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More on the local program from The Lunch Project folks...
The original mission of serving lunch to schoolchildren in Tanzania remains intact. However, in talking about the project in this community, we realized our strong mutual belief in inspiring children in the U.S. to engage in philanthropy and began the Education program in March 2012. The story of these children Rebecca met in Africa resonates with children here who want to connect globally with other children. They also have the hope that through this project, other children will have lunch at
school like they do.
Our goal is to inspire elementary-aged schoolchildren to engage in service and provide a skill set so they are prepared to do so. Through an age-appropriate educator-designed curriculum, we expose students to life beyond their immediate circumstances and engage them in creative-problem solving for global and local issues. Specifically, students learn about the Tanzanian culture and the Swahili language. Students also learn about some basic problems facing Tanzanians such as how to build a home with natural materials found on their land. Students then help the instructor figure out the components of our lunch program in Tanzania. Through this curriculum children become more globally aware of problems facing children in other countries and how these big problems may be solved through simple, logical steps. We hope they will be inspired to engage in philanthropy throughout their lives. Education Director Sarah Morgan has continued our mission beyond the school year through the Summer of Service program for families with children who want to engage in philanthropy. Families volunteer at local organizations through meet-ups and the children create a family project to raise money for The Lunch Project. Each SOS family’s goal is to raise enough money through their family project to support one day of lunch at Lemanyata Primary School. The Lunch Project will also work with families to become more philanthropic on an independent basis an outside of our established school and Summer of Service programs.
If you would like to sponsor a lunch, visit their website (linked to the picture, and the name above), and if you would like more information on the education program, please email Sarah Morgan (email linked in her name above). So inspiring to know that the Queen City has such awesome philanthropists!!
Blessings,
The Buzz
Monday, September 16
- The new exhibit, Families of Abraham, is now open at Discovery Place through January 12, 2014. More info...
- Registration is now open for Latta Plantation's Ghost Tales in the Dark happening in October. More info...
- Head to Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
- Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the University City library at 1:30pm for Creating with Books. More info...
Tuesday, September 17
- The new Bearden Park in uptown hosts their Music Box Lunch Series beginning today with music from Randy Paul. 11:30am-1pm. More info...
- If you homeschool, check out Latta Homeschoolers today 12:30-2:30pm at Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Eschucha Y Muevete (Listen & Move) this afternoon at the Independence library at 4:30pm. More info...
Wednesday, September 18
- Head to Discovery Place Kids for Wonderful Wednesday: Toddler Art today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
- Check out the Charlotte Nature Museum's current puppet show, Don't Make a Pet of Me, showing Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. More info...
- Now that Bearden Park is open uptown, they are hosting Party in the Park on Wednesday evenings. Tonight's music provided by The Matt Stratford Band. 5-8pm. More info...
Thursday, September 19
- Get FREE doughnuts today at Krispy Kreme if you participate in Talk Like a Pirate Day. More info...
- Today is FREE Queso Day at Moe's Southwest Grill locations.More info...
- The Auto Fair kicks off this morning at 8am at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The fun continues through Sunday and kids 13 and under are FREE. More info...
- A great opportunity for homeschoolers today to Hike Crowders Mountain with the folks from McDowell Nature Center. Registration required. More info...
- Register to help out with Feeding Time! at the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
- Elementary students are invited to the University City library for Afternoon Adventures: Arrr You a Pirate? this afternoon at 4:30pm. More info...
- Plan a date night (or take the fam) and enjoy MET Live: Music on the Greenway, 6:30-9:30pm. Tonight's music is courtesy of Coconut Groove Band. More info...
- Sol Driven Train provides the music tonight for RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
- Tonight is the final Union Street LIVE in downtown Concord. Music provided by The Atlantic Groove Band. 6-9pm. More info...
Friday, September 20
- Don't miss A Day Out with Thomas this weekend and next at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. More info...
- The Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze is now open in Huntersville! More info..., and so is the Aw Shucks Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Monroe. More info...
- Special Needs children are invited to the Matthews library this morning at 10:15am for Sensory Storytime. More info...
- The Music Box Lunch Series continues today at Bearden Park with music from Roy Daye, Jr.. More info...
- Are you a Nicholas Sparks fan? He'll be at the Barnes & Noble - Arboretum today beginning at 12noon signing his book The Longest Ride. More info...
- The Mountain Island library hosts Creating with Books: Pinwheels for Peace this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
- Festival in the Park begins this afternoon at 4pm, with the fun continuing through Sunday at Freedom Park. Don't miss this 45+ year tradition! More info...
- Head to the McDowell Nature Center this evening, 6-8pm, for Campfire Cooking 101. More info...
Saturday, September 21
- Lace up your shoes for the 6th Annual 5K for Kids Cancer in Ballantyne. More info..., or the Showmar's 5K Benefiting Levine Children's Hospital. More info...
- Don't miss Hall Family Farms Opening Weekend...The Queen City Buzz's favorite fall family activity!!!More info...
- Enjoy the fun of the Lincoln County Apple Festival today 9am-4pm. More info...
- Take part in Birding for Beginners this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
- The North County Regional library is hosting a Multicultural Gala today 10:30am-1:30pm. More info...
- Don't miss Curiosity Day with Curious George this morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble - Morrison. More info..., and also at 11am at the Arboretum location More info..., and the Carolina Place location. More info...
- Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Fall Window Decoration. More info...
- Your family can celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play today at the Main Street Children's Museum, 10am-4pm. More info...
- Discovery Place Kids also celebrates Worldwide Day of Play with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
- Olde Providence Racquet Club hosts a 10 & under Tennis Play Day this afternoon, 2-4pm and FREE. More info...
- Spend the night at the Latta Plantation Nature Center during their Fall Family Campout that begins today at 3pm. More info...
- The Blue Dogs provide the music tonight for RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
- Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon for Reptile & Amphibian Day today 1-5pm. More info...
- Check out Reedy Creek Nature Center's Autumn Equinox Hike this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
- Today is the First Day of Fall. Celebrate at the McDowell Nature Center at 3pm. More info...
Save the Date:
September 27-29: Day Out with Thomas More info...
September 27: Bug Ball More info...
September 27: Fall Food Truck Rally More info...
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