Tuesday, November 8, 2011

STUART, Fla., Nov. 8, 2011 – Habitat For Humanity of Martin County is gearing up for the 2011 Rock-A-Thon, Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe’s, 3620 S.E. Federal Highway in Stuart.    

"This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to support Habitat for Humanity, even if they’re unable to help with the construction of homes,” said Mary Jones, director of volunteer services for Habitat for Humanity of Martin County. "The beauty of a Rock-A-Thon is that almost everyone can rock in a rocking chair, and we’ll have plenty of activities and performances to keep the entire family entertained.”   

The second annual Rock-A-Thon will take place at Lowe’s in the parking lot adjacent to the garden center. The event will feature live entertainment from local bands including 99 for One of First United Methodist Church of Stuart, the Treasure Coast Community Church praise band; children’s activities including a Boys & Girls Club craft table, Lowe’s kids clinic, and face painter; a raffle with robust gift baskets and prizes; food and much more. Funds raised will help build homes for deserving families throughout Martin County.  

Join Habitat volunteers, homeowners, students, civic groups and local congregations at this fun-filled event to support the Habitat mission.   There are a number of ways to contribute:

• Rock as a team or individual – sign up now to begin fundraising!
• Pledge to sponsor a rocker or team – donations start at $1 per minute.
• Sponsor the event – sponsorship opportunities range from $50 to $250.
• Enter to win a Weber gas grill (donated by Lowe’s, valued at $700) – tickets are $5 each or six for $25.
• Stop by the Rock-A-Thon (it’s FREE!) and cheer on the rockers and enjoy the live entertainment.  

Special recognition goes to Lowe’s of Stuart for hosting the event, as well as the generous "Rock Star” sponsors, Bank Atlantic; Bushdogs Parties, Picnics and Casual Catering; Centex; EZ-On Products of Florida; and Water Pointe Realty Group.  

To register or to learn more, visit the Rock-A-Thon web page or call Habitat for Humanity of Martin County at (772) 223-9940.  

About Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is a not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to help eliminate substandard housing by building homes for others, revitalizing neighborhoods, and transforming lives. Since its inception in 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County has built 94 homes in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-9940 or visit HabitatMartin.org.

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