Celebrate with Smartie!

Smartie here again!

 

Wow! Has it been a crazy few weeks! The summer’s been heating up and so has my schedule, which is totally awesome. Every weekend it seems there’s something going on – different places to go, new people to see – just my style. And everywhere I go, I’ve made some great friends who bought some raffle tickets and have helped support Northern Door Children’s Center and early childhood care and education.

 

This weekend, the Center is having another scrumptious bake sale at Baylake Bank. That will be Friday, July 3 starting around 10 a.m. Make sure you get there early before all the goodies are gone! I’ll be there too, so please come and say hi! I usually get ignored when chocolate’s in view… Also, later that day I’ll be at the Egg Harbor Fourth of July celebration. Make sure you catch me at Mueller’s before the fireworks start!

 

Also this weekend, we have the huge Fourth of July celebration, of course! I’m supper revved for this one! My brother, Bee Smart, told me how many friends he made last year – and being the competitive sister I am, I just have to out do him! So, whatever you’re planning for the Fourth, make sure you include a stop to the Baileys Harbor Fourth of July celebration and extravaganza, especially a stop by NDCC’s booth and me, the 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet. We’ll be selling cotton candy, popcorn, ice pops, soda and bottled water (what more could you really need??) at our booth, along with raffle tickets to win me and $5,000! Tickets are only $20 so come on over and play a little!

 

During the week, I’ll be all over the place, so make sure you listen to 106.9 FM The Lodge for my schedule. And here’s a copy for you to print out just in case: Wednesday, July 1 Spielman’s; Thursday, July 2 Nelson’s; Friday, July 3 Baylake Bank bake sale and Mueller’s in Egg Harbor; Saturday, July 4 Bailey’s Harbor; Sunday, July 5 St. Paul’s in Juddville and Harbor Wear in Fish Creek; Monday, July 6 NDCC; Tuesday, July 7 Passtimes Books; Wednesday, July 8 Euphoria Salon; Thursday, July 9 Sister Bay Mobil; Friday, July 10 Fun Stuff and Northern Grill; Saturday, July 11 Jefferson Street Festival in Sturgeon Bay.

 

If you have any community events or celebrations coming up, just give my besties, Sam or Sue, a call at (920) 854-4244, or shoot the Center an e-mail at ndcc1986@hotmail.com. You can also visit our Web site to see what’s up and to learn more about the Center and how early childhood care and education policies, standards, and teachers, AND to order some awesome raffle tickets online.

 

Also, I’m going to give you guys, my special bloggy friends a sneak peak into my schedule for August! Saturday, August 1 is the third annual Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride. All of the proceeds raised during this event will benefit the Northern Door Children’s Center! It starts at Nor-Door Cyclery and there are several bike routes offered, including one for families. Pre-registration is encouraged, and the cost is only $15 for those pre-registered, otherwise it is $20 on the day of the event. Lunch will be provided too! Call the Center for more details and to register! 

Change your Smartitude!

Can you feel the buzz in the air? And no, I am not talking about my brother, Bee Smart. Summer is FINALLY here! The weather is warming up and I’m driving around with my top down and windows open! This is the perfect weather to think about buying a raffle ticket to win the perfect summer car – that’s me, the 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet, and $5,000 for some sweet summer spending cash. It also doubles as your chance to support the Northern Door Children’s Center and early childhood care and education. So, what are you waiting for? Change you Smartitude, dude!

 

Things have been a little chaotic around here with the start of Camp Cool. There are so many kids! It’s fun to see them outside every day playing wiffle ball and tag and riding bikes. Since I’m gone for most of the day, I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like, so you guys have to come visit me and keep me company! Once you get used to that many people around, it’s hard to be all alone!

 

Well, I’m definitely not alone on the weekends, that’s for sure. Everybody loves the weekend, and Smarts are no exception! Sam and Sure have tons of fun events for me to go to and I can’t wait! This weekend we’re going to the Fyr Bal in Ephraim on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be next to Wilsons (just be careful! Ice cream and leather seats don’t mix so well!), and I’ll be ready and waiting for you! Then, the weekend of the 27^th, we’ll be at Old Ellison Bay Days by the Viking Grill (Sam likes to be where the food is!). And, of course, the weekend after that is the Fourth of July! I’m revved to go and see the fireworks in Egg Harbor on the 3^rd and Baileys Harbor on the 4^th!

 

Well, I’ve told you about the weekends, but how about the rest of my schedule? Here it is: Friday, June 19 Julie’s Café; Saturday, June 20 Fyr Bal (Wilsons); Sunday, June 21 Sister Bay Moravian Church and Fyr Bal; Monday, June 22 FM 106.9 The Lodge; Tuesday, June 23 NDCC; Wednesday, June 24 Voight Autotmotive; Thursday, June 25 Fun Stuff; Friday, June 26 Mainstreet Shops and English Inn; Saturday, June 27 Olde Ellison Bay Days (Viking Grill). And, don’t forget, you can always listen for my schedule of appearances (Oh! Now I sound like a beauty queen!) on FM 106.9 The Lodge. I even make a special cameo on one of the ads. Let me know what you think of my radio debut!

