Potential Space

Good news... at least a closer step toward the ultimate goal.
We have our sights on spaces for the development of a Cultural Arts Center!  This is the ultimate goal of MOB, a center which will encompass a LARGE variety of cultural arts classes, lectures, events, and services including some secrect suprises.  All profits to be donated to community!
Why should you care BEFORE we have a license or space?  Because, we are planning a near future meeting to appoint an official board, discuss fundraising and volunteers and essentially to discuss the multitude of opportunities this will bring to everyone!
The idea of THIS project was part of the end of a three year plan that may be manageable even with in the next six months BUT... thus far, there have only been a few of us working on development and, this project being so suddenly upon us will take an army!
So, what can you do? 
-Watch our posts for upcoming meetings.  They won't be excessive but, they are necessary for development.
-Talk about us.  Share our blogspot with community members (everywhere.) 
-Subscribe, comment, and tell us you're interested!
The T-shirt design Call For Entries remains open.  Submit designs!
Building a solid structure has been slow moving due to bueraucracy and politics but, when we get there, we will be prepared!
Thank you M.O.B community for your interest! 

M.O.B. M.I.A?

We're still here... promise.  We have been working diligently on trying to obtain an official 501c3 license so that we can really get the ball rolling.  Without this tax exempt capability, we can not apply for grants or further funding in order to launch our artist shoppe or host fundraisers for area non profits.
In the meantime, we are developing new projects for "the fun of it."
We would love to hear any ideas you may have, updates on area progress, or events!
Please stay subscribed and watch for our upcoming progress!

Thank you M.O.Bsters,
Rachel

"Happy Holidays" by Harlan Lovestone

Created by The Greenhaus Founder, Harlan Lovestone, an inspirational message of the way things "used" to be before we became so reliant upon convenience. 

MOB loves what Harlan is doing in Greenville, SC!

From our community to yours... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Suprise Someone Who Needs It!

It is always the goal of M.O.B to only ask for very small donations yet, in lieu of a few last minute requests for assistance, we are sending out a fun challenge to our communities:

SEND SOMEONE IN NEED A $5.00 GIFT CARD (or more.)

So that they may purchase necessities and are able to have a safe Christmas with their family!
ONLY 14 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

If you would like to send a suprise this Christmas, please contact M.O.B for addresses to send!

Thank you,
Rachel

The Lottery Epiphany

I had an epiphany to justify my madness last night... Over 100,000,000 people play the SC powerball lottery TWICE a week!

If everyone of those people gave just ONE MORE DOLLAR ONCE THAT YEAR, M.O.B would raise $100,000,000.00 towards community sustainability. ONE DIME A MONTH, a quarter each time they play.... wow, we just might not need Federal tax money to sustain anymore!

I pay myself $5.00 a week, which goes into a can marked "Wish List." This money, is my own little stash for things I don't need but, really want (like massages, or art supplies.) 

This week, I am implementing a new challenge for myself- $5.00 a week into a can marked "Pay It Forward."

I wouldn't expect everyone to stop playing the lottery- it supports our education system anyhow but, if you play, why not set aside a quarter each time for charitable donations? 

Odds for winning Powerball: 1 in 111,000,000 this week

Chances of changing the planet if everyone gave a dollar:  Guaranteed!

2hands.org

Though My Own Backyard hopes to be a resource for additional funding and means to raise needed items throughout communities, it is organizations like 2Hands.org that we aim to assist.  Please take a moment to look at their site, read the posts (Horry Co. is listed in Mt. Pleasant and throughout) and register to give if you can put your hands on the requested needs.  Contact M.O.B (Casey or Rachel) if you need help getting things to the families.
   If you are in need... this is a great resource and, as always, M.O.B would like to help too!

http://www.2hands.org/

Happenings This Weekend In Horry County!

Roundtable Art Group -

Where

Travinia Italian Kitchen 4011 Deville St. in The Market Common

The Roundtable Art Group's Annual Show is Friday December 2nd from 7pm-11pm at Travinia Italian Kitchen in the Market Common. View the work of local artists and meet the artists in-person. Enjoy live jazz and light hors d'oeuvers. Admission is free, but $10 donations are requested. Funds will go towards the Roundtable Art Group's mission to help create more opportunities for local artists. So please come and show your support!


Handmade Market!-     https://sites.google.com/site/lulushandmademarket/
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2011   10:00AM until 5:00PM
Next to Lu Lu's Cafe - 1903 N. Ocean Blvd.  Myrtle Beach!
Cool, handmade goodness for everyone on your Christmas list!

Fresh Brewed Coffeehouse-

	933 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Vine Music Series

December 2, 2011

Winter Cabaret with

Coastal Carolina University

December 3, 2011

An Evening with

Danielle Howle

December 9 at 8pm

Tickets are $5 at the door. 

Links to gifts we love:  http://www.iheartmika.com/    Unique, artist inspired T-shirts
http://www.fartsyarts.com/    Casey's unique, retro-fabulous jewlery and trinkets! 

And while cyber surfing, please check out:  Greenhaus of Greenville, a like minded artist collaborative:

	http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenhausproject.org%2F&h=jAQHIJJO1

For more information on what's and where to's visit:  The Digitel http://myrtlebeach.thedigitel.com/poptop