We are very excited to be offering several DIAD opportunities this Summer and Fall that we believe will be rewarding as well as fun for our members and have a great impact on Brooklyn. DIADs are a great way for the League to supplement the good work we do with our Placements while affording our Members flexibility to serve. Our Mission calls that we promote voluntarism. We encourage ALL Members, to volunteer with our DIAD programs and further invite family and friends to join in with us as we build better communities. Should you have any suggestions or questions about our DIAD program, please contact Eda Sanchez Persampierei at edajoe@aol.com
| July 2007 DONE IN A DAY/Drives |
Event: Puppetry Theatre at the Old Stone House 7/15 & 7/22
Delighting audiences of all ages the fuzzy and googly-eyed characters of The Puppetry Arts Theatre’s "In A Round About Way" brings to the stage an exciting new musical filled with gigantic puppets and swinging new songs.
Details:
Help with set-up, kid wrangling, clean up and general fun. Volunteers are needed from Morning through afternoon. You do not need to commit to entire event, just 1-2 hours
• Sunday July 15th and/or July 22nd
• Location: Old Stone House/JJ Byrne Park of Park Slope, Brooklyn 5th Avenue b/t 3rd and 4th Street
• Contact: Timothy E. Young
• Phone: (718)768-3703
• Email: info@puppetryarts.org
To sign up or for more information contact Eda Sanchez Persampierei at edajoe@aol.com
Event: Daytime at the Red Hook Community Service Center
Are you free Wednesdays or Thursdays during the day? The Red Hook Community Service Center (location of the Kids in the Kitchen event) provides weekly training events for the community. Events range from stress management to health screenings and lunch is served. If you are not free next week then there is always following week or next month.
Details:
• Wednesdays and Thursdays, events are usually between Noon - 4pm.
• Location: Red Hook Community Service Center
To sign up or for more information contact Eda Sanchez Persampierei at edajoe@aol.com
| April/May/June 2007 DONE IN A DAY/Drives |
Event: Old Stone House Gardening
Continue the great work the JLB has accomplished in revitalizing the Garden in honor of Earth Day by planting and cleaning the garden.
Details:
• Saturday, April 21st 9:30am-11:30am
• Location: 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Street, Brooklyn
To sign up or for more information contact Alexa Halsall at halsala@aol.com
Event: Kids in the Kitchen
Help children learn healthy eating habits and the importance of exercise!
Details:
• Saturday, April 28th from 12pm to 4:30pm
• Location: Red Hook Community Center
To sign up or for more information contact: Dayna Starkweather at strawberry-shortcake@nyc.rr.com or Eda Sanchez Persampierei at edajoe@aol.com
Event: Business Etiquette Workshops
Help prepare teenagers for their summer jobs at the Business Etiquette Workshops for the SummerHEAT (Help Employ Ambitious Teens) Program.
Details:
Dates: Saturday April 28, 2007 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday May 9, 2007 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Wednesday May 23, 2007 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Saturday June 2, 2007 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday June 6, 2007 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Monday June 18, 2007 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
To sign up or for more information contact Arlette Ferguson Mathis at ca3cag@yahoo.com
Event: Park Slope Geriatric Day Care Wine Tasting
Help set up the silent auction and with registration at this fundraiser for the Center. Its mission is to help seniors age “in place” and avoid premature institutionalization by providing support services
Details:
• Saturday, April 28th from 7pm to 10pm
• Location: Camp Friendship, 339 8th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn
To sign up or for more information contact Michele Treacy at 917-853-0820 or placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org
Event: Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Join your fellow Jr. League Members on this 5K run/walk from Times Square to Central Park. If you cannot participate in the run/walk, please join us in the fight by making a pledge or donation on behalf of one of our team members.
Details:
• Saturday, May 5th.
Location: We will meet as a group at an appointed location prior to the start of the race.
To join us, or to donate, please go to the official website at www.revlonrunwalk.com/ny/. Team name: Junior League of Brooklyn. Team Number 3052
For more information contact Michelle Gay at 917-825-7924 or placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org
Event: Prom Dress Drive Sorting with Operation Fairy Dust
Operation Fairy Dust has collected prom dresses to distribute to girls in need. Help is needed to sort the dresses out by size.
Details:
• Saturday April 7th 11am
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Location: The home of Megan Kerrigan of Operation Fairy Dust
3622 Avenue T
Between East 36th and East 37th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 623-8561
Food and drinks will be served. For public transportation directions please see www.hopstop.com The closest subway stop would be Kings Highway and East 16th Street accessible by the Q train – please let Megan know if you are arriving by train and she will make arrangements to pick you up at the train station.
