January 2007
 

Meet, Greet and Eat!

Please join us at our Awesome Volunteer Party

January 25
5:30 - 8 p.m.

Rancho Cucamonga

 

Hey volunteers!  We want to meet you and tell you about exciting upcoming events at Hands On Inland Empire in 2007.  That's why we're hosting this social for all of our awesome volunteers and project leaders!  We'd love to see as many of our agency partners attend as well.  Let's get to know one another!

We'll have munchies, appetizers, refreshments and a bit of fun. We'll toast the successes of our Project Leaders and their projects, and give you a sneak preview of Hands On Inland Empire Day, the largest day of service ever seen in our area!

RSVP now  on our website!

A Flowering Garden at the Castle
Saturday, January 27, 9:30 - noon
Got a green thumb? You don't want to miss this one! Click here to be part of this gardening project and to grow flowers at the wonderful Kimberly Crest Historic Mansion.

Dancing with the Stars
Friday, February 2, 5:30 - 9:30
Help throw a dance party for clients with developmental disabilities at Pomona Valley Workshop. Click here to have fun and make new friends who welcome your company!

Talking Books
Saturday, February 10, noon - 2:30 p.m.
Got a good voice? Read and record books for those who cannot read for themselves. Click here to learn more about reading at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic.

Be A Buddy!   
2nd Friday of each month, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Ability First holds fun social gatherings on the 2nd Friday of each month to provide recreation and social interaction for teens and adults with physical and learning disabilities. Volunteers are needed to spend time having fun with participants and facilitating activities. Join us each month starting with our next visit on February 9th.

The Muralist Bureau - Artists in Action: Nothing changes the character and feel of a school, shelter or community center more than a mural. The Muralists Bureau is a think tank dedicated to developing artists and ideas to communicate social issues through art. No previous experience in painting murals is required. We will train anyone in the principles of community-executed murals. The Muralist Bureau holds sessions on the last Saturday of every month -- discussing an issue relevant to our community (literacy, homelessness, the environment, for example), and then coming up with concepts and sketches to create visual expressions of hope and positive social change. Click here to sign up!

Help Build a Wetlands Educational Park:  It's started -- our biggest volunteer project to date --working with the Inland Empire Utility Agency, we're helping build the Chino Creek Wetlands and Education Park. Volunteer opportunities are open every Friday - Sunday. Great for groups!    Click here to sign up now!

Remember to visit our website to browse projects and referral opportunities!

Can We Talk?

 

Don't forget the launch of our new Citizen Academy, Conversation Cafe.  Join us as we explore the issues that shape our community at the first monthly informal and informative conversation.  Our goal is to create a forum for thought provoking discussions and an opportunity for open dialogue. It's fun, it's easy and it's interesting! Make new friends and find ways to create positive change in the world we live in!

This month's topic:
What is the media’s role in shaping your ideas and opinions?
In a matter of seconds, most people can mimic a movie or TV character, sing an advertising jingle or change an opinion or idea because of something broadcasted on TV. Join us for a conversation on how the media has influenced you.

Click here to sign up for our first Conversation Cafe on February 7th.