June fun.

We are gathering a group to go to the "United Methodist Family Night at Dodger Stadium" on Friday, July 11, at 7:40 pm. If you would like to go with us, please bring $17 to the bridge THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH as we have to order the tickets before next week. If you are unable to get to the bridge meeting, please send the money with another member or talk with one of the bLT by this Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers will be playing the Florida Marlins and it's a lot of fun. We have a new location for seats this year, which will be located in the infield Reserve Level. Tickets are $17 ($28 value). (David)

The bridge is building a service relationship with Upward Bound House (across the street from the church) and there is a service opportunity this Thursday, June 19th. They are looking for people to help with the setup, serving and clean up for their fundraising dinner. If you are interested, please contact Ellen.

The First Annual UMYF vs. the bridge volleyball game will take place on Sunday, June 29th. Please plan to come and have fun. There will be dinner at the church and we will head to the beach for some volleyball. Sorry, I forgot to write down the time (I believe it is 6-9), but will have the exact times next e-mail. (Rachel/Noel)

Random note: we have a lot of hamburgers left over from the all church BBQ and are planning an upcoming all bridge BBQ and potluck. Details to follow when we have a date. It will be at the church on a Wednesday night.

The bridge is planning a trip to the Getty Center this summer, more details to follow. (Chris)

LACMA has music on Fri Nights. (Sarah)

July 26 – Relay for Life. We have participated in the Relay for Life for several years with great spirit and enthusiasm, but haven't put as much effort into the fundraising portion of the event. The bLT has decided not to make this a bridge sponsored event this year unless people are really interested in doing it, including the fundraising aspect. The goal would be for $100 per person. This doesn't mean that everyone would have to raise the $100, but that they would commit to actively try to raise it. If you are interested and want the bridge to continue to be involved in this event, please reply to this email or let a bLT member know. See http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/about for more details.

We are planning a welcome potluck dinner for our new church staff this summer. More details to follow. (bLT)

August 11-18th: AIDS Exhibit (?)

Coffee hour August 24th. One service Sunday. Please plan to bring goodies to drop off before the service. (bLT)

Interested in being a Welcome Ambassador for the church? Talk to Alex!

Please send updated personal info to Shannon or thebridge (see email for details).