Charlie Brown once said … “the summer runs and the winter walks…”
At JA, we couldn’t agree more, as the start of the school year is already upon us!

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

JA has two schools in immediate need of volunteers. The first school is Teller Elementary, located at 1150 Garfield St. We need nine volunteers to teach JA-In-A-Day to K-5th grade classes at Teller Elementary on Friday, September 28th!

The second school is Ridge View Academy in Watkins, CO. We need volunteers to teach JA-In-A-Day to students in grades 9-12 on November 2nd at Ridge View. The curriculum will focus on budgeting, credit and interview skills.

If you are able to help JA meet the volunteer need at either of these schools, please contact Melissa Canaday at 303-628-7364 or mcanaday@jacolorado.org.

JA BOO-A-THON: SO MUCH FUN IT’S SCARY!

It’s that time of year again – time to polish your bowling shoes, assemble your best Halloween costume and hit the lanes for the JA BOO-A-Thon on October 26-27! For more information, please visit our website or contact Sarah Hunsicker at 303-628-7375 or shunsicker@jacolorado.org.

SAY CHEERS TO THE CHALLENGE!

The University of Denver’s Cable Center will once again host the JA Stock Market Challenge, presented on November 8th by The Allstate Foundation, with in-kind support from the Pepsi Bottling Group and Papa John’s Pizza. If you would like to learn more about this fun-filled, fast-paced event, please visit our website. If you are interested in participating, contact Shawna Robbins at 303-260-6286 or srobbins@jacolorado.org.

PAPA JOHN’S AND JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT - A TASTY COMBINATION

Papa John’s Pizza has teamed up with Junior Achievement for a delicious pizza promotion that is sure to satisfy any appetite. Papa John’s is offering two great pizza coupons, and when you take advantage of either deal, Papa John’s will donate $2.00 of your purchase to Junior Achievement! Simply order your pizza online at www.papajohns.com, and select the Junior Achievement coupons at the top of the menu page to take advantage of this special offer.

JA HISPANIC INITIATIVE – COME JOIN THE KICK-OFF FIESTA!

JA is hosting a kick-off party to celebrate our Hispanic Initiative, and you’re invited to join the festivities. Come enjoy great food and drinks, meet other JA Hispanic Initiative supporters, and get energized for the 2007/08 school year! JA’s Hispanic Initiative is sponsored by the Qwest Foundation, Xcel Energy Foundation, KeyBank Foundation and the Daniels Fund.

Date: Wednesday, September 19th
Time: 5:00 – 7:00PM
Location: The Cantina at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022

Please RSVP to Laura Palmer at 303-260-6282 or lpalmer@jacolorado.org.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

Did you know that Junior Achievement’s conference room, located in our offices on the second floor of the Chamber of Commerce building, can be rented to accommodate your next meeting or function? This large, light-filled, appealing space boasts a convenient LoDo location, two full walls of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Market Street, an adjacent kitchen, and flexible seating for up to 75 guests. Call 303-534-5252 for more information or to book your space today. Discounted rates for non-profits are available.