New group envisions student mentors' mission
Vernon Project Planet was formed recently by a panel of professionals, business owners, holistic practitioners and environmentalists who want to nudge young people into action. Their goals, according to Marie Presti, the group’s chairman, are “nurturing and mentoring young people to take the stand of being the change needed; to set forth actions for the greater good of our future in this planet and to be able to care for our natural environment.” Presti, whose business Lucid Spirit is located in Vernon, says it is the group’s “intent to instigate involvement at the high school level so they can be empowered to make a difference and mentor their younger peers within their school district. Project Planet’s vision is to create an environmental board represented by students, teachers, school staff and community. Our mission is to expand awareness by educating and challenging young people to have a connected involvement with their environment and community through their choices and action.” For more information, contact Presti at amlp@aol.com or www.holisticmentorshipnetwork.com.
Wellness fair In an effort to raise money for its program, Lucid Spirit will hold its 2nd Annual Wellness Fair, Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Barry Lakes Club House, 76 Wawayanda Dr. in Highland Lakes. The event is free. Donated goods and services will be raffled off throughout the day; vendors, educators and practitioners of massage, Reiki and other methods will be on hand. The day will include art, music and more. Proceeds will be shared by Project Planet and Project Self Sufficiency, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income single parents, teen parents and displaced homemakers in rural Sussex County to attain economic self-sufficiency. They offer a comprehensive range of services from job training and placement to life skills training. For more on Project Self Sufficiency, call 973-383-5129. To be a vendor or speaker at this event, contact Marie Presti at 973-668-6444 or amlp@aol.com.