Calendar and Events
History Camp
From August 2 to August 4, the River of History Museum (209 East Portage) will be running a history day-camp for 8-12 year olds. Events run 9AM to 3PM each day, so be sure to pack a lunch. The $20.00 registration fee will cover a portion of the entrance fees to various historical exhibits in Sault Ste Marie. Contact Brianna at 906-203-0860 to sign up.
Challenge Week
Students United and United Way of the EUP challenge you to volunteer between August 2 and August 7! Can you devote a whole week or even a few hours to helping your community? We have a variety of events lined up; everyone who volunteers has a chance to win prizes, and if you accept the challenge and make it to five events, you'll get an "I Survived Challenge Week" shirt. Here are the week's events:
Monday - "Bigger and Better." We're meeting for the Challenge Week Kickoff in the courthouse lawn (319 Court Street.) Afterwards, contestants will register teams of four or less. Each team starts with a paper clip and travels around our community to ask for a “Bigger and Better” donation. The team with the “Biggest and Best” donation wins. Time: between 10AM and 4PM.
Tuesday - "Art from the Heart." Come visit our booth at the Sault Summer Arts Festival to create art from your heart for the elderly population in our community. Time: between 10AM and 8PM.
Wednesday - "Everything but the Kitchen Sink Drive" & "Lunchtime Cookout." We’ll be on the corner of Ashmun & Portage from Noon to 7PM collecting donations to distribute to local non-profit agencies. Here's a list of suggestions. Also, from Noon to 2PM, come on down and enjoy a cookout to support Ashley Potter and family! Time: between Noon and 7PM.
Thursday - "Battle of the Bands." Rock out with us to battle hunger at the Strahl Theater by raising money for Kids Against Hunger! Admission is $5, start time is 7PM. If you'd like to compete, here's the entry form. Good luck!
Friday - "Free Compliments & Popcorn." Help us demonstrate how even the smallest kindness can make a big difference! Inspired by “Compliment Guys” as seen at the 2010 Youth Philanthropy & Service Camp, teams will pay passersby compliments to brighten their day. Time: between 10AM and 6PM.
Saturday - Prize Drawing in front of the United Way. To register for volunteer opportunities, please contact Tara Amarose at (906) 632-3700 Ext 4 #, or email her at taraa@unitedwayeup.org.
9th Annual Local Heroes Chili Cookoff
This year's chili cookoff scheduled for August 10, 4PM to 7PM at Pullar Stadium. $6 a person to attend. If you think your chili has what it takes to compete, we'll need you to fill out this entry form before July 28. For printing and posting.
Free Community Tie-Dye & Picnic
On August 18, the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center (103 W Helen Street, Newberry, MI) is hosting a free Tie-Dye and Picnic between 12 and 3PM. This event is co-sponsored by the Children's Trust Fund, United Way and the Human Services Coordinating Body. For printing and posting.
Arbonne and United Way Team Up
Do you want to benefit United Way and enjoy high-quality health and cosmetic products? Then you can kill two birds with one stone all through August by ordering your Arbonne products through Betty Daniels! Check out this flier for more information.
Between 9AM and 2PM on August 20, Betty will be in the United Way Office (511 Ashmun Street, second floor) to sample products and answer questions.
PREP Functional Exercise
On September 16, 2010, the Coast Guard will be holding a National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) Functional Exercise in Munising, Michigan. The exercise is scheduled for 8AM to 4PM (EST) in the US Forest Service HQ Building (400 Munising Avenue.)
This exercise is designed to ensure an immediate, effective and unified response in the event that oil or other hazardous substances are released into the Great Lakes, as outlined in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. It will cover specific aspects of the Northern Michigna Area Contingency Plan including containment booming, booming sensitive environmental areas and establishing a unified command. Please contact Mr. Chris royal at 906 635 3347 if you wish to participate or have any questions.
Riding for a Reason Bike Ride
This event is scheduled for September 11. Call the Hospice of the EUP office if you're interested in riding, pledging a rider or helping them on the day of the event. (906) 253-3151.
National Service Capitol Hill Day
The next Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day will be September 15-16 in Washington, DC. Registration will be open online later this month. Please mark your calendars now.
Each September, national service alumni, program staff, service partners, and corporate sponsors convene in Washington, DC, for one day of coordinated meetings with Members of Congress and their staffs. The National Service Capitol Hill Day helps to establish and strengthen relationships with our legislators and provides an excellent opportunity for constituents to explain how federal funds are used locally. In 2009, Hill Day participants from 35 states and the District of Columbia visited 150 congressional offices.
The Capitol Hill Day will start on the afternoon of September 15 with an orientation session. Participants will learn tips for conducting successful meetings, receive an update on current policy issues, and collect issue briefs and background material that will help them prepare for their meetings. On September 16, there will be a Kick-Off event in the Capitol building, followed by a full day of office visits.
Due to the limited amount of meeting space in many congressional offices, we may need to set limits on the number of Hill Day registrants from certain congressional districts. We encourage you to register early to secure your place and to give us sufficient notice of your planned participation. We want to maximize interest and schedule a productive day of meetings for as many as possible.
Voices for National Service will announce when registration has opened.
EUP CDRC Mystery Dinner Theater
EUP Mediate asks you to "save the date" of October 16, 2010. That evening will be the center's second mystery dinner theater fundraiser at the Dream Maker Theater. There won't be any ghost this time, just familiar characters trying to solve a mystery amid humor and music.
Curious about the EUP CDRC? See our website at www.eupmediate.com or call them at 906 253 9840. |
