E-Day at Oak Park
The National Society of Black Engineers Montgomery Alumni Extension (NSBE-MAE) will host its annual E-Day at Oak Park on Saturday, August 6, 2011.
The free event will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to all youth, ages 5 and up. Families are encouraged to attend, as well as youth groups, religious and civic organizations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math related activities. In addition to games and science demonstrations, youth can participate in several competitions including a Rocket Bottle Launch; Paper Challenges; and more. Food will be available and volunteers are welcome.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit association that is owned and managed by its members. The organization is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals. NSBE offers its members scholarships, leadership training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more! NSBE is comprised of more than 250 collegiate, 68 professional and 100 pre-collegiate active chapters nationwide and overseas. The Montgomery based Central-Alabama NSBE, Jr. (CA-NSBE, Jr.) chapter which focuses on the academic enrichment of K-12th grade students in the Tri-County area, is one of said 100.
The CA-NSBE, Jr. is led by Ms. Sonja B. Favors, senior environmental engineering specialist with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Ms. Favors and her colleagues are dedicated to stimulating youth interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, or STEM. The goal is to encourage students in grades K–12 to attend college and pursue technical degrees. The CA-NSBE, Jr. Program provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development and teamwork.
The August 6th event is a sample of the fun we have all year long and we hope to recruit and engage even more students from the tri-county area.
For more information or to register for the CA-NSBE, Jr. E-Day, please contact Sonja Favors at
(334) 354-4775 or
sbfavors@bellsouth.net.
MACBETH in Shakespeare Garden Featuring ASF’s Professional Intern Acting Company
May 2 at 2pm
A special fundraiser to benefit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s renowned Shakespeare Garden and the theatre’s Intern Company will take place in the garden on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of an hour-long version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Gates to the garden open at 6 p.m. with music, food and cash bar. ASF staff and several resident artists will be in attendance. The Intern Company, resident artists and guests will mingle with the crowd after the show.
Tickets for this benefit are $20 for adults and $10 for children 16 and under. They may be obtained through the ASF Box Office, on line at www.asf.net or by calling 800.841.4273. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the event.
The primary purpose of the fundraiser is to replace aging benches in the beautiful garden. The benches cost approximately $500 a piece. Ultimately, ASF would like to replace all 16 benches.
“Our master gardener, Karen Weber, asked if we could do anything to replace the old benches,” said ASF’s chief operating officer Michael Vigilant. “Our team thought a public showcase performance by our talented actors in the garden would be a great opportunity. For all of those folks who enjoy the grounds, participation in this event is a wonderful way to give back.”
ASF’s versatile and talented intern company has performed in this season’s Peter Pan, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar and House at Pooh Corner. They also toured this one-hour production of Macbeth to schools across the state. In May, they will return to New York City to continue their theatrical careers. The Intern Company consists of Kevin Callaghan, Erik Gullberg, Tara L. Herwig, Tyler Jakes, Caitlin McGee, Seth D. Rabinowitz and Corey Triplett.
In case of rain, the event will take place in the Octagon theatre at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Kenny Stabler at World Market in East Chase
April 23 from 2-4pm
World Market in East Chase will be hosting Ken Stabler, Former University of Alabama and National Football League star in their store on Sat April 23 from 2-4 PM doing a wine signing of his private label collection. They will have gourmet pairing food stations set up as well. It will be a great fun event.
Stabler's Legend Cellars partnered with Anderson Estate Wines of Santiago, Chile, to produce his wine, which is being marketed with the tagline, "Celebrate your success." The wine, which includes three reds and two whites, got high marks from wine lover Andrew Coleman, a Birmingham lawyer.
A portion of the profits from the sale of the Stabler wines will go to charities that he supports, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mulherin Custodial Home for Special Neeeds Children in Mobile and the Mobile Rap-A-Hole summer camp for children with cancer.
Robert E Lee Class of 1971 40th Class ReunionApril 30th
Robert E Lee Class of 1971 40th Class Reunion
The class of 1971 is having their 40th class reunion on April 29th and April 30th 2011. Classmates, for information about reunion activities please emailRobtELee71@knology.net
Autauga Academy PTA Bass Tournament & Family Fun Day March 26th, 2011 Come join the Autauga Academy PTA for a Bass Tournament & Family Fun Day! The event will be held at Cooter's Pond in Prattville. The tournament begins with "blast off" at safe daylight and weigh-in at 3:00 pm. The entry fee is $100 per boat with a guaranteed $1000 payout for first place. There is also an optional "Big Bass" which is $10 per boat. The Family Fun day will begin at 10:00 am and will feature kid's activities, arts & crafts vendors, and food! Come join us as we raise money for our new playgrounds and enjoy a great day of family fun!
Unfiied Summer Horse Back Riding Camp
Summer 2011
It is time to saddle up for MANE’s annual Unified Summer Camp which is open to riders with or without disabilities! Though MANE’s focus is therapeutic riding, the unified summer camp allows riders with disabilities and able-bodied riders to learn about adaptive activities, acceptance and horses! The Unified Summer Camp program encourages the sport of riding and horsemanship in a safe setting for all children of the Tri-County Area. MANE’s Unified Summer Camp will be held the following weeks: June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22 and August 1-5. Classes are conducted daily, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Each camper will participate in riding lessons, horsemanship skills lessons, snack/social time and horse related crafts. Each week concludes with a Friday morning horse show where all participants can show off their new skills to friends and family. Tuition is $250 per week per rider. Receive a $25 discount when you sign up multiple riders or multiple weeks. Each week is limited to 12 riders and applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. MANE must receive all mandatory paperwork and registration fees for a camper’s slot to be reserved. Deadline for application is June 13, 2011. Please contact Audrey Adamson at (334) 213-0909 for more information.
