"When the first baby laughed for the first time its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies." - J.M. Barrie,
Peter Pan
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March 28 - Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshop #2
April 5 - Brenham's Annual Seniors Day
April 29 - Proud Of My Culture 16th Annual Early Childhood Seminar |
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Listing your organization's information in the Community Information Digest is easy and free! To have information considered for inclusion in the Digest, please submit it to
[email protected] no later than 5:00 pm Tuesdays. All events posted are for the following week, events submitted for the same week will not be included in the Digest.
Inclusion in the Digest is at the sole discretion of 2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley and is dependent on their guidelines.
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Does your organization have an ongoing program that you would like featured? Send it in! Briefly describe the program in 100 words or less. We will list your program in this section for up to two months, at which time you will need to resubmit the program information.
NAMI Brazos Valley Mental Health Support Groups
Free support group for loved ones of someone with mental health issues, and separate, free support group for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders are held concurrently every Tuesday from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. For location(s) and more information visit
www.namibv.org, send an email [email protected], or call 2-1-1.
2-1-1 Brazos Valley would like to announce a new way to stay connected! To receive text updates on local resources including Back to School fairs, tax preparation sites, the Summer Food Program, and Holiday Assistance, simply text 211BV to 51555. Data rates may apply.
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Bowl for Kids' Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bowl for Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser, raising over $20 million annually for children in need across the country. Because of Bowl for Kids' Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created, and improved outlooks on life can be started.
Bowl for Kids' Sake is a fun and easy way to positively impact a child's life. Just follow the simple steps below:
- Start a team. Teams are formed with five or six members. Consider creating a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, or co-workers.
- Start securing sponsorship. Most bowlers raise about $170, but many people raise over $1,000. What impact do you want to have?. The best part is that all of the event expenses are underwritten by our corporate sponsors. That means 100% of the money raised by bowlers goes directly towards supporting children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters in your community.
- Start bowling. After you have secured your sponsorships, it's time to have fun! You'll receive two free games of bowling (shoe and ball rental included!), a Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirt, food, drinks, and chances to win door prizes!
So what are you waiting for? Start your team today! Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters through Bowl for Kids' Sake makes a positive, long-lasting impact on children in your community. Our mentoring works. It works to help broaden children's perspectives and help them learn how to make good choices. It starts a child on the path to fulfilling their potential and succeeding in school and life. For more information visit www.bigmentor.org.
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Grand Station Entertainment
2400 Earl Rudder Fwy
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
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Homebuyer Education Course - The City of College Station
Date:
Monday, February 27, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: College Station Fire Station No. 6
610 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None ($20 for course book but not required)
The City of College Station is offering a four part homebuyer education course in February covering topics such as credit, budgeting, mortgage loans, and shopping for a home. Register today at www.cstx.gov/homebuyer or call 979-764-3778!
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Eat healthy, Be Active Community Workshop - Brazos Valley Food Bank
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Time: Starts 10:30 AM
Place: Brazos Valley Food Bank
1501 Independence Avenue
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None, all classes are free of charge by BVFB's SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators
Workshop 1:
Enjoy Healthy Food that Taste's Great will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. This is the first of 6 monthly workshops that will address tips for a healthy lifestyle. For more information contact the Nutrition Education Coordinator at [email protected] or 979-779-3663 ext. 109.
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A Purposeful Life Workshop - Texas A&M Center on Disability & Development
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017
Time: Starts at 6:00 PM
Place: Central Baptist Church
1991 FM 158 Road
College Station, TX 77845
Cost: None, but please RSVP
A Purposeful Life Workshop is a free workshop for parents of children with exceptionalities. This month's seminar is "Surviving Puberty - This Time As A Parent," and will cover adolescence and puberty. Childcare and dinner is provided. For accessibility/transportation assistance, call the Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living at 979-776-5505 by Friday, February 24, 2017. RSVP today at
cdd.tamu.edu.
