CSM: Art for grabs Family Squad and MDDB Adoption Drive

WHO WANTS wholesome family fun when we can have superpower family fun? And for all kinds of families, whether related by blood, passion, or psychic connections. Collaborating with our sponsors Sisters In Islam and Jaya One, Art For Grabs is back to inspire everyone to explore our creativity, learn about our rights, and find our inner superheroes.

Check out 90 art and activism booths, featuring homemade art and crafts as well as meaningful causes that make us proud to be Malaysian. There are also 13 events, including book launches, screenings, readings and discussions about how we can turn Malaysia into a big loving family, even for those without superpowers -- yet.

Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep 2016, 12pm-8pm

Ground flr, The School, Jaya One, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya.

Poster art by Arif Rafhan Othman

The above taken from:
https://www.facebook.com/events/301411846892659/

MDDB ADOPTION DRIVE

SUNDAY 25.9.16 - 11am to 6pm

Citta Mall, Ara Damansara

Ground Floor, Main Entrance

(In front of Nandos)

Those wanting to make donations can do so at the drive. We are in need of bath towels old or new as long its not torn and multipurpose soap powder. In advance, thank you. Hope to see you there. Please share.

The above taken from:

https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianDogsDeserveBetter/?fref=ts

A Book Affair; with Chuah Guat Eng

Last Sunday, I've participated in A Book Affair event at Desa Permai Condo with Ai Jou... with the little books we have left to sell. When Ai Jou mentioned that Chuah Guat Eng will be there, I was thrilled! Well, she is one of Malaysia's top author, not forgetting also Malaysia's first lady novelist in English!

Anyway, A Book Affair is a monthly event happening on the first Sunday at Desa Permai Condo. It's part of an initiative by 2 beautiful ladies, Vannitha and Rachel, to promote literacy among underprivileged children and to collect funding by selling preloved books.

We were all located at the community hall and since the response was lukewarm, I got to join in the chat with Chuah Guat Eng! Her topic, Creating stories for fun and self discovery, was truly enjoyable and I liked that she has pared it down for newbies like me to easily understand it.

The community hall we were in...

Chuah Guat Eng in action!

Our small table!

The above 4 pics were taken from A Book Affair page.

With Chuah Guat Eng, such a humble lady!

I bought one of her famous books, Dream Stuff, and got it autographed too!

Bought these from Book Bodega

And these from Books n Bobs

All for a good cause! FYI, the first four pics above were taken from A Book Affair.

If you would like to know more of the author, you can check out her blog:
http://chuahguateng.blogspot.my/

CSM: Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better and She's the BOSS Bazaar

This Mother's Day weekend, instead of splurging on expensive meals, why not do some charity instead? You can either help the cute animals or the supermoms, deets below...

 Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better:

7th May 2016 @ Jaya Shopping Center

8th May 2016 @ Setiawalk Puchong

You can view their Facebook page for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianDogsDeserveBetter/

She's the BOSS - A Women & Moms in Business Bazaar:

"She's the BOSS - A Women & Moms In Business Bazaar" is our theme name for this upcoming event.

In this platform we're bringing together Women & Moms who runs businesses together under one roof so they can bring their products & services to the marketplace. Those already with customers will get to meet them in person and those who wants to test the market & promote their businesses to create more awareness can do it here too.

This year, we're kicking off this event at The School @ Jaya One. The perfect place for family to gather. Please come support these hardworking Women and show your support to their small businesses.

The above taken from their Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/147292408992009/

Day out with a gooD bookish pal #atozchallenge

It was sheer coincidence when Ai Jou and I chatted via Whatsapp about going to the Art for Grabs event in The School, Jaya One. So we met up last Sunday afternoon and proceeded as planned.

First stop: Jumble Station.
As posted previously, Jumble Station is a non-profit organisation who helped Parents Without Partners in managing and getting through life as a single parent. Located at P1 floor, there is a counter for us to submit our donations and another preloved shop selling all the good condition donated stuffs in order to raise money. I was in awe with the many gems available at their books corner. Priced at RM5 each or RM8 for 2 or RM10 for 3, what a steal! We managed to get 3 books in total so mine was only RM3.30!!! Anyway, we also donated our stuffs collated from our KonMari spring-cleaning. I had a heavy bag of books and knacks... still more to come though...

