Big Sale 13 August at El Faro to benefit Angel Notion!

**Heather** · 08-04-2006

I'm posting this notice on behalf of Lavonna Redman, the founder of Angel Notion charitable group:

GRAN BAZAR EL FARO HOTEL
“TOUCHING HEARTS AND CHANGE LIVES TOGETHER”
CELEBRATION OF AN ERA!
A BENEFIT TO AYUDA DE LOS ANGELES A.C.
WHERE: HOTEL EL FARO (calle 10 y the beach)
Date: Sunday 13th of august, 2006
Hours: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

We are selling: (sheets, towels, pillows, etc.), mattresses, mirrors, lamps, chairs, beach chairs, tables, wooden door, windows, toilets, shower heads, pizza ovens, washers and dryers, and much more! everything must go!

Please drop off your donations that are in good condition. Clothes, bikes, furniture anything you may not ever use again. We need your support and donations for support for the angel notion clinic and for future medical programs.

Where to drop off your donations: El faro
When Saturday 12th of august
Time: 10-1pm

We will have a celebration of community please come and join us and bring your children. We will have food and drinks as well as activities for children and adults.

Help us by touching hearts and changing lives!

Nerak936 · 08-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

GRAN BAZAR EL FARO HOTEL
“TOUCHING HEARTS AND CHANGE LIVES TOGETHER”
CELEBRATION OF AN ERA!
A BENEFIT TO AYUDA DE LOS ANGELES A.C.
WHERE: HOTEL EL FARO (calle 10 y the beach)
Date: Sunday 13th of august, 2006
Hours: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

aka Angel Notion

**ryberg** · 08-07-2006

Ha! Good one, Heather. Beat me to it! I have the flier right here in my hand and was ready to post the same thing. Got it over the weekend.

Steve

**Heather** · 08-10-2006

Just wanted to mention that this is not just a big garage sale, but a celebration, too! There will be areas for kids to paint/color, there will be music, and of course the gorgeous view of the Sea!

I will be there as a volunteer, if anyone wants to stop by to say, "hi." They are still looking for volunteers, so if anyone wants to go with me, give me a call. If you live here, you probably have my number, or know someone who does.

See you Sunday!

**Heather** · 08-14-2006

Well, the sale of the furnishings from El Faro went VERY WELL. The sale started at 8 am. By 9.20 am, nearly everything was gone. It was madness: mattresses and lamps and desks and nightstands and bed bases. And ultra-hot, too. PHEW! Once that was over with, we got to PARTY on the beach. Looking around yesterday at the local families enjoying the day, listening to the music, watching the dancers and other entertainers, I had one of those epiphanic moments where I remembered, again, why I love living in Playa del Carmen. Multi-cultural people living in harmony in a physically stunning place. Anyway, here are some photos:

Here is a calmer moment, when there was still some furniture left:

Ladies selling tamales during the sale:

Angel #1 Lavonna, with Heather from Ciao Gelato. Heather donated some of her delicious ice cream to sell. True story: I'd never had the pleasure of meeting Heather before yesterday, so when I did, I told her that people are always asking me, "Are you Heather from Ciao Gelato?" She said, "That's funny because people are always asking me, "Are you Heather from Playa.info?"

:

Manning the information booth, where I spent my afternoon:

Corona donated a lot of beer and tents, where vendors cooked up sausages and hamburgers to feed the hungry crowd. All the vendors donated 50% of their proceeds to Angel Notion:

Volunteers manning the taco stand:

There was even a woman painting faces under one of the tents. She was very popular with the kiddies, and the kids at heart:

This little guy was so proud when I called him Spiderman and asked him if I could take his picture:

The entertainment was fantastic! Here you'll see the dancers in their meso-american costumes reenacting ancient rituals. I can't believe they had so much energy in the heat, and wearing all that body paint and feathers!

Hey, dude, whatcha got under that loincloth?

