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Scrumptious Summer Weekends at The Grove by Rockwell’s County Fair

This summer, organic eats and new dining concepts make their way to The County Fair at The Grove by Rockwell, on all weekends from May 2 to 25.

The Fresh Market will delight those seeking healthy finds, from 8AM to 2PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Guiltless goods from Kusina ni Maria, Choco ATBP, and Mays Sushi; and natural products from Do Boer Organiques, Gifts and Graces, Luntian Bags, Tulle Le Jour, and more are sure to satisfy appetites for good food and fashionable finds.

Exciting fare will also tickle every foodie’s taste buds with meals on wheels at The Food Truck Barnyard Carnival, from 4PM-12MN every Friday to Sunday. With delectable servings from the likes of Chef Broosy, Hungry Rover, Truck Bun, Ser Chef, Mexikombi, and sweet summer treats from Mio Gelati and more, The Food Truck Barnyard Carnival is the place to go for a quick bite with friends, dinner to start off the evening, or a recovery meal after a night out.

Beyond an exciting variety of unique cuisine and accessories to choose from, thrilling activities and games await kids and the kids at heart at The County Fair.

As dining, shopping, and quality time get a fresh new kick, The Country Fair at The Grove by Rockwell is the new weekend summer scene for families, friends, and foodies alike.

Visit The County Fair on the weekends of May 2 to 25, with The Fresh Market from 8AM to 2PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and The Food Truck Barnyard Carnival from 4PM-12AM on Fridays to Sundays, at The Grove by Rockwell along C5 cor. Ortigas Ave.

PRESS RELEASE from The Grove by Rockwell

Innocence In Time Book Launching + International Giveaway From Chai

I am very proud to be a part of this event. As you know, the author behind Innocence In Time is a blogger too! Innocence In Time Book Launching was held at SM Center Pasig.

SM Center Pasig has long been home to both global and prestigious homegrown brands. To show its commitment to serving the community, the Leasing Department, led the book launch activity of a homegrown talent and avid SM Pasig customer, Ms. Chai Castro Galapon.

Aside from SM Center Pasig, Philips AVENT also showed their support to Ms Chai by sending raffle prizes and goody bags for all the guests and bloggers.

Philips AVENT is the leading brand worldwide for essentials from Pregnancy to Playground. Recently, the brand has launched their search for 30 Philips AVENT Mom-Ambassadors in celebration of their 30 successful years. Philips AVENT continues to develop products inspired by nature that are supported by top standard clinical research and medical trials. The event is very apt, as Ms. Chai Castro Galapon is not just a book author but also a mom of 2. You may also be part of the 30 Philips AVENT Ambassadors; just Like Philips Avent PH on Facebook today.

Manulife also supported the book launching by giving personal accident insurance for bloggers

SM Center Pasig tenants also showed their support for Ms Chai by providing food and raffle prizes:

CD-R King & Mobile King – the country’s leading supplier of computer & phone accessories, office necessities plus a whole lot more!
Classic Savory, the best fried chicken and the tastiest meals in town! They are also one of the pioneers of SM Pasig, here since 2006.
Pazzo Rollio, The Rolling Pizza – the first of its kind, giving you fresh, delicious pizza and an exciting dining experience too!
Dippin Dots Ice Cream – Giving you more than 2,000 reasons to be happy, with their world class ice cream in different flavors. Small dots that give you big flavor and happiness!
Walter Bread – the leading bread available in SM Hypermarkets nationwide, especially at the SM Center Pasig Hypermarket! They offer only the freshest baked breads and goodies for the entire family to enjoy.
Pink Parlour – home of painless waxing and spray tanning. A global brand also found in Singapore, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. You got to try to believe the amazing beauty services only they can provide.
Super InPLAYtables – the happiest place to be for kids and the kids at heart!
Krispy Kreme – one of the newest global brands soon to open in SM Center Pasig!

After the program, book signing activity follows and photo ops with Ms Chai:

And with the success of Innocence In Time Book Launching, Chai is doing an international giveaway:

Visit Chai’s website for more details about the giveaway.

7 Ways To Give Back To Your Community

Feeling altruistic? There are plenty of things you can do to make the world a better place. Whether you’re satisfying the twinges of your conscience or just padding out your uni applications, here are seven ways you can volunteer today.

1: Talk To Seniors
You don’t need any special skills to give the gift of your company to lonely senior citizens and nursing home residents. Join them for lunch or afternoon tea; help them read and sort through their mail; call out numbers on bingo night.

2: Ladle Soup
Homeless shelters are always in need of able bodies to make sandwiches and pass out plastic forks. This is another activity that requires no specialized talent; as long as you have patience and a kind heart, you’ll be more than welcome at any shelter in your city.

3: Play Fetch
If you aren’t quite ready to interact with humans, consider volunteering at a pound or kennel instead. You’ll probably do a lot of cleaning and pooper-scooping at first, but once the facility begins to trust you, you’ll be allowed to play with the animals in the name of socialization.

4: Tutor Kids After School
Youth development is one of the best ways you can invest in your community. Every child you stop from falling in the cracks is one who could eventually turn into a productive member of society.

5: Start A Food Or Clothing Drive
Collect clothes, cans and other household goods for your local homeless shelter or battered women’s clinic. You can also gather toys during the holidays for the little ones. When you have nothing, every bit helps.

6: Donate
The fastest and most efficient way to help those in need, donating will serve projects and non-profits in a way that most volunteer work simply can’t. For example, all the free labour in the world won’t buy a new suit for a homeless veteran about to embark on a job interview. He needs cash to make that happen.

7: Clean Up
Beautify parks and highways by picking up the trash that others fling away so carelessly. Your local environmental group will have more details about areas that need attention.

If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of others, volunteering is a great way to roll up your sleeves and get directly involved. Use these seven tips to lend your time to a cause that needs you.