GEEK PROM Press Release

2006 (draft)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: GEEK PROM 2006 – Level Up!

When: Saturday, May 6

Where: Acme - 1305 SE 8th Avenue, Portland

Contact: Oso Martín, Outreach Coordinator; Shawn Furst, Volunteer Coordinator

GEEK PROM: Level Up!

Portland - Free Geek, Portland's groovy computer reuse and recycling non-profit is holding its third annual GEEK PROM fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Portland area geeks will have a chance to recycle their high school prom memories and show off their lightsaber skills while contributing to Free Geek's efforts to "help the needy get nerdy." GEEK PROM is as "formal" as you want to be, open to anyone looking for a way to re-examine their high school angst amongst their fellow geeks.

This year, Free Geek will pioneer new lands, moving the popular event off site to our favorite local hangout, Acme. Their top shelf staff will be serving the food and drink while the geeks get their groove on.

This year's prom theme is "Level Up!" As any hardcore "gamer" knows, this phrase refers to completing one level in a game and moving on to the next. We're not exactly high school seniors looking to "level up" to college, but we're doing all we can to move past an era in which the poor have limited access to technological resources, and unsorted hazardous computer waste is dumped on unprepared third world nations. So come by, and do what you can to help us "level up" our planet and our local community.

GEEK PROM starts at 10:00 pm (doors open at 9:00 pm), and goes until 2:00 am. GEEK PROM will be held at the Acme located at 1305 SE 8th Avenue (just 4 blocks from Free Geek!) in Portland. There is ample room for the arrival of stretch limos, however, participants are encouraged to arrive via ecologically sound transportation.

Keyboard virtuoso Rich XXX, will get the evening started, followed by the fabulous funk of the Golden Greats. DJ Parklife will then spin turntables until closing. You can get your picture taken in the Photo Booth, compete in Prom King and Queen dance-off and play Meet the Geek! Win geeky prizes throughout the night. GEEK PROM is a 21 and over event. A cash bar will be serving special vodka drinks, beer and wine.

Tickets will be available for $6-10 sliding scale at the door.

GEEK PROM is sponsored by:

• FREE GEEK - Portland's coolest non-profit community technology center.
• Acme Food and Drink - way cool restauraunt and bar.
• New Deal Vodka - Portland's own vodka distillery.

For more information, visit www.freegeek.org/geekprom

2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: GEEK PROM 2005 – Kissed by a Dæmon (A Glamorous Geeky Gala)

When: Friday, April 1, 2005

Where: FREE GEEK - 1731 SE 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

Contact: Oso Martín, Outreach Coordinator

GEEK PROM: Be there and be square.

Portland - Free Geek, Portland's leader in computer reuse and recycling is holding the second annual GEEK PROM on Friday, April 1, 2005. Portland area geeks will have a chance to recycle their high school prom memories, while contributing to Free Geek's efforts to "help the needy get nerdy." GEEK PROM is as "formal" as you want to be, open to anyone looking for a way to re-examine their high school angst amongst friendly geeks. GEEK PROM is a fundraiser for FREE GEEK and the City Repair Project.

GEEK PROM starts at 8:00 pm, and goes until 1:00 am. GEEK PROM will be held at Free Geek's new community space, located at 1731 SE 10th Ave. There is ample room for the arrival of stretch limos, however, participants are encouraged to arrive via ecologically sound transportation.

DJs: Deaf Child, Co and Pariah will be providing the old school Hip Hop, Drum n' Bass plus 70's, 80's and other random cool stuff. When not dancing you can get your picture taken in the Photo Booth, vote for Prom King and Queen and play everybody's favorite game show: Meet the Geek! Win geeky prizes throughout the night. GEEK PROM is an all ages event. A 21 and over cash bar will be serving beer and wine. Hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price.

GEEK PROM dresses, outfits and accessories will be available for sale in the Free Geek Thrift store for super cheap! (nothing over $5 – on sale from Tuesday, March 22 until the day of the prom – while supplies last). Tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door. There is a limited quantity, so get yours today! GEEK PROM 2005 Tickets are available at the following locations:

FREE GEEK 1731 SE 10th Ave.

The City Repair Project 2126 SE Division

Back Space 115 NW 5th Ave.

GEEK PROM is sponsored by FREE GEEK, the City Repair Project and the Back Space. For more information, visit www.freegeek.org/geekprom