Tech Students for CASA

We are pleased to announce that there is a brand new student organization at Texas Tech! "Tech Students for CASA" will work to bring greater awareness for CASA on campus, as well as working on several projects throughout the year to benefit CASA.

Officers with Faculty Advisor

The first meeting of this new group was held last night at the Senate Room inside the SUB. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 13! Feel free to join us then!

For more info on joining "Tech Students for CASA", questions about dues, or how to become involved please contact maria.l.sanchez@ttu.edu.

Project Linus

The Lubbock Chapter of Project Linus brought blankets to CASA this morning!  The mission of Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

 Thank you Project Linus!

On November 20, the local Chapter of Project Linus invites all caring citizens to join them at Groves Library, on 19th near Chicago. They will be working on projects, sharing ideas, and visiting with guests. There will be a table for kids to work on blocks, a fleece work table, information about the mission of Project Linus, and refreshments. Come by and see the beautiful quilts, blankets, and afghans made by the dedicated West Texas blanketeers.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Casas for CASA Playhouse Raffle:

Playhouse # 1

 won by Mandy McQueen of Brownfield, TX.

Playhouse # 2

 won by Jessica Aguilar of Lubbock, TX.  

Playhouse # 3

 won by Lisette Elida Sanchez of Denver City, TX.  

Playhouse # 4

 won by Stacie Ditmore of Brownfield, TX. 

Playhouse # 5

 won by Rachel Townsley of Lubbock, TX. 

Playhouse # 5

Today we will highlight our final playhouse - # 5. This playhouse was built by Hindman Custom Built Homes. It is the Hindman's third year to participate in this event and he seems to get more creative each year.

This "surf shack" as some people are beginning to call it is located in the South Plains Mall parking lot, near the south end of Barnes & Noble.

This playhouse has more detail than can be fully seem in pictures with it's bamboo siding, tin front, and fish inside the playhouse. It also has grass (think grass skirts) all the way around it along the bottom. It also has a blue floor to go along with the ocean theme. You should stop by on your way into the Mall to see it.  This playhouse is perfect for both kids and adults. Many adults keep stating that they would like to have this one in their back yard for when they host parties or functions.

To purchase tickets for this playhouse or any of the others, please visit http://lubbockcasa.org/casasforcasaonlinetickets2010.htm

The online ticket sales will end at 5:00 pm on Sunday so we can get all the tickets ready for the 6:00 pm drawing. Be sure to purchase your tickets before then!

Playhouse # 4

Playhouse # 4 was built by Betenbough Homes. Betenbough always goes above and beyond with their little "casas" they donate to CASA. This year, Betenbough built a smaller version of one of their current home models. It is adorable!

Filled with toy tools, and accompanied by a miniature Betenbough truck this is the perfect workshop for any boy or girl. We will let the pictures speak for themselves.

To purchase tickets for the little Betenbough playhouse or any of the others, please visit http://lubbockcasa.org/casasforcasaonlinetickets2010.htm

Playhouse # 3

Today we are highlighting Playhouse # 3 by Chiggerflat Playhouses. Ray from Chiggflat's has his own playhouse company based in Childress. This is his first year building for Casas for CASA and we could not be more excited.

Playhouse # 3 is adorable with its rounded sides and pitched roof. It is beautifully hand-painted both outside and inside. It also includes a loft, which has been a favorite of many of the children who stop by to visit it at the South Plains Mall.

 

To purchase tickets for this playhouse, please visit http://lubbockcasa.org/casasforcasaonlinetickets2010.htm

Playhouse # 2

Today we are highlighting Playhouse # 2, built by AppleBaker Construction. AppleBaker has been the only builder to build a playhouse for us each of the 5 years this event has taken place. We are so grateful for Cody Baker and Tony Rivera and their faithful support of CASA. From a castle to a whimsical, crooked house to the Wild West - AppleBaker always delivers creativity with their Casas for CASA playhouses.

The AppleBaker playhouse, also known as "The Best Lil' Playhouse in Texas" is perfect for anyone looking for some Wild West Adventures. Perfect for boys or girls - all you need is a little imagination to take you back in time to see how the west was won!

To purchase tickets for Playhouse # 2 simply click here - http://lubbockcasa.org/casasforcasaonlinetickets2010.htm

Playhouse # 1

This week we will be highlighting a different Casas for CASA playhouse each day. We will start at the very beginning.

Playhouse # 1 - built by Destiny Homes

Playhouse # 1 is located in Levelland at the United Supermarkets. It is doing quite well on ticket sales, as all the Hockley County folks seem to be very fond of that playhouse. Destiny Homes in a new builder to Casas for CASA this year, and we are very excited to have Josh & Jasper Jowers with Destiny Homes be so supportive of Casas for CASA.