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Run for the House 5KRun/2KWalk - B/CS Habitat for Humanity
Date:
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Time: Registration/Check-in starts 7:00 AM
Race Starts 8:00 AM
Place: Spence Park
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: $20 early registration before February 18, 2017 and $25 registration until March 4, 2017
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Free ARD Clinic - Partners Resource Network, PATH Project
Date:
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Huntsville Public Library
1219 13th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340
Cost: None, but please call to schedule an appointment
ARD season is upon us! PATH IS HERE TO HELP! We can offer you one-on-one support.
Meet with someone in person to discuss or look at paperwork , ask questions, or determine strategies and support.
Know your rights. Know your responsibilities.
It will make a difference.
What is an IEP Clinic?
An IEP Clinic is a designated appointment time to meet with your PATH Project Regional Coordinator. There are different ways your Regional Coordinator may assist you at an IEP Clinic. Some ways are:
- To learn what the ARD process is like
- To review your child's IEP
- Help you determine what you want for your child and how to achieve it
- Help you understand your rights
For more information or to make an appointment please call or email Gail Wright, Regional Coordinator, 936-581-2045 or [email protected].
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Do you have a job opportunity with your agency? We want to list it! Please send submissions to [email protected]. Include a brief description of the position and further instructions for those interested in applying or getting more information about the opportunity.
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Executive Director (Full Time) - Voices For Children, Inc. CASA of Brazos Valley
Voices For Children, Inc. CASA of Brazos Valley is seeking candidates to fill the position of Executive Director. Resume, Letter of Intent and three references may be submitted to
[email protected] on or before
February 13, 2017.
For a description of the position or for more information, please visit
www.vfcbrazos.org.
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Program Director (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
Youth & Family Services; Full Time; Master's Degree required; Program Mgmt. experience A plus! Supervision of 10-County area;
Send resume' to Doug
Weedon; PO Box 3490, Bryan,
TX 77805 or email at:
[email protected].
Twin City Mission is an E.O.E.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) - Twin City Mission
Twin City Mission is looking for
A Licensed Professional
Counselor Supervisor (LPCS).
Staff supervision preferred!
Send resume' to Doug Weedon:
PO Box 3490, Bryan, 77805
or email:
[email protected]
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Twin City Mission is an E.O.E.
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LVR (481) - MHMR Authority Brazos
Job Description:
LVN implements professional & administrative nursing services under the direction of the RN in the IDD Services programs of ICF-ID, HCS, and TxHmL; is responsible for maintaining a competent & professional level of nursing care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive services and supports through programs & for monitoring the delivery of medical related training, which include, but not limited to: lab screenings, physical exams, medication education/training including side effects, medication administration, liaison with pharmacies to ensure timely and accurate medication orders and to ensure safe and effective care is delivered; conducts focused health/nursing assessments within LVN scope of practice; coordinate follow up with provider staff, the individual, and/or family regarding client medical issues/needs to ensure effective and efficient medical treatment/services is received as ordered/directed by healthcare personnel; provides oversight and ensures proper implementation of the medical/nursing outcomes for the individual's receiving ICF-ID, HCS, and TxHmL services; requires working closely with the interdisciplinary/service planning teams to facilitate and implement nursing treatment plan and nursing treatment recommendations.
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The earliest reference to the Tooth Fairy appears in a
Chicago Daily Tribune "Household Hints" column from September 1908. The Story was further popularized by Ester Watkins Arnold's 1927 play for children,
The Tooth Fairy.
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February 26 - Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27 -
No Brainer Day
February 8 - National Tooth Fairy Day
March 1 - World Compliment Day
March 2 - Old Stuff Day
March 3 - Employee Appreciation Day
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Homeless Hygiene Drive
Grind4God Ministries is having a Homeless Hygiene Drive! Most needed items include deodorant, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, tissue rolls, bar soap, razors, socks, and bottled water. They are also accepting restaurant gift cards. The drop off location is located at Grind4God Ministries at 307 South Main Street, Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77803. For more information call 979-703-2975.
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Clothing and Diapers Needed
SingleMoms Created4Change assists single mothers and married mothers who are parenting by themselves. They are always in need of and accept all brands and sizes of diapers. Other items such as clothing are accepted on an as-needed basis. For more information, please call Raquel at (979) 575-1034.
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