The Multicultural and Multilingual Center (MLMC) at Portland Public Schools (PPS), annual fundraising event, Rock Around the World (R.A.W.)! is happening on March 21st. The R.A.W. event provides critical funding for our extended after school and summer academic programs for English Language Learners. Since the beginning of the 2013/14 school year we have welcomed 444 ELL students into Portland Public Schools.
Our volunteer needs NOW are contacting past and new donors for our silent auction. We also need volunteers to help us catalog and organize donation items, that may require work in Excel and MS. We would love help with creating a PPT and designing a poster for display at the auction. On the day of the event, we need assistance packing up donation items, loading at MLMC, and unloading items at the Italian Heritage Center. We will need help setting up the tables at the auction. During the event we will need runners to help us remove table items to the checkout.
Please contact Nanette Dyer Blake, at the MLMC Center at 207-842-4657 (direct line).
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Re: Volunteers Needed for Girls Unlimited Conference in Portland - DATE CORRECTION
Girls Unlimited Conference sponsored by Hardy Girls Healthy Women
Date: Saturday, April 5th
Time: 9:30am - 2:30 pm
Place: King Middle School 92 Deering Avenue Portland, ME
There are many volunteer positions available for this conference, which focuses on leadership, social activism, and media literacy for girls in 4th-8th grade. Volunteers may serve for one shift or the entire day.
The event features a keynote, "Widening the Lens: Media Literacy from a Feminist Perspective," by educator, writer, advocate, and feminist, Katie Heimer of Cambridge and Harvard College Women's Centers.
Students, faculty and staff who are interested in volunteering should contact Lindy Graham at Hardy Girls Healthy Women - lindy@hghw.org.
Thank you!
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Craig DeForest
Program Manager of Service-Learning
Office of Community-Based Learning
University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
P: (207) 228-8284
F: (207) 228-8403
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Craig DeForest
Program Manager of Service-Learning
Office of Community-Based Learning
University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
P: (207) 228-8284
F: (207) 228-8403
Volunteers Needed for Girls Unlimited Conference in Portland
Girls Unlimited Conference sponsored by Hardy Girls Healthy Women
Time: 9:30am - 2:30 pm
Place: King Middle School 92 Deering Avenue Portland, ME
There are many volunteer positions available for this conference, which focuses on leadership, social activism, and media literacy for girls in 4th-8th grade. Volunteers may serve for one shift or the entire day.
The event features a keynote, "Widening the Lens: Media Literacy from a Feminist Perspective," by educator, writer, advocate, and feminist, Katie Heimer of Cambridge and Harvard College Women's Centers.
Students, faculty and staff who are interested in volunteering should contact Lindy Graham at Hardy Girls Healthy Women - lindy@hghw.org.
Thank you!
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Craig DeForest
Program Manager of Service-Learning
Office of Community-Based Learning
University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
P: (207) 228-8284
F: (207) 228-8403
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
NEXT WEEK : Get Involved in the Portland Community through Husky Day of Service!
The Husky Day of Service is an opportunity for USM community members to join together to better the Greater Portland community. Individuals and groups (clubs, sports teams, student organizations, etc.) are welcome to serve! Faculty, staff and alums are invited to join us too! Everyone who joins us is guaranteed to have a great time while meeting new people and giving back to our local community!
We'll provide transportation to sites, breakfast, lunch, and everyone gets a FREE t-shirt! USM Gorham residents, make sure to board the 8:45AM bus from USM Gorham to USM Portland, as this is the HUSKY DOS SPIRIT BUS!
Here are just a few community organizations that are partnering with USM for this year's Husky Day of Service:
Animal Refuge League
Cultivating Community
Greater Portland Charitable Furniture Center
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
King Middle School
Maine Veteran's Home
Partners for World Health
Preble Street
Ruth's 3Rs
STRIVE U
For more information and to register on-line, visit the Husky DOS page:
http://usm.maine.edu/cbl/campus-wide-day-service
If you have questions regarding Husky DOS, please send an email message to sfrisk@usm.maine.edu or kgroshek@usm.maine.edu, or call the Office of Community-Based Learning at 207-228-8091.
The Husky Day of Service is sponsored by the Office of Community-Based Learning, Student Life and the USM Student Government Association.
We'll provide transportation to sites, breakfast, lunch, and everyone gets a FREE t-shirt! USM Gorham residents, make sure to board the 8:45AM bus from USM Gorham to USM Portland, as this is the HUSKY DOS SPIRIT BUS!
Here are just a few community organizations that are partnering with USM for this year's Husky Day of Service:
Animal Refuge League
Cultivating Community
Greater Portland Charitable Furniture Center
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
King Middle School
Maine Veteran's Home
Partners for World Health
Preble Street
Ruth's 3Rs
STRIVE U
For more information and to register on-line, visit the Husky DOS page:
http://usm.maine.edu/cbl/campus-wide-day-service
If you have questions regarding Husky DOS, please send an email message to sfrisk@usm.maine.edu or kgroshek@usm.maine.edu, or call the Office of Community-Based Learning at 207-228-8091.
