Announcing: Community Networking Extravaganza! - June 28th

Dear Community Members, On Sunday, June 28th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Activists Against Racism Movement (AARM), in conjunction with Down In The Dirt Productions is hosting a community-building event at the Main Street Armory, the First Annual Community-Networking Extravaganza. This two-part event represents an opportunity for community-based agencies and organizations to set up informational tables (free of charge); for vendors to promote their businesses and sell their products (for a nominal $30 fee); and for political candidates to elaborate on their platforms. The idea is for individuals and groups to meet, exchange contact information, distribute literature, sign petitions, give speeches, and network however they see fit, i.e. build relationships. In preparation for the evening fundraising event, we will shut down the facility from the hours of 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. At 7:30 PM the doors will reopen to the public for part two of the event: "Roc in the Community," a benefit concert (with dance performances, spoken word artists, live DJ, comedians, live bands, R&B singers, and more)! Please contact us as soon as possible. Admission is $15 at the door, or tickets can be purchased in advance for $10. The schedule of events is as follows: Part One: Networking - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ( set up time for community organizations ) - 3:00 PM (doors open to the public) - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (opportunity for community organizations to present overviews of their work) - 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM (opportunity for political candidates to elaborate on their platforms) - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM (wrap up) - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (facility closed in preparation for evening event Part Two: "Roc in the Community" - 7:30 PM (doors reopen to the public) - 8:00 PM -11:00 PM ("Roc in the Community" event) If you are interested in setting up a table, sponsoring, vending, or participating in any other way, please email AARM@rocus.org or call Tim at (585)-739-0376 or JR at (585)-285-5892. The following organizations have signed on as sponsors thus far: - Activists Against Racism Movement - Down In The Dirt Productions - Rochester Students For A Democratic Society - JR Productions - Rochester IndyMedia - RAPIER - What's Hot T.V. A sponsorship list will be circulated at the event. Financial donations from sponsors (to help offset expenses) are appreciated, but not mandatory. We would also appreciate any other form(s) of help or support that you and/or your organization is willing to offer. We look forward to hearing from you, Leadership Team Activists Against Racism Movement

<p>Dear Community Members, </p> <p>On Sunday, June 28th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM &amp;amp; 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Activists Against Racism Movement (AARM), in conjunction with Down In The Dirt Productions is hosting a community-building event at the Main Street Armory, the First Annual Community-Networking Extravaganza. This two-part event represents an opportunity for community-based agencies and organizations to set up informational tables (free of charge); for vendors to promote their businesses and sell their products (for a nominal $30 fee); and for political candidates to elaborate on their platforms. The idea is for individuals and groups to meet, exchange contact information, distribute literature, sign petitions, give speeches, and network however they see fit, i.e. build relationships.</p> <p>In preparation for the evening fundraising event, we will shut down the facility from the hours of 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. At 7:30 PM the doors will reopen to the public for part two of the event: "Roc in the Community," a benefit concert (with dance performances, spoken word artists, live DJ, comedians, live bands, R&amp;amp;B singers, and more)! Please contact us as soon as possible. Admission is $15 at the door, or tickets can be purchased in advance for $10. </p> <p>The schedule of events is as follows:</p> <p>Part One: Networking<br /> - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ( set up time for community organizations )<br /> - 3:00 PM (doors open to the public)<br /> - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (opportunity for community organizations to present overviews of their work)<br /> - 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM (opportunity for political candidates to elaborate on their platforms)<br /> - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM (wrap up)<br /> - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (facility closed in preparation for evening event </p> <p>Part Two: "Roc in the Community"<br /> - 7:30 PM (doors reopen to the public)<br /> - 8:00 PM -11:00 PM ("Roc in the Community" event)</p> <p>If you are interested in setting up a table, sponsoring, vending, or participating in any other way, please email <a href="mailto:AARM@rocus.org">AARM@rocus.org</a> or call Tim at (585)-739-0376 or JR at (585)-285-5892. </p> <p>The following organizations have signed on as sponsors thus far:</p> <p>- Activists Against Racism Movement</p> <p>- Down In The Dirt Productions</p> <p>- Rochester Students For A Democratic Society</p> <p>- JR Productions</p> <p>- Rochester IndyMedia</p> <p>- RAPIER</p> <p>- What's Hot T.V.</p> <p>A sponsorship list will be circulated at the event. Financial donations from sponsors (to help offset expenses) are appreciated, but not mandatory. We would also appreciate any other form(s) of help or support that you and/or your organization is willing to offer.</p> <p>We look forward to hearing from you, </p> <p>Leadership Team<br /> Activists Against Racism Movement</p>