Summer CAS Opportunity: Race organizers for the 2008 Presbyterian Criterium need volunteers to help tear down the racing course in uptown Charlotte after the race on Saturday, Aug 2nd.  This bicycle race is one of the premier professional races in the United States (http://www.charlottecriterium.org/), and proceeds will benefit the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas (http://www.btfcnc.org/about/overview.cfm).  Volunteers are needed for a few hours starting around 9 PM, so come to uptown to watch the races, then stick around to help, get CAS hours and get a T-shirt.  Please email jeff.nunnaley@wachovia.com or cmoschel@carolina.rr.com to volunteer, so we have an accurate count and can send out further information. The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas (BTFC), is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2003 by Charlotte neurosurgeon, Dr. Tony Asher and retired Bank of America executive, Jim Palermo. The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the impact of brain tumors and to providing support for the development of treatment strategies and cooperative biomedical research related to brain tumors in the Charlotte region.

Summer CAS Opportunity: Linda Mintz, principal at Selwyn Elementary, could use students for some work such as answering the phones and handing out flyers.   She is short staffed right now and could really use the help.  She can be contacted at Selwyn 980-343-5835.

CAS Opportunity for Students and Parents: Attention Students and Parents, the following comes from Cathi Venable, Media Center Volunteer.  If you can help her now or when school begins, please contact her at: clvintouch@bellsouth.net 704-442-4082 704-998-1044. The Media Center Assistant's position has been cut from CMS, we will need many volunteers to assist Ms. Richardson.  The need is especially great from 6:45 to 7:30/10:00 am, to issue lunch block passes and during the 4 lunch blocks to help monitor the Media Center, assist teachers, sign in and assist students and check in/out books.   I would also appreciate student volunteers to help with our Labels for Education Collection Events during the 4 lunch blocks.  Our goal this year is a 100,000 Campbell's products UPC labels points to purchase 20 DVD players.   My summer campaign ends next Thursday.  There is a soup can in the MPHS office lobby or drop in the mail; 3000 Ferncliff Rd. 28211. And lastly, HELP NOW!  I am running out of time and would appreciate a couple or more creative students to help design and install a Pompeii display for the MC foyer. Thank you. Cathi Venable Media Center Volunteer

Community Service Project:  McAlpine Elementary School needs painters/artists to paint a mural on their cafeteria wall.  Up to 10 painters are  needed for this project and letters to document community  service hours will be given.  They plan to paint on July 22  from 10:00 AM- until finished.  The mural will be the  backdrop for their "McAlpine Idol" stage.  They want the wall  painted dark blue with a border of gold stars.  There is  also an old movie marquee that will be incorporated into the design.      Please contact Jeanette Reber if you are interested.  j.reber@cms.k12.nc.us 704-724-2339. McAlpine Elementary School is located on Highway 51, between  Carmel Road and Rea Road.