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Need Volunteers for New Community Playground Project at Nicholson Visual & Performing Arts Academy @ IPS 70

MKNA is thrilled to partner with IPS School 70 (the Nicholson Visual & Performing Arts Academy at 46th & Central to help find funding and volunteers to build a much needed new playground!

The school's goal is to raise $66,150 through a combination of grants and fundraising within the community. There are two grant applications pending through KaBoom! and MIBOR. If both grants are received, the school will need to raise around $8,000 - $9,000. You can check out the School 70 project here. 

The projected build day is August 6, 2011. Around 200 volunteers will be needed for actualbuilding of the play space in one day, rain or shine. Community volunteers are needed in thefollowing areas:

• Volunteer Recruitment
• Design
• Food
• Fundraising
• Public Relations
• Children's Activities
• Logistics
• Safety
• Construction

If you are interested in donating time or funds, contact:
Merry Juerling, Playground Committee Chair (956-3333 or mjuerling@indy.rr.com )
Kami Phelps, Principal, Nicholson (School 70), (226-4270 or phelpsk@ips.k12/in.us)

First Fundraiser:

February 19, 2011
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fellowship Hall, Northwood Christian Church (SW corner of 46th St. & Central Ave ).
Featuring live music, food (appetizers and desserts) and a silent auction.

Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and donate items/services to the silent auction. To volunteer for the Fundraiser, contact: Ross Beyer (253-1347 or ross.beyer@sbcglobal.net)

We can build it! Yes, we can!