PHILIPSBURG:--- Friday, March 20, 2015 National Institute of the Arts inaugurates SXM Doet by painting the mural surrounding the John Larmonie Center. Kids and adults alike started bright and early Friday morning, volunteering their time and artistic skills to bring vibrant colors to the (200 meter wall) which stretches along the Pondfill Road and Long Wall Rd. SXM Doet is a national two days of volunteering in which foundations throughout the Dutch Kingdom Sint Maarten, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, and Statia create projects that encourage the local community to get involved, interact and share in the spirit of volunteerism.
Its a wonderful way to bring the community together while also helping local foundations complete large-scale projects that would normally take more time and resources without the helping hands of the community. Kids from local schools- Charlotte Brookson Performing Arts Academy, Sister Borgia, Saint Dominic, Caribbean International Academy (CIA) and Saint Joseph, brought their youthful exuberance along with dedicated parents, teachers and friends . With over 165 registered volunteers NIA is off to a great start and is looking forward to more people coming out to participate Friday and Saturday, March 21. If you are looking for a great way to get involved with your local community, this would be a wonderful place to start. All helping hands are needed and appreciated as a little support goes a long way.