Box springs do battle at tongue-in-cheek Coconut Grove PJ-party tradition dating back 30 years

Vanilla Ice, Miami native and Grand Marshall of the 2011 Bed Race

In the mood for some mattress mayhem? Perhaps even a little bed-on collision? Then set your alarm for Labor Day Weekend and don’t hit snooze—you’ll lose.

There’s no bedside manner required for this pajama party that’ll shake you out of your slumber and have you shedding your slippers and rippin’ your one-sies. This, Sleeping Cutie, is your wake-up call for the 2012 Great Grove Bed Race.

A tongue-in-cheek competition of racing homemade beds down the streets of Coconut Grove, the origins of the Great Grove Bed Race date back three decades. Tireless teams consist of five members—call it a “five-way”—with four ready-to-romp racers and one rider hitched to the headboard. Speed wins the ultimate exhale at the checkered flag, but awards also will be given for theme, creativity and décor (this being a consummate competition). Celebrity judges will be on hand to grade those looking to score away from home, and proceeds from this roll in the hay of hilarity benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Said Daisy Lewis-Salazar, Coconut Grove Merchant Group Event Director: “Racers, sponsors and fans all raising money to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade; who wouldn’t get in bed with that?”

Miami residents, Coconut Grove merchants, and local clubs, businesses and organizations all are invited to pull back the sheets on this year's affair, with festivities kicking off Saturday night, Sept. 1, of Labor Day Weekend with the Pajama Pub Crawl through participating Coconut Grove bars and restaurants.

Sunday, Sept. 2 is race day, with highlights to include Kids Storytelling Time; the Waiters/Waitresses Obstacle Course; a Pit Row Parade of decorated beds on display; and of course the 1/8th-mile trundle through the heart of the Grove Village. And to eliminate any awkwardness or hard feelings after the on-track tryst, Grove merchants will host a post-race celebration complete with live music, interactive exhibits and perhaps even a little pillow talk—just no sleeping with the enemy... maybe....

This Labor Day Weekend, Coconut Grove is the place to be for some laborious laughter. For event info—and to register to create your own bedlam—visit www.TheGreatGroveBedRace.com. Don’t sleep on it!

Get Your Sheet Together Because it’s Going to Be Bed-Lam! The Great Grove Bed Race is Set for Sept. 4

In the mood for some mattress mayhem? Perhaps even a little bed-on collision? Then set your alarm for Labor Day Weekend and don’t hit snooze—because you’ll lose.

There’s no bedside manner required for this pajama party that’ll shake you out of your slumber and have you shedding your slippers and rippin’ your one-sies. This, Sleeping Cutie, is your wake-up call for the 2011 Great Grove Bed Race, where box springs will do battle. A tongue-in-cheek competition of racing homemade beds down the streets of Coconut Grove, the origins of the Great Grove Bed Race date back three decades.

Tireless teams consist of five members, with four ready-to-romp racers and one rider hitched to the headboard. Speed wins the ultimate exhale at the checkered flag, but awards also will be given for theme, creativity and décor (this being a consummate competition). Celebrity judges will be on hand to grade those looking to score away from home, and proceeds from this roll in the hay of hilarity benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Said Daisy Lewis-Salazar, Coconut Grove Merchant Group Event Director: “Racers, sponsors and fans all raising money to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade—who wouldn’t get in bed with that?”

Miami residents, Coconut Grove merchants, and local clubs, businesses and organizations all are invited to pull back the sheets on this year’s affair, with festivities kicking off Saturday night (Sept. 3) of Labor Day Weekend with the Pajama Pub Crawl through participating Coconut Grove bars and restaurants.

Sunday (Sept. 4) is race day, with highlights to include Kids Storytelling Time; the Waiters/Waitresses Obstacle Course; a Pit Row Parade of decorated beds on display; and of course the 1/8th-mile trundle through the heart of the Grove Village. And to eliminate any awkwardness or hard feelings after the ontrack tryst, Grove merchants will host a post-race celebration complete with live music, interactive exhibits and perhaps even a little pillow talk—just no sleeping with the enemy...maybe....

This Labor Day weekend, Coconut Grove is the place to be for some laborious laughter! For event info please visit www.TheGreatGroveBedRace.com. Don’t sleep on it!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving 10,000 boys and girls year round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, health and life skills, career preparation, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305-213-9760 or visit www.bgcmia.org.

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Supermodel Niki Taylor to Host “Shop & Dine For A Cause” At Sawgrass Mills to Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet, value retail and entertainment destination in the U.S. with more than 350 stores, will host an evening of shopping for a cause with celebrity guest host Niki Taylor on Thursday, July 21 from 6pm-8pm. As part of the debut seasonal promotion “Get Your Summer On,” shoppers will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, delight in fine wine and food samplings from East City Grill, plus shop at several luxury retailers throughout The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

Supermodel, and South Florida
native, Niki Taylor

“We are excited to host this exclusive event for our shoppers while simultaneously supporting a vital organization in our local community,” said Carol Henderson, director of marketing and business development at Sawgrass Mills. “Year-round, Sawgrass Mills remains the best place to shop with more than 350 amazing outlet and value retail stores.”

Retailers, including Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, TAG Heuer, St. John Outlet, Elie Tahari Outlet and David Yurman will participate in this progressive evening of shopping and dining under the stars by providing exclusive offers, great giveaways and more.

The Colonnade at Sawgrass Mills Mall

Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance for $50 at this link, or at the door for $65.  All of the proceeds from the evening’s festivities will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, an organization that strives to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

For more information about Sawgrass Mills’ “Get Your Summer On” promotion, please call 954-846-2350, visit www.sawgrassmills.com, or Facebook.

Sawgrass Mills, one of the world’s most popular shopping destinations and the largest outlet, value retail and entertainment center in the U.S., provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, plus two major food courts, six full-service restaurants and entertainment venues such as GAMEROOM and Sawgrass 23 Cinemas & IMAX.

The Oasis at Sawgrass Mills and The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills enhance the center’s popularity with outdoor dining and shopping. Millions of visitors annually enjoy stores such as Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, Coach Factory Store, Escada Company Store, Hugo Boss Factory Store, Kate Spade New York, LACOSTE Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Stuart Weitzman, Theory Outlet, Gap Outlet, plus anchor stores such as Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Last Call by Neiman Marcus.

Sawgrass Mills is located at 12801 West Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, Fla. at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and approximately 30 minutes from Miami and Palm Beach. The mall is open from 10am-9:30pm, Monday through Saturday, and 11am-8pm on Sunday. Restaurants, movie theaters and bars enjoy later hours.  For more information on Sawgrass Mills, please call 954-846-2350 or visit www.simon.com.

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