Contributed by Kim Baker / Bijou Salon

It’s that time of the month, everything in Bijou has (or will be soon) turned pink! Last year at this time, we raised over $1000 for the national breast cancer foundation.  Bijou made the commitment to donate 10% of our service sales to help find a cure for breast cancer.  I believe every little bit helps! So keep in mind, every dollar you spend at Bijou for the month of October, 10% will go to finding a cure! Thanks, once again for participating!  I would really love any suggestions for where is the best place to send it, last year I just did the national breast cancer foundation, but am open to any great suggestions!

Be sure to keep up on our blog, we keep adding exciting news and coverage for the Pink cow bingo, any questions…just ask us, we’ll find the answers for you!  PLUS we have tickets, stop in and buy one or two or five! And if you really enjoy reading the blog, subscribe to it, then it will just magically appear in your email inbox, ready for you to read…although the music is missing when you do it that way   Thank you so much for always helping with any request we have.  Everyone has always been so supportive and it is my great honor to use Bijou as a “vehicle” to raise money for very special causes!  Remember it is not how much you give, because trust me, every little tiny bit helps and believe me when I say, when you give..it comes back ten-fold!
Yours truly,

Kim Baker
Bijou Salon!

Below read the Top 10 Reasons to attend Pink Cow Bingo, an inspiring and hysterical event!  Saturday October 17, 2009, 3:00pm at the Red Barn (6401 County Line Rd near Corner of Andrews Rd).

#1  Sowing Seeds of Hope
Make a difference in a woman’s life touched with cancer; proceeds support Positively Pink Packages.
#2  Amazing plop and raffle prizes
worth over $3,000 with “Girls Night Out”, The Man Cave (hmmm), and prizes selected every  30 minutes at event.
# 3 Porta Potty Decorating Contest
Cheer on women entrepreneurs & our friends.  Potties by Bijou Salon, Lucky Dogs, Freeman Interiors, The Dealer Auto Sales, Pam Schoener of Skaneateles Massage and more!
#4  “CHAIRITY”
One of a kind chairs, hand painted by artists, inscribed with the story of the individual affected by breast cancer that inspired their painting.  Artist Shelly Kennedy’s chair on display at Cate & Sally in Skaneateles, NY.
# 5  Meet & Greet with Amy Dickinson,
better known as syndicated columnist “Ask Amy”,  and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville. See Amy’s inspiring video at www.themightyqueensoffreeville.com
# 6 Yvonne Conte
Guest Judge – Motivational Humorist, National Speaker and best selling author.
#7 Music
by Local Singer, Songwriter Dusty Pascal & Loren Barrigar.
#8 Great Drinks
Central New Wines, Beer, Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider.
#9 Food
Signature wings, hotdogs, chili, homemade soup, sushi in to-go boxes,  & pink ribbon signature cookies from vendors including: Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Red Rooster, Sherwood Inn/Kabuki/Patisserie, & Creekside Books & Coffee.
# 10 Kids Activities and Free Admission for Kids.
Activities include: Bouncy House,  Cow Tatoos AND Pony Rides.  Rides donated by Claire Affleck Training, more about Claire’s work can be found at www.claireafflecktraining.com.

Special Guest appearance by Geronimo, Dr. Robert Kiltz’s horse.

$25 per Ticket Square (includes admission and chances to win fabulous prizes) or 5 Squares for $100.

Tickets on Sale Today at Bijou Salon, Creekside Books & Coffee and  www.pinkcowbingo.com

Laura’s List: Books for Women
Sowing Seeds of Hope- The Bridge that Connects Women
www.laurasbooklist.com