Come out and spin with us tonight in Fountain Square at
Deano's Vino, 1112 Shelby Street, Indianapolis

The night starts at about 6:30

First up "The "original" Stringtown Pickers" of Indianapolis!

Then "Code Blue" out of North Vernon, Indiana!

Then we will spin out the sounds of "Metamora" previously from Oregon but now back in Indianapolis!

It’s a Free Event!

Local hoopers will be out to show off their skillz, and help newcomers get into the flow. You can also get information on classes and workshop possibilities in the surrounding areas.

There will hoops of all sorts and sizes to try out and some to buy. Or order as many hoops as you want.

At World Hoop Day Indianapolis on 08/08/08, we hope to collect hoops or donations for hoops to deliver to a local and a global charity.
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The World Hoop Day Mission:

Since 2007, World Hoop Day has been dedicated to bringing toy and dance hoops to underprivileged children living in extreme poverty and underdeveloped neighborhoods of our world. Founded by Annie O'Keeffe, World Hoop Day is a not for profit organization that uses a community-based approach to provide durable hoops that can bring joy to an otherwise devastating situation.

There are many aid organizations that provide food and medical relief, but what about the mental welfare of a child who grows up too quickly and hardly has a reason to smile, play or just be a child? (Quote from WorldHoopDay. com)

Out of Indianapolis this year the Mahanaim Mission in Barranquilla, Columbia will receive a portion of our collection. The Mahanaim Mission has been a project for local hooper, Sarah Blevins. She has traveled there twice in connection with The New Paradigm Church. Sarah plans travel independently, actually moving to that country for six months starting in March 2009 and will deliver our donation during that trip.
Information on past visits is available at:
www.npccindy.org/2007_missions_trip

As for our local charity The Julian Centers Shelter for Women and Children seemed like a perfect fit when I read the “special projects & needs” section on their website. The Julian Center will receive half of our collection. Safe shelter from an abusive situation can often be a matter of life or death for women and children. The Julian Center operates a secure shelter for victims of domestic violence where they receive emergency housing, counseling, and support services to assist them along the journey of recovery.

Special Projects & Needs: Toy Drive Children and adolescents arrive at the Shelter with very little and play helps them cope with being here. We are in need of toys and games appropriate for older kids, ages 8 - 17 years old. We could use board games, balls, other outdoor toys, cards, sketch pads, and anything else that older kids would find entertaining.
www.juliancenter.org/

Peace, Much Love and Hoops (of course)

Lynn