What's the Buzz for September? Fall, 2008
Hello-ooo, Dah-ling!
The Race for the Cure is right around the corner...have you registered? Whether you walk, jog or run competitively, just don't miss this impressive and impactful event. You can even sleep in and still be a supporter. Scroll down for more information...see you there!

Have an answer to our Question of the Week? Send us your answer and you may be quoted in our book!

Our climate right now is perfect for outdoor sports, entertainment and exercise...what do you do to take advantage of this glorious weather?

Email your answer to UpstateBetty@EveryBusyWoman.com

Read on to see what the "Buzz" is all about for the rest of September.

Enjoy, Dah-lings!

 The Buzz This Issue ...
 
 Deals from Black Book Businesses
 
The Cazbah is offering 10% off your entire bill if you mention this newsletter! As if their extensive wine list and tasty food could get any better...
So this weekend why not try Chef's Charlestonian Sushi. Whole Heart Grits with Shrimp, Scallops, and Applewood Smoked Bacon, wrapped in Seaweed and Tempura Fried!
Served over a Bourbon Barbecue Sauce with Dijonaise
Late Night Happy Hour starts at 11 pm nightly with $2.50 house liquor
and $1.50 Domestic beer. 25% off everything else.
Visit us!
www.TheCazbah.com
16 West McBee Ave, Greenville
864.241.9909

Now is the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping. Thirty-One specializes in personalized purses, totes, and more! All of our personalization is completely FREE! Interested in receiving free or discounted products? Then you need to have a catalog or online party. Send this email to your all friends and collect orders! All you need $200 in sales. Contact Chrissy Miller at 864-354-4064 or www.mythirtyone.com/chrissy for a catalog or ordering information.

Free gift with any $25 order when you mention The Little Black Book!
www.mythirtyone.com/chrissy

For all you fabulous girls...NV Salon is having a special on eyelash extentions! Have a lash touch-up in September or October and receive a complimentary eyebrow shaping. Make your eyes flirty & fabulous! Call 864-370-0751 for your appointment.

The Pampered Sole just opened a new massage studio in Greenville! To celebrate, buy a gift certificate for a friend and receive your own massage for half price!
tel 864.907.4940
www.thepamperedsoleonline.com

Raspberry Moon Skin Therapy
Product of the Month - Optical Illusions
Colorescience has done it again! Recognizing the need for beauty and camouflage qualities, Optical Illusion Colore-Corrector Pens are formulated to address both challenges. Our Colore~CORRECTOR Pens work aesthetically as concealers and reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
This month’s Gift with Purchase - Buy a Optical Illusions Corrector for $35 and receive a Optical Illusions Colore Free! ($35 value)
1211D Laurens Road, Greenville /864.271.2710/ www.raspberrymoonst.com

Raspberry Moon Skin Therapy
Facial of the Month - Eye Candy Treatment benefiting Ovarian Cancer
Experience an eye lifting event with our Eye Candy Treatment. Top of the line products will be used to enhance your eye area. Enjoy cleansing, hydration, rejuvenation and less appearance of lines!
Regularly $15, throughout September our Eye Candy Treatment will be only $10 with any facial, and all the proceeds go to The SC Ovarian Cancer Society.
Call 271-2710 to book yours today!

 Classes at Black Book Businesses
 
The Beaded Frog Class:
9/21, 1 pm: Cuttlefish Carving and Casting
241-C North Main Street, Greenville
www.thebeadedfrog.com

 Race For The Cure, Girlfriend...It's For a Good Cause!!
 
Please join us for the 14th Annual Upstate SC Race for the Cure on Saturday, September 27, at the CU-ICAR Campus in Greenville. From 700 participants in 1995 to almost 5,000 participants today, over 60 corporate sponsors and 425 survivors raising over $500,000 annually to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, this is one event you do NOT want to miss.

For more information, visit www.komenupstatesc.org.

Race Day Schedule
7:00 - 8:30 am Late Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

7:15 - 8:15 am Team Pictures

7:30 am Survivors’ Sunrise Breakfast Celebration

8:30 am Opening Ceremony and Survivor Recognition

9:20 am 5K and 1-Mile Events

10:20 am Kids' Dashes for those 6 and younger

10:30 am Stage Presentations

 News From Black Book Businesses
 
CALLING ALL BRIDES-TO-BE! The Poinsett Bride is having a trunk show you do NOT want to miss! Starting TODAY, September 19 and continuing Saturday the 20th,the entire Fall 2008 collection of couture wedding gowns by Alvina Valenta will be featured.
101 W Court St # C, Greenville
(864)241-0730
www.thepoinsettbride.com

Join Thirty One Monograms and Personalized Gifts for Family night at the Christian Business Expo this Friday, the 19th, from 4 - 9 PM or Sat. 10 - 6. Bring the kids Friday for balloons, face painting, prizes and more! This event is FREE including the parking.
Carolina First Center, Hall B

Monkee’s of the West End is now on Facebook! Check it out and be the first to find out about new deals! Monkee's is located at 103-A Augusta Street.
864-239-0788

 Children's & Adult Events at the Greenville County Library
 
All Ages Can Learn At the Greenville County Library!

For Kids:
Let's Pretend: In the Band, September 19 at 10:30 am.

