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ALEXANDER FRIDAYS, CHARLOTTE
2nd Friday of each month
Join Us Monthly for Alexander Fridays
Alexander Friday is a free one-hour introduction to Alexander Youth Network held at noon on the 2nd Friday of each month at Alexander's main campus off Thermal Road in southeast Charlotte. The event consists of a free lunch, a tour of the facilities, and participation in the children's weekly awards program. The event lasts approximately one hour and visitors are not asked to contribute to the agency's mission. The goal is to share with the community the scope of mental illness in our midst and how Alexander is making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Reservations for the event are required. To inquire, or reserve a space, contact Suzanne Donati at 704-362-6758, or by email at advancement@alexanderyouthnetwork.org.
Dates for 2009 are:
January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11.
For directions to Alexander's Charlotte Thermal Road campus, go HERE.
Lunch with The Relatives
4th Friday of each month
Join Us Monthly for Lunch and Tour at The Relatives
Fridays @ The Relatives is a free lunch and tour on the 4th Friday of each month at noon at The Relatives youth crisis shelter at 1100 East Boulevard in Charlotte. The event lasts approximately one hour and visitors are not asked to contribute to the agency's mission. The goal is to share with the community the scope of teenage homelessness in our area and show what The Relatives does to help.
Reservations for the event are required. To inquire, or reserve a space, contact cvandermark@alexanderyouthnetwork.org or call The Relatives at 704-377-0602.
2008 dates are:
Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 28, April 25, May 16 (moved due to Memorial Day), June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, and Dec. 5 (Nov. and Dec. dates are consolidated due to the holiday schedule).
The Great NACE Dine Out
Nov. 21, 2008
The Great NACE Dine Out will be held Fri., Nov. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alexander will be the beneficiary of proceeds from a silent auction to be held at the event. The group will be auctioning dinner packages to area restaurants. The event will be held at the Extravaganza Depot. Tickets are $40. For information visit >the NACE Web site.
For information on donating auction items for the silent auction or attending, contact Suzanne Donati.
Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 11, 2008
Alexander's Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-a-long will be held Thurs., Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the agency's Thermal Road campus. Visitors are invited to attend to help ring in the holiday season, and asked to bring a gift suitable for a child ages 6-18. For more information, contact sdonati@alexanderyouthnetwork.org.
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