This playhouse has a tiled and carpeted interior. It has several different areas for children to play in, including a child-size second story. Complete with a porch on the front, this little "casa"is the perfect play area for a child looking to play house in the backyard.

To purchase tickets for this playhouse, please visit http://lubbockcasa.org/casasforcasaonlinetickets2010.htm

Great weekend at Casas for CASA

This was a great weekend for Casas for CASA. Raffle tickets in Levelland & Lubbock are raising money to support the work of CASA of the South Plains and our advocacy work with local abused and neglected children.

In Lubbock this weekend at the South Plains Mall, Chick-Fil-A joined us on Saturday. The Cow greeted children and free Chick-Fil-A was given to those who purchased the 5 tickets for $20 option.

If you missed it last Saturday, you can join us this Saturday from 1-3 pm as well.

Move-in day for Casas for CASA

I just wanted to share a few pictures with you from move-in for Casas for CASA.

Be sure to join us in the morning at 11:30 am to kick this event off at the Ribbon Cutting. We will meet at the Grand Court (near the fountains, just past Barnes & Noble) inside the South Plains Mall.

Casas for CASA - in Levelland

I wanted everyone to see the amazing playhouse  built by Destiny Homes on display in Levelland. It is really cool on the inside - it has several different areas you can play in, plus a loft.

This playhouse is on display at the United Supermarkets in Levelland for the next 2 weeks.

Green Thumb Pond Tours

Green Thumb Pond Supply will host Lubbock's first Pond Tours on Saturday, August 14.


There will be seven ponds available to tour, along with time to ask questions to each pond's creator.


Tickets to the Pond Tours are $10 each. Tickets may be purchased at Green Thumb (8703 19th Street), Sparkman's Nursery (111th & Slide Road), The Lubbock  Memorial Arboretum (4111 University Ave.) or by calling 799-7663. A map to the pond locations will be given with ticket purchases. Proceeds from the Pond Tours will be given to CASA.

One Week Until Casas for CASA

We are ONE WEEK out from Casas for CASA, the fifth annual Playhouse Raffle benefiting CASA! I have heard from several playhouse builders this morning which only causes our excitement to continue to increase. I cannot wait to see what designs and themes are used in the 2010 little "casas". Check back next week for pictures!


I would also like to take a moment and invite each of you to the Casas for CASA Ribbon Cutting to kick-off the 2010 Raffle. Please join us at 11:30 am next Monday at the South Plains Mall, near the fountains! We hope to see you there!

THANK YOU SpeedPro!

SpeedPro Imaging donated a great banner and banner stand to CASA for our upcoming event, Casas for CASA! They do GREAT work and the banner is fantastic. Stop by the Mall during Casas for CASA to see their craftsmanship first hand. We are very grateful for their generosity to our community through CASA!

 If you need graphic work done, SpeedPro is the place!

Less than 2 weeks!

We could not be more excited about Casas for CASA which kicks off on Aug. 9! The builders are working away on the playhouses, the raffle tickets are ready, and all the shifts have been covered by volunteers!

We invite you to join us at the event Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 9 at 11:30 am at the Grand Court (by the fountains) inside the South Plains Mall! We hope to see you there!

3 weeks until Casas for CASA!

We are getting more excited by the day for the 2010 Casas for CASA Playhouse Raffle!

The event will kick off on Monday, August 9 at 11:30 am at the Grand Court (by the fountains) inside the South Plains Mall. You are invited to come join us! From the little I have heard from the playhouse builders, the designs this year are going to be great! You are definitely going to want to stop by!

We still have a few volunteer shifts available for this event. You can check out the dates and times at http://www.lubbockcasa.org/zCASASforCASA2010.htm.

See you in three weeks!

Casas for CASA is one month away!

Our annual Casas for CASA playhouse raffle is just one month away. We are busy ordering raffle tickets, banners, t-shirts, and posters for the event. We are excited that there will be a few additional fun events included with Casas for CASA this year - but you will have to check back for the announcement of what those are. Yes, we are trying to get you to keep checking our blog for more info.

We are excited to announce who our 5 playhouse donors are this year. Four will be located at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock and one at the United Supermarket in Levelland. The 2010 builders are:
- AppleBaker Construction
- Betenbough Homes
- Chiggerflat Playhouses
- Destiny Homes
- Hindman Custom Built Homes

We can't wait to see you when the event begins on August 9!

(photos from 2009 event)