This email update can also be read on our website. X-MAS TREE SALE IN FULL SWING Fraiser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Scotch Pine and Table-Top Trees will be on sale at the Union Project’s Annual X-Mas Tree Sale will run until Dec. 23rd. Trees prices will begin at $39. Trees, wreaths and stands will be on sale weekdays 4pm-9pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm and Sundays 12pm-9pm. For more information check out the website. Are you interested in volunteering at the Tree Sale? If so please email volunteer@unionproject.org to sign up or to get more information. GOLBAL PITTSBURGH NETWORK HAPPY HOUR, This Friday Join the Union Project and Global Pittsburgh Network for a happy hour this Friday Dec 8th at 6pm-8pm. This evening will include Tango and Capoeira demonstrations, in addition to complimentary food and beverages, international networking opportunities and a silent auction. Auction items will include family memberships for the  Carnegie Museums, tickets for Suessical, National Aviary, and Pittsburgh Irish Classical Theatre, and a Nintendo DS Lite.  For more information visit our website or call Hilary at 412.363.4550 or hilary@unionproject.org. NEW CLAY CLASSES ANNOUNCED Check out the website www.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. “YOU DESERVE IT” HAPPY HOUR 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. ANNOUNCING GLASS ACTION & CALL FOR APPRENTICES Glass Action is a stained glass restoration social enterprise that will employ low-income individuals in the art of stained glass restoration. We will target historic structures in need of stained glass restoration that may not be able to afford going-rate restoration and contract with them on an application-based sliding scale. Glass Action will promote historic preservation, community and economic development and job creation and training. We are issuing a call for applications from ex-offenders who are interested in FT employment with benefits. Prospective employees must have demonstrated a commitment to recovery, employment and teamwork. No skills in stained glass restoration are required, though people who are good with their hands and able to learn new skills in manual labor are preferred. Please send resumes, references and cover letters to: Glass Action, 801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Fax: 412.363.1216 VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR TREE SALE The Union Project needs help for our tree sales during all hours, especially on Sunday Dec 10th and Sunday December 17th. Volunteers are welcome to work for as few or many hours they are available. To volunteer please contact Mel at mel@unionproject.org or at 412-363-4550. 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