of your proceeds will be donated back to United Way Capital Area. Mention Give5 and receive 50% off the Tuscan Olive Three Cheese spread with crackers.

The Hub - 3815 Dry Creek Dr. (www.thehubaustin.com
Mention "Give5" when you dine at The Hub during the entire weekend (May 23-25) and 5% of the proceeds from food sales will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Lilly Pulitzer - The Domain, 11501 Century Oaks Terrace (www.lillypulitzer.com
Celebrate the weekend with "cupcakes & cocktails" at Lilly Pulitzer May 23-25 and 5% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to UWCA. Additionally, customers receive a FREE GIFT with any purchase!

milk+honey Spa & SALON by milk+honey - 204 Colorado Street (www.milkandhoneyspa.com
Mention Give5 when you make an appointment and 5% of your purchase will be donated to United Way Capital Area. Additionally, be sure to stop by milk+honey Spa and SALON on Monday, May 25th from 12noon - 2pm for an exclusive event, coupons and FREE gift certificates for Give5 attendees.

P. Terry's Burger Stand www.pterrys.com
404 S. Lamar (Corner of Barton Springs & Lamar)
3303 Lamar (32nd Street & Lamar)
Stop by P. Terry's from 11am-11pm for a quick snack, lunch or dinner on Saturday, May 23rd and all of the profits from that day will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Paciugo Austin - 241 W. 2nd Street (www.paciugo.com
Enjoy gelato any time of day during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) at Paciugo and 5% of the proceeds will be donated to United Way Capital Area. Additionally, be sure to stop by from 3-5pm on Monday, May 25th for an exclusive gelato tasting specifically for Give5 attendees.

Sanctuary - 3663 Bee Caves Road, behind Breed & Co. (www.sanctuaryhomebathgarden.com
Make your home a sanctuary! When you shop during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) at Sanctuary (Sanctuary hours: closed Sunday, May 24th; open Monday, May 25th – 12noon – 4pm.), 5% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to UWCA.

Santa Rita Cantina - 26 Doors Shopping Center, 1206 W. 38th Street (www.santaritacantina.com
Need a Tex-Mex fix? Stop by Santa Rita Cantina during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) and 5% of the proceeds from food sales will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Tiff's Treats Cookie Deliverywww.cookiedelivery.com
1806 Nueces Street
11011 Research Blvd., Ste 310
Order your favorite Tiff's Treats cookies during Memorial Day Weekend (May 23rd-25th) and 5% of the proceeds will be donated to the United Way Capital Area. Mention coupon code "Give5" when ordering and receive 15% off any order!

Touch of Sass - 500 N. Lamar, #170 (www.touchofsass.net
Mention Give5 when you shop at Touch of Sass and 5% of your entire purchase from May 23-24th (Touch of Sass is closed Monday, May 25th) will be donated to United Way Capital Area. Also, be sure to stop by May 24, 2-4pm for an exclusive drawing for Give5 participants!

Viva Chocolato! - The Domain, 3401 Esperanza Crossing (www.vivachocolato.com
Check out the selection of scrumptious chocolates at Viva Chocolato and 15% of your purchase during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) will be donated back to UWCA. Additionally, receive a FREE $10 gift card with any purchase of $25 or more.

Give5 Special Events:

Saturday, May 23rd, Free Wine Tasting, 6-8pm, House Wine
An exclusive event for Give5 attendees…check out the latest specials and deals and also receive 50% off the Tuscan Olive Three Cheese spread with crackers.

Saturday, May 23rd, Chocolate Party, 2-4pm, $20 per person, Viva Chocolato!
Attend an exclusive Chocolate/Wine Tasting or Fondue Party at Viva Chocolato! specifically for Give5 attendees… Three 2oz. pours of three different wines are perfectly paired with three different Artisan Chocolate Truffles, and described by VC's Chocolate Guide, who will also convey a bit of fascinating chocolate history, amazing health benefit information, and how to pair chocolates with wines. Or, enjoy VC's dark or milk chocolate fondue with a variety of fruits and sides. Attendees will also have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant in the Domain.

May 23rd-25th, Book Fair - Barnes & Noble Booksellers (all Austin locations) 
Don't forget to purchase a book or two from the Women's Giving Network and Success by 6 Book Fair wish lists and donate books directly to United Way's education programs. Present the Barnes & Noble Give5 voucher (click here to download) or mention United Way's Give5 program at check-out and at least 10% of the proceeds from your purchase will go to United Way Capital Area.

Sunday, May 24th, Drawing, 2-4pm, Touch of Sass
Drop your business card to win a gift certificate package for dinner and a massage at the Four Seasons when you shop at Touch of Sass during this exclusive event for Give5 attendees! Do not need to be present to win.

Monday, May 25th - 2nd Street Block Party

  • milk+honey Spa, 12noon - 2pm, Free gift certificates
  • Estilo, 1-3pm, Drawing
  • Beyond Tradition, 2-4pm, Free drawing
  • Paciugo, 3-5pm, Gelato tasting

Upcoming Fundraisers

Tuesday, May 26th - Philanthropizza FUNdraiser, California Pizza Kitchen, The Domain - 3401 Esperanza Crossing
Serving creative pizzas, pastas and salads, California Pizza Kitchen invites you to join the fun at its Philanthropizza FUNdraiser, May 26th. Present the attached flyer (click here to download) when you dine at CPK on this date, and 20% of your check will be donated to United Way Capital Area.

Thursday, May 28th, 6-9pm - Pluckers Wing Bar/KGSR Party with a Purpose - 3909 S. Lamar
Join Pluckers and KGSR for one crazy fun party, with live music by Marshall Ford Swing Band, drink specials and 20% of food sales donated to United Way Capital Area. Be sure to mention UWCA when you attend this party with a purpose!

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