By Christine Briel

Whether you enjoyed this past years event, Pink Cow Bingo, and wish to reminisce, or you missed the event and want a little peak at all the fun that was had, enjoy the video below.

P.S. I believe you can hear the sounds of Dusty Pas’cal singing and playing his guitar in the background and Jim Rinehart did indeed win the election

By Laura Ponticello

Dr. Rob Kiltz is opening his CNY Healing Arts Center Space in Syracuse for an exciting event Zumba for Breast Cancer. Dr. Rob, Laura Ponticello and Jennifer Tom – People helping People

Laura’s List: Books for Women & Positively Pink Packages Present:

Zumba for Breast Cancer – Join the Craze and the Cause on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm at CNY Healing Arts on 191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY.
Cost: $25.00 to benefit breast cancer patients, tickets include class, wine, chocolate.
*For tickets please call (315) 278-0645 or visit the website here www.positivelypinkpackages.org

Come to participate in Zumba Class or Just Relax and Enjoy a Glass of Wine with Chocolate. Anyone can Zumba! It’s “feel happy” fitness that is great for your body and mind. To raise funds for Positively Pink Packages, an organization dedicated to helping breast cancer patients.

Thanks to Dr. Robert Kiltz at CNY Healing Arts. Learn more about Dr. Rob’s positive energy at www.mindbodysmile.com

By Laura Ponticello

I hope you will join me for the Laura’s List Celebration Extravaganza on
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010, 7:00pm at Mirbeau Wine Bar.

As we kick aside our worries and celebrate the spirit of being women. It’s our two year anniversary and together we have achieved: 5000 followers; a market reach of 30,000; and in 2009 alone we raised $20,000 for nonprofit organizations that help women and children!

This night will be memorable, as we share fireside chats and toast one another with wine or a signature coffee drink. Amazing savings coupons and a great raffle give away highlight this evening that will also help our own local food pantry. Best of all—you will meet Amy Dickinson,

By Laura Ponticello

FREE Teleclass: Discover the 5 Secrets to Building a Buzz About Your Business takes place this Wednesday, January 13th, at 4PM.

Join Laura Ponticello, Founder of Laura’s Lit: Books for Women for a content-packed conversation about what it takes to create a buzz about your business or organization — all while loving what you do and living out your passion.

Within this past year, Laura’s List has produced events with national stars, artists, authors and local celebrities including actor Thom Filicia, national fundraiser Carol Baldwin, actor Daniel Baldwin, artist and author Patience Brewster, and many more local, regional and national authors, musicians and artists. Through creative events, innovative marketing, collaborative partnerships and out-of-the-box thinking, Laura has created a buzz about her business that has resulted in a market reach of 30,000 women in less than two years.

Sign up now (click the link), http://innervision.wufoo.com/forms/free-teleclass-on-5-secrets-to-building-a-buzz/ to learn how to get people so excited about your product or service that they invite all their friends and associates to experience it!

The host of the TeleClass, Pamela Moss, PhD, Founder of

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

Contributed by Robert Kiltz, MD / CNY Fertility, CNY Healing Arts, MondBodySmile.com

Dr. Rob Kiltz and his Brother Ray share a beautiful conversation with their Mom on surviving Breast Cancer. He is a sponsor of an upcoming event with Thom Filicia that is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer. See below the video for details on this event.

“An Evening with Thom Filicia”
Thursday, April 30, 2009
6:30pm at Anyela’s Vineyards
2433 West Lake Rd. Skaneateles, NY

The special two hour event will be held at award winning Anyela’s Vineyard in Skaneateles, New York.

Contributed by: Laura Ponticello / Laura’s List: Books for Women

Laura Ponticello is a determined woman, but even she is a little taken back when she thinks of herself as starting a movement.

What started as a way to encourage women to take time for themselves and inspire them to make differences in their communities has blossomed into a multifaceted effort that soars beyond the pages of books.

Ponticello, a regular columnist for The Journal, began what would become Laura’s List: Books for Women in fall 2007. As her first step, she reached out to hundreds of women to find out what they were reading and what they drew inspiration from during their daily lives. Shortly after, she launched her reading list with 100 people to applaud her efforts.

“I knew by the attendance of that event that this was just the beginning of igniting a spark,” Ponticello said.

Now, she’s expanding her venture with a diverse line of products, the goal to add 5,000 regional women to her network, and the drive to take her campaign to the national level.

Her list has blossomed into her latest goal to “Sow Seeds of Hope.”

Contributed by: Laura Ponticello / laurasbooklist@aol.com

Winterfest Event.
Sat. January 31st, 2:00-3:00pm
and Open to the Public.

Laura’s List Hosts “What is the Greatest Read of Your Life”? Stop in and share with Laura Ponticello, alongside a Laura’s List steamy Winterfest Drink, at Creekside Books & Coffee, anytime from 2:00pm -3:00pm. Enter a free raffle to win a book on Laura’s List.  Your all time favorite read could be the feature of Laura’s List for February!

Creekside Coffeehouse Winterfest Specialty Drink to Warm You Up! Indulge, Enjoy, Linger or Take One for the Road. Fill up a Laura’s List Travel Mug with a Creekside Winterfest Drink (1/2 hot chocolate, 1/2 coffee).   $12.00 with a portion of sale to help Vera House, www.verahouse.org

Contributed by Laura Ponticello / Laura’s List: Books for Women

Stella Maris Victorian Open House and Laura’s List with gifts that keep on giving will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7th, from 12:00 until 4:00pm. The Victorian Open House is held at Stella Maris Retreat Center, 130 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. There will be Musical Entertainment by Skaneateles HS Select Choir, Skaneateles Seniors and others, Special Guest Appearance by local authors Jill Little and Val Cook, Cookies and Punch, Gingerbread Lane, Holiday Shoppes and Wonderful Ambiance – Free of Charge.

For more info: 315-730-3472
Also “Tea with the Queen,” Family Photos, and “Gingerbread House Construction and Contest” events are available to participate in with Reservation and Advance Payment.

Laura’s List is donating 10% of sales to Stella Maris.

Grab a Friend and come enjoy!

Contributed by Laura Ponticello / Laura’s List: Books for Women

Laura’s List Hosts Sacred Spaces for Women, given the success of the Launch of Local author’s Jill Little and Val Cook’s book, “Sharing the Medicine of Love”, a public forum for women to engage in Sacred Spaces for Women.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Stella Maris Renewal & Retreat Center, 130 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles

Join me as I facilitate intimate conversation with women.  The mantra of Laura’s List–Books for Women is to “inspire, ignite, and empower” women.  I invite you to carve out time for yourself as we create a sacred place for women to share real life stories in an inspirational atmosphere, indulging a cup of tea and cookies. A forum for women to nourish their Minds, Body, and Spirit. -Laura Ponticello

With special guests, women’s wellness expert, Bonita Shear & Authors, Jill Little and Val Cook of Sharing the Medicine of Love.

Free and Open to the Public.