Southwest Soundoff!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Shift schedule: 12 to 5 p.m. or any portion of that time
Number of volunteers needed: 9
Volunteers will help families experience the Southwest region and culture through traditional musical instruments, animal and nature sounds, and lively storytelling.
Event description:
Hear it, make it, tell it! Experience the Southwest region and culture through traditional musical instruments, animal and nature sounds, and cultural storytelling. Make an ocarina (clay whistle), create a traditional musical instrument loteria (bingo) board and play the game, transform sounds into poetry and stories, listen closely to the sounds of the desert region using a highly sensitive mic to amplify the voices of cacti, pots and other items, and much more!
Please consider volunteering for this fun event. Anyone interested in helping can contact me directly at 520-621-4096 or by email at massmanm@email.arizona.edu
People Who Light the Way- Candlelighters
Who: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona – a nonprofit organization that supports families of children with cancer.
When: Saturday, February 23rd from
Where:
What: People Who Light the Way event and opening of new office. You would be helping with games and supervision of children. There is also a welcome table that needs to be staffed (in case you don’t like children).
Contact: Beverley Tidwell at 747-3072 or 609-8953 (cell)
Project FEED (Feed Everyone Every Day)
Who: The Giving Tree
What: Project FEED serves over 300 meals each week. They also pass out clothing, toiletries, and provide case managements. Come help serve food to homeless and needy children and families. You can also bring canned food items to pass out to those in need or potluck dishes for the hungry. When you get there, just look for someone in a Giving Tree shirt and ask them what you can do to help, every volunteer will be needed.
When: Every Thursday and Sunday evenings from 4:00pm-7:00pm- rain or shine!
Where:
More info: visit http://TheGivingTreeOutreach.org or call Libby Wright (director) at 520-320-5437
SAAF Walk in Wednesdays
Who: SAAF- Southern
What: Come help out with various projects in a fun and social setting. Meet other volunteers and representatives of SAAF. There will be snacks provided. Projects vary depending on agency needs; they typically include hands-on work such as bulk mailings or assembling condom packets.
When: Every Wednesday night from 6:00-8:00pm
Where:
More Information: Visit www.saaf.org or contact Lisa Carter at 520-628-7223 ext. 247 or contact Danielle Walsh at 520-628-7223 ext. 245 or email volcoord@saaf.org.
Southwest Indian Art Fair (SWIAF)
Saturday, February 23 (10 am – 5 pm)
Sunday, February 24 (10 am – 4 pm)
Meet some of the most renowned Native artists, experience Native foods, music, and dace as well as shop for wonderful art work. No experience is necessary.
Volunteer for a few hours (on either day or both) and get a chance to work side by side with artists, curators, educators, and musicians. Admission is free on the days you volunteer!
Volunteers needed for set-up on Thursday (Feb. 21st) and Friday (Feb 22nd) and with the events on Saturday (Feb 23rd) and Sunday (Feb 24th).
To volunteer fill out the web form on
Culture Craft Saturday
Saturday, March 1st (9 am – 4 pm)
Sunday, March 2nd (9 am – 4 pm)
Volunteers are needed to help with hands-on activities such as making a pot puzzle, using a pump drill, spearing a mammoth, and much more. Volunteers will also be able to tour the museum’s archaeology labs and see the new Pottery Interpretive Gallery.
Interested? Contact Mackenzie Massman at 520-621-4096 or by email at massmanm@email.arizona.edu.
Moda Provocateur (Provoking Style)
Sunday, March 9th (4:30 pm – 8 pm)
UA Student Union Grand Ballroom
This unique fashion show begins with the hair salons rather than boutiques, and encompasses dance, music, and theatre to deliver stunning entertainment along with a message abou the mission of the southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF)
Tickets are available at participating salons (Avalon for Hair, Skin and Nails, Toni & Guy Hairdressing, Ric Erickson Studio, Perceptions Studio, and London Spa & Salon) or through Mae Krueger or Jess Celentano by calling 520-628-7223.
For more information check out: http://www.saafmoda.org/
1st Rate 2nd Hand Thrift Store
Monday-Thursday (9 am – 6 pm)
Friday (9 am – 4 pm)
Sunday (12 am – 4 pm)
5252 E. Speedway (at