May E-Blast Summer Concert Series: Robinella The Pavillion at Hunter Valley Farm, LLC will kickoff their summer concert series with Robinella on Wednesday, June 1from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. From June 1 to August 31, the farm will host a concert every Wednesday partnering with local charities as a part of their community give back. Metro Drug Coalition is the partnering charity for the kickoff concert and will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event. In addition, the band/charity that brings the most guests at the end of the series will receive a cash bonus. Tickets for Robinella are $30 and may be purchased at the Hunter Valley Farm website. Additionally, Picnic Basket Dinners are available through Bradford Catered Events. Prices are based on their menu at www.bradfordevents.com. Come out to support MDC and enjoy great music! Stay Safe This Summer On The Waterways The first day of summer is only a few short weeks away, and MDC wants you to practice safe boating. Follow our blog Donate Donate Metro Drug Coalition | 4930 Lyons View Pike | Knoxville TN 37919 | Phone: (865) 588-5550 © 2016 Metro Drug Coalition. All rights reserved.   Unsubscribe from this list Forward this email to a friend This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee.

Hello Music Fest Supporter,

The 2016 Conquering Grounds Music Fest “A Benefit to Help Fight Addiction” is just around the corner, scheduled forSaturday September 10, 2016 12pm to 6pm. www.musicfest2016.org AND THIS YEAR’S HEADLINE BAND WILL BE “THE KATINAS” www.thekatinas.com This year will be our BIGGEST EVENT so far!! Many lives will be changed. Because of your past support we have been able to help so many struggling with addiction and coming out of incarceration. Thank You! Enclosed you will find the Sponsor Pack to this year’s event. With your continued tax-deductible support we will be able to offer the necessary resources needed to help our community stay clean and sober and out of prison. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call directly. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS SPONSOR PACK TO ANYONE/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION WHO MIGHT BE INTERSTED IN SUPPORTING THIS LIFE CHANGING EVENT.Blessings and Peace in all you do. Looking forward to speaking with you soon…

Bob Sofronski, Executive Director

Christian Life Prison and Recovery Ministries, Inc.

Po Box 1624

Southampton, PA 18966

www.clprm.org

www.musicfest2016.org

Phone: 215-833-2512

Fax: 267-988-4629

bobsofronski@live.com

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