Jun 20, 10:00 pm -Eastern time
With so many in need, the Gosselins are giving back! Watch as the Gosselins help pack bags of food for those who are less fortunate, hand out sloppy joe’s to the hungry at a local soup kitchen, and join forces with Feeding America for a local food drive.
On Monday, June 20, 2011 millions of people nationwide will see hunger relief in action at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee in a segment of The Learning Channel’s Kate plus Eight.
The Food Bank invites everyone to be part of the excitement while helping feed people in need at a special premiere showing of the hour-long episode on a large screen at 8:00p.m., June 20th at the Appalachian Fairgrounds Main Stage, Gray, TN. Admission is 8 cans of food or $8 at the door. All proceeds go to feed the hungry in the Northeast Tennessee region. Everyone who attends qualifies for door prizes to be given away including a 26” Sony Vizio Flat Screen Razor Television provided by Charter Media, Kate Plus Eight collectible items and more. Free popcorn and soft drinks will be served. The first 100 people attending receive a free T-Shirt.
There will also be a “Backstage Party” prior to the premiere starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Farm and Home Building (adjacent to the Main Stage) to enjoy refreshments and live music and meet local stars of the show, Tickets to the ‘Backstage Party’ are $25 each with 100% of proceeds going to help feed people in Northeast Tennessee. Kate Gosselin, star of TLC’s Kate plus Eight will appear in person at the screening, held at the Appalachian Fairgrounds. For more information go here.
So awesome the Food Bank is so appreciative of Kate and the kids helping feed the hungary in TN. So glad Kate will be there to raise even more money.
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Can’t wait to see the eopisode. Since the kids have been so blessed it is wonderful that they are learing to give to those in need.
It’s also pretty cool how Kate got DC cupcakes to donate some cupcakes for the event!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Additionally, we will be hosting a VIP reception and BBQ with Kate Gosselin at 6 p.m. in the Farm and Home Building. Kingsport’s own Bone Fire smokehouse will cater food and cupcakes provided by DC Cupcakes from TLC. Tickets to the VIP reception and BBQ are $25 and will benefit the Food Bank.
Don’t forget, Tweeties get a free signed book!
Here’s to Second Harvest and Kate raising a massive amount of money.
This is awesome. I really hope any who attend come here and comment.
The big news today is whether Kate slammed Jon yesterday in her tweets. Hollybaby started it and slammed Kate and now other on line mags are picking up the story.
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This is the one from Babble blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2011/06/20/did-kate-gosselin-slam-jon-gosselin-in-fathers-day-tweet/
What single mom who has custody and a ex who sees his children 4 days a month doesn’t feel like both?
Bloghawg, I agree. Even if the dad is a great dad, when the mom has the kids the majority of the time she is going to feel like mother and father. Convenient, that Hollywood Life forgets all that time Jon was missing visitation while in Utah. HWL also says HollyBaby.com has multiple sources who reveal that Jon is ready and willing to see his kids whenever the opportunity arises. I don’t believe it, their sources are wrong. J&K have been in court too often and too long for Jon not to have the visitation he desires. I also don’t believe Kate would lie about his visitation schedule. That would be sinking to the level of a “source close to Jon.”
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Every other weekend looked like a piece of cake from my viewpoint.
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Single Mothers Unite!!!
SINGLE MOTHERS UNITE!!!! Amen! Sounds like Jon is not happy about the way “4 days a month” makes him look, and he is striking back. Personally I don’t think it was a slam to begin with. If Jon doesn’t like the way it makes him look, then it’s up to him to CHANGE IT. The truth will out (famous muggle saying). But I have agree I can’t believe this is not what Jon wants given he is so prone to take Kate to court over something like the NZ/Aust. trip.
