Gasoline Alley The Salon

So I say get your HAIR STYLED if you LOVE the Bruins, or if you are sick of hearing about them..Either way, it's a great reason for a MAKE OVER!!!!

Make a statement this summer!

Sustainable Beauty Day UPDATE

Since the three EF3 tornados hit the Western Massachusetts area, Gasoline Alley The Salon has decided to donate ALL generated proceeds from Sustainable Beauty Day to the tornado relief fund in the Springfield area.  

Specifically, Gasoline Alley The Salon, has teamed up with Elias Brookings K-8 Museum Magnet School.

Here is a brief description of the school:

"Elias Brookings Expeditionary Learning Museum Magnet School is one of two schools in Springfield serving both elementary and middle school students. It is located in the Six Corners section of the city next to Ruth Elizabeth Park. The school opened in 1926 and was named after Civil War veteran and educator, Elias Brookings. It is anticipated that the middle school grades will be completely phased out by June, 2010.

Elias Brookings Expeditionary Learning Museum Magnet School is a school where staff and students work on grade level or school wide projects that help transform the school into a living museum. Museum studies offer students opportunities to explore how artifacts provide a glimpse into our past and impact our view of history. In Expeditionary Learning, the teachers involve students in learning through rigorous academic content and service to the community, which are embedded in learning expeditions. Visits to local museums are also used as springboards to meaningful exploration in all areas of the curriculum. At Elias Brookings EL Museum Magnet School, the school becomes a museum during public exhibit openings where every student has a project they can be proud of on display in our classrooms, hallways and display galleries.

The Elias Brookings Museum School family is thrilled to be able to offer these unique learning opportunities to our students. As the only museum school in Western Massachusetts, we will continue to strive for proficiency and excellence in education." (www.sps.springfield.ma.us/websites/EliasBrookingsSchool.asp)

 

This particular school is located on Hancock Street (right near "Six Corners"), which is in the heart of where the first Springfield South End tornado hit.  What is unique about this area, is the diversity of cultures and backgrounds.  And the high population of people housed in this area.  Brookings School is now closed due to the massive destruction in and around the immediate area.

I took a drive around the Elias Brookings School area today and this is what I found.

 

Pure Devestation 

The orange "X" means the house will be destroyed because it is condemned.

Notice the American flag still intact.

Trees could not withstand this EF3 tornado..Even thru this downtown area.

The backside of the destruction

Full of grief and sadness. 

Imagine the families....

A neighborhood...Completely flattened.

 

So THIS is the community that Sustainable Beauty Day is going to help.  This is where the children and families of Brookings School live and now where they attempt to try to put their lives back together.  Elias Brookings School is not open for the rest of this school year and the children are being bussed to other schools in the district because of the devastation of the building and the neighborhood.  Nothing is stable and solid right now.  These families need help, both financially and supported with our thoughts and prayers.  

Please come to Sustainable Beauty Day.  Show your support.  Give back.  You are needed.  Make a difference.  

Sustainable Beauty Day

On June 20th from 4-8pm Gasoline Alley The Salon is having an OPEN HOUSE! 

 

But it is not a normal OPEN HOUSE....Because, of course, this OPEN HOUSE is like an OPEN HOUSE on steroids.  

First of all, this is a charity event that the salon is participating in thru Davines.  There will be haircuts for $15!!!!!!!!!  And all money raised is to go to the planting of fruit trees in Africa.  What a great cause!

Is that a STEAL or WHAT?  Call now because space is extremely limited.

So, not only are there going to be haircut for a fantastic cause, but there is going to be MUCH MUCH more!

 

Not only is Gasoline Alley The Salon taking part in Sustainable Beauty day, but they are opening their door to a Stella and Dot representative who will be ready with some fabulous jewelry that even the celebs wear!

And.........Dr. Glenn Brooks (plastic surgeon) will be there (this is the one I am most excited about..For selfish reasons, I know...Yes. I love fruit trees and giving back and paying forward.  But I also love info about BOTOX and ummmm....Maybe a little tummy tuck?  I have that "baby jelly donut" that won't go away no matter HOW much I work on it....But nothing a little suck, nip and tuck can't fix! HA!) .  So, yes, Dr. Brooks will be giving consultations and information about certain procedures and things that can let us "SUSTAIN" our beauty.  Not that a little wrinkle would crimp our beauty, but if we can stop it....

 

Also, Elizabeth Samay will be in the salon and be available to mix high end customizable makeup for all skin types.  Imagine. A foundation mixed to your exact skin color for prime coverage that is natural! Sign me up!

Also "It's All About Me" will be present with all their boutique beauty...Bring you credit card, as I am sure that they will be bringing their finest, as they always do!

AND refeshments!!!!!!!!! YUM! 

Bring your beauty, charity and support!  We will see you there! I'll be the one near the refreshments and the plastic surgeon (do you think that if I blogged for him her would give me a discount??).