Some dancers from the dance school near Shangri La (I can't remember their name, does anyone know?) performed a lot of different types of dance. Here, the girls are doing some miming. They also did belly dance, Indian dance, and some contemporary dances. They were a big hit with the fellas, for sure:

The crowd enjoying the terrific entertainment on a gorgeous, hot Sunday:

My favorite little audience member:

I could not figure out how this guy could walk and even DANCE on his stilts in the sand:

Michele · 08-14-2006

Wow! That's looks like a great day. Sorry we couldn't make it downtown. Some of us needed some "quiet time" after Zenon's party. I'm not mentioning any names......... Rob.

**Shammy** · 08-14-2006

Fantastic report Heather (from Playa.Info

).

I really enjoyed the pictures too!

They must use some kind of special paint cause in that heat - don't ya think it would melt right off of those (hot

) bodies?

claudiadeplaya · 08-14-2006

Thank you Heather very nice pictures, I was another casualty of George and Dragon party so could not make it I went on Saturday and saw so many volunteers signed up that I did not feel too guilty sleeping all Sunday! I took a picture of the team some of them work full time at Nic Te Ha

monte · 08-14-2006

wow what a great local event. Thank you for all the pics and making us feel like we were there.

I wish I could have been looked like a great event

Nerak936 · 08-15-2006

Wonderful reporting, Heather!

And great pics too!!

So nice to know that people had fun and Angel Notion was able to raise those funds!!

Thanks for taking the time to put this together for us!

Beachnutt719 · 08-15-2006

Looks like an awesome day! Thanks for posting the pics. Love all those costumes.

JEZ · 08-15-2006

It was fun! Plus me and Tony and Cherie got some great bargains! Thanks to Bernie for donating the furniture, and to all of you that were involved, especially you for guarding my sofa... and benches... and chairs... and mirror!

**Heather** · 08-15-2006

Just spoke with Lavonna from Angel Notion. She said that while they didn't reach their hoped-for fundraising goal, they still had a wonderful day and they really appreciate all the community has done to rally around Angel Notion. I'm thinking maybe I can come up with some ideas for local Angel Notion fundraisers on a smaller scale, to perhaps help make up the difference. Peeps three-legged pub race, perhaps?

JEZ · 08-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

...three-legged pub race, perhaps?

Great idea, we will support this. Let me know?

Sol · 08-15-2006

These are great pictures, Heather. It is so wonderful to see so many people volunteering and supporting such a great cause. Sonia's little Ana is so beautiful. She's gotten big!

08-04-2006	#1 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,869	Big Sale 13 August at El Faro to benefit Angel Notion! I'm posting this notice on behalf of Lavonna Redman, the founder of Angel Notion charitable group: GRAN BAZAR EL FARO HOTEL “TOUCHING HEARTS AND CHANGE LIVES TOGETHER” CELEBRATION OF AN ERA! A BENEFIT TO AYUDA DE LOS ANGELES A.C. WHERE: HOTEL EL FARO (calle 10 y the beach) Date: Sunday 13th of august, 2006 Hours: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM We are selling: (sheets, towels, pillows, etc.), mattresses, mirrors, lamps, chairs, beach chairs, tables, wooden door, windows, toilets, shower heads, pizza ovens, washers and dryers, and much more! everything must go! Please drop off your donations that are in good condition. Clothes, bikes, furniture anything you may not ever use again. We need your support and donations for support for the angel notion clinic and for future medical programs. Where to drop off your donations: El faro When Saturday 12th of august Time: 10-1pm We will have a celebration of community please come and join us and bring your children. We will have food and drinks as well as activities for children and adults. Help us by touching hearts and changing lives!