Second stop: Art for Grabs event.
There were many new and preloved books stalls and handmade booths but my main target here was the KL Book Exchange booth as I had 8 books for exchange! Well, I had reserved 3 books earlier with Gladys, the owner, and then scoured the rest through the piles of books! After that, we headed for a coffee break as Ai Jou was hungry LOL!

Third stop: The Bee.

My yummy Iced Latte!

OK, I have never been here so it's my first. The place was crowded but thankfully there's a table for us. The ambiance was cosy though tight in space and noisy plus it was kinda warm. My iced latte was sugarless but I didn't sweeten it as the caffeine was bitterly tasty enough. The carrot cake was a little too sweet for my sweet tooth though LOL! Anyway, we had a great time catching up and as usual... time flies when we are enjoying ourselves. So thanks to Ai Jou for bringing me here!

Final stop: continued browsing the remaining booths.
Yes, we continued checking out the remaining booths and met Vannitha of The Revolving Library! Another great non-profit organisation raising funds to provide more literacy to under-privileged children. There were other noteworthy booths too like NotbookNotbuk with many unique handcrafted paper goods and BeGood with homemade skincare made for positivity. Honestly, I was surprised to have met some friends here though Ai Jou met more!

My final book haul! All in great condition!

I got Cornella Funke's through Jumble Station for RM3.30 only by sharing the purchase with Ai Jou! Sandra Brown's for RM1 in exchange with a book at The Revolving Library and the remaining 5 were books exchanged at KL Book Exchange. So I still have 2 more books for exchange, perhaps the next round when KLBE is in Jaya One *fingers crossed*

I'm so loving these handmade bookmarks which I got for only RM2 each!

Overall, I had a wonderful time catching up with Ai Jou. And then a great time browsing and buying/ exchanging LOL! I felt contented and happy in the end... happy sigh! Can't wait for our next date in early May!

Ai Jou, thanks for these!

Adoption drive, book lAunch And chArity bAzAAr #atozchallenge

Double Launch: PJ Confidential + Jepun

Sempena ulangtahun Kedai Fixi yang pertama, kami akan lancarkan 2 buku serentak!

Come schmooze with the writers of both books.

Sat 2nd April 2016, 3 to 5pm

Kedai Fixi, Jaya Shopping Centre

For more details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1718925151726494/

Art for Grabs: Have a balloon!

In collaboration with Amnesty International Malaysia, Lawyers for Liberty and SUARAM

Sat 2 and Sun 3 April, 2016, 12pm - 8pm

The School, Jaya One, Petaling Jaya.

For more details:

https://www.facebook.com/events/186431275078027/

MDDB Adoption Drive in Subang Jaya!

CSM: adoption drive and book sale

Post KLBAC Book Sale

Just a recap of last Sunday's KLBAC Book Sale at Super Pharmacy Section 19 PJ. I liked the location as parking is free plus it's easy to locate the pharmacy. The only disappointment is the day/time and F&B.

Well, the day and time has impacted the crowd as it's on a Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Most church-goers and Sunday sleep-ins would skip this as the timing is off. Plus the BBW double sale was on it's last weekend at MAEPS so I assumed most readers are there to get their final loot.

Although they have spaghetti and lasagna, it's missing hot coffee!!! LOL! I would have preferred some hot coffee or tea as opposed to the regular vending machine drinks. Honestly!

I also noticed the lack of publicity hence the lacklustre response. Depending on Facebook coverage is never enough. There are many readers who are not smartphone enabled. Also the story-telling by Grandma Ean was too early so not many people then. The colouring contest was timely but the parents were mostly non-readers hence the lack of interest.

Ai Jou and I shared a table this time

Storytelling by Grandma Ean aka Teo Choon Ean 

Selfie with author Teo Choon Ean

My final book haul for this year which costs me RM50 only! Frugal mode on!

I got this beautiful gem from Vannitha of Itch to Switch! So loving it!

The next one is on a Saturday, 20th February 2016, same location. Not sure if I'll join in yet... still thinking about it but I do have a lot of books to be rid of... will update in due course.

CSM: Adoption drive and book sale

KLBAC Book Sale @ Super Pharmacy PJ

If you are looking for affordable second hand books, do drop by this event on Sunday, 31st January 2016. There'll be lots of vendors including handmade book related merchandises.

Also, there will be many activities on that day like colouring contest, story telling and more! Lots of prizes to be won too!

