MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 Solidarity Events for 4th of July

July 3, 2008 (Thursday)-Parade in Jay, Maine-Starts at 5:00 PM. Set up is at 4:00 PM at MEMCO, a business on Maine Street in Jay, Routes 2 & 4. Anyone needs at ride from Augusta I know of two cars going from that area just e-mail me back for details. July 4, 2008 (Friday our day off for most)-Parade in Houlton, Maine-Starts at 10:00 AM. Set up is at 9:00 AM at St Mary’s Church on upper Military Street, Houlton, Maine. That group is fired up about an issue. I did that parade last year and had a wonderful time. July 4th, 2008 (Friday)-Parade in Augusta. Maine-Starts 11:00 AM. Set up is at 10:00 AM at Shaw’s Plaza, Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine. We will be helping Donna Doore decorate a float. July 4th, 2008 (Friday)-July 4th Solidarity Celebration 5:30 PM-dark at he Solidarity Center, 20 Ivers Street, Brewer, Maine. Featured musical guests are David Mallett, Bill Morrissey and Shawn Mercer. Also includes Union Chili Cook-off with $50 cash prize as well as salads, desserts, and roasted organic lamb. Door Prizes raffle, supervised children’s tent, a FAM and union produced musical “Unconventional Wisdom” and a great view of the fireworks. What could be better? Remember to wear your purple and all these events qualify as an entry for the free donated timeshare week to be drawn at MSEA’s convention in October. The more events you participate in this summer, than the better your chances to win.