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April 30, 2011

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Students create bowls to raise hunger awareness

Arlene Johns ajohns@tribdem.com The Tribune-Democrat Sat Apr 30, 2011, 11:49 PM EDT

— This year, the club hopes to raise even more for three area charities that serve the needs of the less fortunate. Proceeds will go to St. Vincent de Paul, Women’s Help Center and Salvation Army.

The Empty Bowls project combines the artistic talent of students with a simple meal and information event to be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church hall and pavilion in Cambria City.

The meal of soup and bread will be served in handcrafted ceramic bowls that guests will be able to take home with them.

The empty bowls are to represent hunger and homelessness in the area.

Jenna Lindrose, president of the Key Club, said she was honored to have been part of last’s year event.

“It was awesome to participate in something that meant so much to our community,” she said.

The club’s vice president agreed.

“It leaves you with a really great feeling,” Deanna Boerstler said.

Rob Heinrich, Social Studies teacher and club adviser, said the bowls were a big hit last year.

“This year we’ll have 750 bowls lined up and you’ll get to pick the one that suits you most,” Heinrich said.

“The bowls can serve as a reminder forever that, while our bowls are always full, others’ bowls are always empty.”

Guests also will be treated to a variety of cross-cultural entertainment, and local human services agencies will provide information on how they fight problems in the community.

“We have a couple of local musicians that are going to play and some student dance groups are going to perform,” Heinrich said.

Art teacher Cindy Maloy created several painted vases that will be auctioned off at the event.

The project is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Learn and Serve Program.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and include a bowl.

For information or for tickets, call 533-5601, ext. 1330.

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