Hello Phoenix Knights supporters,
Summer is approaching! And that means a change in the Phoenix Knights schedule and our end-of-year PKG Solstice Celebration!
Please join us!!
Phoenix Knights End of Year Potluck and Solstice Celebration!
Friday, June 20th from 4pm-7pm
Steamboat Landing Park
**BYO a dish to share, or snacks, or drinks… or just yourselves!**
Get to know your Phoenix Knights family,
Grab a foam weapon,
and join in the
Live Action Combat Tournament!
Hope to see you there!!
And here are the rest of the updates for this week, including our Summer Break and New Summertime Schedule:
1. SCHEDULE for next week:
Monday 6/16: First Baptist Church (95 High St, Belfast)
Ages 7 – 11yrs 2:30pm-5:30pm
Tuesday 6/17 and Thursday 6/19: First Church in Belfast (8 Court St, Belfast)
Ages 12 – 18yrs 2:30-6pm
**Please enter through the Parish House doors facing Court St.**
Programming will be held in the Parlor on the ground floor:
Enter through the doors and go straight down the hall
Second door on the left.
Friday 6/20: Phoenix Knights End of Year Potluck and Solstice Celebration!
Friday, June 20th from 4pm-7pm
Steamboat Landing Park
All are welcome!
2. SUMMER BREAK – PKG WILL BE CLOSED FOR 2 WEEKS
**Phoenix Knights will be CLOSED from Monday, June 23rd through Sunday, July 6th
Programming will begin again on Monday, July 7th
3. SUMMERTIME SCHEDULE
We’re planning an awesome PKG Summer!
Summer Hours will officially begin on Monday, July 7th.
We’re planning to hold Live Action Combaton Wednesdays in the summertime!
More info coming soon!
4. GRATITUDE
We received $6,890.40 from the Belfast Community Co-op through the Common Cents program.
THANK YOU for rounding up and supporting local businesses!!
And THANK YOU to all of our donors! We can’t do this without your support!
Your donations go directly to Phoenix Knights, and contributions are used for
- Compensation for the former Game Loft staff – now Phoenix Knights volunteers – for their time and effort running games and coordinating all programming and events.
- Fresh, healthy food and game supplies to keep participants fed and engaged.
- Administrative costs of setting up a new organization, including insurance and legal fees.
Many thanks for everyone who has donated to PKG through our
(Just click the link to check it out!)
You now have the option to make a recurring monthly donation!
Please share the link, spread the word, and donate! Thank you!
5. CARPOOLING
** If you live in greater Waldo County and you need transportation to PKG
OR
** If you’re able to drive for a carpool
PLEASE REACH OUT TO US!
In an effort to connect with families who live outside of Belfast and want to participate in PKG programming, we’re starting the “Carpool Conversation”
EMAIL US TO LEARN MORE!
6. The Survey
If you haven’t filled out the survey yet, please consider doing so soon! Your input is crucial to the success of the Phoenix Knights. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey.
7. Facebook Page
We’ve made a Facebook page to keep you abreast of last minute changes! Check it out here: Phoenix Knights Facebook Page. We will still send emails regarding substantive changes or notifications, but for the day to day please check Facebook!
We are staying focused on the fundamental services that the Game Loft provided:
– Positive relationships with mentors and peers
– Youth development through non-electronic games
– A safe and supportive place to play and grow
Thanks so much for your continued support of the youth of Waldo County!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to this email address to sign up to volunteer, to ask questions, or to tell us your thoughts.
With gratitude,
Belfast Phoenix Knights Steering Committee
~~Rio Greeley, John Jurcheck, Courtney Hayes, Pen Occhipinti, Anne Saggese, Esther Williamson, Logan Marietta, Oliver Jurcheck, Sara Moscoso, Graham Mallory, Stephen Colby, Rory Williamson, and Leo Smith~~
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