An “Apple Celebration of the Arts” took place at the York County

Shelter Programs on September 26, 2009 with world-acclaimed musician, arranger, composer, and conductor, Tim Janis.   He has performed with artists such as Paul McCartney,  Billy Joel, Ray Charles, George Clooney, James Earl Jones, Andre Previn, Emmanuel Ax, Maya Angelou, and the New York Philharmonic and London Symphony.

        If you were to access the official website of Tim Janis:

                                          www.timjanis.com

you would see that he is an individual with a deep social consciousness.

He is well-known for his “Music With A Mission.”  He has dedicated his time to projects such as cancer and AIDS work, the USO, hospitals, education, homelessness, and global peace. 

        Pam Hartvigsen served as Client Resources Director for many

years at York County Shelter Programs.  She left this position a few

in the spring of 2009 to dedicate her time and efforts to developing funding

sources for prescription medication for homeless and uninsured

individuals.  She witnessed firsthand that there is a widespread and

often life-saving need for these medications.  In late July, Pam contacted

Tim Janis about this critical situation.  Tim generously agreed to donate

his time for this concert.

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Anonymous Special Friend

Joe Hanslip

Nancy Hanslip

Pat Sinicropi and Joe Romm

Tilbury House Publishers

Event Supporters

Brothers of Christian Instruction

Carol Adams

Good-for-All Pharmacy

Grady Collins

Marden’s

Massabesic Schools

Mike and Lucille Hussey’s Farm Stand

Southern Maine Medical Center

Taylor Rental

Tibbetts Family Farm

TK Machining, Inc.

Triple C Farm

Thanks to Lucille M. Simpson Prescription Fund

Donors for Auction

Joanna Sylvester - Memory Gardens - Alfred - antique sun decoration

Bull Feeney’s Restaurant -  Portland - dinner for two

Pepperland Cafe - South Berwick - twenty-five dollar gift certificate

Lee Nails - Saco - manicure

Olive Garden - Biddeford - twenty-five dollar gift certificate

The Catered Event - South Berwick - two prepared take-home meals

Prelude - Portsmouth, New Hampshire - gift bag

Suncity Tanning - Portland - tanning

Best Buy - South Portland - Beatles’ Abbey Road CD

Mike and Lucille Hussey’s Farm Stand - Alfred - large mums

Thanks go out to all the volunteers and contributors who helped with this event.

Bob and Kyla Dewitt of TK Machining in Waterboro generously helped

with the transportation of the chairs that

were needed for the concert.  Special

thanks go out to them as well as the Massabesic schools for the loaning of the chairs and the stage.

Thanks Tim Janis!