The Husky Day of Service is sponsored by the Office of Community-Based Learning, Student Life and the USM Student Government Association.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Register Now for Husky Day of Service 2014!
In three weeks, USM will be carrying out the 5th annual Husky Day of Service. The event will take place on Friday, March 14th with registration at Woodbury beginning at 9:30AM. All projects will have finished by 4:00PM. Students living in Gorham are advised to take the 8:45AM bus to Portland.
Husky Day of Service is an opportunity for USM community members to join together to better the Greater Portland community. Individuals and groups (clubs, sports teams, student organizations, etc.) are welcome to serve! We would like to see the participation of students, staff, and faculty this year. USM participants who join us for Husky Day of Service have a great time while giving back to our local community! USM provides transportation, food and free tshirts to all volunteers. The following community organizations are partnering with USM for the 2014 Husky Day of Service on March 14, 2014:
Animal Refuge League
Back Cove Cleanup (USM Office of Sustainability)
Cultivating Community
Greater Portland Charitable Furniture Center
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
King Middle School
Maine Veteran's Home
Partners for World Health
Preble Street
Ruth's 3Rs
STRIVE U
To register, copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q9o80TpRcR4-ludK9q_I93p2OvJANeZ5iWHNIXu5dSk/viewform
For more information, visit the Husky DOS page: <http://usm.maine.edu/cbl/campus-wide-day-service>. If you have questions regarding Husky DOS 2014, please send an email message to sfrisk@usm.maine.edu or kgroshek@usm.maine.edu, or call the Office of Community-Based Learning at 207-228-8091.
Husky Day of Service is an opportunity for USM community members to join together to better the Greater Portland community. Individuals and groups (clubs, sports teams, student organizations, etc.) are welcome to serve! We would like to see the participation of students, staff, and faculty this year. USM participants who join us for Husky Day of Service have a great time while giving back to our local community! USM provides transportation, food and free tshirts to all volunteers. The following community organizations are partnering with USM for the 2014 Husky Day of Service on March 14, 2014:
Animal Refuge League
Back Cove Cleanup (USM Office of Sustainability)
Cultivating Community
Greater Portland Charitable Furniture Center
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
King Middle School
Maine Veteran's Home
Partners for World Health
Preble Street
Ruth's 3Rs
STRIVE U
To register, copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q9o80TpRcR4-ludK9q_I93p2OvJANeZ5iWHNIXu5dSk/viewform
For more information, visit the Husky DOS page: <http://usm.maine.edu/cbl/campus-wide-day-service>. If you have questions regarding Husky DOS 2014, please send an email message to sfrisk@usm.maine.edu or kgroshek@usm.maine.edu, or call the Office of Community-Based Learning at 207-228-8091.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Red Cross Blood Drive Today - POSTPONED
The Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for today, 11am-4pm, has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon - stay tuned.
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Craig DeForest
Program Manager of Service-Learning
Office of Community-Based Learning
University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
P: (207) 228-8284
F: (207) 228-8403
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday, February 13th 11AM-4PM
This message is for all faculty, staff, and students of the USM community!
Last month, about 770 American Red Cross blood drives were canceled, resulting in more than 25,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. February is an important time for the Red Cross to restock the shelves so patient needs can continue to be met.
· After severe winter weather caused hundreds of blood drive cancellations last month, the Red Cross needs donors of all types to help restock the shelves, especially those with type O negative, O positive, A negative or B negative blood.
· Seasonal illnesses like the flu can affect blood drive this time of year. Healthy donors are needed to ensure blood and platelets are available for patients in need. More information, including flu prevention tips, can be found online at redcrossblood.org/flu
· Donated blood can be used to treat cancer patients, trauma victims, organ transplant recipients, premature babies with complications, sickle cell disease patients and others.
Next Thursday, February 13th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, a blood drive will be hosted by USM's Sociology Student Association (SSA) in the Wishcamper Center on the USM Portland Campus. If you would like to donate, please call 1-800-RED CROSS, send an email to SSA President Bryn Gallagher at bryn.gallagher@maine.edu , or log on redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.
Last month, about 770 American Red Cross blood drives were canceled, resulting in more than 25,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. February is an important time for the Red Cross to restock the shelves so patient needs can continue to be met.
· After severe winter weather caused hundreds of blood drive cancellations last month, the Red Cross needs donors of all types to help restock the shelves, especially those with type O negative, O positive, A negative or B negative blood.
· Seasonal illnesses like the flu can affect blood drive this time of year. Healthy donors are needed to ensure blood and platelets are available for patients in need. More information, including flu prevention tips, can be found online at redcrossblood.org/flu
· Donated blood can be used to treat cancer patients, trauma victims, organ transplant recipients, premature babies with complications, sickle cell disease patients and others.
Next Thursday, February 13th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, a blood drive will be hosted by USM's Sociology Student Association (SSA) in the Wishcamper Center on the USM Portland Campus. If you would like to donate, please call 1-800-RED CROSS, send an email to SSA President Bryn Gallagher at bryn.gallagher@maine.edu , or log on redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.
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