To sign up or for more information contact Megan Kerrigan of Operation Fairy Dust at 347-623-8561 or mkny711@yahoo.com
Event: Prom Dress Drive Distribution with Operation Fairy Dust
Operation Fairy Dust has collected prom dresses to distribute to girls in need. “Personal Shoppers” are needed to give away the dresses.
Details:
• Saturday, April 28th Time TBD
Location: Lower West Side of Manhattan-exact location TBD.
For more information contact Megan Kerrigan at 347-623-8561 or mkny711@yahoo.com
Event: Prospect Park “It’s My Park! Day”
Join a citywide effort to beautify our Parks. People of all ages and abilities, individuals, and groups are welcome.
Details:
• Saturday, May 19th
Location: Prospect Park
For more information contact Michele Treacy placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org or 917.853.0820
Note:
1. JLB Members, please keep note of your hours and be sure to submit your volunteer log to your League Advisor at every General Membership Meeting.
2. The President’s Service Awards program year has started. You may log in your hours now to be recognized for 2008. For more information, please speak with your League Advisor or any member of the JLB Board.
| February/March 2007 DONE IN A DAY/Drives |
March 7th-13th "Save Your Vision" Week - Please bring old prescription glasses to the General Membership Meeting. We will donate them to a clinic to recycle to those in need.
Mad Hatter's invite mailing party - details to follow.
American Red Cross Month: Attend First Aid Training. The League will cover the cost.
Ongoing Through March - Blood Drive dates: Click for a schedule of Dates and Location
Ongoing Throughout February (& March) - JLB would like to help the community and our members to live healthy lives. If you are able, you can do so by participating in one of the upcoming Blood Drive dates:
Click for a schedule of Dates and Locations
| January 2007 DONE IN A DAY/Drives/Call to Action/Campaigns |
January 13 Out Of The Box - Help coordinate organize the sessions
January 20 General Membership Meeting - Drive - clothing drive for the Mothers and babies staying at SCO Family and Services - Babies: 6mos. to 2 years new, gently used and cleaned clothing.
Mothers: interview suitable clothing, stockings and make-up. Click for Detailed Flyer
Please bring your donations to the next General Membership Meeting at First Presbyterian Church.
January 20 General Membership Meeting - Letter Writing Campaign - DARFUR
| October/November/December 2006 DONE IN A DAY |
December 2 Out Of The Box - Help coordinate organize the sessions
December 16 Out Of The Box - Help coordinate organize the sessionsDecember 16 Marty Markowitz' Kids Holiday Party - Work unpacking boxes of toys
and handing gifts to the children
December 17 Puppetry Arts Theatre - Wrapping toys for tots
Event: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Prospect Park
All of the funds raised for this great cause stay in Brooklyn!
Details:
• October 14th (day before the event)-Set up in Prospect Park
• October 15th-Shift work from 7am to 2:30pm. Work at the Registration tent or product sales tent, hand out refreshments or volunteer for the clean-up crew
To sign up or for more information contact: Kimberly Terpe at Kimberly.terpe@gmail.com
Event: Old Stone House Gardening
Continue the great work the JLB has accomplished in revitalizing the Garden
Details
October 21st from 10am to 1pm- Prepare the garden for the Fall/Winter seasons on “It’s My Park Day!”
Location: 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Street, Brooklyn
To sign up or for more information contact Michele Treacy at 917-853-0820 or placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org
Event: Halloween Carnival at Camp Friendship in Park Slope
Help to make the Halloween Carnival a real treat for at-risk and children with illnesses with Puppetry Arts Theatre.
Details:
• October 27th beginning at 7pm-Set up a Haunted House and other carnival events! Snacks will be provided
• October 28th beginning at 1pm-Hand out costumes donated by Disney to the children; work at the carnival games and refreshment stands. Lunch will be provided by Outback.
Location: Camp Friendship 339 8th Street between 5th and 6th. (F or R train to 9th Street)
Volunteers are also needed to play a Wicked Witch and Fortune Teller, and to give tours of the haunted house!
To sign up or for more information contact Michele Treacy at 917-853-0820 or placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org
Event: Breast Cancer Luncheon supporting Long Island College Hospital
Details:
October 27th from 10:30-1:30pm-Help raise funds by helping out with the silent auction
Location: Brooklyn Botanical Garden
To sign up or for more information contact Michele Treacy at 917-853-0820 or placementchair@brooklynjuniorleague.org
