- www.unionproject.org - Union Project is gathering information to begin renovations on our Great Hall. Would you help us by filling out this online survey? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=547692075864 Stained Glass Classes Continue in June "I think the whole concept of the Union Project is terrific! (I wish I had thought of it)...You have salvaged an entire neighborhood; and that is quite astounding!" --Michael from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Union Project stained glass classes are becoming more and more popular for our out of state visitors! Union Project has welcomed class members from Washington State, New York, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, and of course Pennsylvania. Class #6SGC is on June 2-4. Contact Justin@unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 2 to register for this class. "The class was fantastic. Well organized, well equipped, highly motivated and competent instruction, well-chosen classmates, inspiring setting, great lunch...I kept one of the rubbings and a couple of small pieces of lead from the project as souvenirs. Still have them and treasure them." --Paul from Seattle, Washington New Clay Classes Announced A new summer and fall slate of clay classes has been announced. Exciting classes include majolica classes, slip casting, wheel throwing, mug making, tile making, kiln building and more. Email Justin@unionproject.org for more information. Union Project has also started a “Ceramics Only” email list, for those interested in receiving regular updates regarding the clay studio. If you’re interested in joining this email list you can sign up by visiting http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/ ceramics.unionproject, or email Justin@unionproject.org with the words “ceramics email subscription” in the subject line. Union Station to open May 5 Union Station café will open for business on May 5. Hours of operation will be 7 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Union Station café will serve coffee and cold drinks, light breakfast and lunch menus, and dessert options. Join us for an opening party on Friday, May 5 as part of our monthly First Friday Happy Hours. Join us ALL DAY for live music in the café: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm- Justin Brown 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm- DJ Omar 6-8 pm in the Atrium- Tangerous De Lay Contact antwan@unionproject.org for information about Union Station Café. PULSE Open House Join the PULSE community in celebrating our impact on the city of Pittsburgh. On May 5th from 7:00-10:00 p.m., PULSE will join the Union Project and other Penn Avenue Unblurred events by opening the doors of its restored 150-year-old home at 5615 Stanton Avenue, just up the street from Union Project, for an evening of music, art, and fellowship. Enjoy entertainment from former PULSErs and local musicians Heather Kropf, Brad Yoder, and Keith Hershberger. A raffle-style auction will feature a wide variety of items donated by participants, friends, and alumni. Auction items include fine art, gift certificates, jewelry, and much more! Food and drink will be provided. Contact tara.covelens@gmail.com for more information about PULSE. PPS Superintendent to speak at Union Project On Wednesday, May 10th, Enrico's Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Union Project, Urban League of Pittsburgh, and University of Pittsburgh Human Capital Policy Initiative will welcome Mark Roosevelt, Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools to a community forum focused on the future of our schools. Please note that the date for this event recently changed. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Union Project (801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) from 6:30-8:00 pm. (The event was previously scheduled for 5/4). Mark Roosevelt will be joined by community and educational leaders for this important discussion. Other speakers will include: Esther Bush (Urban League of Pittsburgh), Michael Johnson (Carnegie Mellon University), Vic Papale (A+ Schools), and Muzz Meyers (Westinghouse High School). Community input is essential to the discussion. Please join us for this very important conversation. ATTENTION ARTISTS, CREATORS, GARDENERS, ETC. We are now accepting applications for the Homegrown Saturdays vendor tables. For only a small fee you can have a 3 foot or 6 foot table to sell your arts, crafts, teas, flowers, vegetables and more! Please reserve your table now by going on line and filling out the application or emailing hilary@unionproject.org to have one sent to you. See The Temptations, Support the Union Project On Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 8PM, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will host its 3rd Annual Community Partners Concert with guest stars The Temptations and chairperson, Max Starks! A portion of ticket sales from this incredible night goes directly to the Union Project!! The PSO donates the orchestra services, and secures corporate sponsors to underwrite out of pocket costs associated with guest artist services and concert production. Tickets will be on sale until June 1st. Please call to buy your tickets and earmark them for the Union Project by calling 412-392-4833 or ordering online http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pghsymph.nsf/web/onstage.html. You can donate to Union Project online by visiting https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update@unionproject.mennonite.net http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject