AmeriCorps Week gets kicked off with Service Project in Bridgeport!

AmeriCorps Week 2012 started today and CT Alums along with some Public Allies and friends and family all joined together to get things done!

Some quantifiables:

- 16 Garden beds prepped for spring planting at the Michelle Obama Community garden
- 15 garbage bags of leaves and such raked and cleared
- 1,500 books organized, sorted, labeled and arranged for community book sale

Don't forget, for all the latest info, service events and feedback join us on Facebook HERE, on Twitter HERE or email us AmeriCorpsAlumsCT @ Gmail.com

AmeriCorps Night at the Rock Cats!

Join fellow Alums for a night of baseball in New Britain at AmeriCorps Night at the Rock Cats this Friday Night!

On Friday, May 13, members and supporters of AmeriCorps will celebrate AmeriCorps Night at the New Britain Rock Cats baseball game.

AmeriCorps Night takes place during AmeriCorps Week, a national celebration.You are invited to “Pitch in for America” by attending the May 13 Rock Cats game in support of AmeriCorps. Purchase a $5 general admission ticket through one of the event organizers and half the proceeds of the ticket will support non-profit organizations that sponsor AmeriCorps VISTA projects.

Game starts at 6:35 – be sure to arrive early to see the opening pitch from an AmeriCorps representative! Gates open at 5:00 p.m. The Rock Cats, the minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, will take on the Portland Sea Dogs, the minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. facebook event here.

Kick Off AmeriCorps Week with Rock Cats Baseball!

Come out and show your support for AmeriCorps!

Friday, May 13th is AmeriCorps Night at New Britain Stadium.

Tickets are only $5, the Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins) will host the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox).

AmeriCorps will be featured during the First Pitch, an on field ceremony and the night will wrap up with fireworks!

Gates open at 5:05 pm, and the game starts at 6:35.

Stay tuned for more info, see you on the 13th!