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NEA BIG READ


For the second year in a row we are pleased to announce that the United Way of Salem County has be selected to host the Big Read. What is The Big Read?

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest.

So when was the last time you read the great Sci-Fi Classic, Fahrenheit 451? Have you ever read it? Here's your chance to explore this book that deals with the issues of censorship, technology, and knowledge.

You can celebrate with us by reading Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 during our month-long celebration in October 2008. During The Big Read, there will be art and writing competitions, gallery exhibits, luncheons, movie nights and panel discussions. Please support The Big Read by reading the book and participating in the activities!

 Download the Calendar of Events for our 2008 NEA Big Read Program:
(Coming Soon!)

NEA Big Read 2007

For our first Big Read Program we selected "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. We hosted a events ranging from movie screenings, coffee house readings, readers theater, live music just to name a few.

One of the highlights of our program was the closing event where Charles Shields (Harper Lee's Biographer and Author of the Book "Mockingbird") gave us an insight on not only the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" but also an insight on how the book came into existence. Also, he informed us that Harper Lee has written a second book, but it is locked away in a safety deposit book and will not be published until after her death.

This was just one of many great events that we had last year. We hope that you will join us and participate in this year's program by reading the book and coming out to the different events. We are looking forward to seeing there and as always feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
 


~BOOK QUOTE~


If you don't want a man unhappy politically, don't give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one.
Better yet, give him none.

-Fahrenheit 451

 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT



 

Community Spirit is a year-long practice.  It is time to again recognize those outstanding volunteers, groups, and companies that make Community Spirit part of their daily philosophy.  The Community Spirit Awards Event will be held on February 19, 2008, at the Washington Club in Penns Grove.  Below is the Support Opportunity Form that should be submitted no later than Friday; February 1, 2008.

 

2007 Salem County Community Spirit Awards

Forms

In order for a nomination to be considered the nomination form must be completely filled out. Please type or neatly print the information.

 

 SEND ALL ENTRIES TO:

 Community Spirit Awards

 PO Box 127    Salem, NJ  08079

(856) 935-3727

 FAX:  (856) 935-3675

 EMAIL: ebrown.uwsalem@verizon.net

 

All entries must be submitted on or before

Friday, February 1, 2008
 


Monthly Surplus Food Distribution


The United Way, in partnership with NJ Surplus Food, distributes commodity foods once a month at First Presbyterian Church in Salem. The dates for the year (2008) are as follows:

January 17

February 21

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December - by Appointment only
 


CAR SEAT SAFETY


The United Way is working with the Sheriff's Department to Inspect and/or install car seats for children at locations throughout Salem County.  If you need to have a seat inspected or are in need of a car seat, contact the United Way for an appointment.  Remember, you will be fined if your child is not in a car seat.

 

Call for Appointments and Location!