Volunteer Forum On November 30

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Nov 25, 2009 12:00 AM

Starbucks Newtown will host its next Volunteer Open Forum on Monday, November 30.

The cafÃ© recently underwent dramatic renovations, with new banquet-style meeting tables that will be perfect for forums like this. Much of the material used in the construction are reclaimed and recycled objects.

Volunteer Open Forums offer the public an opportunity to meet with members of local organizations who have volunteer opportunities. Attendees can ask questions about openings and the groups, without obligation, and enjoy some refreshments provided by Starbucks.

Details were still being arranged as The Bee went to press this week, but the open forum will be held from 3 to 5 pm on Monday, and among the potential attendees will be representatives from C.H. Booth Library, FISH, Golden Opportunities, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, The Homesteads at Newtown, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Newtown Parks & Recreation, and Newtown Youth & Family Services.

Call 203-364-1423 for additional information.

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