Life is good(R) Partners with Newland(R) Communities To Expand Life is good Pumpkin Festivals.BOSTON -- 18 Communities To Host Festivals on October 21 to Benefit Camp Sunshine Located on the shore of Sebago Lake, Maine, Camp Sunshine provides children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families hope for the future, as well as immediate help in dealing with a child's chronic illness. Life is good(R), a Boston-based company that spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, has established a partnership with Newland(R) Communities, the nation's leading developer of master-planned communities. The partnership will extend the reach of the Life is good Pumpkin Festival, allowing Newland Communities to host the festivals in their communities nationwide. The expanded festivals will raise funds for Camp Sunshine and other non-profit organizations focused on children and children's issues. The Life is good Pumpkin Festival is an annual occurrence, held each year on The Boston Common
Boston Common is a popular public park in Boston, Massachusetts. Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. Its area is 50 acres (202,000 m²). , the nation's oldest public park. The old-fashioned festival features activities suitable for all age groups, including pumpkin carvings, great food, live bands and entertainment, a costume parade, scarecrow Scarecrow goes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ignorance Scarecrow can’t live up to his name. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Am. stuffing, face painting and much more. On October 21, 2006, Life is good Pumpkin Festivals will be held at 13 Newland Communities sites involving 18 of its communities, including sites in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. and Sacramento, CA, Houston, Pflugerville and Katy, TX, Tampa, Apollo Beach and Orlando, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Cumming and Flowery flow·er·y adj. flow·er·i·er, flow·er·i·est 1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of flowers: a flowery perfume. 2. Abounding in or covered with flowers. 3. Branch, GA, Clarksburg, MD, and Woodbury, MN. The multiple festivals will provide both companies an expanded way to give back to the community, helping children who face unfair challenges. "Life is good Festivals are designed to bring communities together for good old-fashioned fun, in turn bringing smiles to the faces of children who are facing situations most of us cannot comprehend," said Bert Jacobs Bert Jacobs (born March 2, 1941 – died November 14, 1999) was a football manager from the Netherlands, who played for HFC Haarlem. Born in Zandvoort, he started a career as a football coach as a 27-year old when he became the head coach of Velox from Utrecht. , Life is good co-founder and chief executive optimist. "Through the partnership with Newland Communities, both companies have an incredible opportunity to share a message of optimism with an expanded audience and raise significant funds that can help make a difference in the lives of these children." The Life is good Pumpkin Festivals will benefit Camp Sunshine, a national retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. In addition, each of the Newland Community sites will have the opportunity to raise funds for a local charity focused on issues helping children. The festivals are free, however funds are raised through the sales of a specially-designed Life is good Pumpkin Festival tee shirt. Merchandise sales, donations, and a portion of food sales at each festival will also benefit the non-profit organizations. "Newland Communities' instant connection with Life is good and Camp Sunshine was almost inevitable", said Gina Nixon, Vice President of Marketing for Newland Communities. "With a focus on caring, commitment and integrity as our cornerstones, the Life is good Pumpkin Festivals are the perfect compliment to our dedication to building incredible places to live for our residents and allows them to participate in a chance to support a very worthy cause." Major sponsors for the 2006 Life is good Pumpkin Festival include Four Points(R) by Sheraton, Annie's Homegrown Annie's Homegrown is a Napa, California-based maker of natural and/or organic pastas, meals and snacks. The company is perhaps best known for its macaroni and cheese product line. External links
For more information on the 2006 Life is good Pumpkin Festival and location-specific information, please visit www.lifeisgood.com or www.newlandcommunities.com. About Life is good, Inc.(R) Life is good(R), based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op cultural hero. For more information on Life is good(R), please visit www.lifeisgood.com About Newland(R) Communities Newland Communities has been creating desirable, livable communities across the nation for nearly four decades. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, Newland Communities brings to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land they develop. Their active and long-term approach to community creation and development ensures delivery on their vision while responsibly managing their partners' investment. Headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. , Newland Communities is currently developing communities across the country in states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia Washington is a town in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. It is famous for being the oldest of the 28 cities by the name of Washington in the United States. The town was surveyed by George Washington himself in July of 1749. The population was 183 at the 2000 census. , Minnesota and Maryland. Information on Newland Communities can be found at www.newlandcommunities.com. Life is good(R) is a registered trademark of Life is good, Inc.(R) |
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