- www.unionproject.org - New Union Project information center! Union Project email updates, and other up to date information can now be found on our message board, www.unionproject.org/Message_Board. You can also use this message board to post your very own Union Project related event information, ask questions, or respond to events that are taking place at the Union Project. Email info@unionproject.org if you have any questions. Former Vice Presidential Candidate to Speak at Union Project Come to Union Project on Friday, August 4th for an early lunch at Union Station Café...then from Noon until 2 you can listen to former Vice Presidential Candidate John Edwards speak about “Wake- Up Wal-Mart”, a grassroots campaign to educate people about Wal-Mart. Email events@unionproject.org for more information. New Clay Classes Begin in August A new slate of clay classes, including beginning wheel throwing, large-scale wheel throwing, open studio, and a teapot workshop are beginning the 3rd week of august. Be sure to visit our website, www.unionproject.org/Programs/Ceramics for the exact class descriptions and times, or email Justin@unionproject.org for more information. Only 2 stained glass classes left Union Project has only 2 stained glass classes left. Our innovative stained glass window project is nearing completion and window restoration classes may become more rare. Be sure to sign up for a class in August or October if you’ve been thinking about one for a while. Visit www.unionproject.org/Programs/Stained_Glass or email justin@unionproject.org for more information. FIRST FRIDAY AND FIRST SATURDAY @ UNION PROJECT- IT CAN'T BE! The folks at the Union Project are relentless in providing for you endless summer good times. The first weekend of the month is right around the corner and don't think for one minute that we forgot about you. Starting August 4th from 6-8 pm we will have DJ Nuke Nocca, cool refreshments and lots of old school games like, (do I even need to say it) BOCCE BALL. Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm August 5th, we will have DJ Omar-Abdul, Homegrown Saturdays (the farmer's and artist market), games and art activities for kids and adults (yes, bocce is available) and the Union Station Cafe. All free. Contact events@unionproject.org for more information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VERY FUN TASKS! We are looking for 10-15 volunteers for the events posted above. There are a variety of areas that need the special touch of a volunteer such as leading a game of bocce ball, or badminton, painting a child's face, setting up a colorful tent or creating something glorious from Popsicle sticks. Please contact Hilary (412-363-4550 x 26 or hilary@unionproject.org) to sign up and please do not hesitate, we need you! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! August 12th, Homegrown Saturdays is joining forces with Whole Foods to provide you with an even more diverse market in the parking lot of Whole Foods. THIS IS A ONE-TIME EVENT! So, please go out and support our vendors August 12th from 9 am to 1 pm! KEEP YOUR EAR TO THE GROUND... For news of an upcoming exclusive on the Union Project's first Rib Cook-Off!!! More information coming soon, but start refining the recipes now, the competition will be fierce! Union Project needs a truck Do you have a pickup truck, minivan, cargo van, or other vehicle capable of hauling building materials? Union Project would welcome this as a donation. We can provide you with a tax receipt and a donation acknowledgement in return. Please contact Justin@unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550x2 if you have one of these items to donate. The Union Project does not endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at the Union Project. You can donate to Union Project online by visiting https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update@unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject