NEED ACTORS & ACTRESSES FOR STUDENT FILM

 “JEW BOY”
A 30 minute short film about a Jewish guy and his black fiance’s ill-advised engagement

CASTING ROLES FOR ALL AGES, GENDERS AND ETHNICITIES

Auditions:

Monday December 7
5 – 11 p.m. Redbud Room at the IMU

&

Tuesday December 8
5-11 p.m. Maple Room at the IMU

Film shoots in February 2010

Writer is utilizing film as final project for the Individualized Major Program

Please e-mail razpepper@yahoo.com to reserve audition spot and receive additional info

Razpepper Productions Co.

A pageant of Service

The Neal- Marshall Black Culture Center’s   annual  Pre-Kwanzaa  Celebration takes place on  December 2, at 6p in the Grand Hall of the N-MBCC. This year the   theme is  Kwanzaa- In- Action,   a friendly  competition among  IU  student organizations  using the  seven principles of  Kwanzaa to  enact  service projects in the IU-Bloomington  and global community.  The grand prize of $500 will go the winning organization, as  decided by a panel of independent  judges  comprised of IU faculty and staff.

The event which is free and open to the public, will include entertainment, food, and  a canned food drive.  

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated  December 26 thru Jan 1. It originated in 1969 by  founder  Maulana  Ron Karenga.  The seven principles, each observed on a  different day are: unity, creativity, cooperative economics, self-determination,   cooperative work, and faith.

What: KWANZAA-IN- ACTION

Where: Neal-Marshall  Black Culture Center

               275 N Jordan Avenue

When: Dec 2,  6pm

Admission:  canned  good for local food pantry

SAO

‘Tis the season of gratitude and giving

Across our community, people with full hearts and tummies are thinking about ways to give back this season. The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering is here to help.

If you’re looking for a way to give back this November through January, this guide is for you! Holiday collection drives, special holiday volunteer opportunities and of course the annual Holiday Wish List are all included here.

 

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Attention International Students!

Are you an International Student who’d like to volunteer? Check out this resource guide from the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network for International Students and Spouses as Volunteers.

 

For more info: www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer

 

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Children’s Holiday Wish Program

 

Children’s Holiday Wish Program Sponsored by the Volunteer Student’s Bureau at Indiana University: Every child looks forward to the joy and magic of the holiday season. But without the help of the community, some children will have no one to provide their holiday gifts. You can make a difference for children in the Bloomington community by generously supporting the Children’s Holiday Wish Program. Each year, individuals, community groups, organizations, church groups, and businesses give generously to help these children know that someone cares about them. If you would like to help out one of these children, please email Aaki Bhargava at bhargava@indiana.edu. Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to working with you! ******************************************************************* Support Global Gifts Over Thanksgiving weekend, Global Gifts is having a special shopping day to support community organizations here in Bloomington and fair trade advocacy organizations. Instead of going shopping at the traditional Black Friday store sales, we’re asking fair trade supporters to buy fair trade at Global Gifts to help support an alternative market system based on fair wages and poverty alleviation! In return, on Friday Nov. 27th we’re donating 10% of our proceeds throughout the day to the following organizations: 10:00-12:30 – Stepping Stones 12:30-3:00 – Imani Workshops 3:00 -5:30 – Fair Trade Resouce Network 5:30-9:00 - Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Thank you for your support of Global Gifts! For more info: Hannah Cartwright,  btownvolunteer@globalgiftsindy.com    ******************************************************************* Clothing Drive   Delta Alpha Rho has a clothing drive for Shelter Inc, and the Middle Way House. Drop off unwanted clothes at La Casa. INFO? dariu@indiana.edu   ******************************************************************* Winter Shelter Seeks Volunteers   The Interfaith Winter Shelter, a low-barrier overnight shelter designed to provide homeless people a warm and safe place to sleep. The shelter depends totally on volunteers and is actively seeking help as it gears up for the winter season, which begins Nov. 1. IWS operates as a “rotating site.” Three congregations take turns providing space and bedding, and community members serve as volunteer staff.   All volunteers are required to attend one three-hour training session. Training sessions will be held in the next few weeks. Online registration and detailed information is available at http://interfaithwintershelter.org/volunteer/ .   For more detailed information about how you or your organization can volunteer or partner with the shelter, contact Rev. Helen Enari at (812) 332-4459.   ******************************************************************** Paint the World Christole Inc. needs bedrooms painted at their children’s group home in Ellettsville.  There are 5 bedrooms that need some color.  They will supply the paint; can you supply the painters? Must be done when the individuals living in the home are out of the house, either during the school day or on a Saturday when they can make arrangements for them to be on an outing for a few hours. Minimum age is 18. Read more or register to volunteer here.   *******************************************************************   Snowflake Festival Volunteers – Dec. 11, 12 The Bloomington Hospital Children’s Therapy Clinic needs individual and group volunteers to help with their annual Snowflake Festival. Volunteers are needed in 2-4 hour shifts on Dec. 11 between 1-8 p. m. for set-up and on Dec. 12 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with exciting event activities and clean-up. Designed to meet the needs of the families and children served at the Therapy Clinic and fully funded by donations and gifts through the Bloomington Hospital Foundation, the event has become a very meaningful holiday event for their families, volunteers, and staff.  The 2008 Festival had over 700 guests!  This year’s event, which will be held at Ivy Tech, is full of excitement with a few new twists. Minimum age is 18. Read more or register to volunteer here.   *******************************************************************   Furniture Pickup and Distribution The St. Vincent De Paul Society would like your help, volunteering individually during the week or with a group of volunteers on Saturdays, either picking up donated furniture or distributing furniture to those in need.  The time requirement is very flexible – from a few hours a week to a few hours a month. Volunteers with and without pickup trucks are needed to drive and/or go on short runs around town to pick up donated furniture or distribute furniture to those in need. Teens welcome! Read more or register to volunteer here. *******************************************************************   Fairview Elementary School Salad Bar Assistant The Fairview Cafeteria serves a salad bar to the students every Tuesday and Thursday to promote and encourage healthy eating to their students. They need a fun, enthusiastic volunteer who enjoys working with children for Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to serve salad to those students who choose salad instead of the “normal” meal for the day. The only requirements are to undergo a brief orientation at Fairview and pass a background check. Minimum age is 18. Read more or register to volunteer here.   ******************************************************************        Student Activities    Indiana Memorial Union room 371     http://sao.indiana.edu    (812) 855-4311