SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT * HUGE CALENDAR * Bill's Coffeeshop Newsletter * Vol. 12 * September 16, 2011
WE'RE SEEKING
Thank you for your support of the projects which make up the Extend the Dream Foundation. Because of your support and encouragement, Uptown Bill's Coffee House is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Coffee House (which moved to 730 S. Dubuque Street in 2010) is one of the enterprises under the umbrella of the Extend the Dream Foundation.
Other businesses include a bookstore, vintage shop, furniture shop, and chore services. You can find out more on our web page (www.uptownbills) and our Facebook pages. All the projects of the Extend the Dream Foundation exist to help make Iowa City a place where people of all abilities can interact and thrive, guided by the life and spirit of Bill Sackter.
Please accept this invitation to donate your time and/or your funds to the Extend the Dream Foundation. Our goal is to log 10,000 volunteer hours during the next 12 months, and $10,000 in financial donations by October 10, 2011. You may send a donation to us at 730 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City (52240).
Or stop by and see us; we'll have the coffee on. Thank you.
Here are other ways you can be involved:
1. Attend one of the musical performances or other events at Uptown Bill's. There's live music every Saturday Night and other events throughout each week.
2. Subscribe to our free weekly blog featuring coffee quotes and activity up-dates
3. Come in for a cup of coffee and browse our used books and CDs for sale.
4. Shop at the Vintage Shoppe, 2203 F. Street (near the corner of Muscatine and First Avenue)
5. Donate furniture to Mick's Workshop, and shop there also
6. Tell your friends and neighbors about the good work being done by RAMP (painting, yard work, and small construction projects)
7. Show the Bill Sackter DVD to friends and help spread the spirit of Bill Sackter
8. Read one of the books developed through Sackter House Media Productions
9. Help recruit for the E-bay training course
Our Mission statement: In the spirit of Bill Sackter we strive to nurture and encourage individuals with disabilities by providing: a gathering place where people of all abilities are welcome, employment and micro-enterprise opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and a community forum on abilities awareness.
AT THE COFFEE HOUSE
Here's a look at what's coming up at Uptown Bill's...
Saturday, Sept 17, 7 pm. Saturday Night Music: Terrapin Isle
Tuesday, Sept 20, 6:30 pm. Film Night: The Field (Hosted by UI Global Aging class).
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 pm: Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm)
Thursday, Sept. 22, 6 pm Art & Music Night: Singer/songwriters Sarah Pray and Thomas Kivi. 7 pm: Open Mic.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 pm. Saturday Night Music: Karla Miller
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 pm: Live broadcast of Tom's Guitar Show (Hosted by PATV).
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 pm: Spoken Word Mini Mic – 2 minute performances. (Readers & Writers Group 6 pm)
7:30 pm: Pree, musical group from Washington, DC.
Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 pm: Art Night. 7 pm: Open Mic. Singer/songwriter Jessica Smucker plays after Open Mic
Friday, Sept. 30. 10 am: Community meeting with David Morrissey, director of the US International Council on Disabilities. Learn about the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and about about the Widernet Project. Hosted by UI Center for Disabilities and Development.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:30 to 6 pm: Irish Sessions
7 pm: Saturday Night Music with Marc and Brandi Janssen
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 pm: Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm)
Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 pm: Art Night. 7 pm: Open Mic
Saturday, Oct. 8, 5:30 pm: Lizzie Rasmuson, singer/songwriter
7 pm: Saturday Night Music with Ben Schmidt and Larry Mossman.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 pm: Spoken Word Open Mic (Readers & Writers Group at 6 pm).
Thursday, Oct. 13, 6 pm: Art & Music Night. Local musicians The Sideman will perform.
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Wild Bill's Coffeeshop is a project of the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa. It has been a part of campus life in Iowa City for more than 35 years. Located in North Hall, the coffeeshop is open weekdays from 8 am. For more information, check the Friends of Bill's Coffeeshop page on Facebook. You can call the coffeeshop at (319) 335-1281. Donations to support the work of the coffeeshop may be sent to: Bill's Coffeeshop Fund, University of Iowa Foundation, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244. Contributions are tax deductible.
Uptown Bill's is the crosstown cousin of Wild Bill's. Now in its 10th year, it includes a bookstore, performance venue and other businesses in addition to a coffeeshop. Located at 730 S. Dubuque, Uptown Bill's is open Monday through Saturday from 7 am. For more information, check the Uptown Bill's website or Facebook page. You can call Uptown Bill's at (319) 339-0401. Donations to support the work of Uptown Bill's may be sent to: Extend the Dream Foundation, Uptown Bill's, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Contributions are tax deductible.
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