 

And, as always, if you want to make a play date with me and some of your other friends, give my two favorite ladies, Sam or Sue, a call (they don’t mind sharing) at the Center (920) 854-4244 or visit our Web site for more information or to purchase tickets online (they even have Pay Pal!).

 

Don’t forget to drive fast and take chances!

Get Smart - Support Education

Wow! There has been a lot going on at the Center since my last update! We had a bake sale Friday at Baylake Bank in Sistery Bay which was a ton of fun! We had tons of goodies made by parents and Baylake Bank employees. Everything looked so good, and the babies from Sun and Moon Rooms even came to visit! I'm not used to having to share the limelight, but it was worth it to see the babies! They were quite a hit!

I made some new friends this weekend, despite the weather. At least I know these new guys can stick it out through all kinds of Wisconsin weather. My brother, Bee Smart, told me to expect the unexpected when it comes to Wisconsin weather, and I guess he was right (just don't tell him I said so!). 

Last weekend was a lot of fun, but I'm super pumped for this coming weekend! I get to go to the Smart Car Rally in Wisconsin Dells! I'll be down there Friday and I'll have a chance to meet all my brothers and sisters and cousins from the Midwest! How cool is that, it's like one gigantic family reunion! Then, Saturday I'll be at the Steel Bridge Song Fest in Sturgeon Bay, checking out all the cool free music and looking at the art fair. There will also be food (yum!) and beer and wine (don't worry, I'll stay far away!). For more information on the Steel Bridge Song Fest, call (920) 743-5605 or visit their site.

My schedule for the upcoming week is: Thursday, June 11 Sister Bay Mobil; Friday, June 12 Smart Car Rally, Wis Dells; Saturday, June 13 Steel Bridge Song Fest; Sunday June 14 NDCC; Monday, June 15 NDCC; Tuesday, June 16 Fish Creek BP and Harbor Wear in Fish Creek; Wednesday, June 17 DC Deli; Thursday, June 18 Ace Hardware; Friday, June 19 Julie's Cafe; Saturday, june 20 PC Junction.

If you would like a chance to win me, the 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet and $5,000 cash, call the Center at (920) 854-4244. Tickets are only $20 each! Remember, the Northern Door Children's Center is a non-profit childcare center responsible for fundraising 25 percent of its general operating costs. Please help NDCC continue with the important work they do, providing quality early childhood education and care. Plus, the kids are just so darn cute!

Get Smart - be seen

Hey guys! It's Smartie Smart again! I can't believe it's only been a week since my debut at Maifest. What a crazy last few days!

First of all, I have to say thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, vendors, entertainers and attendees who helped make this year's Spring Gala such a success! It being my first swanky event, I was quite impressed! The basket and Packer raffles were fun and the silent auction went very well. Erin Davisson from Channel 5 helped board member Jen Thompson host the event and Miss Door County Katie Sawyer and Door County Idol Lily Larsen were there to entertain. There was some pretty amazing food and desserts and really excellent wine (or so I've been told!). I did get a chance to make some new friends too, and meet some of the great people who help the Center continue their important work.

Now, it's going to be hard to top the Spring Gala, but we're going to try! This week my schedule is: Monday, June 1, Associated Bank. Tuesday, June 2, Julie's Cafe. Wednesday, June 3, Moretti's. Thursday, June 4, NDCC. Friday, June 5, Baylake Bank in Sister Bay for a BAKE SALE! and Northern Grill for the dinner crowd. Saturday, June 6, Mainstreet Market. And you can always listen for my schedule on 106.9 FM The Lodge. Come find me, check me out (I don't mind!) and buy your tickets! Remember, if you win you get me AND $5,000 cash! Only $20 a ticket with only 4,000 tickets available.

Also, I was surfing the Web recently and found a site that has stories from my brothers' and sisters' owners about how safe we Smarts are. I was a little worried about my siblings, but we're a hardy lot and just about all of them made it out of the accidents with just a few scrapes. Whew!

For five-second updates, follow our tweets on Twitter, or become our friend on Facebook and Myspace. And as always, you can call and talk to Sam or Sue for more information on me and my appearances (920) 854-4244, or check out the Center's Web site.

Tickets available at:

Ace Hardware

Associated Bank - Sister Bay and Bailey's Harbor

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

Carroll House Restaurant

The Cook Book

DC 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 & Country Mobil

Voight Automotive