- www.unionproject.org - AUGUST'S 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. THIS FRIDAY, 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@unionpropject.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. BIG NEWS Saturday, September 30th, the Union Project is hosting the very first RIB COOK-OFF! Celebrity judges, a very unique crowning ceremony for the winner, aka, "Dutch or Duchess of Ribs" and live music is just some of what you can expect from this event. That's not all- the winner gets a spot as our only *BBQ preferred vendor* and a spot to cook and sell ribs next year from May-September- RENT FREE! So, come and join us Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Union Project and keep your eyes open for an entry form to be posted to our website. 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! Community Nights at Union Station Union Station community nights begin next week. Check out our message board, http://www.unionproject.org/.cWcustom/phpBB2/, for more information about these community nights, and other events at the Union Project. You may also email, unionstation@unionproject.org. Job Openings Union Project has several job openings, including a Café Manager position and an Administrative Assistant position. Check out website, www.unionproject.org/Home/Job_Opportunities, for information about the current openings. 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. 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