International Babywearing Week – 2016!

Itinerary | Main Celebration | Our Community Partners & Sponsors

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The Plan for the Week

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Fundraiser and Celebration

• What is Tucson’s International Babywearing Week’s Main Celebration and Fundraiser?  

This event is the big finale to two weeks of celebration of babywearing! Babywearing is the act of keeping your baby close to you using a sling or carrier. During this year’s International Babywearing Week, we are planning a variety of events (full listing can be viewed on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/BWITucson/events). For the main event, to be held at the Tucson campus of the ASU School of Social Work Courtyard, 340 N Commerce Park Loop, on October 8 from 4-7 pm, we are planning family friendly fun, prizes, entertainment, food, and so much more!

• When is the event?

We are celebrating on Saturday, October 8 from 4-7 pm.

• Who is invited?  

This event is for families! You can be brand-new to the idea of babywearing, be in the very beginning stages of babywearing, be a babywearing pro, be expecting a baby, be a parent of five with various ages, supporting someone else who has kids, etc. We also welcome people who just love talking about babywearing! And, YES, babies, toddlers, and children are more than welcome!

• What is the cost?

There is no cost to attend as the event is free and open to the public! We’ll have raffle tickets available for sale and some of our community partners will be selling their goods/services, but attending the event itself is free.

• Do I need to RSVP?  

Yes, please do so through this Facebook event. A RSVP is kindly requested so that we have a rough idea of how many people to expect, but it is not required (as we understand family schedules!).

• Will there be entertainment?

Yes! Mr. Nature will be entertaining families with his silly songs and stories. We are also planning for mud pies, coloring, and other kid-friendly fun!

• Will there be prizes?

Yes! This is our non-profit chapter’s biggest fundraiser of the year, so while the event is free to attend, we do hope that you decide to participate in our fundraising raffle. We have been so blessed by many local and national sponsors. Details about our raffle prizes can be found here. ***Please note that the BWI of Tucson Raffle Prizes are a “must be present to win” style drawing***

• Will there be food?

Yes! Babywearers love to eat! There will be a caterer with a variety of food options (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free too!) available for purchase. In addition, Wilson’s Kettle Corn will be available to serve some yummy popcorn and lemonade. There may even be a sweet cold treat (those details are coming soon!)

• Who are the community partners?

Our community partners believe in babywearing and our supporting us by being present at our event by hosting a booth. Community partners include the following organizations: Alice Rae Shop, Body Central Physical Therapy, Hike it Baby Tucson, It Works!, Little Bird Nesting Company, LuLaRoe Ashley Danielle, LuLaRoe – Blaire Johnson, Mary Kay with Tammy Vavala, Mindful Birth Tucson, Ocotillo Creations, Paige Dr Sears Certified Health Coach / Plexus Ambassador, Pinch & Dash LLC, Pionic Pizza, Please Read One More – Usborne Books & More, Rodan+Fields Skincare – Melanie Johnston, Sew Hip, Thirty-One Gifts, Tinkergarten, Top Knot Media, Traditional Starter Bakery, Tucson Waldorf School, Wilson’s Kettle Corn, and Wisdom Within – Empowering Childbirth Preparation.

• Where is the event?

The event is at the Tucson campus of the ASU School of Social Work. The address is 340 N Commerce Park Loop (85745). There will be free parking available in the adjacent parking lot to the courtyard. There are several nearby Sun Tran bus stops.

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Community Partners

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Tucson and babywearing community. Here is a list of the amazing donations and support provided by our sponsors. We so appreciate every donation great and small. If you would like to learn more about one of our sponsors or to donate to our fundraiser, please reach out to us.

Thank you!

4th Avenue Yoga www.4thavenueyoga.com Three gift certificates for free yoga classes

Alice Rae Shop www.alicerae.com Gift Basket with Gift Certificate included ($100 value)

Apple Annie’s Orchard www.appleannies.com 8 gift certificates for the corn maze

ASU School of Social Work socialwork.asu.edu/tucson

Babies R Us 5694 www.babiesrus.com Ergo Original Carrier in the Starburst fashion

barr3 Tucson barre3.com Gift certificate for 10 classes ($160 value)

Beyond Bread www.beyondbread.com $10 gift certificate

The Blacktop Grill www.facebook.com/theblacktopgrill Percentage donation (10% of sales) from the IBW kickoff event

Body Central Physical Therapy www.bodycentralpt.net Gift certificate for a free physical therapy consult for postpartum mothers

Bookmans Sports Exchange www.bookmanssports.com Two $25 gift certificates

Borderlands Brewing Company www.borderlandsbrewing.com Percentage donation (10% of sales) from the IBW event

Brooklyn Pizza Company www.brooklynpizzacompany.com Three $5 gift certificates

Bumsted’s Diner www.bumstedstucson.com Two $20 gift certificates

Casa Video http://www.casavideo.com Seven Rental Punch Card ($22.50 value)

Centre Stage Pole Fitness http://cspolefitness.com Gift certificate for 3-pack classes ($225 value)

Children’s Museum Tucson www.childrensmuseumtucson.org 8 Gift certificates for free admission

Creative Juice Art Bar www.creativejuiceartbar.com $10 per painter donation from IBW Parent’s night Out event

