Get smart - be safe

From the desk of Smartie Smart...

Wow! What a fun weekend! I was at Jacksonport Maifest for Memorial weekend and I made a ton of new friends. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say "Hi!" and buy a raffle ticket!

While I was meeting and greeting all the folks who decided to stop by, I do have to say I was surprised by how many people just assume because I'm small that means I'm not safe. But if those folks had taken a minute to listen, my friends Sam and Sue would have told them I have the highest available safety rating for front and side impact given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The smart designers of Mercedes-Benz definitely had your safety in mind when incorporating the tridion safety cell into my framework. This safety cell is like a steel cage, allowing for distribution of crash energy. For more information visit the Smart USA Web site.

Below is a picture of the tridion safety cell. It's basically my skeleton, but a lot stronger than bones!

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Now that we've officially kicked off my "summer tour," (I sound like a rock star!) I'm ready to go! My calendar is all set through the beginning of June, and I've got tons of places to go and people to see! I can't wait, especially since the Spring Gala is this Sunday. It's going to be so much fun! The NDCC is holding their annual Spring Gala at Bjorklunden this year from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The theme is "An evening in Tuscany," with lots of delicious hors d'oeuvres from Door County's excellent chefs, wine sampling and music. A silent auction will be featured offering unique items from the county's art and retail establishments, and there will be several awesome raffle baskets that were put together by each classroom at NDCC. 

My schedule for the next two weeks is: Thursday, May 28 at Top Shelf, Friday, May 29 at 106.9 The Lodge FM and Alexander's, Saturday, May 30 at Sister Bay Mobil and Northern Grill, Sunday, May 31 at NDCC and the Spring Gala at Bjorklunden, Monday, June 1 at Associated Bank, Tuesday, June 2 at Julie's Cafe, Wednesday, June 3 at Moretti's, Thursday, June 4 at NDCC, Friday, June 5 at Baylake Bank (Bake sale!) and Northern Grill, and Saturday, June 6 at Mainstreet Market. You can also listen for a listing of my upcoming appearances at The Lodge, 106.9 FM.

Unfortunately, I don't do birthday parties, but if your business or organization is having an event - let me know! As you've probably already guessed, I'm a pretty social cat, I mean car and I love meeting new people and making new friends. So give my two besties, Sam or Sue a call at (920) 854-42444 and let them know about any shindig you think I'd like. Remember, I'm small so I fit in almost anywhere!

And once again, if you'd like to be my friend and buy a raffle ticket, give the Center a call (920) 854-4244 or visit NDCC online. Tickets are only $20 and are available at several northern Door businesses.

Tickets available at:

Ace Hardware

Associated Bank - Ephraim and Baileys Harbor

Baylake Bank - Ellison Bay, Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay

Carroll House Restaurant

The Cook Book

Door County Deli

Fish Creek BP

Fun Stuff

Harbor Wear - Egg Harbor and Fish Creek

Julie's Cafe

Lamperts

Moretti's Pizza

Nelson's

Nor Door Cyclery

Nordic Lodge

Northern Grill

Passtimes books

Sister Bay Mobil

Spielman's Kidworks

Top Shelf

Town & County Mobil

Voight Automotive

Smart car... Smarter you!

Hey guys! It's Smartie - the new raffle car for the Northern Door Children's Center annual car raffle. And am I ever excited! My big brother, Bee Smart, was last year's raffle car. He told me that every year the NDCC raffles off a car to help raise money to cover their general operating costs. Tickets are only $20 each for a chance to win Yours Truly and $5,000 cash! Pretty spiffy, huh? 

I've been cooped up in the garage all winter, so believe me when tell you how excited I am about being the new raffle car this summer. I hear there's all kinds of neat stuff planned for me, starting with Maifest in Jacksonport Memorial Day weekend! I've never been to any kind of festival before, but I hear this one has a parade, fair rides, arts and crafts, and people food! I hope there are a lot of people there for me to meet. So far, I've met just about everyone at NDCC, but everyone's busy working and the kids are busy playing and learning. I can't wait to have my own play time! 

My big brother told me that I'd being going to a lot of places around Door County and that it's a really cool place to hang out for the summer. He also said everyone is really nice, so I can't wait to start making friends! The people at NDCC even put together a calendar of events for me so all my new friends will know where to find me! The Lodge 106.9 FM will announce the calendar every two weeks so you can plan ahead . And if you want me to visit your business or come to an event, call me! It's what friends do, after all. The Center's number is (920) 854-4244 and ask for one of my two besties, Sam or Sue. You can also go to www.northerndoorchildrenscenter.org for more information on me, Smartie Smart, and to order tickets! If you win, we'll be best friends, and then I'll have some one to play with all the time! I hope it's you!