Are you all about helping Decatur-area organizations get closer to grant money through online clicks?  Then this latest sponsored post on Decaturish – which asks folks to CLICK HERE and vote for re:loom is right up your alley.

Decatur-based re:loom, which ” provides at-risk women with job training needed to provide independence through sustainable, creative and transformative work” is up for a FedEx Small Business grant of up to $25,000.

Votes for re:loom on the FedEx website help push the organization to the top of the list of non-profits being considered for grants by the FedEx folks.  As Decaturish mentions, when you click the “vote for this business” all you need to do is verify through your Facebook account and your vote is registered.

Check it out!

Ladies Rock Camp – an annual benefit that supports Girls Rock Camp over the summer – is back for another year!  Misses sends along the press release…

Atlanta, GA – Join Atlanta-bred roots rocker Michelle Malone and the legendary Beverly “Guitar” Watkins February 17-19, at Ladies Rock Camp, the annual fundraiser for Girls Rock Camp ATL, the Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities through music education, creative expression, and performance.

The event is a three-day rock and roll fantasy experience where women learn to play an instrument, form a band, write a song together, and play a big rock concert finale. Beginners are absolutely encouraged to attend. Michelle Malone will be leading the songwriting workshop and will also be a floating band coach, giving participants tips, tricks, and pointers along the way. Beverly “Guitar” Watkins will play a private lunchtime set, making for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.

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The new President of Decatur High and Renfroe Booster Club, Ann Berg, sends in this note asking for support from Decatur’s business community…

You may not know this but tax dollars/school funds are not used to buy uniforms, equipment (including nets, mats, balls, batting cages, etc.) or athlete recognition banquets and awards. Funding for these crucial items comes from sponsors like you! Your donation is tax deductable because we are a 501© 3 organization. You play a crucial role in maintaining our sports programs and helping our athletes reach new heights in 2010-2011.

The Booster Club believes in the importance of sport in developing children as well as building school and community spirit. Help us build on our tradition of excellence and ensure the future success of Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School sports programs. Become a sponsor today!

To view the Boosters ad-rate sheet with the various advertising levels for sponsors, CLICK HERE.

Craig writes in…

The 7th Annual Solarium Patio Party

We look forward to seeing you at the Solarium Patio Party this Sunday from 5:00-8:00 PM. It’s a bargain at twice the price – live music from the Dammages, terrific catered food, cold beer and wine, kids’ activities and refreshments, our best raffle ever, and an exciting live auction of one-of-a-kind rain barrels, mailboxes, and birdhouses. Have a good time with your neighbors and friends, and support the Solarium. If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, don’t forget you can save $5/person if you buy in advance. ($15 now, $20 at the door, kids under 12 admitted free)

Get your tix online at xorbia.com/tickets/patioparty/

The Solarium – 321 West Hill Street Decatur, GA 30030