Give Blood and Have a Few Laughs on Us

A blood shortage is no laughing matter...that's why Roosters teamed with the Stanford Blood Center for a special offer for blood donors. Give at any of Stanford's three centers (Mountain View, Palo Alto Hillview or Palo Alto Campus) between now and September 17 and receive two free tickets to a comedy show at Rooster T. Feathers!

Some of the Roosters' chicks headed over to the Hillview Center on Thursday August 4 to kick off our first ever special promotion with the Blood Center. The below pic, taken post-donation, was featured on the Stanford Blood Center home page for a few days. From left to right, donors include manager/comedian Beth Schumann, manager/bartender Kim Lodwich and owner/booker/comedian Heather Barbieri. Those future blood donors are Heather's little ones, Marco and Riley.

Photo: Stanford Blood Center

(Beth's comment: Kim and Heather look fantastic. I look like I just gave blood.) Check out a few more pics over on Roosters' Flickr page. Click here to view.

When you make a qualifying donation, you will receive two complimentary tickets to a future Roosters' show, a $24 value, valid any Thursday or Sunday at 8pm between now and the end of 2011. You must be 21 or older to use the tickets, and the two-item minimum purchase per person applies.

To make an appointment for a donation, or to get more information, visit the Stanford Blood Center online at bloodcenter.stanford.edu or call them at 888-723-7831 to schedule an appointment. Be a hero and have a laugh....donate blood today. Thank you!

Thanks for the nappies!

This year Roosters collected over 2,000 diapers to benefit victims of domestic abuse, doubling the amount we collected last year. That's a butt-load of dry bottoms! We'd like to give a special thank you to Quota International of Mountain View/Los Altos and Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association for their generous donations. If you didn't get a chance to drop off some diapers, you can always donate directly to the YWCA Support Network through their Web site.

Thanks to everyone who donated to this great cause. Rooster T. Feathers is the neighborhood comedy club for the entire Bay Area, and we're proud to have such generous neighbors!

Annual Diaper Drive, in conjunction with Moms Comedy Night!

YWCA Support Network

Sometimes we take a break from laughter to consider more serious topics, such as domestic violence. Even in a town with a happy name like "Sunnyvale," women and children seek support, refuge and hope. The YWCA Support Network exists to empower our community to live free of domestic violence.

Some things are always in great demand at the shelter for battered women, and diapers rank near the top. Help Rooster T. Feathers help domestic violence survivors by donating to our Second Annual Diaper Drive to benefit The Support Network.

This year's event takes place Wednesday October 6 and Thursday October 7 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in at least one pack of disposable diapers in any size (but especially 2-5), and as a "thank you" receive a ticket for a future show! Baby wipes are also in need, and cash donations are always accepted.

This year's Diaper Drive is held in conjunction with a special comedy show for moms, and anyone who has a mom or knows a mom!  Jacki Kane, a Portland-based mom and comedian, headlines the show, which is scheduled for one night only: Wednesday October 6. The show is presented by Moms Are Talking! TV, a talk show for moms, by moms, about moms, with moms....you get the picture. Jacki is taping a spot as a guest on the show, and the crew will be on hand to film her performance as well! Hosted by Roosters'-favorite Jeff Applebaum, the show is clean, clever and hilarious! Tickets are $15, and are available online. Bring in a pack of diapers before that show and get a ticket for a future show (sorry, but you can't use your free ticket for that show)!

If you show up with diapers in hand on Thursday October 7 for the 8:00pm show with Dan Cummins, you can use your free ticket that night or for another upcoming show (subject to restrictions).

Change lives...one diaper at a time.