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- After a Year of Anticipation, Greg Mortenson Takes Our Area by Storm! Over 2,500 applaud Greg and hear his story in two unforgettable get-togethers in Union City and Fremont on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Read on.
- Greg Answers Questions from the Audience. At the end of the evening presentation, Greg took questions from attendees at the Diamond Palace. Tune in on the Q&A
- Can You Imagine Over Three Million Four Hundred Thousand Pennies? Children from 40 schools in the Tri-City area collected over $34,000 to give to Greg when he came to our area on Tuesday, March 3. Find out how much 3 million pennies weigh.
- The Beautiful Music of Children Ardenwood elementary school students capture the hearts of the audience at the Logan High School event as they sing Three Cups of Tea. Read on.
- “This Journey Was Inspiring … ” Chair of Three Cups of Tea program, Genevieve Angelides, thanks all who had a hand in making this giant AAUW endeavor so successful. More.
- Greg Tells His Story Tune in to hear Greg Mortenson’s presentation at the Diamond Palace.
- We Have Photos of Greg at both Logan High School and The Diamond Palace. Click on either to see Greg in action.
- Tickets for Greg Mortenson’s Visit to Fremont. Two locations are available to see this outstanding author.
- A Thousand Thanks for Raising Millions of Pennies. Kathy Garfinkle, AAUW’s School Coordinator of the Pennies for Peace Program, sends along our heartfelt thanks to all involved in the collection of over $35,000 for schools for children.
- A Career Counselor is Inspired. Anne Chan, a licensed psychotherapist and career counselor in Union City, finds the book Three Cups of Tea life changing. Find out why, and why she recommends we see Greg Mortenson in person.
- Lunch or Dinner Anyone on March 3? If you would like to sample Pakistani or Afghan food before or after the 1:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Greg Mortenson presentation on March 3, here are a few restaurants in the area you might want to consider.
- A Teen Reading Program Update. Many Fremont teens are reading Three Cups of Tea and leading discussion sessions. More
- USA Today Reports on Greg Mortenson. A lead story about Greg Mortenson and his work in Afghanistan and Pakistan appeared on the USA Today website on January 1, 2009. Greg will present his story in person here in Fremont on March 3.
- Greg Mortenson and His Mission on CBS News. There was a wonderful lead story about Greg Mortenson and his work in Afghanistan and Pakistan on the CBS News website SUNDAY MORNING on January 4, 2009. It won’t be long before we here in Fremont will be seeing Greg in person.
- Mortenson to Come to Fremont March 3 2009. Mark this date on your calendar. You won’t want to miss this dynamic speaker. More
- So Much Help, So Many To Thank. Here is a list of organizations and companies that have helped make the Three Cups of Tea and Pennies for Peace programs possible. We would like to publicly recognize them and we ask AAUW members to patronize them and thank them when any of them cross their path.
- Three Cups of Tea Seeking Donors. If you know of an organization, individual or company who would like to donate to bringing Greg Mortenson to Fremont on March 3, please pass along this contribution form.
- Greg Mortenson and His Mission on CBS News. There was a wonderful lead story about Greg Mortenson and his work in Afghanistan and Pakistan on the CBS News website SUNDAY MORNING on January 4, 2009. It won’t be long before we here in Fremont will be seeing Greg in person.
- December 26, 2008 Wall Street Journal Article about Greg Mortenson. You’ll really like this article about Greg’s interface with the U.S. Army.
- Presentation to CCWTWC The Three Cups of Tea Program Team gave a presentation to the women of the Country Club of Washington Township Women’s club (CCWTWC). More
- Tea, Conversation and Three Cups at St James Episcopal Church. This is an important time in American history to read Greg Mortenson’s book said Vicki Baker. Find out why
- Final count for Pennies for Peace. Now that the final tally is in, we see that the children of our area raised $35,000 to build schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. See how far we’ve come!
- Fremont Community Donates to Three Cups of Tea. One Book, One Community and Pennies for Peace get some local funding. More
- Lively Discussion at Half Price Books. Greg’s passion, tenancity and patience were cited as the reasons for his great success. More
- Fremont Children to Learn the Song Three Cups of Tea. Greg Mortenson will hear their sweet voices on March 3, 2009. More
- Ruth Pederson Book Talk Focuses on Three Cups of Tea. Over 20 seniors discuss the book and find it inspiring. More
- A Small But Spirited Group Discusses Three Cups of Tea. Sixth session takes place on September 10. More
- FUSD Elementary School Teachers Informed of Pennies for Peace. Two sessions were held to train teachers about how the Pennies for Peace Program will work. More