[Mpls] Call for Volunteers! Wirth-While Weekend - Sat. June 19th & Sun., June 20th

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What are you doing June 19th and 20th?

As if Minneapolis doesn't already have so many wonderful events happening in 
June.  Celebrations like the "Wirth-While Weekend", Juneteenth, and Father's 
Day, to name a few.

Minneapolis Park Legacy Society, would like your help and skills, to make a 
very historic event wonderful and special.  Minneapolis will have a rare 
glimpse of history through the eyes of Mr. Theodore Wirth, the primary Landscape 
Architect and the longest serving Superintendent, 1906 - 1935, of the world 
famous Minneapolis Park System.  Please review the individual events June 19, and 
20 and sign up for one of the volunteer opportunities.  Work a little and enjoy 
Minneapolis history unfold throughout the weekend, and you can be part of it 
too.   

Time Sensitive --- ORIENTATION VOLUNTEER MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 19TH

Special Volunteer Orientation Meeting - So that we have enough supplies, we 
need to know how many to expect, please call for location in South Minneapolis 
and directions. 

Monday, April 19th
7 - 9 p.m. 
Please RSVP off list 
to TWirth at peoplepc.com

-OR - 

Leave a message for Katie at 612-724-1570 
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So with that!   A call for volunteers at the following locations while 61 
descendants of the Theodore Wirth family arrive in Minnesota and participate in 
the dedication of the Theodore Wirth Statue and Garden.  What a historic 
weekend for the family and for all visitors, and citizen to enjoy together.   
Minneapolis will have guests from as far away Switzerland, and New Zealand, for this 
event. 

Okay - here are the needs!

Saturday, June 19th - Public Events
Volunteer Opportunities between the hours of Noon - 7:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
What -  Dedication of the Theodore Wirth Statue Garden and Program 
Volunteer Opportunities - General logistics, greeters. setup, sound system, 
cake cutters, photographers, misc. and tear-down.

12:45 p.m. 
What - Antique motorcade on the parkways through Wirth Park, along the Chain 
of Lakes, to the Wirth Home 3954 Bryant Avenue South.
Volunteer Opportunities - General assistance for dignitaries, Wirth family, 
photographers.

Noon - 5 p.m. 
What - Tours of the Wirth House, and Wirth Gravesite at Lakewood Cemetery
Volunteer Opportunities - Docents, general logistics, hospitality, 
photographers.

3 p.m. 
What - Program with refreshments served at the Theodore Wirth Home and 
Administration
Building, National Historic Site
Volunteer Opportunities - Docents, general logistics, sound/audio, setup, 
tear-down, photographers, hospitality.

4:30 - 7: 30 p.m. Wirth Family Event (Private event) 
Volunteer Opportunities - hospitality, general logistics, photographers, 
setup, tear-down.

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Sunday, June 20th - Public Events
Volunteer Opportunities between the hours of 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
What - Program at the Rose Garden, interpreting Wirth's Rose Garden History
Volunteer Opportunities - setup, general logistics, tear-down, sound system, 
photographers.

12:30 p.m. - 3: 30 p.m. 
What - Picnic at Minnehaha Falls and Program 
Volunteer Opportunities - photographers, general logistics, setup, docents, 
tear-down, 
sound system, misc.

3 p.m - 4 p.m. 
What - Program on West River Parkway in the Greater Longfellow neighborhood 
near the overlook between 35th and 36th Street. Beverage served. 
Volunteer Opportunities - setup, sound system, docents, tear-down, misc., and 
photographers.

6 p.m. 
What - Bon Voyage at Boom Island / Farewell Diner (Private Event) 
Volunteer Opportunities - photographer, transportation services 

Cosponsors
Minneapolis Parks Legacy Society
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Twin Cities Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club
People for Parks
National Scenic Byways
Paul Gens
East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association
Lakewood Cemetery Association 
Minneapolis River City Trolleys
Minnesota Recreation & Park Association
Radisson Hotel
Longfellow Community Council River Gorge Restoration Committee

and many, many Volunteers like yourself!