[NEohioPAL] Junk2Funk: Last Call to Artists

[Ruth Koenigsmark]

Junk2Funk Charity Event  
To benefit North Coast Health Ministry
 
Lakewood, Ohio March  27, 2009 – Local Girl Gallery, 16106 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, will be a fashion diva’s meca on Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 7pm-10pm, for another of the City’s 
Green smART projects when designers will be auctioning off “new” chic sustainable fashions. 
 
The JUNK2FUNK Auction put on by Local Girl Gallery, GreenSmart Gifts, EcoLakewood and business and artists advocates, Lakewood is Art, will benefit North Coast Health Ministry while touting the four R’s of life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect during the City’s month long Earth Day celebration in April.
 
For the Auction, Northeast Ohio fashion designers are asked to design one-of-a-kind fashions, anything from clothes to jewelry all made by recycled materials for the Auction. “We have all heard that green is the new black,” said Mary Evans, owner of Green Smart Gifts, in Lakewood, a gift shop offering only earth-friendly products. “Lakewood has long been at the forefront of eco-friendly initiatives and in prompting the community to think seriously about sustainability and take accountability for its actions. “
 
“Not only is our community leading the green movement but also it is incredibly rich in design talent and creative thinking. This exciting event sheds light on some serious topics in a very fun way,” says Linda Goik owner of Local Girl Gallery.

Respect and support for those without health insurance will be sewn into each design, as every designer will choose their supplies from discarded materials. These gorgeous pieces will have their beginnings as “trash”, but will be transformed into elegant gowns, fun cocktail dresses, unique evening wraps and funky jewelry that anyone would be thrilled to own and wear. 
 
Ruthie Koenigsmark, President of Lakewood is Art (presenting sponsor of JUNK2FUNK) adds, “Fashion is how we express our individual style and values every day – contributing artists are in a unique position to promote the message of sustainability and help to others by participating in this event.”
 
The April 25th Gala Evening features a “green” cocktail reception with wine provided by French Rabbit in eco-friendly packaging (for every four wines sold, one tree is planted), hors d’oeuvres from local green restaurants, compostable plates and cutlery; and organic, fair trade coffee from Family Haven-a local non-profit offering support for people with disabilities.
 
Fashion Designers, Artists, Restaurants and Companies looking to support this auction should contact Ruthie Koenigsmark; Lakewood is Art at 216-521-2894 or rkoenigsmark at yahoo.com no later than April 1, 2009. Creations should be dropped off at Local Girl Gallery no later than April 11, 2009 to be part of the Auction.
 
Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance ONLY as ticket sales will be limited for this event.  Tickets are $10 a piece, you order online at North Coast Health Ministry’s website  http://nchealthministry.org or send a check to made out to Lakewood is Art to Lakewood is Art 1458 Mars Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio no later than April 15, 2009.  
 
North Coast Health Ministry--The goal of North Coast Health Ministry is to provide healthcare to the uninsured of western Cuyahoga and eastern Lorain counties.  We’ve identified a group in need in our area and are working to provide them with healthcare that is comparable to many of the area’s larger providers.  We are proud of the depth of services we provide. In addition to our medical role in the community, we work to make the population at large more aware of the problem facing our area’s residents living with no medical insurance.  We want to bring a new face to the uninsured…. "I have been touched by the honesty and vulnerability with which our patients’ describe their problems and tell their stories, “ says NCHM Medical Director, Phil Tomsik, MD. “Many come to me in desperation and crisis.  The months of symptoms they have ignored due to fear of medical costs.  Many see no other options to improve their situation.  What I have
 come to realize is that their stories could be the story of anyone, given certain circumstances.”



      
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