About Me

RSVP provides quality, customized volunteer placement, connecting talented people to organizations that serve community needs. Assisting people 55+ in overcoming barriers to engaging in community service; Providing training and support to the community on how to effectively engage adults 55+; Serving as a liason between community needs and an available talent pool; Advocating for vital aging; Redefining society's view of aging.

Monday, January 10, 2011

VOLUNEERS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS!

Over 80 RSVP volunteers attended the holiday celebraion in December that was sponsored by the Seven Country Senior Federation. The event was held in Mora. The volunteers enjoyed great food, fantastic music and dozens of door prizes. Hourly recognition awards made up the day's activities. WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Braham Pie Day Was Scrumptious!

On Friday August 6th, 2010, Braham, MN celebrated it's 21st Pie Day Celebration. Braham is the homemade pie capital of Minnesota. Every year on the first Friday in August the people of Braham celebrate Pie Day. This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, not to mention pie.

Braham was declared the Pie Capital of Minnesota by former Governor Rudy Perpich in 1990. Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s when Minnesotans would take the "shortcut to Duluth through Braham". While taking this "shortcut", people would stop in Braham and visit the "Park Cafe", the cafe which made Braham famous for pie. Pie Day began in July of 1990, after Independence Day, as an ice cream social for fund raising and other charitable activities. In 1992, the date was changed to the first Friday in August when the Isanti County Historical Society took charge of the event.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Braham Pie Day Is On The Way!

On Friday August 6th, Braham, MN will be celebrating their annual Pie Day Event. Several of the RSVP volunteers from Tusen Tack are giving their time and talents to make the event a blast for Pie Day fans. Tusen Tack will also hold a fashion show on the stage for attendees to enjoy. The show will highlight items from the Tusen Tack store. There will also be a talent show along with the fashion show.

I am anxious to attend my first Pie Day celebration and work beside the wonderful volunteers who are making the event possible!

More to come after the event!!