08-14-2006	#5 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,869	Angel Notion Gran Bazar has a TERRIFIC day! Well, the sale of the furnishings from El Faro went VERY WELL. The sale started at 8 am. By 9.20 am, nearly everything was gone. It was madness: mattresses and lamps and desks and nightstands and bed bases. And ultra-hot, too. PHEW! Once that was over with, we got to PARTY on the beach. Looking around yesterday at the local families enjoying the day, listening to the music, watching the dancers and other entertainers, I had one of those epiphanic moments where I remembered, again, why I love living in Playa del Carmen. Multi-cultural people living in harmony in a physically stunning place. Anyway, here are some photos: Here is a calmer moment, when there was still some furniture left: Ladies selling tamales during the sale: Angel #1 Lavonna, with Heather from Ciao Gelato. Heather donated some of her delicious ice cream to sell. True story: I'd never had the pleasure of meeting Heather before yesterday, so when I did, I told her that people are always asking me, "Are you Heather from Ciao Gelato?" She said, "That's funny because people are always asking me, "Are you Heather from Playa.info?" : Manning the information booth, where I spent my afternoon: Corona donated a lot of beer and tents, where vendors cooked up sausages and hamburgers to feed the hungry crowd. All the vendors donated 50% of their proceeds to Angel Notion: Volunteers manning the taco stand: There was even a woman painting faces under one of the tents. She was very popular with the kiddies, and the kids at heart: This little guy was so proud when I called him Spiderman and asked him if I could take his picture: The entertainment was fantastic! Here you'll see the dancers in their meso-american costumes reenacting ancient rituals. I can't believe they had so much energy in the heat, and wearing all that body paint and feathers! Hey, dude, whatcha got under that loincloth? Some dancers from the dance school near Shangri La (I can't remember their name, does anyone know?) performed a lot of different types of dance. Here, the girls are doing some miming. They also did belly dance, Indian dance, and some contemporary dances. They were a big hit with the fellas, for sure: The crowd enjoying the terrific entertainment on a gorgeous, hot Sunday: My favorite little audience member: I could not figure out how this guy could walk and even DANCE on his stilts in the sand: __________________ Need a Villa or Condo?? Fill this out and let Caribe Sunrise find your perfect spot.

08-07-2006	#3 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: real America Posts: 11,986	Ha! Good one, Heather. Beat me to it! I have the flier right here in my hand and was ready to post the same thing. Got it over the weekend. Steve

08-10-2006	#4 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,869	Just wanted to mention that this is not just a big garage sale, but a celebration, too! There will be areas for kids to paint/color, there will be music, and of course the gorgeous view of the Sea! I will be there as a volunteer, if anyone wants to stop by to say, "hi." They are still looking for volunteers, so if anyone wants to go with me, give me a call. If you live here, you probably have my number, or know someone who does. See you Sunday!

08-14-2006	#6 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,785	Wow! That's looks like a great day. Sorry we couldn't make it downtown. Some of us needed some "quiet time" after Zenon's party. I'm not mentioning any names......... Rob.

08-14-2006	#7 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 11,011	Fantastic report Heather (from Playa.Info ). I really enjoyed the pictures too! They must use some kind of special paint cause in that heat - don't ya think it would melt right off of those (hot ) bodies?

08-14-2006	#8 (permalink)
claudiadeplaya life=playa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa Posts: 829	Thank you Heather very nice pictures, I was another casualty of George and Dragon party so could not make it I went on Saturday and saw so many volunteers signed up that I did not feel too guilty sleeping all Sunday! I took a picture of the team some of them work full time at Nic Te Ha

08-14-2006	#9 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,466	wow what a great local event. Thank you for all the pics and making us feel like we were there. I wish I could have been looked like a great event

08-15-2006	#10 (permalink)
Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 18,799	Wonderful reporting, Heather! And great pics too!! So nice to know that people had fun and Angel Notion was able to raise those funds!! Thanks for taking the time to put this together for us!

08-15-2006	#11 (permalink)
Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	Looks like an awesome day! Thanks for posting the pics. Love all those costumes.

08-15-2006	#12 (permalink)
JEZ añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 3,729	It was fun! Plus me and Tony and Cherie got some great bargains! Thanks to Bernie for donating the furniture, and to all of you that were involved, especially you for guarding my sofa... and benches... and chairs... and mirror!

08-15-2006	#13 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,869	Just spoke with Lavonna from Angel Notion. She said that while they didn't reach their hoped-for fundraising goal, they still had a wonderful day and they really appreciate all the community has done to rally around Angel Notion. I'm thinking maybe I can come up with some ideas for local Angel Notion fundraisers on a smaller scale, to perhaps help make up the difference. Peeps three-legged pub race, perhaps?

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08-15-2006	#15 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 11,002	These are great pictures, Heather. It is so wonderful to see so many people volunteering and supporting such a great cause. Sonia's little Ana is so beautiful. She's gotten big!