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- Mars Hill Alternative Spring B...
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, March 13 at 5:10am
LifeWorks at Mars Hill College
It's that time again -- Local Food in the cafeteria!
Jointly sponsored by the Ramsey Center, Chartwells Dining, LifeWorks, and Madison Family Farms, come to the Caf on Thursday, November 5th to eat yummy, delicious local food!
Stop into the Ramsey Center's Local Seed & Story Swap and hear amazing tales of heirloom seeds... and how the food we love gets grown.
LifeWorks at Mars Hill College
LifeWorks and Campus Ministry are partnering with National Baptist Memorial Church in Washington, D.C. to create a week-long, life-changing Alternative Spring Break Experience! Focusing on the issues surrounding child poverty in urban America, we'll be in service and immerse ourselves in the diverse cultures of the na...tion's capitol!
Applications are currently available in LifeWorks! Stop by and pick one up!
LifeWorks at Mars Hill College a fun-filled day of food and getting involved in the community!
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Jeffrey Brooks Lifeworks rocks!!! :D can't wait to get back up at Mars Hill!
LifeWorks at Mars Hill College
THE EVENT: Spring Fling Goes Green!
Earth Week is “Save Your Recyclables Week”
Bring your recyclables (plastic, glass, aluminum) to LifeWorks throughout the week from all dorms, apartments, classrooms, and offices, 8am to 5pm. Bring 5 recyclables to LifeWorks to receive a ticket for a giveaway! Contact Amy Carraux (a...carraux@mhc.edu) or x1317 for ticket details or questions.
Location & time: At all events and all campus locations, 1:30-4:40 PM
Coordinators: Kesha Thompson and her Belize Trip Crew with support from event coordinators
Monday April 20
Earth week event: "Live Green: Dress Your Earth" (Sponsored by FIM434: Fashion for Apparel and Interiors)
Bring clean, gently-used clothing for: General Clothing Donations, Jean Donations, T-shirt Exchange. Learn how you can make a difference by dressing green.
Location & time: Wren Student Union, Blue Room, 1:30-4:40 PM
Coordinator: Kat Eason
Potential call for volunteers for various environmental causes/projects by the biology department.
Learn about ecology first hand through deliberate observation. In a global warming world, it has never been more important to acquire this type of experience and be part of genuine research projects. Check out the opportunities!
Location & time: Wren Student Union, 6:30-7PM
Coordinator: Meredith Newman
Earth Week event: Viewing of films “Buffalo Creek” & “Buffalo Creek Revisited”
Buffalo Creek is a documentary of life in a coal mining town in West Virginia where a sludge dam burst and flooded an elementary school. This film demonstrates the hidden costs of the coal industry to a community and the health and well being of persons living there. Ten years later, this community is revisited and the effects of corporate control, psychology of disaster and paradox of poor people living in a rich land are examined.
Location & time: Belk Auditorium at 7 PM
Coordinator: Leslie Smith
Spring Fling event: Powder Puff Football
Location & time: Football Field, 9 PM
Coordinator: Murphie Culpepper
Tuesday April 21
Earth Week Event: “Treasures of Pisgah,” National Forest Hike (weather permitting)
Did you know that you live within a half an hour of a global treasure? The Southern Appalachian woods are the most biologically diverse temperate forests on earth. Celebrate Earth Week with a field trip to the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, a national treasure trove right here in our back yard. Join Southern Appalachian biologist Alan Smith and forest historian Kathy Newfont in an exploration of Pisgah’s riches. Native Wildflowers, migratory song birds, and furtive salamanders await! Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Transportation may be limited so contact Kathy Newfont at knewfont@mhc.edu to reserve a spot.
Location & time: 2-6 PM, Meet at LifeWorks parking lot
Coordinator: Kathy Newfont
Spring Fling/Earth Week Event: Mr. and Ms. Mars Hill Pageant. (Short earth day oriented videos to be shown between sets.)
Location & time: The Loft, 8-10 PM
Coordinators: Murphy Culpepper, Amy Carraux, & Mark Norwood
Wednesday April 22
Earth Day Event: T-shirts and Clothing Recycle & Swap
What’s the environmental impact of a t-shirt? Your pants? And shoes? Refurbish or swap clothing to lessen our carbon foot print. Contact Amy Carraux (acarraux@mhc.edu) or x1317 with questions.
Location & time: The Quad, 12 Noon – 3 PM
Coordinators: LifeWorks staff- Lisa Wachtman, Amy Carraux, Travis Proffitt, Gill Bosonetto, & Cindy
Frost
Earth Day Event: Hybrid Car Show
See the cars of the future now and stats that show the benefits!
Location & time: The Quad, Noon-4 PM
Coordinator: Marc Mullinax
Earth Day Event: 4 Corners of the World Food
Come enjoy food from 4 corners of the world, including Local Food from Madison Family Farms representing the North American corner. Learn about environmental issues facing these lands and also why eating local food protects our earth. (***If you have donated your meal to the MANNApack program you will not be able to use your meal plan at this meal.***) Contact Amy Carraux (acarraux@mhc.edu) or x1317 with questions.
Location & time: The Café, 4:30-6:30 PM
Coordinator: Amy Carraux
Earth Day Event: Viewing of Film: “Kilowatt Ours”
Kilowatt Ours is a film about the effect of coal power plants, the need to slow down global warming, and being motivated by both fear and hope. We can make a difference!
Location & time: Belk Auditorium, 7 PM
Coordinator: Virginia Bower
Thursday April 23
Spring Fling Event: Quad Fest
Come play! Inflatable games on the Quad & BBQ Dinner
Location & time: The Quad, 4-8 PM Rain location: Chambers Gym
Coordinator: Murphie Culpepper
Earth Day Event: “How to Recycle!” Presentation by Amanda Cutshall, Madison County Recycling Program
Location and Time: The Quad, 4-8 PM Rain location: Chambers Gym
Coordinator: Murphie Culpepper
Earth Week Event: Tree plantings in Recreation Park
Lifework is having a tree planting during green week on Thursday, April 23rd from 1-4PM at the Mars Hill Recreation Park on Crooked Street. We are searching for 6-8 hardworking students to take part in the tree planting. Transportation will be provided for anyone interested in this great opportunity to help beautify our town, as well as the planet.
Be sure to wear your work clothes and plan to get dirty. Meet at LifeWorks at 1PM for transportation. Space is limited so let me know ASAP if you would like to participate!
Location and time: Meet at LifeWorks for transportation. 1-4PM
Coordinator: Jenny Love Daws, S000157178@mhc.edu , Senior Bonner Intern, Biology Major, Mars Hill
College
Friday April 24
Earth Day Closing Event: A Recycling Showcase. Counting recyclables and a trip to the recycling center.
Location & Time: Lower Quad outside Renfro Library Building, 12:30-1:30
Coordinators: LifeWorks and Paul Smith
LifeWorks at Mars Hill College Big thanks to our friends in the Ramsey Center for Regional Studies!
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Wednesday, March 11th 4:30 - 6:30pm Pittman Dining Hall Be there!
