Events Calendar

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  • Saturday 3/30/24

    • Mar 30
      9:00AM – 12:00PM ET
      St Lucy Food Distribution Hub
      Add to Calendar 2024-03-30T09:00:00 2024-03-30T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: VA, Manassas - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington, Weekend Food Drive Help Catholic Charities in receiving food donations by unloading, weighing, and sorting food bags. Food Drives are a great way to support the warehouse in getting food in and out for those in need! Help Catholic Charities in receiving food donations by unloading, weighing, and sorting food bags. Families are welcome. Heavy lifting required. Parents, please plan to accompany your children for youth service. The minimum age is 12 years; but if the child is younger than 12, well-behaved and can follow instructions, they are welcome as well. This is the Yale Club of DC's first Yale Day of Service event for 2024. While Yale’s official Yale Day of Service date will be May 11, 2024, the university encourages alumni groups to organize projects throughout the year on days that work best for volunteers and community organizations. If you are interested in organizing a YDS event for the Yale Club of DC on a day and with a community group that suits you, please contact Caroline Drees '93 at 202-222-5959. St Lucy Food Distribution Hub — 8426 Kao Circle false
  • Saturday 5/11/24

    • May 11
      9:00AM – 11:00AM ET
      Buttermilk Trail, Forest Hill Park
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-11T09:00:00 2024-05-11T11:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: VA, Richmond - Buttermilk Trail Restoration In partnership with Friends of James River Parks, we will be removing invasive plants along the Buttermilk Trail to encourage native plant growth and native tree regeneration. We will be working off-trail on uneven terrain and slopes and occasionally around small streams. Children 16 and over may participate if accompanied by an adult. Work gloves will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water and a snack if needed. Sunscreen, hats, and bug spray are also recommended. We will meet at the intersection of Riverside Dr and Southcliff Rd. From there we will walk to the worksite, approximately 10 minutes away. Parking is available in the 42nd St lot or on Southcliff, being sure not to block any alleys, driveways, or walkways. Carpooling is encouraged, as we will be parking in a neighborhood. If you park in the lot, please allow time to walk and meet us at approximately 2005 Southcliff Rd. https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2005-2099+Southcliff+Rd,+Richmond,+VA+23225/@37.5257596,-77.4833347,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b113d20b9787d1:0x90dcbbf1f4de7363!2m2!1d-77.4812129!2d37.5264414 This project is limited to 20 participants. Questions? Contact Jill Witty at (415) 407-5812 or jillwitty@gmail.com Buttermilk Trail, Forest Hill Park — 2005 Southcliff Rd. at Riverside Dr. false
  • Tuesday 5/28/24

    • May 28, 2024
      3:00pm-5:00pm ET
      Virginia Discovery Museum
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-28T00:00:00 2024-05-28T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: VA, Charlottesville - Virginia Discovery Museum Work Day The Virginia Discovery Museum, Charlottesville's children's museum, will welcome an anticipated 25,000 visitors this summer. We will support the museum staff in preparing for their busiest time of the year by spring cleaning and readying the museum for summer campers, tourists and day visitors. Day of Service participants will assist with small painting projects, prepping summer camp supplies and refreshing exhibit components. Children ages 13 and over may participate if accompanied by an adult Dress for painting/ cleaning/ crafting The Virginia Discovery Museum is located on the Downtown Mall at 524 E. Main Street, opposite the Downtown Post Office. The Museum will be closed to the public during Day of Service. Parking is available in the Market Street Parking Garage which is directly across the Mall from the Museum. The Virginia Discovery Museum will validate your parking for Day of Service. Questions? Please contact Janine Kenna Dozier at director@vadm.org Virginia Discovery Museum — 524 East Main Street true