Ya know, Jon……biology and 4 days a month doesn’t make you a good dad.
this is ot but i followed the link above to radaronline. from there i clicked another link about the lafair case. here is the link:
radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/05/kate-gosselin-fight-pennsylvania-judge%E2%80%99s-decision-award-counsellor-sylvia-lafair
check out this line toward the middle of the article
Lafair said she billed both Jon and Kate separately for her services but neither paid the bill.
so apparently jon didn’t pay his bill to lafair…but i didn’t see her suing him…just kate. oh yeah which leads to this comment in the same article:
Kate testified that she hired her own counselor and Lafair’s services were only used by Jon.
guess bl was wrong when she said kate never ever said this was jon’s bill. lololol
I likey – “Single Mothers Unite!”
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Blah, blah, blah. Kate can never say anything right for some people, so she might as well be honest as she sees things…It’s interesting that I noticed a little bit of friction yesterday on Twitter among other celebs tweeting shout-outs to single moms. Apparently, some people took offense and said it’s just a day for “dads” (assume that means a penis is required?). Whatever, I really think some people go out of their way to look for things to be annoyed with or take umbrage at….
Kimmie, BKIA was wrong from the beginning. Had she bothered to read the article she would have seen:
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Gosselin’s attorney, Kimberly Borland of Wilkes-Barre, said the issue boils down to “simple contract law.” He said there was never a contract and that Kate Gosselin is not responsible for Jon’s bills.
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standardspeaker.com/news/reality-tv-star-in-freeland-for-hearing-1.1145370
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I know some of the comments are gone from that thread now. Blogger was having problems that day. But, BKIA was adamant that it would be libel if Kate were to use that as her defense. She said:
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I assumed when she said “other’s messes” she was talking about Jon, and yet if this were Jon, why the hell didn’t she say it was Jon’s bill in her testimony? Not one mention Jon owes this money. I’ll tell you why. Because she knows damn well it’s not Jon’s bill and her lawyers advised her she would be LIBELING him if she said otherwise.
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Yet, it was right there in the article. I feel for whoever hires her.
Anya, I totally agree. Kate is damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. She IS a single mother and she does have the kids the majority of the time. She didn’t wish herself a Happy Father’s Day — some other people did and she STILL gets bashed! All she did was state the truth, which some people are unable to comprehend!
Just to be clear. The article I cited in #13 was the same article that BKIA was referencing.
If both parties owed the bill, Sylvia lost her case on the grounds that both parties were not sued. OMG, who would ever hire a therapist without signing some sort of contract. Sylvia was just jumping into the fray of the G’s world to make a name for herself. The BKIA sure doesn’t understand law 101.
As for Jon’s visitation, it’s normal for every other weekend especially during the school year. Jon is working and I have seen where he said some nights he didn’t get home till 7. How does he expect to have his kids when he’s not home. Would a magic replacement just show up. I think Jon needs to go back to Sylvia and ask the tough questions concerning his life. 🙂
All Kate did was thank other tweeters for their Father’s day tweets. She didn’t say ‘This day isn’t for Jon because I’m their only parent’. People get their panties in a wad over the silliest things. Do the math people. Jon doesn’t even have them 25% of the time. Sure he likely never misses a weekend, but why does he need constant approval and applause for showing up? When you become a parent the expectation is that you are there, period. It’s summer, why doesn’t he have them more? Standard agreements are usually every 2nd weekend, 1\2 summer holidays and switch major holidays each year. The employment that keeps him out of the home until 7pm sometimes is only recent, the agreement was drawn up before the employment happened. Why would it be stipulated at ONLY every 2nd weekend?
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While I’m ranting about dbl standards…. Why is work a good enough excuse to not see the kids more, but Kate is expected to get a ‘real’ job or go back to nursing that would likely require shift work and likely keep her away from home for extended hours??? If this actually did happen the haters would then say ‘suck it up, welcome to the real world’ but Jon Gosselin gets a ‘poor Jon works late hours’? GAG!
And another thing…….
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Multiple tweets were sent to and about Kate not inviting Jon to this charity event. Why can’t Jon Gosselin do anything for himself? Instead of incessantly tweeting about Kate not contributing or challenging her to verify a cash donation that she should match. How about challenge Jon Gosselin to out do Kate. Pick a charity to promote and outdo the total contributions. Why aren’t they challenging Ellen to blog for charity?
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I saw one tweeter saying Kate should be sued if she kept the kids from Jon for Father’s day. Funny I didn’t see any tweets that said Jon should let Kate have them on Mother’s Day weekend. Instead it was more bashing about how Kate a) was leaving them with a Nanny that weekend to party and act like a diva at the derby. Then when they figured out it was Jon’s weekend it was b) she didn’t even want them for Mother’s Day and dumped them on Jon to party and act like a diva at the Derby. Interesting that no fans tweeted or said on any blog that Jon should be brought to court if she didn’t get them on mother’d day weekend.
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Haterlogic is ridiculous. I have a theory. Haters women either seem like the types that either a) are single Mom’s, have struggled and expect every other single Mom should have to struggle too or b) are women with men who have to pay child support and that directly affects their lifestyle and that brings out some psycho personality trait that they take out on KG because they’ve been shut down by the ex spouse of their men. The men seem extra weird to me because I don’t know a single man that would even watch the show never mind investing time in blogging or tweeting about it.
Whatever happened to the charity Jon was going to start to honor his father? How much money did his fans contribute? /
Mady is a hoot and a half. She’s getting to be such a smart and funny young lady.
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I found myself hoping Jon was watching . He can be proud of his kids. Its a wonderful thing that TLC & Kate +8 can use their resources to contribute to such a good cause. How fun it must gave been for the fans that could attend !
I hope he at least tells the kids privately that they did a good job. I guess he can’t say anything publicly ’cause it would upset his followers.
Marnie-Also, Kate did make it home on Mother’s Day and celebrated it with the kids after they got back from Jon’s.
You’re right about Hater Logic (or mythologizing/fantasizing) They also don’t think Jon should have to pay any child support except for anything he spends when the kids are with him because Kate has more money. They blithely disregard that there are support guidelines that cover such matters and if those had not been followed, Jon would have had grounds for appeal. They totally ignore the literally hundreds of thousands dollars that Jon blew through in his search for his lost 20s. If he’d honored his contract with TLC and managed his money prudently, like Kate did, he would be living far more comfortably.
Yes, the kids have a father, but he only moved back near them when he ran out of money and gullible twenty-something rich girls. I’ve seen a truckload of excuses for that lost year (Kate drove him to it being the most popular) During all the time when Jon lived in other states, Kate didn’t have the luxury of alternating the single and family life styles when it suited her. She provided the stability that the kids needed. No one’s saying that Jon shouldn’t be wished a Happy Father’s Day, but I see nothing wrong in acknowledging Kate’s contribution above and beyond and, also, in Kate graciously accepting such acknowledgments without lecturing them that they should directing there remarks to Jon.
I hope jon publicly praises his children!! Any follower who has a problem with it is a Fake Child Advocate!
Single Mothers Unite- I like that too 🙂
Marnie the hater logic is twisted no other way to describe it!
Marnie,
The comment about inviting Jon to this charity event was just too funny. Does the Jon lovers know he wants his privacy!! Why would Jon be invited, he no longer is associated with TLC. His kids sure showed tonight they can pitch in a get the job done without much complaining. Something Jon could sure learn from his own kids.
I would like to see Jon and Ellen do something for charity. She receives all kinds of freebies with her blog site. I just hope it would be nothing to do with fashion. 🙂
Great episode tonight! It was heartwarming to see the kids getting a chance to help the less fortunate.
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Mady cracks me up. I loved her comment about Collin’s big head, and some of her quips about Kate are super-funny (and true, if not exactly respectful). That girl is smart as a whip!