I'll also be there to sell my preloved books, price ranging from RM3 to RM15:

Mark your calendars ya... hope to see you all there!

Date: 31st January 2016
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Super Pharmacy, No 18 Block C Jalan 19/1, Section 19 PJ

CSM: adoption drive and book affair this Sunday

For more details:
https://www.facebook.com/abookaffair?fref=ts

For more details:
https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianDogsDeserveBetter

The KLBAC Books Galore Sale / Swap - event update

This is the first time I've attended a KLBAC book sale / swap! First time meeting the founder, Diana, and some of the active members from KLBAC Facebook group. Also nice to catch up with Ai Jou, Naz and Vannitha! It was really a breath of fresh air meeting like-minded people!

So this is an update of last Sunday's event at Zest Cafe, hoping that you would also join us in our future events :-)

The reason Zest Cafe was chosen, aside from being in the middle of Klang Valley, for most of this group's event was the full use of the cafe, with the full cooperation from the boss himself. We actually had the whole indoor space for this event, leaving their poor customers to sit outdoor. Also, the quiet ambience suited the book discussions usually held here with the next one, about Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel, coming on 25/10/15.

Seafood Spaghetti Aglio Olio RM19.90

I had lunch first before the event started and thankfully, it was really good. My seafood spaghetti aglio olio was fresh, tasty with big portion! My iced cafe latte was truly refreshing and caffeine smooth! The 1 thing I love, no service charge but can't escape the 6% GST though.

Iced Cafe Latte RM8.90 and my books for sale. The ones which had been reserved was not on display here.

At the end of it, I was humbled by the experience especially making more new friends. I do hope to participate more in the near future, if the time and transport allows. However, need a much better way to lug my books as it's really tiring and I couldn't bring more due to space constraint.

A special shout-out to Zarina for her handmade bags and bookmarks

I bought this lovely bookmark from her

My mini haul as I didn't want to over splurge while in the midst of KonMari de-cluttering

Many thanks to Ai Jou for fetching me and also the freebies! I truly appreciate it <3 br=""> Location: Zest Cafe, Unit 1-2, 1st Floor, The Sphere, Bangsar South
Facebook page: ZestCafeRestaurant
Website: www.zestcafe.com.my

For more updates on books and meeting like-minded people for book discussions, please join KLBAC Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theklbac/?fref=nf

Zarina's handmade craft can be reached here: https://www.facebook.com/ZarinaCraft?pnref=lhc

CSM: adoption drive and book sale this weekend

Another friendly reminder: The book sale is this Sunday, 4th October 2015 from 3 to 6pm at Zest Cafe, Bangsar South!!!

The above taken from https://www.facebook.com/events/1387533384907676/

ADOPTION DRIVE: SUNDAY, 4/10/15, 11AM - 6PM @ ONECITY, USJ

(across the road from Fat Boy Burgers and behind Master Chef Restaurant)

Those wanting to donate in cash or kind can do so at the drive, we are in dire need of kibbles and rice. Please share.

The above taken from https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianDogsDeserveBetter

Lost Animal Souls Shelter's 'Awesome Pawsome' Bazaar & Fundraiser is back!

Come down to Sid's Handle Bar this coming Saturday 3rd October 2015 from 2PM onwards and check out the booths set-up by our awesome supporters to raise funds for the shelter.

There will be books, preloved clothes, doggie treats and so much more!

Bring your family, friends and furkids and have a fun day out!

If you would like to open a booth please contact Seema at 016-2363197 or Rina at 017-2662085.

Thank you to the awesome folks at Sid's Pubs and Seema Subash OmniMedia.

The above taken from https://www.facebook.com/LostAnimalSoulsShelter

The KLBAC Books Galore Sale / Swap

If you folks have nothing to do this Sunday afternoon, please do drop by at Zest Cafe & Restaurant! There will be sales galore of books, books and nothing else but books, some new and mostly old ones. A problem with bibliophiles, we tend to buy and hoard tons of books but never got around to read it. So if you are lucky, it could be new books ya...

I'll be there too with some of my old but gold preloved books:

So do come by my table and say hi when you are there! Hope to see ya all there!

Date: 4th October 2015
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: Zest Cafe & Restaurant, Unit 1-2, 1st Floor, The Sphere, No 1, Avenue 1, Bangsar South

You can find out more details here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1387533384907676/