The Catskill Chronicle

BETHEL, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, ShopRite and Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! have announced a Back-To-School Supply Drive to benefit children in the Sullivan County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program.

CASA currently serves 136 at-risk kids in its program, which assists the Family Courts in making crucial decisions affecting children who have been abused and neglected. These children, some in foster care, have limited resources to purchase school supplies, and the goal of this drive is to help them start the school year off with the tools they need to make the most of their education.

DJ Lance Rock along with Muno, Foofa, Plex, Brobee and Toodee know that it’s nice to share, so they’re asking your family to join the effort to help local kids in need get ready for school this fall. 

Please donate much needed basic school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, backpacks, organizers, crayons, etc. Items can be dropped off at participating locations including: ShopRite locations in Liberty, Ellenville and Monticello, or Thunder102 in Liberty. To thank you for your support, when you donate you will receive a coupon for $5 off up to 8 tickets for the August 27^th Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! performance at Bethel Woods, redeemable at the Bethel Woods Box Office only.

Also at each drop off location enter to win a VIP Gabba Party Package which includes two awesome tickets in the first 15 rows to the 5 p.m. performance at Bethel Woods; two passes to “Get the Sillies Out” in the private VIP room featuring a super fun party with the Gabba Gang characters, including music, dancing, healthy snacks and refreshments plus participation in an exclusive Biz’s Beat of the Day, a digital photo opportunity with the Gabba Gang (free digital download included), and hassle-free merchandise shopping right in the VIP room.  (Package valued at $279.00)

You can also enter Bethel Woods’ Parent Child Look-A-Like Contest to win a VIP Gabba Party Package. Submit a parent/child look-alike photo by August 19^th to http://www.flickr.com/groups/parentchild_look-alike/ for another chance to win one of these great VIP packages to the August 27^th show. Four runners-up will receive a Yo Gabba Gabba character keychain.

Sullivan County CASA

Sullivan County CASA (County Appointed Special Advocates) was founded in 1991 under the Task Force on Permanency Planning to promote and support trained community volunteer advocacy programs. The role of CASA programs is to assist Family Courts in making crucial decisions affecting children who have been abused and neglected. The Association incorporated in 1995 as an independent not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The staff and board of CASA have current and past affiliations with Family Court, government agencies, child advocacy organizations, social service, legal and mental health providers, and community businesses. CASA volunteers are always in need and undertake a rigorous training program; upon completion they are assigned by the Family Court Judge to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child.

The live touring show, presented by Kia Motors, Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There’s a Party in My City! kicks off at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, August 27^th with performances at 1:30 and 5 p.m. The show features DJ Lance Rock, and everyone’s favorite cast of characters- Muno (the red Cyclops), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Brobee (the little green one), Plex (the magic robot), and Toodee (the blue cat-dragon). The one-of-a-kind live event includes music, animation, games, singing, dancing and offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life with the magic words, "Yo Gabba Gabba!" Legendary rapper Biz Markie will teach kids how to beat box with Biz’s Beat of the Day.  In addition, special guests Steel Train join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show, and special celebrity guests will rock their favorite ‘Dancey Dance’ moves. Tickets for this Pavilion-only event are on sale now at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org

Just for Sullivan County Residents

As part of the not-for-profit arts center’s mission is to enrich, promote and improve the quality of life in our community through culture, education, history and the arts, Bethel Woods is offering discounted $15.00 reserved seats exclusively for Sullivan County residents. These tickets are only available in-person, at the Bethel Woods Box office guests must show proof of residence to take advantage of this offer ($5 off thank you coupon may not be combined with this offer). Additionally $1 from every ticket sold will benefit the Sullivan County Habitat for Humanity.