Parents' Night Out (PNO)

Above is a picture taken at last Friday's Parents' Night Out evening, hosted by Alpha Delta and their sister sorority, Gamma Sigma Sigma. Parents' Night Out, commonly referred to by the brothers as "PNO", is an event hosted by Alpha Delta and Gamma Sigma Sigma once each semester, usually the weekend directly before finals. It is an evening when the brothers and sisters volunteer to watch children of local parents so that they can have a night off for themselves. This is particularly useful for student parents who otherwise might not have an opportunity to study in solitude without having to look after their children. It is not offered simply to students, however, but is a service available to all families in the community. PNO takes place on the first floor of the UMaine fitness center, where there are basketball courts available to play on, a place to set up a table for bracelet-making and snacks, and plenty of space for the children to run around and have a good time. PNO goes from 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m., allowing parents enough time to get some thing accomplished or enjoy some quality R&R without the youngsters underfoot.