Current Events
2010
justCommunity, Inc. presents the 2010 Theatre Arts Festival
April 30-May 1, 2010
James Lorah House- Doylestown, PA
UPDATE!
We are pleased to report that we have 10 submissions for our premier festival- 5 original songs and 5 original screen plays. The young people who have submitted entries are from throughout Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County. You can purchase tickets by calling 215-538-4799 or by printing form below and faxing it to 215-538-4798. For more information you may also send an email to dhorvath@justcommunity.com
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Young people report today that they are experiencing "pressure" in many areas of their life. This might look like academic pressure in school to perform at "proficient levels", social pressures to "fit-in" with a certain crowd or even family pressure simply to "participate". The central idea of this year's event is to provide high school students from throughout Bucks County an opportunity (through the written word in the form of a short play or creating a short song) to share with others what this pressure looks like and the varied positive ways they are finding to handle it.
Past Events
2006
The Second Annual justCommunity CARES Benefit Concert
A benefit concert featuring nationally-known folk singer John McCutcheon took place on Sunday, April 2, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. at the Sellersville Theatre.
Widely recognized as a world master of the hammer dulcimer, John McCutcheon is also an award winning songwriter, a captivating storyteller, and an artist who absolutely shines on stage, connecting with every member of his audience. |
The justCommunity CARES benefit concert and dinner was held to raise money for the Upper Bucks Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Coalition Social Norming Initiative. justCommunity, Inc. is an Upper Bucks County nonprofit organization that specializes in youth development leadership, community mobilization and restorative justice programs. The Social Norming Initiative will help to change community norms and expectations by changing the attitudes of people of all ages in regards to healthy behaviors.
The 2006 Feryl L. Spanninger Spirit Award (pdf) was also given that night to Katherine Steinly (press release), a student at Pennridge High School who has provided extraordinary service to her community.
The concert took place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a “meet-the-artist” reception and dinner from 6:30 PM. to 8:00 PM. at Washington House Restaurant.
2005
The First Annual justCommunity CARES Benefit Concert
The first annual justCommunity CARES Benefit Concert was held May 1, 2005, at the Sellersville Theatre featuring nationally-known folk singer John McCutcheon. We also held an exclusive "meet-the-artist" dinner at the Washington House Restaurant following the concert.
This event helps fund the Upper Bucks Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Coalition Mini-Grant Program, a program of justCommunity. Mini-Grants help area schools provide youth programs and activities that build the "40 Assets" known to promote healthy, positive youth development. justCommunity, Inc. is an Upper Bucks County nonprofit organization that specializes in youth development leadership, community mobilization and restorative justice programs.
During the concert we presented the first annual Feryl L. Spanninger Spirit Award to Jeffrey McDonald (press release), a volunteer firefighter with the Sellersville Fire Department since the age of 15 . The Award memorializes lifelong Hilltown Township resident Feryl L. Spanninger (1925-2004) for his contributions to the social, educational, emotional and spiritual well-being of our area's youth.
2004
Father/Daughter Retreat
justCommunity Executive Director Lee Rush and his daughter participate in a Father and Daughter Spring Camping Retreat. The April weekend was led and sponsored by Dr. Ira Orchin and his wife Joyce. The theme of the weekend was "Strengthening Our Connections".
2003 
justCommunity Sponsors United Friends School Rope Course Experience
The Fox Class ventured to Green Lane Camp on June 2, 2003, to learn about trust, cooperation, teamwork and fun on the Ropes Course.
