- www.unionproject.org - 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. 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. WE PAY ARTISANS TO PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS RELATED ACTIVITES FOR CHILDREN!! There will be an arts related FREE activity for children provided by a PAID local artist every week at Homegrown Saturdays. If you are interested in providing the art activities, the Union Project is currently accepting resumes and cover letters from artists. Please contact hilary@unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 6 with any questions. 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. Volunteer Opportunities Be part of a grassroots effort that is changing Pittsburgh at the very heart of its neighborhoods! Almost 2,000 people from across the street and across the country have given almost 20,000 hours toward the Union Project and our innovative efforts to transform a formerly abandoned church into vibrant space for artists, community builders and people of faith. Participants have deepened their investment in the city - and their relationships with fellow volunteers - and in the process, restored a 15,000 square foot historic landmark! Our ongoing operations center around social enterprise and innovation and we depend on the support of volunteers like you to make meaningful contributions to efforts in restoration, children's activities, marketing, community events and more. Check out www.unionproject.org to learn more about us and about how you can get involved! For more information, contact duane@unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x 5. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update@unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject