Judy Dean's Blog (6)

POPS Extras! is launching a NEW program to benefit Every Child's Voice - The ARTS Rock! The ARTS Rock is a series of rock concerts featuring some of the best rock musicians in Southwest Florida and WE WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE VISUAL ARTISTS AS PART OF THIS SERIES to exhibit and sell your works. The first concert will be held Saturday, February 28th at Whitfield Presbyterian Church "in the park". Visual Artists may set up their works inside the Church - or outside - your choice. We ask that anyone w… Continue

"Thanks to the continued support of schools, religious organizations, corporate sponsors and individual members of our community, we have helped thousands of hungry children and adults who rely on assistance from programs like ours.” says Joel Swallow, Chairman of the Mayors’ Feed the Hun… Continue

For nearly 8 years, and over 10,000 miles Andy Mandell – Mr. Diabetes® has been a fixture on highways, byways, state and county roads and the occasional sidewalk. The Executive Director of Defeat Diabetes Foundation has been the sole walker for the Wake Up and Walk®… Continue

Mr. Diabetes® is now in Marco Island, Florida - having left for this eight-year journey around the US perimeter from Madeira Beach, Fl. He has now reached the 10,000 mile mark and is closing in on Sarasota where he will be recognized at THE FLORIDA ORANGE FESTIVAL o… Continue

Recording Artist Robbie Hazen, based in Hollywood - coming to THE FLORIDA ORANGE FESTIVAL on December 14th to benefit the Defeat Diabetes Foundation! Joining Robbie will be Sarasota's newest and hottest band - THE ARCH - with Pat Walsh, L.J. Harness and Bobby Dielman (decades of performing with Santana, Sly & the Family Stone, Aerosmith and more!) See info at www.POPSExtras.org Want to be a part of The Florida Orange Festival? Lots of opportunities on… Continue

SEE VIDEO AT www.POPSExtras.org on ORANGE FESTIVAL PAGE ... or right here at AnythingArtsBradenton! POPS Extras! is coordinating a fun event focusing on active lifestyles, healthy eating and FUN for the whole family - all to benefit The Defeat Diabetes Foundation - and in celebration of the 'HOME STRETCH' of an 8 year walk of the perimeter of the United States by "Mr. Diabetes" - Andy Mandell. Andy is a Type 2 diabetic and his primary goal (and that of th… Continue