[dc-critmass-list] Subscribe to the Shaw EcoVillage Project’s general email list!

[monkeyface at riseup.net]

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Hello Friends and Supporters,

The Shaw EcoVillage Project, a community based non-profit specializing in 
educating youth about smart growth concepts, is putting together a general 
email list to keep you updated about upcoming events, volunteer 
opportunities, and general information.  We expect to contact you once at 
the beginning of the month with a calendar, and then 2-3 times throughout 
each month to remind people about special events.  

Shaw EcoVillage has two main goals, to develop leadership skills and job 
readiness in young people, and foster the growth of expertise in 
environmental stewardship, smart growth and equitable development on the 
local level.  We accomplish this through two programs, the EcoDesign Corps 
and Chain Reaction.  

The EcoDesign Corps is a youth leadership program that trains high-school 
students, ages 14 – 19, to design and implement projects that make the Shaw 
and nearby neighborhoods of Washington, DC cleaner, greener and more 
livable for all residents.   Chain Reaction trains youth, ages 9-19, in 
bicycle mechanics and safe riding skills through educational programs; and 
provides job training and promotes bikes as affordable, healthy 
transportation in its community bike shop.  Our programs provide young 
people with invaluable professional skills including project research, 
problem solving, consensus building, action planning, implementation, 
evaluation and presentation.

If you would like to subscribe to this email list please respond to this 
email using the account you would like to subscribe, with the word 
subscribe in the subject line.  I am including a calendar for the month of 
October as well as some upcoming volunteer opportunities below.

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please 
contact me at 202.265.2019 or sev.noelpetrie at verizon.net.

Sincerely,

Noel Petrie
Outreach and Development Coordinator
Shaw EcoVillage

THIS WEDNESDAY, October 8, 2003, and EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Chain Reaction’s Volunteer Work Night: There is a brief orientation for 
first timers at 6:30. The action starts at 7:00. Help get bikes ready for 
resale, work around the shop and
have a great time helping Chain Reaction! Call 202.265.2842 with any
questions.

THIS SATURDAY October 11, 2003: 

Chain Reaction Group Ride:  Destination to be Determined but Getting There 
is All the Fun.  Leaves at 10:00am. We need five volunteers to escort youth 
members on a five to ten mile bike ride through our fair city.  Snacks will 
be provided and we hope to be back no later that 2:00. We will leave from 
the Shop (address below).  Volunteers need to
arrive by 9:30.  Please call ahead if are interested in helping out.

October 2003 Calendar

Wednesday, October 8, 2003: Chain Reaction Volunteer Night- Volunteers work 
on refurbishing bicycles and shop projects.  Orientation provided and 
required for first time volunteers.  

Saturday, October 11, 2003: Chain Reaction Group Ride- Volunteers and youth 
leave from Chain Reaction Youth Bike Shop for a ride to various locations 
throughout the city.  Snacks provided.  

Wednesday, October 15, 2003: Chain Reaction Volunteer Night

Wednesday, October 23, 2003: Chain Reaction Volunteer Night

Saturday October 25, 2003: EcoDesign Corps Volunteer Workday- Volunteers 
work with youth Fellows on one of two projects, one being a community 
garden, the other rain garden and community education around the need for 
clean water.  To volunteer contact Josh Burch 202.265.2019, 
ecodesign at verizon.net

Wednesday, October 30, 2003: Chain Reaction Volunteer Night
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Combined Federal Campaign, Designate #7606