staceyg 0 #1 July 3, 2008 I'm clicky-impaired for some reason...can someone fix the links? Thanks! Due to the great success of its inaugural year (which raised over $65,000 for charity), Operation Swan Dive, a two-day festival of skydiving and music, is set to jump again for its second annual event, which will be taking place the weekend of July 19th and 20th, 2008, at Skydive Pepperell in Pepperell, MA and will benefit Lyrics for Life, a cancer charity founded by Sister Hazel front-man Ken Block. Aircraft: Twin Otter Registration fee: none Free RW load organizing for all levels Flock U on site for wingsuit organizing, coaching, FFCs. We are also working on prizes for a balloon bust for the experienced jumpers! Ticket Info: ** NOTE: You do not have to purchase a ticket to jump at Pepperell for the weekend, however if you would like to eat great food, drink good beer and win some prizes, you do! ** A $20 tax-deductible ticket will include lunch on Saturday and Sunday courtesy of Uno's Chicago Grill, and Saturday evening barbecue and beer at the concert courtesy of Newcastle. On Sunday July 20th, join Operation Swan Dive and Lyrics For Life for a night of food, fun and fabulous music. Following a weekend of skydiving, music, and friendship, there will be a dinner and concert event held under the big tent at the DZ. Beer, wine and buffet dinner will be served, followed by a concert courtesy of Sister Hazel and friends. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm and casual attire is recommended. Tickets are $75 per person and proceeds from the event will benefit Lyrics For Life as well as two local New England-based charities: Andrew's Helpful Hands and Camp Sunshine (Casco, ME). To purchase tickets, please visit: www.lyricsforlife.org or www.operationswandive.org. The music starts at 3pm on Saturday; and at Noon on Sunday. For a full schedule of bands playing, please check the OSD website. Last year Jett Beres from Sister Hazel did a tandem jump; who knows what will happen this year! About Operation Swan Dive: Operation Swan Dive is an annual 2-day event benefiting Lyrics for Life, a non-profit organization that raises funds for Cancer research and to enrich the lives of those suffering from the disease. The weekend, which will take place rain or shine at Skydive Pepperell (www.skyjump.com) on July 19th and 20th, 2008, will be filled with skydiving and music. For more information visit: www.operationswandive.org. About Lyrics for Life: Lyrics for Life is a non-profit organization created by Sister Hazel front-man Ken Block. The charity unites musicians and celebrities for concert events, auctions and other fundraising events. These efforts raise money for children's Cancer charities, funding groups that work to find a cure and enrich the lives of patients and their families. Lyrics for Life started in memory of Ken Block's younger brother Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with Cancer. For more information visit: www.lyricsforlife.org. About Sister Hazel: Sister Hazel has sold over two million albums. In 2001, the band established the charity Lyrics for Life, which benefits children with cancer. Sister Hazel is: Ken Block (vocals, acoustic guitar), Drew Copeland (vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Newell (lead guitar), Jett Beres (bass), Mark Trojanowski (drums). They released their latest album, "Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic" on June 17th. The band can be found online at www.sisterhazel.com and www.myspace.com/sisterhazel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #2 July 3, 2008 Quote I'm clicky-impaired for some reason...can someone fix the links? Thanks! To purchase tickets, please visit: www.lyricsforlife.org or www.operationswandive.org .... The band can be found online at www.sisterhazel.com and www.myspace.com/sisterhazel Sure no problem. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
