Events Calendar

As we have several times this last year, we are partnering with The Mission Continues to serve our community. This beach clean-up is a great way to help the environment, develop our community, and breathe pride into where we live.

We will meet up at the dirt parking lot before you cross the bridge onto the island, on the north side of the road. There will be a number of groups participating. Wear Yale gear if you have it so that we can easily identify you!

All volunteers are expected to adhere to local and federal COVID safety precautions, including social distancing and wearing a face mask.

This project will be honoring the life and legacy of PFC Rey David Cuervo, US Army.

Contact: Megan Schirmacher '93

Note: The time of the event is 9 am - 12 pm Central Time.

In 1988, neighbors joined together to save a large parcel of land from development on the north and east sides of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. Seeking out and inviting all interested parties to participate, the group focused on a vision-to establish a nature park in the heart of the city-and adopted a set of organizational principles for Cedar Lake Park. The Park is open for all to enjoy and makes it possible to commune with nature in the city.

Volunteers will work outdoors on clearing and lining trails, removing buck-thorn and other invasive plant species, general planting, etc. Dress for the weather and if possible, bring work gloves.

All ages welcome but adults supervise younger children.  In terms of weather will work in a light drizzle but not if raining hard or storming. 

YAANW recognizes the YAA guidelines for in person events. YAANW will insist on local health rules being enforced and does not assume responsibility for individuals' health with regard to these activities. We will be requesting masks be worn and social distancing practiced. 

Contact: Max Musicant '11 MBA

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Note: The time of the event is 9 am - 12 pm Central Time

Assist YAANW with yardwork for homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Tasks include raking the lawn, picking up sticks, trimming growth and sweeping the deck/patio.

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and in-home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. The Wingspan Life Resources mission is to help individuals who are challenged by ability, health, or age, and to realize their own unique gifts, talents, and dreams. They fulfill this mission by providing individualized support services that promote personal choice, independence, dignity, and fellowship with the community.

Children able to do yard work are welcome with adult supervision.  Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty.  Dress for the weather.

YAANW recognizes the YAA guidelines for in person events. YAANW will insist on local health rules being enforced and does not assume responsibility regarding individuals' health as regard to these activities.  We will be requesting masks be worn and we will practice social distancing

Event Contact: Rudy Hokanson ’74 MDiv, '81 MBA

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This is the same site at which we have had previous Yale Day of Service programs! We do weeding, landscaping work, and some general clean-up at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center run by the nonprofit Thorne Nature Experience, Dr. Oakleigh Oak Thorne, II (Yale 1951,  1953), Founder. Oak is a Master Bird Bander, so there will be a chance to see wild birds close-up.

The address is 1466 N. 63rd St. in Boulder. Go to 63rd and Arapahoe and turn SOUTH (ignoring the No Outlet signs) and follow that street all the way to the Thorne office. Plenty of parking.

Bring the family, clothes for the weather including masks and work gloves, sunscreen, water, and a sack lunch. 

The Jump bus will take you to 63rd and Arapahoe if you don’t drive. Call Oak’s cellphone 720-224-8976 if any questions. 

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Contact: Oak Thorne II '51, '53 MS

Come help us pack take-home meal kits for hungry kids in the Murray area. We will be masked and distanced. 

Still not comfortable with in person events? Donate at https://www.yaleclubofutah.com/ and we'll use your donation to purchase non-perishable food items to pack in the kits.

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Contact: Yale Club of Utah 

Since 2015 Northwest United Methodist Church has partnered with Daniel Wright Elementary School in a "Brown Bag Lunches" program (1/2 students receive free/reduced school meals).  The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity.   On 5/22/2021 USDA will deliver 1300 food boxes (30 lbs each).  

Volunteers will help to unload the boxes off delivery trucks and load onto recipients' cars.  We will also need drivers to deliver the food boxes to others' homes. We recommend volunteers wear sturdy shoes and clothing you can move in easily. Food boxes are about 30 lbs each.

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Contact:  Steven Ing '88, Rev. Dr. Doris Ing

Please review the YAA guidance for in-person events and follow local health directives regarding masks, social distancing, and capacity limits. 

Did you like to play in the dirt as as kid? Join us to get your hands dirty again as you assist in creating a pollinator garden and building benches for the Northwest Children's garden.  The inaugural year was in  2018 and has increased in size year over year.

Suitable for all ages. Bring gloves, garden rake, garden shovel, other hand tools.   (bench-building indoors in case of rain)

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Contact: Steven Ing '88 and Rev. Dr. Doris Ing

Please review the YAA guidance for in-person events and follow local health directives regarding masks, social distancing, and capacity limits. 

Come spend a spring morning with us at White Memorial to work on an outdoor project to improve the nature center.  Past projects have included transplanting, trail improvement and installation of interpretive posts.

We will meet in the main parking lot near the museum. Bring a mask, sunscreen and bug repellent. WMCC will provide the necessary equipment.

We recognize the YAA guidelines for in person events, and will insist on local health rules being enforced. We will be requesting masks be worn and social distancing practiced. 

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Contact: Ben A. Solnit '84 JD