November Newsletter: Crazy Socks and Holiday Party

a. 11/12 "Knock Your Socks Off" Salsa Night - THIS SATURDAY!
b. 12/3 SEARCH Holiday Party
c. Vox Conspiracy
d. Vox Imprint
e. 12/10 Justice Market
====

For the next two months, Vox will be focusing on Homelessness, by weaving education and awareness about this issue into our upcoming events. Join us in discovering ways you can love and care for our homeless neighbors. Take action to support SEARCH, a great organization that strives to help individuals and families get back on their feet. As groundwork, learn about "Who is Homeless" and "Why People Are Homeless" ...and we'll see you at Vox!

a) 11/12 "KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF" SALSA NIGHT - THIS SATURDAY!

Put on your crazy socks and dancing shoes for the Salsa Night, THIS SATURDAY! Dance instruction by Darnell Allen and Ruby Rivera from the Texas Salsa Congress. Music and artwork by Erock1. Reminder we are hosting a TUBE-SOCK DRIVE benefiting SEARCH Homeless Services.

Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 7:30PM Doors Open | 8:00-9:30PM Salsa Lesson | 9:30-11:30PM Open Dance
Music: Salsa, Western Swing, Hip-Hop
Location: Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116
Admission: One pack of tube-socks or $7.00 entry fee
RSVP to Salsa Night
Sign up to Volunteer

b) 12/3 SEARCH HOLIDAY PARTY

Here is your chance to celebrate the seasons with our friends at SEARCH! Vox will be throwing a Holiday Party at a permanent housing facility for formerly homeless people called Jackson Hinds Garden. It will be a fun and interactive way for you to care for the residents and be in community with those who have experienced deep trauma, marginalization, and voicelessness in society. Get ready for food, crafts and holiday cheer!

Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 9AM Volunteer Orientation @ Vox Warehouse | 10AM Set-up @ Jackson Hinds Gardens | 11:30-2PM Party
Location: Meet at Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116
Sign up to Volunteer

c) VOX CONSPIRACY



First Vox Conspiracy meet-up success! The group met over fair-trade coffee and beer as a follow-up to the September film event to explore deeper around the issue of human trafficking. Discussion was led by Judy Feng (Vox) and Kristen Carr (Not For Sale Campaign). The conspiracy continues...email judy.feng@accesslive.org for info on next meet-up! 

d) VOX IMPRINT - MAKING AN IMPRINT ON OUR WORLD THROUGH HOMEMADE CRAFTS

Introducing a new branch...Vox Imprint! This is a group of creative folks who are making an imprint on our world through homemade crafts. Do you love to sew, design cards, or bake delicious treats? Get connected with Vox Imprint! We will be prepping for the Justice Market coming up on 12/10 and are looking for creatives who want to contribute homemade items. Email julie@tienfamily.com for details.

e) 12/10 JUSTICE MARKET - CALL FOR ARTISTS AND MERCHANTS

Vox will be participating in the Justice Market, hosted by Not For Sale Campaign. This is a great opportunity to shop fair trade/ethically made goods, enjoy live holiday music, sip on fair trade coffee, enter a raffle to win great prizes and finish the day with the Robbie Seay Band live in concert.

Estimated attendance ~2000+! Interested in being a vendor? Apply here.

Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 1-6PM Justice Market | 5:30-7PM Vendor Dinner | 7-8:15PM Robbie Seay Band Benefit Concert
Location: Copperfield Church - 8350 Highway 6 North
RSVP to Justice Market

===
"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action."  ~W.J. Cameron

Happy November!
Alissa Kit | Director