This email can also be viewed on our website. URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! The Union Project's annual Christmas tree fundraiser is going on now. Trees will be for sale in the Union Project side yard until December 23. The sale is almost entirely staffed by volunteers, and this past weekend we sold more than 100 trees! This coming weekend, December 16 and 17, we expect another big rush, but we need more volunteers. The shifts are as follows: -December 16 10:45am-4:00pm -December 16 4:00pm-9:15pm -December 17 10:45am-4:00pm -December 17 4:00pm-9:15pm If you are available to volunteer, please contact Mel Bricker at (412) 363-4550 or email trees@unionproject.org. Thank you! “YOU DESERVE IT” HAPPY HOUR THIS THRUSDAY, DEC 14TH Union Project invites all non-profit professionals and those who love them to join us December 14th from 6pm-8pm for a complimentary happy hour. The evening will include free beverages and food, networking opportunities and a unique silent auction. One of a kind auction items such as a night with Lou the Lincoln and a the Mayor of Braddock (including a tour of Braddock and dinner for 4 in the mayor’s loft), Quantum Theater tickets, a East End gift basket, and haircuts & styling for two by a famous stylist.  For more information please contact Hilary at hilary@unionproject.org or 412-363-4500 x26. FINAL WEEK OF UNWRAPPED ART SALE Still looking for the perfect gift? This week is the last week of the Union Project’s Holiday Art Sale. Come on in and find the perfect gift. Work includes a number of mediums such as photography, ceramics, printmaking, painting, collage, and mixed media and are in the great hall and atrium for viewing during general hours. MOSAIC CLASSES ARE BACK AT UNION PROJECT Check out the website www.unionproject.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. UNION STATION CAFÉ OPEN NEW HOURS The Union Station Café will now be open from 9am-9pm on Saturdays. Come on by to enjoy a seasonal peppermint mocha with a homemade pumpkin roll. For more information please visit the Café website at www.unionproject.org/CAFÉ. HOLIDAY PARTIES AT UNION PROJECT The Union Project is proud to host the following private parties in celebration of the holidays:      -December 15: YWCA Holiday Party      -December 16: Family Services of Western PA Children's Holiday Party      -December 16: East End Food Co-op Holiday Party Call Mel Bricker at 412-363-4550 extension 21 for more information about these events or to learn about space rental for corporate functions. The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here. Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update@unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject