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Blue Bird Tattoo Studio Hosts Annual \u201cSelf Care Saturday\u201d Flash Day Fundraiser Benefiting Safe Home<\/strong><\/p>\n Hanover, PA<\/strong> \u2014 YWCA Hanover Safe Home<\/span><\/span> will once again receive community support through Blue Bird Tattoo Studio\u2019s annual \u201cSelf Care Saturday\u201d Flash Day fundraiser on Saturday, May 30. The event combines tattoo artistry, community connection, and charitable giving to support individuals impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking.<\/p>\n Hosted annually since the studio opened in 2020, Self Care Saturday was originally created as an alternative to traditional Friday the 13th tattoo specials. Information for this release was provided by Missi Blue<\/span><\/span>, owner of Blue Bird Tattoo Studio, who shared the inspiration behind the event and its continued impact on the Hanover community.<\/p>\n \u201cIt started as an alternative to Friday the 13th tattoos,\u201d Blue said. \u201cSaturday gives people a better option, and we wanted the designs to offer something different too. In our opinion, treating yourself to a tattoo is self care.\u201d<\/p>\n This year\u2019s event will feature custom flash sheets created by every artist on the Blue Bird team, including artists with typically closed books. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive tattoos from fan-favorite artists including Missi Blue<\/span><\/span> and Vicky Stoner<\/span><\/span>, along with the studio\u2019s full team of artists.<\/p>\n Special guest Nikki Vlahos<\/span><\/span> of Skin Vixxen will also join the event, offering heart freckle tattoos, consultations for inkless scar and stretch mark revision, and consultation scheduling opportunities.<\/p>\n The fundraiser is sponsored by several local favorites including Main Street Hanover, Britton Coffee Co., Little Fox Coffee and Books, and many more! With participating clients receiving exclusive perks, discounts, and giveaways from sponsoring businesses.<\/p>\n In addition to fundraising through tattoo services, the event will collect pantry donations for Safe Home. Organizers encourage attendees to check the studio\u2019s Instagram for a current list of requested items. Safe Home has specifically requested that clothing donations not be included due to current overstock.<\/p>\n \u201cSafe Home has helped some women who are really important to me,\u201d Blue shared. \u201cWomen that likely would not be here today if it wasn\u2019t for them. This event is our way of thanking Safe Home for the amazing work they do.\u201d<\/p>\n Self Care Saturday has become more than just a tattoo event, it has evolved into a community tradition centered around supporting neighbors, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cNone of this matters if we aren\u2019t also giving back and contributing to our community,\u201d Blue added. \u201cWe must stick together and support each other.\u201d<\/p>\n Community members interested in attending are encouraged to arrive early, as lines traditionally begin forming before opening. Organizers note that flash days are especially welcoming for first-time tattoo clients due to the smaller, affordable tattoo options and energetic atmosphere.<\/p>\n Self Care Saturday Flash Day Fundraiser<\/strong> For updates, donation needs, and event previews, follow Blue Bird Tattoo Studio on social media.<\/p>\n About Blue Bird Tattoo Studio\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Blue Bird Tattoo Studio is a woman-owned tattoo studio led by founder and owner Missi Blue, a professional tattoo artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Known for her bright, bold color work and detailed pet portraits, Missi built her artistic career after relocating from a small coastal town in Florida to Maryland, where she pursued tattooing professionally and has since established herself in the Mid-Atlantic region.<\/p>\n In 2020, just one month before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Missi Blue opened Blue Bird Tattoo Studio in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Since its opening, the studio has continued to grow and evolve into a collaborative, artist-driven space known for its creativity, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community involvement. Missi\u2019s vision has helped shape Blue Bird into a studio that blends high-level artistry with personal expression and local engagement.<\/p>\n Beyond tattooing, Missi Blue is a mother, creative entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with a passion for art in many forms, including painting, sculpting, and music. She is also known for her love of the outdoors and active lifestyle, often spending her free time camping, hiking, and exploring new adventures with her family and friends. Her broad range of interests and commitment to creativity are reflected in the studio\u2019s culture, which values artistic growth, individuality, and continuous learning.<\/p>\n About YWCA Hanover Safe Home<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n YWCA Hanover Safe Home<\/span><\/span> provides free, confidential, and self-directed services for individuals impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking throughout the Hanover area and Adams County. Established in 1981 through YWCA Hanover<\/span><\/span>, the program offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency housing assistance, legal advocacy, safety planning, support groups, counseling referrals, transportation assistance, and community education programs. Safe Home\u2019s mission is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to live free from fear, violence, and abuse while having access to compassionate support and resources that empower them to make informed decisions for their future.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n About Main Street Hanover<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.<\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Moriah Tyler, Executive Director at Main Street Hanover<\/span> Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds\u00a0benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mainstreethanover.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beige-and-Pink-Elegant-Girls-Day-Out-Spa-Invitation.jpg” title_text=”Beige and Pink Elegant Girls Day Out Spa Invitation” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_margin=”||” custom_padding=”15px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_sidebar orientation=”right” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code admin_label=”Instagram Feed” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\nEvent Information<\/h3>\n
Saturday, May 30
Location: Blue Bird Tattoo Studio
10 Baltimore Street, Second Floor
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 634-5685<\/p>\n
Email: Mainstreethanover@gmail.com<\/span>
Phone: (717) 637-6130 Ext. 101<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n