Oct. 7 2009, Girls Education International to hold annual fundraising event, Beats for Books, at The Spot Bouldering Gym on Tuesday, October 27, spons

CONTACT: HEIDI WIRTZ, 303-908-7795, HEIDI@GIRLSED.ORG, FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BEATS FOR BOOKS EVENT

Oct. 7 2009, Girls Education International to hold annual fundraising event, Beats for Books, at The Spot Bouldering Gym on Tuesday, October 27, sponsored by The North Face and Oskar Blues brewery.

The Front Range-based nonprofit Girls Education International (GEI) is holding its second annual fundraiser, Beats for Books, at The Spot Bouldering Gym on Tuesday, October 27, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Highlights include: a presentation by legendary rock climber Lynn Hill, music by Dirt Monkey, a silent auction with fine art by local and regional artists, and a live auction during which the highest bidders can win a day climbing with some of the country’s most famous rock climbers—Madaleine Sorkin, Alex Honnold, Matt Segal, Kelly Cordes, and many others.

Also included with ticket are two-hour climbing clinics for people of all ages and climbing abilities, a series Boulder Adventure Film movies that will be played throughout the evening, unlimited Oskar Blues beer (with ID), and fine Nepalese food, donated by Sherpa’s and additional food donated by Whole Foods. Items donated for the silent auction include: hand-blown glass bowls, oil paintings, and photographs. Outdoor equipment will also be auctioned off, including rain jackets, athletic shoes, and gear and clothing from more than a dozen companies in the outdoor industry. Plus, the first 25 people who enter receive goodie bags.

All proceeds after costs will fund two girls’ scholarship programs in Liberia and Pakistan. The mission of Girls Education International is to provide educational opportunities and support to under-served girls in remote and undeveloped regions of the world. For more information or to BUY TICKETS for the event, please visit their Website: www.GirlsEd.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Neptune Mountaineering, The Spot, and the Boulder Rock Club. Tickets are $25 presale and $30 night of. Student discounts available with valid ID. One ticket pays for one half of a girls’ scholarship, so bring a friend and pay for one girls education for an entire year!

This event is possible only because of generous donations made by dozens of sponsors. Title sponsors are: The Spot, The North Face, and Oskar Blues. Other sponsors include: Clif Bar, Stonewear, Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder Balm, Eddie Clark Photography, the American Alpine Club, Jetboil, Green Guru, Izzy, Hugger Mugger, Julbo, Boulder Rock Club, Ames Adventure Outfitters, Manduka, Evolv, Climbing Magazine, Adventure Medical Kits, Glassworks of Estes, Boldface Design, Pacific Outdoor Equipment, Suunto, Market Square Liquor, and Third Street Chai. Art donated by: Suspended Stone Designs, Dan Gambino, Janet Guenther, Emilie Lee, Renan Ozturk, Joel Love, Celin Serbo, Keith Ladzinski, and more.