Delectables Restaurant & Catering www.delectables.com $20 gift certificate

DeMont Family Swim School www.demontswim.com Gift certificate for one month of swim lessons x2 ($240 value)

diablo burger www.diabloburger.com $25 gift certificate

Ergobaby www.ergobaby.com Donated an Ergobaby Baby Carrier to the Lending Library

Grape Ape Tattoo www.grapeapetattoo.com $100 gift certificate

Hannah Plotkin Prints One-of-a-kind 8.5×11″ print desert print with mama & baby javelinas

Hike it Baby Tucson hikeitbaby.com

Hoffman’s Dairy Queen Dirt Late Model Driver: Brad Williams

Hot Tucson Moms – Zumba with Emily www.facebook.com/groups/1053327464760142/ Percentage Event

Home Depot www.homedepot.com Ryobi 18v Cordless Drill/Driver Kit ($99 value)

It Works! laurenkringwraps.myitworks.com Gift certificate for a wrap session and cleanse

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa www.marriott.com Gift certificate for a Two Night Resort Stay ($875 value)

Kimberly Fyffe Documentary Photography www.kimberlyfyffephotography.com Gift certificate for an on-location family/couple photo shoot ($500 value)and percentage donation (50% of sales) from the IBW photography sessions

Laffs Comedy Cafe www.laffstucson.com 4 gift certificates for 2 free admissions

Little Bird Nesting Company www.littlebirdnestingco.com 2 gift certificates and small toys and muslin blanket -OR- a Tula/LilleBaby (depending on inventory)

The Loft Cinema loftcinema.com 6 Free Admission Passes and 6 Popcorn Vouchers ($96 value)

LuLaRoe with Ashley Danielle www.facebook.com/groups/ashleyslularoevip Gift certificate for 3 pairs of free leggings in any size

LuLaRoe with Blaire Johnson www.facebook.com/groups/BlairesLLR $100 gift certificate

LuLaRoe with Sabrina Forbes facebook.com/groups/lularoesabrinaforbesvip Percentage Event and Gift certificate for free skirt or dress

Lullaby Links www.facebook.com/LullabyLinks Lullaby Links babywearing charm

Mary Kay with Tammy Vavala www.marykay.com/tvavala Mommy Pampering Spa Gift Basket ($150 value)

Mildred & Dildred www.mildredanddildred.com Teething necklace and growth chart ($48 value)

Mindful Birth Tucson www.mindfulbirthtucson.com 3 books: The Awakened Family, Mindful Birthing, and Peaceful Piggy Meditation

Mr. Nature’s Music Garden www.facebook.com/nature28000/

My Gym – Tucson www.mygym.com/tucson

Ocotillo Creation www.etsy.com/shop/OcotilloCreations Newborn sized “boobie” hats, an adult scarf, and a designer hat

Paige Dr Sears Certified Health Coach / Plexus Ambassador shopmyplexus.com/paigep/ Gift certificate

Pinch & Dash www.facebook.com/nataliepinchanddash Dino tail and Gift Basket

Pionic Pizza www.pionicpizza.com Percentage donation (15% of sales) from the IBW percentage night

Playformance: Tucson Premiere Youth Fitness, Nutrition and Athletic Development Program www.playformancetucson.com $50 gift certificate, youth t-shirt, socks

Please Read One More – Usborne Books & More www.facebook.com/pleasereadonemore Six pack of books and wipe clean activity cards

Pump It Up! Tucson www.pumpitupparty.com/tucson-az/ 6 gift certificates for open jump time

Reid Park Zoo reidparkzoo.org

Reproductions, Inc.: Tucson’s Local Printing Solution www.reproductionsinc.com

RoadHouse Cinemas www.roadhousecinemas.com Two gift certificates for free admission and popcorn

Rodan+Fields Skincare – Melanie Johnston melaniejohnston.myrandf.com Gift certificate, mini facial and skincare product ($50 value)

The Running Shop runningshopaz.com $25 gift certificate

Rustic Candle Company www.rusticcandle.net $25 gift certificate

Sew Hip www.sew-hip.com Gift certificate for Sewing Machine Basics class (or $35 towards another class) and a handmade key lanyard

Sky Bar Tucson www.skybartucson.com Gift certificates for three free lattes

Sweetpeet Lettering www.facebook.com/sweetpeetlettering Hand-painted Canvas with babywearing theme ʺClose Enough to Kissʺ

Taylor Mitchell Photography www.facebook.com/taymitchphoto/ Percentage donation (50% of sales) from the IBW photography sessions

Thirty-One Gifts www.mythirtyone.com/jesswest31 Large Utility Tote and On-Snap Bin

tinkergarten tinkergarten.com

Top Knot Media www.facebook.com/TopKnotMediaUSA Web site & graphic design work Gift certificate for artistic digital logo (including design) ($75 value)

Trader Joe’s www.traderjoes.com Gift basket ($25 value)

Traditional Starter Bakery www.facebook.com/TraditionalStarter/ Gift certificate

Tucson Fire Department http://www.tucsonaz.gov/fire

Tucson Waldorf School tucsonwaldorf.org Handmade Camden Rose doll made in Peru from Peruvian cotton and wool and a baby-doll wearing sling for toddlers or younger children

Wilson’s Kettle Corn www.facebook.com/WilsonsKettleCornAz/ Percentage event

Wisdom Within – Empowering Childbirth Preparation www.wisdomwithinbirth.com

Yoga Beginnings www.facebook.com/yogabeginningstucson Percentage event

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