Munising Volunteer Fire Department Raises Funds To Save Lives

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June 22, 2010

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Munising Volunteer Fire Department Raises Funds To Save Lives
2nd Annual Munising Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser calls on Hollywood in an effort to raise funds for training, operational costs and purchasing critical life saving equipment.

Munising, MI (June 22, 2010) – The 2nd Annual Munising Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser is an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much. The event will take place at the Barge Inn on July 2nd, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in Munising, MI.

For the second year running the fundraiser will include live music, a silent auction and hat and t-shirt sales to benefit volunteer firefighters. “Community support is vital to our future,” says Munising Fire Chief, Dan Malone.

To spice things up, the fire department called on a former Munising resident for a little help with the Silent Auction. Taking place June 28th through July 2nd at People’s State Bank in the lobby, Emmy Award winning film producer Jennifer Champagne, asked friends for one-of-a-kind auction items including:

Jennie Finch autographed Chicago Bandits softball; Cat Osterman autographed Rockford Thunder hat; a signed photo of the cast and crew of Full House; signed photo of Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy, Enchanted); signed Avatar stunt hat; signed Barbie DVDs; signed Charlie Valentine DVD; History of Violence script, with photo of Academy Award Nominated Writer Josh Olson & Viggo Mortenson in diner; Weta Lord of the Rings crew t-shirts; signed Future Weapons book & signed photo; signed Brothers & Sisters script & signed cast photo; autographed book by Monica Nucciarone; Ghost Whisper cast photo, Season 4 DVD and cast signed copy of the 100th episode; signed cast poster of Deadliest Catch; signed prints from The Peeper; iCarly signed script & cast photo; Signed headshot and photos of Vincent Spano (Law Order: SVU)…

For fans of Sex and the City 2, there is an autographed photo of Max Ryan; effects from Highlander’s Adrian Paul; Hercules’ Kevin Sorbo and OK! Magazine favorite, Scott Elrod of Jennifer Aniston’s upcoming Summer blockbuster “The Switch”.

Winners will be announced between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. during the fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to the fire department. The Barge Inn has sponsored the evening, donating half of the night’s sales to the Munising Volunteer Firefighters.

To accommodate the many request for donations, there is a DONATE NOW button set up on the Fire Department website at: http://www.cityofmunising.org/fire-department.html

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7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic shed spotlight on Melanoma Research

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April 6, 2010

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7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic

Ranked one of the top 10 celebrity golf tournaments in Southern California, Hack n' Smack benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation, champions in search of a cure for one of the most prevalent, and surprisingly deadly form of cancers.

Los Angeles, CA (March 30, 2010) -- Celebrities including Joe Pesci (Goodfellas), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Annie Wersching (24), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Paula Trickey (Deal or No Deal), Dean McDermott (Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Stephen Full (I’m in the Band), Bill Smitrovich – The Practice, and many others have been confirmed for the 7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic (www.hacknsmack.org >) at El Caballero Country Club on Monday, April 19th, 2010. The event kicks off at 11:00am with a shotgun start.

Created by founder/co-host Kevin E. West and Presented by The Actors’ Network (www.actors-network.com >), the annual tournament benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org >) to uphold the memory and spirit of friend and actor, Kerry Daveline. Over the past seven years the tournament has garnered extraordinary support and was named one of the Top Ten Celebrity Golf Tournaments in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine.

The event includes breakfast from the legendary Nate n’ Al’s (www.natenal.com >) deli, lunch from Baby’s BadAss Burgers (www.babysbadassburgers.com >), and live entertainment by The Beach Toys with tournament co-host, Michael Moynahan .

In 2008, Hack n' Smack initiated the Warrior Award in honor of the memory of Nate Bloom; an award which celebrates the courageous and ongoing battle with Melanoma. Our 2010 Warrior Award recipient is Ms. Allie MacKay (KTLA Morning Show) and our 2010 Honoree for his service to the event, is Mr. Aaron Postil (End It Ent.).

7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic has top names! (Scheduled to appear)

Brian Krause - Charmed, Chuck Muncie – NFL San Diego Chargers, Dan Moriarty – FOX Sports Radio, David Naughton – Makin It, Eric Martsolf – Day of our Lives, Galen Gering – Days of our Lives, George Lazenby – James Bond, Gordon “Luggnutz” Stewart - OnEdge, Grant Show – Accidentally on Purpose, Harold Greene - LA News, Jaime Gomez – Nash Bridges, James Hyde - Passions, Jeffrey Nordling – 24, Jeremy Sumpter - Friday Night Lights, Joel Murray – Mad Men, Kevin Dobson - Knots Landing, Kevin Weisman - Alias, Lorenzo Neal - NFL Pro-Bowler, Matt Borlenghi - General Hospital, Matthew Willig - Year One, Max Ryan – Sex And The City 2, Paul Logan – Days of our Lives, Regan Burns – Reno 911, Robert Hays - Airplane, Richard Karn – Home Improvement, Richard Schiff – West Wing, Scott Elrod – Men In Trees, David Rees Snell – The Shield, Stephen Bishop – The Rundown.

