Bob Fakundiny ’s Annual Holiday Party will be Friday, December 15, 2012. Bring a drink or beverage to share…oh yea, and all your holiday cheer!
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Jessa Rowan (Togo 200-2002) directs “Pullman Car Hiawatha” @ Emma Willard
Jessa Rowan (Togo 200-2002) is directing a student production of Thornton Wilder’s play, “Pullman Car Hiawatha” at the Emma Willard School on November 9 and 10, 2012. Admission is free. Details are available here: http://www.emmawillard.org/programs/academics/arts/theatre/fall-play
Jajja’s Kids: Addressing the Needs of Ugandan Street Children
Jajja’s Kids Addressing the Needs of Ugandan Street Children Save the Dates! Dear Friends, Exciting things are happening for Jajja’s Kids!! A month following my trip to Uganda this past summer, Ronnie Sseruyange–my “adopted” Ugandan kid–came to the U.S. for … Continue reading
Half the Sky Book Group Announced
Becky Raymond will be organizing a discussion group focused on the book Women Hold Up Half The Sky, Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide. The book is a series of stories of extraordinary women that show that the most effective … Continue reading
Join the Thornhills @ Glenville’s Oktoberfest
This Saturday, Sept. 29th is the Glenville Oktoberfest from Noon to 6 pm (actually goes to 9 for the beer garden). Last year we had a booth and we are doing it again. We plan to set up about 9 am and could … Continue reading
They Call It Myanmar: Showing Wed, Sept 26 @ the Spectrum Albany
From the Spectrum Theatre’s website: One show only Wednesday 9/26 at 7 pm This special screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local refugees from Burma and staff and volunteers from the Albany Field Office of … Continue reading
Making Connections in Lesotho
Lynn Minderman was kind enough to share her experiences as a PCV in Lesotho and talk to our group about the work she is doing through a 501(c)3 called Quolaquoe Mountain Connections. The organization’s mission is, “to benefit the people … Continue reading
Mango Tree Hosts Peace Corps in 1 Minute
Check out these quick trips down memory lane, hosted by Chris & Kim at the Mango Tree, Fair Trade Boutique in Ballston Spa.
Social Events this Weekend
Don’t let this happen to you. We’ve got two events this weekend and you’re invited: Happy Hour at the Washington Tavern, Friday 5.30pm; Details here Birthday Cruise on Lake George for Yvonne. Saturday, Boarding at 5.30pm; Details here. As always, … Continue reading
Hike in the Albany Pine Bush with RPCVs of NENY
Thanks to Sara and everyone who showed up for our walk in the Pine Bush. We may be planning a similar outing during winter so stay tuned. For more information about the Albany Pine Bush Discover Center, click here: http://www.albanypinebush.org/discovery-center
