The Chicago YAL conference is approaching fast. This year’s conference is 9 February to 12 February. There is still time to register. For all the details, go to yalchicago.org

Father Lou has offered to graciously host a Super Bowl party at his house for the YAL! Come watch the Colts (Boo!) take on Da Bears in Super Bowl XLI, Sunday 4 February, 2007.

We have a lot of events coming up in the next few weeks.
Race for the Cure: The epitome of a ‘feel good’ event. Join the “St. Demetrios YAL” team and help us raise money for a cure for breast cancer by running or walking this 5k race on Saturday, October 21st, at 8am. Important: the deadline to register as a team member is this Sunday, October 8th. To register, please click here, and click ‘register here’. Follow the instructions to ‘register as a team member’ (our team name is “St. Demetrios YAL”). This is an amazing event, so please join us and bring a friend! Note: you do not have to be a YAL member or have participated in any prior event to be on the YAL team.

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Tuesday, October 10, all day, at the White Marsh location (The Nottingham Shopping Center with Best Buy). Eat at Chick-Fil-A anytime on Tuesday and present a YAL coupon and a percentage of your purchase will go to support YAL.

Growing Up Greek: Comedy night in DC on October 26. Vasili is guaranteed to make you laugh! Click here for more info. If you would like to reserve tickets with the group, please respond by next Friday, October 13. We will reserve a block of tickets together for all that reply by that date.

Monthly Meeting: Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19, from 7pm to 8pm at St. Demetrios. We will be going to Bill Bateman’s afterward for drinks and fun.

YAL DC Weekend: Go to DCGreeks.com for all of the details on the annual YAL DC Weekend, to be held November 9-13. Young Greeks from YAL groups across the country will be there!

We wish to extend a special thank you (!!!!) to everyone who helped man the hot dog stand at the festival last weekend: Shannon, Demetrios, Stasa, Georgia, Maroula, Irene G, Emily B, Thanasi, Irene L,Amir, Tony, Raph, Tom, Dimitra Z, Katina Z, Emma, John, Katie Harris, Elena, Andrew, Kelli, Gina, Leo and Mr. & Mrs. Latgis!

The volunteer schedule has been posted on the “Festival Voluteers” tab above. Volunteers are still needed to work the hotdog stand at this year’s festival. You do not need to have attended any number of YAL meetings/events or have any previous hot dog serving experience. This is purely for fun and to help out at the festival. If you are interested please contact Emily Liadakis at 443.838.1248 or email her as soon as possible.

It’s coming!

The annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival is almost here! This year’s festival will be held 29 September through 1 October. The festival is a great opportunity to experience some awesome greek food, pastries, music, dancing and crafts, and a chance to reconnect with old friends.
The YAL has volunteered to man the hot dog booth this year for the festival. If you are interested in helping, please email Emily Liadakis or Tom Cook.

Everyone who volunteers this year will receive the 2006 St. Demetrios YAL t-shirt, by our own Shannon and Emily! The shirts will be printed on a Carolina Blue t-shirt with following design:

The festival hours are:

• Friday, 29 September: 4pm-Midnight
• Saturday, 30 September: Noon-Midnight
• Sunday, 1 October: Noon-8pm

Parking on the church grounds is $3, or you may park at one of the very close satellite locations and take the shuttle for free. We’ll see you there!