Meriwether Matters

Meriwether Matters is a weekly digest of top news items from the MLS PTO.

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In the Spotlight

Silent Auction Next Friday, March 18

Join us next Friday, March 18 for the MLS PTO Silent Auction, 6:30-10:30 pm at King Family Vineyards! The Auction Catalog is now online. Click here to check out the amazing donations we'll have up for auction on March 18. Whether you're looking for a custom fire pit or a massage, there's something for everyone, and every budget! And don't forget to buy your RAFFLE tickets for the hot air balloon ride! You can use the tickets that were sent home in backpack mail, or buy them online HERE. Questions? Contact Laura Ege (laurage@gmail.com)

Auction Night KNO with Extended Hours!

Online registration is now open for Kids Night Out on Friday, March 18. Hours have been extended for this KNO only, to accommodate parents attending the MLS PTO Silent Auction. Pickup is at 10:30 pm! Click here for details and to register.

Upcoming Events & Deadline

MLS PTO Silent Auction and Extended Hours Kids Night Out: Friday, March 18. Click here for more information on the auction. Click here to register for Kids Night Out.

PTO Board Meeting: Monday, March 28, 6:30-8 pm, MLS Library. All are welcome.
Spring Break: Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8.

mlspto.org Highlights for the Week

Zone Spring 2 Session Starts Next Week

E-Zone Spring 2 classes start next week! If you forgot to sign up, there are still some openings in classes like Candy Math and Terrific Tuesdays. For more information or to register, please email Carey at ez@mlspto.org ASAP. For a detailed calendar, click here.

Bingo Night Thank Yous

Thank you MLS families for supporting this year's PTO Bingo Night. The event was well attended, LOTS OF FUN, and incredibly successful. This would not have been possible without support from the MLS community and help from a fabulous team of volunteers. Click here for more details on all that went into this fun MLS community night!

Community Posts

Here Wee Grow Again Children's Consignment Sale: Great deals on gently used children's clothing, toys, and equipment. Click here for more details.
Fresh Air Fund: The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences in the country to more than 1.8 million children since 1877. Volunteer host families open their hearts and homes to New York City children during the summer to share the simple joys of their communities. Click here for more information on becoming a host this summer.
Artfest in the West Fundraiser: Join us Friday, March 11, 6-9 pm, for "Rock Around the Clock," the annual Artfest in the West fundraiser at WAHS. Click here for more information.
Field Hockey in Charlottesville: Click here for information regarding the Panthers United Field Hockey Club for all ages and all skill levels.
Click the following links for community information run in previous editions of Meriwether Matters: Nano Days at UVa, Seth's Helping Hands, and VIA Run for Autism 5K.

Laurel Geis and Holly Stancil, Communications Coordinators

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