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2006
SELLERSVILLE, Pa. (February 6, 2006) – 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 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, followed by a “meet-the-artist” reception and dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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.
