Billy Jonas, the Dan Keller Group, Hobey Ford and his Golden Rod Puppets, the Low-Down Sires and stephaniesǐd will play an event to benefit Paws on ASD on Sunday, June 7, from 3 PM-7 PM at the Grey Eagle, the popular live music venue located at 185 Clingman Avenue in West Asheville.
The family-friendly “PAWSaroo” event -- sponsored by Oskar Blues -- will also include a variety of food, a silent auction, and chair massages provided by Ebb & Flow. Mix 96.5's long-time morning co-host and Asheville favorite Tammy Jones will MC the event.
Paws on ASD is a volunteer-run resource center for families with children on the autism spectrum. The “PAWSaroo” event is being held to help raise funds to allow the organization to expand its services, which currently include massage therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy with a trained dog, as well as individual and group talk therapy.
"Paws on ASD is unique in that we are providing a combination of therapies to facilitate growth and healing for the whole family. Our intention is to match our services with the needs of the families we serve. For example, while the child is participating in speech therapy with a handheld device, for instance, one or both of his or her parents might simultaneously be having a private talk therapy session," says Michele Louzon, the organization's Founder and Director.
“Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder have very little personal time, so having the option of doing something just for themselves while their child is in therapy comes as a welcome relief.”
"We hope this event will raise money for us to increase the number of families served and raise awareness about the work we are doing specifically and autism spectrum disorders generally," added Louzon.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $25 for families. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Grey Eagle box office.
More information is available by visiting Paws on ASD on the web at www.pawsonasd.org, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PawsonASD, calling 828-775-8622 or emailing pawsonasd@gmail.com.
Note to editors: The eclectic group of performers will include jazz bands Low Down Sires and Dan Keller Group, indie pop band stephaniesǐd, and beloved children’s music performer Billy Jonas. In addition to the live bands, the event will feature nationally recognized puppeteer Hobey Ford and his Golden Rod Puppets.
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