Thank You!
Last night the REstore group went to Our House shelter and decorated for Christmas. There was an amazing turnout. I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to come out or give supplies for this event. Also to the ones who helped with preparations. This year was the best year yet. We had more decorations in better condition and the younger ones made ornaments to put on the tree. Another thanks to the five guys it took to put the outdoor lit Christmas Trees into the ground. I think the residents enjoy the little extra Christmas cheer at their home. The children definitely did. I'm looking forward to next year.
Bowling next Thursday!
Check your calendars next week, and come join us next Thursday for a night of bowling and ice cream - complete with childcare! Here's what you need to know:
We'll meet up at 6 p.m. at Professor Bowl in LR next Thursday, June 16th. After bowling a few games, we'll move on to get some ice cream at Baskin Robbins down the street. Like I said earlier, childcare will be provided at Second Baptist Church, so drop the kids off to have some fun, and we'll wrap it all up by 8 p.m.
If you can come and/or you need childcare, please let me know by next Tuesday so we can have enough lanes reserved and workers ready. You can e-mail me at deannajones05@gmail.com to give me a head's up.
Come bring your friends, and beat the heat with us next week! Holler!
Garden’s Blooming!
Ok so not so much yet, but it's gonna happen soon.
There are plans in the works to develop an awesome (and small) garden on the lot at 8th and Scott.
One of the things that we as Americans are losing is the connection between the food we eat and where it comes from. I can't profess to be an authority on bridging the connection, but that's part of the reason I'm a part of the group that will be participating in the garden. We'll learn about strategies that come with growing certain foods, when they're in season, what are helpful and harmful fertilizers and insect deterrents.
Another cool part of the garden will be partnering with people in the community that we may not normally interact with. The garden will hopefully help us build relationships with each other.
We're going to use raised beds that look something like this...
We plan to build the garden and plant on April 23. Regular maintenance will happen through the summer and assigned to group participants.
If you want to participate, let me (Jesse) know and we'll get you in on it. We'll have a meeting to discuss the garden with the group on April 10. Attend if you can, but if you can't just let me know.
Holla!
Open Mic Night is Coming! – Feb 5th
We are having an Open Mic Night. I hope you're practicing and gearing up for the big event!!! If you're interested in performing let me (Jesse: senatorjesse (at)gmail.com) know.
Qualifying acts include but are not limited to...
- Reciting cool stuff that you created like a limerick, haiku or sonnet.
- Reciting some cool stuff that someone else created like a passage from a book, blog or play.
- Playing some instrumental music on a harpsichord, drumkit or air guitar.
- Singing a song written by someone else like "Have You Forgotten", "TiK ToK" or "Golddigger".
- Singing a song written by yourself.
- Tell a fun joke.
- Admit to the worst thing you've ever done.
- Explain the economic crisis.
- Chopping through wooden planks.
- Setting personal eating records.
- Other...
The possibilities are endless.
So let me know if you have a solo thing, duet or choral performance. Also share this info with friends that might not otherwise get it. OMN is open to all!! We'll be in the City Year space above the Clinton Museum Store. BYOB, but we'll try and have some sippin syrup as well.
Start at 6:30PM
Check out the Event on Facebook!!!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128805787185468
Movies in the Park
In case you didn't know, Movies in the Park starts this Wednesday (after Sweet Justice). It happens at Riverfront Amphitheater every Wednesday through August 4th. Flicks start at sundown so I’m suggesting you go watch some movies.
2010 Schedule:
June 9 - Back to the Future
June 16 - The Blind Side
June 23 - Kung Fu Panda
June 30 - The Dark Knight
July 7 - Sixteen Candles
July 14 - Over the Hedge
July 21 - Wedding Crashers
July 28 - The Wizard of Oz
August 4 - Twilight
Memphis in May & Riverfest
So in case you haven't noticed, it's really cool to bash local music festivals. The Beale Street Music Festival (Memphis in May) and Riverfest in Little Rock manage to bring B and C level talent each year as headlining acts. However these efforts are one of the better attempts in the area to bring a concentration of musical talent in at one time and place. So I (Jesse) support that effort. Anyway I just thought I'd post some info on the up coming events.
 Beale Street Music Festival |
 Riverfest |
| Beale St Music Festival - April 30 - May 2
April 30 |
Riverfest May 28 -30
May 28 |