Jennie, do I ever agree about your take on Mady! She is a little diva of a tween…witty w. a cutting edge. Hmmm, I wonder where she got that from? ;0)
I kinda hope Jon took the kids for an extra day & watched the episode w. them! (Cara wore the ‘cheese & mac T’ he gave her.) Kate & the camera crew did do a terrific job w. melding ‘fame’ w. charity. Who knows but ‘by the grace of God go I’…? I don’t believe Kate has ever taken what TLC has afforded her family, forgranted. Nor is she naive in knowing her niche is limited.
I don’t understand why the haters think Jon needs to be included in anything Kate and the kids do. Some very interesting questions have been asked here like why don’t Jon and Ellen do something for charity? And what about that foundation Jon claimed he was starting. He’s so stupid he can’t see that bone-headed moves like that truly show what kind of person he is. And I agree…..Ellen…..STAY AWAY FROM FASHION!
Oh I forgot….I am a single mother and I struggle. I have had good times, financially and bad and worse. I am thrilled beyond words that Kate has this opportunity (TLC & show) to afford her children a comfortable life and be home with them so much. Had I been offered the same deal, I would have done it in a heart beat! I am not jealous, or bitter. Those two things take up so much of your time, your heart not to mention they cause WRINKLES!!! LOL It’s not always easy to look for the positive first, but I can tell you there are a lot more people worse off than I am and I wish that weren’t true. But for those better off than me….I am happy for them. So Kate, I applaud your strength. I respect you teaching your children to give back to those less fortunate and I sincerely hope your involvement in this charity makes a huge difference for hungry families in need.
KMom2-I love that. I hate to see the ol’ boot straps arguments people make against Kate (and other single Mom’s).
A fan who attended the meet and greet tweeted Kate w/a link to this article. It’s a good article. The National Org “Feeding America” picked the location for TLC. It was also the kickoff for the 25th anniversary of the Second Harvest Food Bank.
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johnsoncitypress.com/News/article.php?id=91643
“We’re real excited about that, because Feeding America, our national organization, could’ve selected any food bank in the nation and they selected Northeast Tennessee simply because this food bank and this community is very aggressive in hunger action and making sure that we do everything that we possibly can to feed more people,” she said.
Have to also add in this part.
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We started off distributing that first year 60,000 pounds of food and now we distribute over 8 million pounds a year,
Thanks Marnie. I’m tellin ya, if anyone in Kate’s situation, or just any single mom tell you they wouldn’t jump at the opportunity that Kate has, THEY ARE LYING. I used to think that once my kids got older they wouldn’t need me as much. It’s not true. Now that they are teenagers I have not only have to monitor THEM, but their friends. Children need a parent present, with them or around them. Most single parents don’t have that luxury because they have to work outside the home. I think Kate has always seen this opportunity as a tremendous blessing and it is. She has not taken it for granted.
I really enjoyed last night’s episode. There were a lot of feel-good moments. Kate prepared the kids for the big crowds they met at the food drive as if the kids were not really familiar with it. I could tell Kate was anxious about her kids getting overwhelmed. She has an anxious personality, and having 8 to protect seems to get her anxiety going- I can understand it.
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Many moons ago, the very first frame of J&K+8 that I ever watched was the episode of the twins heading with Jon & Kate to NYC to American Girl. They were 6 years old. Kate was extremely nervous with them at the train station, fearful they’d step in front of a train. It reminded me of how anxious Kate is, and how far she’s come, letting the kids try things.
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I also enjoyed hearing Mady say that it was her favorite part because she likes people, and watching Alexis hop off the bus in anticipation of seeing the crowds.
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I really think this show has been good for the kids. What a neat experience.
I think you summed it up perfectly Ann.
Ann-I agree. While I doubt that she’ll ever be described as “laid-back”, she is so much more relaxed than she was when we first saw her on TV. When the haters were having hysterics over her going barefoot at the Statue of Liberty, all I could think of was this is the woman who was so germaphobic that she refused to walk barefoot on hotel room carpeting. Huge strides. i don’t think being the mother of preemies helped. Apparently, a lot of mothers of preemies, traumatized by the whole process, have great difficulties bringing themselves to expose their babies to environments that they can’t control (such as anything outside of the home.)