For more information, including player registration, visit http://www.HacknSmack.org, or email info@hacknsmack.org.

Become a friend on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hack-n-Smack-Celebrity-Golf-Tournament-in-memory-of-Kerry-Daveline/237193731039?ref=ts--

Every hour of every day, someone dies of melanoma in the U.S. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, races, and economic levels. One in 75 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetime. It is the fastest rising cancer in the U.S. and the most deadly. It is also the most highly preventable, and treatable, if caught early. Currently, melanoma research receives less than 10% of the funding given to basic research of other cancers “which is why we created this event and why we give 100% of the proceeds to the cause" said Kevin E. West, Founder/Co-Host.

About the Actors Network:

The Actors' Network is an award-winning and well-respected business information, and education membership organization. Founded in 1991, by Kevin E. West, The Actors’ Network is responsible for the longest on-going performer's business related curriculum in the history of entertainment. Alums include: Masi Oka (Heroes) and Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) (www.actors-network.com )

About the Founder:

Originally from Nashville, Kevin E. West’s career spans over 2 decades. Justified, Leverage, LOST, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Bourbon St. (Pilot), Judging Amy, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Melrose Place, The Pretender, Resurrection Blvd, Oh, Baby, Angel, VIP, Seven Days, Diagnosis Murder, Arrest & Trial, In The House, Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Texas Cheerleader Story, Matlock and Made in Heaven with Timothy Hutton are just a sampling. Kevin is also the Co-Author of The Actor’s Guide to GETTING THE JOB and former Stand-up Comic. He is a national speaker, former collegiate golfer, 4-time L.A. Marathoner, 5-time Men’s Senior World Series baseball player and plays a mean Texas Hold’em.

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Stars shine in support of Pat Tillman

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December 1, 2009

Stars shine in support of Pat Tillman

2nd Annual Scott Medlock Celebrity Invitational Golf Classic and private concert with The Doors' Robby Krieger benefiting the Pat Tillman Foundation surpasses expectations!

Hollywood, CA (12/01/09) -- The 2nd Annual Scott Medlock Celebrity Invitational Golf Classic and private rock concert with The Doors' Robby Krieger benefiting the Pat Tillman Foundation surpassed everyone's expectations, says event chair, Scott Medlock. "We are honored that so many friends joined the cause and donated both their time and resources to make this event such a resounding success." Co-founder, Robby Krieger of the Doors went on to say, "we saw today that spirit triumphs schedules and pocketbooks. The Tillman Foundation changes the lives of people every day, our goal was to contribute to their being able to continue doing that, and everyone, from players to sponsors, family to friends, has made that a reality."

The tournament, which was held at the stunning Malibu Country Club was won by the all-star team of George Lazenby (aka James Bond from "Her Majesty's Secret Service"), Scott Elrod (who many remember as "Cash" from ABC's "Men In Trees") and businessman David Katz. A close second, and almost winners of the hole-in-one grand prize of four new Mercedes-Benz' from W.I. Simonson Mercedes-Benz were Michael Chiklis star of FOX's "The Shield", Kenny Johnson also from "The Shield", Stephen Bishop (star of "The Rundown") and TNT's Aldis Hodge from "Leverage".

"24's" Jaime Gomez, and "G.I. Joe's" Gunner Wright, teamed up with CBS's "Dancing With The Stars" heart throbs, Driton "Tony" Dovolani and Maks aka Maksim Chmerkovskiy while Kevin Dobson ("Days of Our Lives") and SyFy's "Stargate SG-1" star Christopher Judge played with founders Scott Medlock and Robby Krieger - both teams within inches of capturing the second hole-in-one top prize of four stunning new Harley Davidson Motorcycles!

Scott Medlock, one of the Tillman family's close friends said of Pat, "Pat (Tillman) gave up a $3.6 million dollar contract with the NFL-Arizona Cardinals to go fight for our country. Pat unfortunately lost his life while serving in Afghanistan. Last year the foundation was able to give over $650,000.00 in scholarships to vets & their families who have been impacted by the Iraq & Afghanistan wars. These scholarships allow families who have lost loved ones, or have been crippled physically and or emotionally, the opportunity to still impact our great nation in a positive way while contributing with their gifts & talents. It also educates the youth of our future & carries the Legacy Pat started by serving others & paying the ultimate price. This is truly an opportunity to invest into something so much bigger than we are and our sponsors like Best Buy are making it possible." Special guest, J. R. Martinez of "All My Children" a wounded vet himself, couldn't agree more and spent the day circling the course, reiterating to all present the value of their participation.

