On Friday, October 30, join PPS families and neighbors across the district as we write letters to the PPS School Board and elected officials, urging them to stop the proposed school closures. ✍️ Every handwritten letter shows decision makers how many families these closures would affect. 💌
🗓️ When: Friday, October 30, 10 AM–1 PM. Drop in for as long as you can.
📍 Where: Mike Bennett Studios, 707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
🌦️ Outdoor event, rain or shine. Dress for the weather!
📅 Add to calendar: Google Calendar · Apple Calendar / Outlook (.ics file)
✅ RSVP: Let us know you’re coming so we can see who’s going and set up carpools from SW. 🚗 Tell us if you can drive or need a ride.
🍩 Free donuts: hundreds of them, provided by Delicious Donuts!
🖍️ Provided: letter-writing supplies, but feel free to bring your own creative flair. 🎨 No stamps needed: the organizers will deliver the letters for you. 📮
🎒 Bring: your family, friends and neighbors. Just show up! 🙌
🎃 Stay for the fun: Mike Bennett’s FREE Haunted House is open, so come for the letter writing and stay for the Haunted House! It’s family friendly: a little spooky, not scary. 👻
📣 Want to make a day of it? Head to the rally with families from across the district at the PPS District Office (Prophet Education Center, 501 N Dixon St), 4–5:30 PM. Come in your Maplewood gear, bring a sign and make your voice heard. RSVP for the rally · Google Calendar · Apple Calendar / Outlook (.ics file)
Hosted by artist Mike Bennett in coordination with Save PDX Schools. Spread the word with your school, PTA, family, friends and neighbors, because the PPS board’s decision affects all PPS families. 💙🍁🧡
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