True, PeggyP, very true. We used to discuss that on GDNNOP- about the research about moms of preemies. I’d forgotten! But that does describe “old Kate” perfectly. The show has been good for Kate, too.
My daughter has always wished me a Happy Father’s Day. Her Dad was a deadbeat Dad.
I thought the episode was great, and called attention to one of the most shameful things in America, hungry children.
Ann@IW-They also got into that on Quint-essential (a series involving the Ferrill Quintuplets)
A lot of great comments here about Kate, the show and being a single mom. It was really a pleasure to watch this episode. I got the sense that this is something Kate really wanted to do and it showed (when she’s not happy, we usually know it!) I liked how she laid out for the little ones the reason for their visit and how blessed they are. It seems as they are getting older, she is talking to them less like a drill sargent (not that I am criticizing that approach – sometimes it’s needed) and more openly and honestly.
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I loved Rhonda and I enjoyed seeing the whole food bank operation. It was eye opening. It was so sweet the way the little kids all wanted a job. I loved Mady’s quips, and the interactions with the kids during the coach interviews. Really precious. One of the best episodes ever.
I can’t understand how the haters have no problem giving Kate all the parenting credit when something negative is reported (kids school issues) but turn rabid when others give parenting credit in a positive way (father’s day wishes).
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This is an awesome cause. However KG came to it is not a big deal, the big deal is that this charity is actually needed and there are hungry people out there in need. Shame on anyone turning this charity event into something ugly.
i loved loved loved the this episode, it might just be one of my favorites.
I really admire the way Kate is able to connect with her kids, she kept everyone busy and happy.
The look on Kate’s face when she realized there might be a crowd at the donation collection was priceless, it was like a light bulb went off over her head. Its not very often you see Kate without a plan but she quickly explained it to the kids and gave them the option to hang out on the bus.
As for Jon complaining about working too much to see the kids, I don’t think anyone is stopping him from making his own childcare arrangements, Kate & Jon may have to agree on who can be with the kids but nothing is stopping him from picking up the phone and calling someone Kate approves of to help out a little with childcare. Kate has no problem getting help when she needs it. His excuses for not seeing his kids are just that — excuses.
– this family gets so much (trips that is) for FREE, you’d think she’d donate more than their time. Such as a food donation, or a cash donation from her personally. Not from another source made to donate on her behalf.
This was a great show!! I went to the taping of this show and a premiere of the show here. Kate was nice both times. She is tiny and beautiful in person!! This episode brought a great deal of attention to the hunger that is here in AMERICA!!! No child should go hungry!! I worked in the Johnson City Schools previously and their is a need for food…especially in the summer when children are out for school and breakfast and lunch are not provided. Thank you Kate and all that participated and gave back to our community!! I hope that these opened the hearts of everyone in America and our community that we all need to give and no one in America should be going hungry especially innocent children!!
Kate did donate food and she gave monetary donation for the backpacks.
Cory-Lynne did you watch the show? Kate did donate a grocery basket full of food that SHE purchased and she sponsored backpacks full of food for 8 kids for a year.
Cory-Lynne, Kate and the kids have a tv show. That’s not exactly getting free trips. Trips are filmed for their show. Giving time and her well-known name is a lot. Everyone’s time is precious. I’m sure more money was brought in because of her appearance. No one knows what Kate does for charity in private. So why judge? It was for a great cause and people in need were helped.
Ann I agree that Kate is more relaxed now. I also remember how rude Jon was to Kate in the NY episode. They were walking and Kate and the girls wanted to get a taxi and he said no and screamed “WALK”. I just shake my head when people claim Jon was never mean to Kate and the kids because many episodes show otherwise.
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