ArialFIRST FRIDAY – HIP HOP BINGO – THIS FRIDAY ArialThis Friday evening from 6-8pm come down to the Union Project to enjoy two Pittsburgh traditions, Hip Hop and Bingo. DJ Omar-Abdul will be providing old school beats and the Union Project is providing complimentary bingo cards, chips, prizes and snacks in the Atrium. Pittsburgh is the birthplace of Bingo. Hugh J. Ward first came up with the concept of bingo and began running the game at carnivals in the early 1920s, taking it nationwide in 1924. UNION STATION CAFÉ REOPENS ON THE 8TH The Union Station Café will be reopening on January 8th, with a crisp new look, a revamped menu, and a creative attitude. Check in to see the new design, a live music series and a few other surprises. MLK, Jr. EVENT – JAN 15th 6:30PM The Union Project welcomes the Pittsburgh community for an evening of motivational entertainment on January 15th at 7pm, held to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of connecting communities, cultures and individuals. The evening will include a community dinner beginning at 6:30pm, step performances, local gospel choirs, readings of Dr. King's selected works and a featured speaker, Rev. B. De Neice Welch. NEW CLAY CLASSES STILL OPEN Check out the website 0000,0000,FFFFwww.unioinproject.org/ceramics  to see a full class listing for new and upcoming ceramics classes offered at the Union Project. Classes will be starting in January and include Open Studio, Wheel Throwing for Beginners, and Mosaic Mural Installation. All classes are 8 weeks. Prices and more information can be found on the website or by emailing clay@unionproject.org. BOOK DONATIONS – CAFÉ The Café is seeking book donations for the take one/leave one community reading shelf. Any quality books for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary - you name it. If it would be enjoyed by your neighbors, bring it to the cafe! THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS The Union Project would like to thank the 1,000 volunteers that have offered a helping hand in 2006. With your help the Union Project has made great strides and continues to address its mission. In total we had 6,778 volunteer hours donated. Thank you! ArialFFFF,6666,0000The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. FFFF,6666,0000You can donate to Union Project online by 0000,0000,EEEEclicking here. FFFF,6666,0000Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out 0000,0000,EEEEwww.unionproject.orgFFFF,6666,0000 for more information. Arial