One of the crowning moments, beyond the Tommy Bahama Rum stop, or the Titlest Tent, or even the Zino Platinum Cigars that were driven about the course, was clearly the changing booth provided by Loudmouth Golf Apparel so that every player could don the company's completely outrageous pants and shorts (skorts and shorts for the women) including Transamerica Insurance & Investment's President Ken Kilbane; Johnny Carson Foundation Director Larry Witzer, his brother Marc, Waste Management Vice President, Larry Metter and HUB International's Vice President, Lee Davis! Event photographs are tell tale, as players swaggered about the awards ceremony and continued on at the Canyon Club's private rock concert with The Doors' Robby Krieger, sipping on a pint of Budweiser, a glass of Zealear Wine, or Kettle One martini in their fresh, very 'Loudmouth'-ed togs!

Kicking off the concert, the Charity Angels rounded out the last spots on the Opportunity Board, which included an Gibson Guitar autographed by The Doors' Robby Krieger complete private lesson with the legend himself! Special guest, Adrian Young of "No Doubt" also took the stage in an impromptu performance, with rising rock sensation 13-year old, Sacha Edwards.

"We are very excited to this event growing annually...2010 will be wild!" said Krieger. Additional featured sponsors include Monster Energy, Honda, Taylor-Made Golf, Cheesecake Factory, Arnold Palmer Ice-Tee, Captured Images, Stoli Vodka, B3DigiGrafx, Manchester Financial, HUB International, Hansen's Natural, Hill Financial Advisors, Culligan, Travis Mathew Apparel and Popular Press Media Group (PPMG).

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Stars Come To Asheville, North Carolina for "Simple Things"

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October 18, 2006

Stars Come To Asheville, North Carolina for "Simple Things"

Celebrities come out to support the charity fund-raising screening of North Carolina filmed movie.

Hollywood, CA (10/18/06) – The movie "Simple Things", based on the stories written by renowned pediatrician, Dr. Olson Huff (“The Window of Childhood”), directed by Andrew C. Erin was filmed in Asheville, Brevard and Dunn's Rock, North Carolina. Next week on October 25 and 26, 2006, the stars of the movie along with the producers and director are returning to celebrate with two star-studded, red carpet screenings in support of the Mission Children's Hospital and the Transylvania Community Hospital.

On Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Asheville, NC at the Fine Art Theater, “Simple Things” will screen in support of the Mission Children’s Hospital and on October 26, 2006 “Simple Things” will screen in Brevard, NC at the Falls Theater in support of the Transylvania Community Hospital.

Join the stars and support these two extraordinary organizations by ordering your tickets or simply join the Simple Things online community now!!
Join www.myspace.com/simplethingsthemovie

“Simple Things” stars Cameron Bancroft (“Love and Human Remains”, TV’s “24”) as Dr. Evan Gibbs, a leading pediatrician poised to take the helm at Chicago’s Children’s Hospital who, after the sudden death of his wife Beth, takes his his 10-year old son Nate (Aiden Mitchell, "The Riches") to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to set up a medical clinic in a small town called Dunn’s Rock. Dr. Gibbs' big-city attitude quickly clashes against the laid back ways of the small community, forcing him to deal with his suppressed grief, while finding a way to reconnect with his son. With the support of the town's mayor, Terry Hudson (Bellamy Young, “Mission Impossible III”) and her daughter, Christina (Channing Nichols, “Gilmore Girls”), Dr. Gibbs discovers more to the mountain life than he could have ever expected. With an astounding supporting cast including Joshua Leonard ("Blair Witch Project"), Amber Benson ("Buffy: The Vampire Slayer"), Mickey Jones ("Sling Blade") and Edie McClurg ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off"), “Simple Things” is sure to inspire audiences worldwide.

Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose basic mission is to assume a leadership role in organizing, collaborating, coordinating, and providing a quality healthcare delivery system to serve the residents of Transylvania County and surrounding areas. TCH is also a 5-Star Hospital in terms of community value – only one of five in the State of North Carolina. For more information, visit www.tchospital.org

Mission Children’s Hospital in Asheville is the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. It cares for more than 10,000 children, and provides more than 21,000 patient visits a year just in its Children’s Clinic for subspecialty care housed in a new outpatient center. Other services of the hospital include its neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, Mission Children’s Clinic for subspecialty care and specialized inpatient pediatric units. http://missionhospitals.org/childrens.htm

For more information on “Simple Things”, Executive Producers David Huff, Dr. Olson Huff, Producer Tosca Musk, Director / Writer Andrew C. Erin and the cast and crew of Simple Things, please contact PPMG at media@ppmg.info, or call (310) 860-7774.