JOE’S POKER & STEAK NIGHT OUT

Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:30 – 11pm at El Gaucho Bellevue

Delicious steak. Great wine. Competitive Texas Hold’em. What could be better!

You are invited to a special night hosted by Joe Michaels at El Gaucho in Bellevue! Everyone is welcome to come drink wine wine, play poker, and eat a great steak dinner to support Art with Heart. Prizes will be given to the winners and throughout the night! $152 per person.

WHERE:

El Gaucho Bellevue, 450 108th Avenue NE | Bellevue, Washington 98004

RSVP: 

Register online at Event Bright: http://joespokertournament.eventbrite.com/

Shuffle up and Deal!

SCOTCH & CHOCOLATE TASTING 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:00 – 9pm at the home of AJ Epstein in Magnolia

For the fourth year in a row, Art with Heart supporter AJ Epstein will be hosting a swanky scotch and chocolate tasting, serving from his impressive collection of Scotland’s favorite beverage. AJ will do some storytelling regarding each bottle and will give a history and description of a variety of Scottish whiskeys. We will also be serving delicious local chocolate to keep the night sweet.

Please join us on May 31st from 6:00-9:00pm at AJ’s wonderful house in Magnolia.

A $75 suggested donation is requested from all attendees who will also get to meet Art with Heart staff and board members. Come hear an update on our books and programs, while enjoying some tasty scotch and outstanding chocolate.

Contact Gabe Meyer at 206-362-4047 or gabe@artwithheart.org if you would like to attend.  You may RSVP on Facebook here.

 AIGA SEATTLE 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 7 – 11pm at 415 Westlake

Art with Heart began in 1996 under the local chapter of the AIGA. Now, 16 years later, AIGA Seattle is celebrating their 25th Anniversary Party to commemorate their past, present and future. It’ll be a great time with friends old and new, benefiting Art with Heart and LINK. Tickets are limited, so nab yours today at http://www.aigaseattle.org/events/aiga-25th-anniversary-party.

CHEF SHOWDOWN

Thursday, July 26, 2012

We are excited to announce the Second Annual Chef Showdown: A Creative Plates Competition supporting Art with Heart.

You are invited to this “Top Chef” style live competition among four amazing local chefs. Along with deliciously paired wine, Chef Showdown attendees will get to taste and judge each of the unique dishes prepared by chefs TBD! Don’t miss this enjoyable evening of delicious food, fast-paced culinary entertainment, and outstanding local wine.

Contact Gabe Meyer at 206-362-4047 or gabe@artwithheart.org if you would like to sponsor this event, or be part of the planning committee!

CHILL & SPILL INTENSIVE TRAINING

October 29-30, 2012

During these trainings, we provide a road map for understanding the Chill & Spill Program in reaching high-risk youth. Chill & Spill is a prevention and intervention tool that fosters social and emotional learning in a variety of settings. Based in cognitive behavioral, narrative and art therapies, the journal is designed to increase self-awareness, increase management of emotions, and promote healthy connections.

This intensive 1.5 day course prepares participants to bring the C&S Program to their adolescent clients. Through lecture, demonstration, structured hands-on activities, group discussion, and teach-back opportunities you will gain knowledge about:

• Benefits of the C&S Program as demonstrated by a year-long evaluation study, including the conceptual and research base for the role of creativity and its application in mental health promotion
• Hands-on artistic experience in a variety of media (creative writing, collage, painting, wire, and poetry)
• Basic skills necessary to strengthen relationships with youth through the creative activities in C&S

The class is co-taught by Annie McCall, MA, LMHC a therapist who specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is co-founder of Youth and Family DBT of Seattle, and Steffanie Lorig co-author of Chill & Spill, and founder of Art with Heart.

COST: Early bird registration fee of $250 includes art supplies, 1 Chill & Spill, 1 Therapist’s Companion, 1 Evaluation Report, and a light breakfast on both days. Licensed mental health professionals in Washington State (LMHC, LMFT or LSWs) are eligible to receive 11 Continuing Education hours toward professional requirements (fees apply), and 10.5 Clock Hours are also available (fees apply). Download the REGISTRATION FORM to ensure your spot!

SAVE THE DATE:
6th ANNUAL COLOR OF HOPE BENEFIT BREAKFAST
Benefiting children through Art with Heart’s work

When:  Tuesday, October 16, 2012
7:00 AM: Registration; 7:30 – 9:00 AM: Program

Where: The Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel
2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121

What you can do now:

• Help us by becoming one of the Sponsors for the event and get recognition for your big heart!
• Sign up to become a Table Captain and invite 8-12 of your friends to join you at your table

More information to come! Hope to see you there!

For more information or to be on one of the committees, please contact Gabe@artwithheart.org

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