Nov. 8, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STANDLEY LAKE EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT FILLS HEARTS
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, family and friends sit down together for dinner and give thanks for the blessings in their lives, knowing that not everyone has enough food to eat in our communities, nation and world.

Nine schools in the Standley Lake community will come together on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m.at Wayne Carle Middle School Cafeteria, 10200 W. 100th Ave.,Westminster, to help those suffering from hunger in their community by organizing the third annual Empty Bowls Project.  

Jeffco schools Adams Elementary, Lukas Elementary, Ryan Elementary, Semper Elementary, Sheridan Green Elementary, Witt Elementary, Mandalay Middle, Wayne Carle Middle and Standley Lake High will create unique clay bowls that will be sold during an open house event for suggested donations of $10.00 per bowl.  All the proceeds from the event will go to the Arvada Food Bank to serve those in need.

Last year the Empty Bowls Project made a record donation of over $4,000 to the food bank.  By donating to the local community food bank, schools are supporting an effort that serves those in need, not only during the holiday season, but throughout the whole year.

The community is invited to join students, teachers, families, principals and potters this year to help make this event a generous community gift.

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For information on this event or to access Jeffco Public Schools please contact Communications Services at 303-982-6808.