Yala Donates to Rogue Valley Farm to School through the Siskiyou Challenge

Yala was happy to donate to the second annual Siskiyou Challenge of our hometown, Ashland OR. The Rogue Valley Siskiyou Challenge  is a 5 leg multi sport relay race – 10K run, 3K lake kayak, a 25 mile road bike tour, a 9 mile mountain bike loop and a 5K run – that’s takes its participants 46 miles through Ashland and its surrounding areas.  The second annual race will be held on Saturday September, 24th, as a benefit for the Rogue Valley Farm to School program.

“Farm to school programs link local farmers with schools. This simple concept holds great potential as a solution to two of the major challenges facing our society: concerns about the diet and health of children and the dwindling of small farms.

 

By purchasing locally grown products, schools are able to serve fresher produce to students, create new markets for local farms, and incorporate exciting programs that meet state education standards. Farms gain a sense of community involvement by impacting the lives of children and becoming involved in agricultural education, while benefiting from increased sales.” – Rogue Valley Farm to School

 

Last year, Caitlin, Lauren, Tif, Larry and John represented for team Yala. Wow, were we all worn out! We decided to take a break this year and let the die hards take on the course – we will be very happy to cheer them on from the sidelines!

Yala's Caitlin, Lauren J., Tif and Larry Team of 2010

If you are not a hard core athlete, but still want to participate they offer a fun run designed for families or anyone who wants to participate in a less rigorous way. Or, if you are ready for a challenge click here to register with a team or be paired with an existing team.

Festivities start Friday night with a BBQ at Emigrant Lake that you don't want to miss! Food generously provided by the Standing Stone Brewing Company, Artik Creamery with burgers by local Prather Ranch and the Ashland Coop. Reserve your place at the barbecue ($10 adults, $5 kids) when you register for Siskiyou Challenge on active.com OR by contacting the Race Director.

Best of luck,

Team Yala

Yala Helps Little Ones, Thanks to Project Night Night!

We at Yala have a special place in our hearts for little ones! We are so grateful for organizations like Project Night Night, and happy that we can help them out by donating our BambooDreams® Baby Baby Short Sleeve Shirt, Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants!

Yala's BambooDreams® Baby Long Sleeve Lap Tee

Project Night Night provides homeless children from birth to pre-teen packages containing a new security blanket, an age - appropriate children's book, and a stuffed animal - all nestled inside of a new canvas tote bag.

 

 
Donating over 25,000 Night Night Packages each year they have emerged as a leading provider of nighttime comforts for homeless children. They also distribute over 25,000 repurposed children’s books and stuffed animals every year.

You can help Project Night Night too in a variety of ways including: monetary donations, corporate program, volunteer, birthday heroes, donate items, become an intern, sponsor a $20 package, host an event or adopt a night night package!


Until next time, night night!

Team Yala

Wildflower Organics: "Green" Retail Pioneers

 

Have you ever wished that your entire bedroom could be filled with luxurious, natural products from around the world? Wildflower Organics, a retailer of Yala bamboo and silk bedding, guarantees you can walk out of their store with everything you can imagine to complete your bedroom and your children’s room too!

 

Yala's Organic BambooDreams® Short Sleeve Onesie

Owners Cori and Gunnar Headman the self-proclaimed "Green Retail Pioneers", take global responsibility to heart as part of their buying philosophy and it show's! The store's distinct style includes healthy, quality, natural products for every room in the house, including a large collection of natural mattresses and beautiful, natural products for babies and children. We at Yala were happy to partner with Wildflower in 2001, and have them add our bamboo and silk bedding to their selection.

Yala's Organic BambooDreams® Sheets

Wildflower Organics is a well-known, much-loved Austin shopping destination. Located in the heart of this vibrant city, the store offers high-end furniture, gorgeous accessories, unique gifts and a full line of natural bedding products.

 Yala's Organic BambooDreams® Towels

A visit to Wildflower is a sensual feast, with an abundance of texture, color and shape moving seamlessly from one display to the next. A talented team of design professionals are at hand to guide your search or simply stay out of your way while you wander the store with its intoxicating smells and vast selection of products.

Best,

Team Yala