It's the most wonderful time of the year... AmeriCorps Week! Thanks to the help of the InterCorps Council, we are doing it up bigger than ever. A schedule of events is below, and make sure to join the event on facebook for up-to-the-minute updates!
Wednesday, March 26: Pre-AmeriCorps Week Happy Hour at City Steam!
Join us from 5:30-8 PM as we let off a little "steam" and get ready for the weekend ahead!
Friday, March 28: Kickoff Event at Three Sheets!
We'll be at Three Sheets from 7-9 PM with AmeriCorps trivia and the announcement of the "Your Site in Seven Seconds" Vine contest! Free food, cash bar, and don't forget to wear your "A" all day!
Saturday, March 29: (Still) Getting Things Done!
HARTFORD: Help paint and organize an apartment at Hands On Hartford. Shifts available starting at 9 and ending at 3 PM. RSVP online here!
NEW HAVEN: True to our roots, it wouldn't be AmeriCorps Week without a little service! Join current members to help paint the Columbus House Annex in New Haven by going here or contact intercorpsct@gmail.com for more details.
SOUTHEAST CT: From 9-1 PM in AmeriCorps will be celebrated at FRESH Farm, on the campus of the Waterford Country School, 78 Hunts Brook Rd in Quaker Hill. Let Sheri know if you can make it at spascal@ucfs.org.
Can't make it to a service project but want to give back? AARP Experience Corps is partnering with PAVE New Haven to put on a book drive to benefit our friends at New Haven Reads. Come to the Hamden Plaza (2100 Dixwell Ave) any time between 8 AM and 3:30 PM to drop off your gently-used children's books or contact Katie at kcandiotti@aoascc.org for more details!
Monday, March 31: #MomentMonday
Share a photo on your favorite social media platform(s) of a "moment of impact" at your service site with the hashtag #momentmonday! Don't have social media? Just email your pictures to us and we'll share it on ours!
Tuesday, April 1: Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Join one of the many Mayors Day events across the Connecticut or contact Sam at srigotti@fairfield.edu for information about how to help us plan one in your own city!
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