Theatrical opportunity

Attention all puppet fans:

 

The Cashore Marionettes are coming to Albert Taylor Hall theatre at Millikin University on April 22, 2006 at 3 p.m.  This performance, entitled "Simple Gifts," is a series of "touching character portrayals and scenes from everyday life set to a succession of original and classical music." We're not sure what that means, but it sounds fun!

 

It promises to be a great performance and it is something most of our "Littles" have never and possibly will never have another opportunity to experience. Tickets are $16.50 for adults, with your "Little" receiving a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. Call Kirkland Box Office (424-6318) for tickets or our office (428-4240) for more information.

 

Enjoy!

 

Scott and Zach

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon County

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Saturday carnival

Hello Big Brothers and Sisters:

I wanted to make you all aware of a free Carnival available for the kids this Saturday, April 8th, from 10 until noon on the front lawn of Shilling Hall at Millikin (that's the big building).

There will be games, food and prizes. Children are welcome to come with their families, as well. This is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, the MU co-ed service fraternity). While the event itself is free, they will be collecting canned goods for needy families and food pantries. So if you can dig up some green beans in your cupboard, it's a good chance to talk with your Little about service to the community!

Hope some of you can make it. I have an appointment at the office Saturday morning, but will drop by afterwards to check out the scene.

Thanks!

Zach Shields
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon County

Big's Meeting

Hello mentors new and old:

Hope all of you are having fun in your matches! Just a reminder that we will be having our bi-monthly "Bigs" meeting here at the agency this Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Since we have so many new volunteers, this one will just be a fun meet and mingle with some discussion about the program and our individual matches. There will of course be pizza (as always :) If you've never been to one of these, it's a nice chance to get acclimated to our "culture" and swap war stories with other mentors. These are the only events we hold in which the kids aren't involved, so it also allows us to be a little bit more open in discussing the challenge of working in our higher-needs households.

Come one, come all -- just be sure to RSVP so we buy enough pie!

Thanks,

Zach Shields
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon County
217.428.4240

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Welcome to our BBBS blog!!

Hey everyone. We have created this blog as a forum for our Bigs to communicate with each other and to find out about the latest BBBS happenings. We do have a few ground rules and we trust that you will abide by them.

1. Confidentiality: please use FIRST names ONLY when referencing your Littles. The same confidentiality rules that you follow in your daily life apply here as well.

2. Use discretion: While we recognize that this blog will be useful for communicating ideas with other Bigs who have similar experiences, you should FIRST rely on your BBBS Case Manager to guide you through any difficult situations.

3. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: please be respectful of all fellow bloggers.

Thanks and have fun!