October Adult Programs
Windows XP: Includes an introduction to the Desktop, using the Taskbar, using Windows Explorer, managing folders, mouse control, finding, saving, and sorting documents, and disk management. $60,library card holders and seniors; $90, general public
Sept. 30 - Oct.3; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and Oct. 28 - 31; 2 - 5 pm

Excel I: Learn how to create spreadsheets, change background color, center text across columns, align text on top of text in one cell, enter formulas to perform calculations and use field handles to copy data. $60, library card holders and seniors; $90, general public.
Sept. 30 - October 3, 2 - 5 pm

Eeek! It's a Mouse! Designed for the “technologically terrified,” this class teaches the basics of Windows & how to use a mouse, toolbars, size windows and play cards.
Oct. 27; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 2 - 5 pm

Internet: Learn to log on, use various web browsers, bookmarks, search engines and email. $60 for library card holders and seniors, and $90 for the general public.
Oct. 28 - 31; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pre-registration required; space is limited.
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville
355-6059 to register
www.greenvillelibrary.org

 Support Community Events
 
Upcoming Events

Cristian Business Expo
Sept. 19 - 20
Friday: Family Night 4 - pm…Balloons,
Face Painting, Cake Walk, Awesome Children’s and Adult Raffle Prizes,
and a Silent Auction
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm… First 1000 People Receive Goodie Bags (compliments of Costco),
Silent Auction, Live Gospel Music, and Awesome Door Prizes!
Carolina First Center, Hall B
www.christiannetworkingassociation.com

The Upstate SC Race for the Cure: Saturday, September 27, is the 25th anniversary of the Race for the Cure! Register now to walk, run or even just to sleep in! www.KomenUpstateSC.org

The Greenville County Library System's *Card Rally 2008:* Visit any library during September and get a limited-edition library card. You may enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 27 from 2 - 5 pm. Traditional costumes, music, dance & activities for all ages! The Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place in downtown Greenville.
www.greenvillelibrary.org

The Greenville County Medical Society Alliance's Health Charity Fundraiser for 2008-2009
Amazing works of art by children will be sold in two ways:
1) Each piece is being raffled ($5 per ticket or 6 tickets for $25). Drawing will be in April during Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month.
2) Note cards from the artwork are for sale now at $12.50 ($10 of which is tax deductible!!)
To purchase, contact Paige Dillon
C 982-2141; H 288-3190

 Big News from The Little Black Book
 
Great news - the Summer/Fall edition of The Little Black Book has hit the stands! Featuring Betty playing tennis, this new edition is sure to please as it’s chock-full of the latest tips and trends and only the BEST businesses in town!

In even BIGGER news, The Little Black Book is currently for sale. Interested in owning your own business, one that reaches thousands of Upstate women? Send an email to Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com

We are looking for someone who loves The Little Black Book as much as you do!

 Where to See & Be Seen In September, Dah-ling
 
Calendar of Events

9/20: Beading and Dreamcatchers
Make your own! 3 pm; $5
/Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
864-467-3100
info@upcountryhistory.org

9/23 - ?: Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look At Southern Stereotypes in Comics
www.upcountryhistory.org

SAVE THE DATE!

10/3 - 10/5: *"Symphony Tour of Homes,"* sponsored by The Guild of the Greenville Symphony sponsor a tour of homes in October. For tickets and information, call 864.879.4694 or go to www.guildgso.org

10/4: UHM Birthday Party and Textile Heritage Day
/Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
864-467-3100
info@upcountryhistory.org

10/16 - 10/19: Kinross Cashmere Show
Plaza Suite - A Boutique
www.shopplazasuite.com

10/30: Providence Preschools Holiday Bazaar Shopping, silent auction...what more do you need to get a jumpstart on Holiday shopping?!
4000 Hwy 153, Greenville
864-605-1011 X15

11/7 - 11/8: *Antique Jewelry Show and Sale at Childress Jewelers*
Come find gorgeous antique jewelry including pieces from the estates of famous entertainers! It is a once in a lifetime chance to pick up one-of-a-kind jewels!
Childress Jewelers
2222 Augusta Street, Greenville
864-242-5558

Nov. 10: *Babies First NICU Charity Event!*
Help a needy family who is enduring the hardships of having a newborn in the NICU. Enjoy games, speakers, prizes and much more. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for details!

 Want To Be Part of The Book?
 
Hey Busy women!
Answer Our Question of the Month

Our climate right now is perfect for outdoor sports, entertainment and exercise...what do you do to take advantage of this glorious weather?

Submit your quote and it could be printed in our next edition. You don't have to be clever or funny - just real. Email your response to us: UpstateBetty@EveryBusyWoman.com

Wondering why you don't see your favorites in The Book or online?
It's because we don't know about them! Tell us which businesses you'd love to see listed in The Little Black Book. Once we know about the best, we'll invite them to be included.

Tell us your faves! We are looking for a few good:

*Art Galleries
*Hotels & B & B's
*Invitation/Stationary Shops
*Travel Agents
*Gyms/Personal Trainers
*Caterers/Personal Chefs
*Remodelers/Builders
*Home Furnishing Stores
*Landscapers/Nurseries
*Maternity/Children's Shops
*Car Dealers
*Pet Boarders/Groomers
* Restaurants, including:
* Sushi/Japanese
* Thai
* Italian
* Deli/Lunch
* SteakHouse
* Not in Downtown Greenville

Submit Your Favorites online by clicking here or email them to UpstateBetty@everybusywoman.com and you'll be entered to win a SUBSCRIPTION to The Little Black Book! That's right, we'll mail a copy of The Book to you hot off the presses before it even hits the stands each season.


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