Monday, September 21, 2009
Rosh Hashana 5770
It was a very busy weekend celebrating Rosh Hashana and spending time with friends and family, but we had a terrific time.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Water Filters
In June, we took part in a community wide yard sale. Members of my family contributed to my stash of items for sale and we decided the proceeds would go to benefit the three children (in two different families) we sponsor in Guatemala through an organization called Mayan Families (http://www.mayanfamilies.org/)
The homes of many indigenous families do not have clean, running water. This is also true for many schools and community centers.
Mayan Families brings efficient water filters to individuals, families, schools, and entire villages. The cost of a water filter for a needy family is $50.
Note!!: The Florence (Oregon) Rotary will add $50 to your contribution if it is sent directly to them. The Rotary Foundation will then match the matched amount of the full donation. In other words, your $50 contribution will become $200 worth of water filters for Mayan Families to distribute. Thank you Rotary!
If you would like to take advantage of the Florence Rotary Club's matching donation program for Mayan Families, then please send your contributions to:
Florence Rotary Club District 5110
5043 Kelsie Court
Florence, OR 97439
Attention: George Lewis for Mayan Families
Please make your check payable to: Florence Rotary Club. The minimum donation for the Rotary Club's matching program is $50 USD.
With our money we were able to purchase water filters for these two families and through a special matching grant, these two water filters we purchased turned into 8, so eight happy families will receive new water filters. Here are the pictures of our three students with their new water filters:
The homes of many indigenous families do not have clean, running water. This is also true for many schools and community centers. Mayan Families brings efficient water filters to individuals, families, schools, and entire villages. The cost of a water filter for a needy family is $50.
Note!!: The Florence (Oregon) Rotary will add $50 to your contribution if it is sent directly to them. The Rotary Foundation will then match the matched amount of the full donation. In other words, your $50 contribution will become $200 worth of water filters for Mayan Families to distribute. Thank you Rotary!
If you would like to take advantage of the Florence Rotary Club's matching donation program for Mayan Families, then please send your contributions to:
Florence Rotary Club District 5110
5043 Kelsie Court
Florence, OR 97439
Attention: George Lewis for Mayan Families
Please make your check payable to: Florence Rotary Club. The minimum donation for the Rotary Club's matching program is $50 USD.
Monday, September 14, 2009
After the rain...
After almost a week of overcast skies, cold weather and rain, we enjoyed some time outside yesterday
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Weekend Wedding Pictures
We spent the weekend celebrating the wedding of our cousin Bret to Becca. It was an amazing weekend and we enjoyed spending time with family. We stayed in a downtown DC hotel and went to the rehearsal dinner at Old Ebbit Grill, spent time by the pool, hung out with family and attended the wedding at a beautiful historic synogogue and the reception at the hotel.
Congratulations to Becca and Bret!! We love you.
Nathan and Sela getting ready to attend the rehearsal dinner:
Before the wedding - Sela posing with cousins Nicole and Matthew
Bubie and PopPop:
Mommy with her beautiful princess:
Sela with Cousin Nicole:
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