"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." - J.R.R. Tolkien
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April 3-7 - Public Health Week
April 4-25 - Homebuyer Education Course
April 4 - Health Science Career Fair
April 5 - Brenham's Annual Seniors Day
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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.
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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
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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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CORRECTION: The information for the Seniors Educational Luncheon by the Aging and Disability Resource Center has been updated. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Hats Off To Bra Art, March 28
Health for All is hosting HATS OFF TO BRA ART! This fundraiser will include the auction of HEALTH COUTURE ART (both HAT ART & BRA ART) to help raise money for our free clinic serving the uninsured of the Brazos Valley. It will be a fun and unique way to make a difference. Join us for music, entertainment, belly dancers, and of course the live and silent auction of HEALTH COUTURE ART. All Bras and hats will be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds going to Health For all to help with local health needs.
All entries are currently displayed at the Village Cafe and online bids are welcomed.
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: The Villiage Cage
210 W 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: $25
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2017 United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet Mini-Grant Application Open - United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet
Date: Deadline Friday, March 24, 2017
Time: By 5:00 PM
Place: United Way of the Brazos Valley
Attn: Youth Leadership Cabinet
909 Southwest Parkway East
Suite 100
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
The 2017 United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet's Mini-Grant Application is now available. To be eligible for one of these grants, agencies must be a Brazos Valley 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and demonstrate a direct impact in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, and/or Health. Requests can be up to $1,000. Grant applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 24th. For more information contact Tami Scott at
979-696-4483 ext 108 or via email
[email protected].
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Caregivers Conference - First Baptist Bryan
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: First Baptist Bryan
3100 Cambridge Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: $15 registration fee which includes lunch
Come join other adults in similar situations and better equip yourself to take care of your aging loved ones. The conference features two keynotes from Dr. Amy Hanson, as well as breakout sessions throughout the day. Free care for your loved one will be provided at the church by Home Instead Senior Care. Register today at
fbcbryan.org or call 979-776-1400.
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Clothing Drive - Chrissy's Closet
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: College View High School
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: Collecting gently used children's clothing, new shoes, and toiletries
Chrissy's Closet is holding a clothing drive on Saturday, March 25, 2017! Due to the amazing donations from this fall, they still have many larger adult sizes, so at this time they will be accepting:
- Gently Used Children's Clothing - boys child size 6 to small/medium mens & girls child size 6 to small womens
- New Shoes - child sizes & adult sizes
- Toiletries - deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, & bar soap
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5th Annual Down Syndrome Gala - Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Place: Hilton Hotel & Conference Center
801 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: $50 individual tickets and a table for 10 is $450. You may pre-purchase balloons and raffle tickets for $20.
Imagine a world where...
- Adults with Down syndrome have meaningful employment if they want it.
- Friendships between kids with Down syndrome and their typical peers last well beyond high school instead of the typical separation in elementary school.
- Medical staff give a diagnosis of Down syndrome to a new family with hope and confidence rather than fear and uncertainty.
- New parents find hope as they walk the journey with others who have gone before.
This is what the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley strives to be and provide to our local Brazos Valley community.
Now imagine yourself at our 5th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Gala on Saturday, March 25th, at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in College Station! Come for the vision and the mission, but have fun being served by our celebrity wait staff while you enjoy dinner and dancing. We will have both silent and live auction, balloon pop, and raffle! A table for 10 is $450 and individual tickets are $50. You may pre-purchase balloons and raffle tickets for $20. Cash bar opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner is served at 7:00 PM. There's never been a better time to be born with Down syndrome; help make the lives of all the babies born today even better! For more information visit
www.dsabv.org.
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Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop - Brazos Valley Food Bank
Date: Friday, March 31, 2017
Time: Starts at 10:30 AM
Place: Sunshine Center
129 S Main Street
Anderson, TX 77830
Cost: None
Workshop 2: Quick, Healthy Meals and Snacks
will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. This is the second of 6 monthly workshops that will address tips for a healthy lifestyle. Get recipes, giveaways & healthy food samples! For more information contact the Nutrition Education Coordinator at
[email protected]
or
979-779-3663 ext. 109
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Seniors Educational Luncheon - Aging and Disability Resource Center *CORRECTED*
Date: Friday, March 31, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Place: Brazos Valley Council of Governments
3991 E. 29th Street
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: None
The Aging and Disability Resource Center is hosting an educational luncheon for the aging population in the Brazos Valley and their caregivers. The Luncheon will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments at 3991 E. 29th St. in Bryan. They will be discussing "When Should Seniors Stop Driving" by the Hudson Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center and Home Instead Senior Care and "How to Stop Medicare Fraud" by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The event is FREE and lunch is provided. For more information contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center 979-595-2831.
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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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Summer & Fall 2017 Internships - United Way of the Brazos Valley
Summer & Fall 2017 Internship Applications are now OPEN! Get your application in today! Internship positions include: Communications, Community Impact, Over the Edge, Resource Development, and Volunteer & Health Outreach. Applications are available online at
http://www.uwbv.org/career-and-internships. Apply today!
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Program Manager (Part Time) - The Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network (BIIN)
BIIN is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status non-profit whose mission is to promote the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational and social services. BIIN provides such services as information and referral; liaisons with schools, social service agencies, local government and other entities; assistance with wage recovery and other work-related issues; as well as translation and interpretation.
BIIN is looking for a part-time (20-30 hrs/week) Program Manager, responsible for case coordination and administrative support for the Board of Directors, committees and programs.
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Role Player "Victims" (Hourly) - IIF Data Solutions & National Guard Training Exercise
IIF Data Inc. is contracted by the government to support National Guard Training for Emergency/ Disaster Training. They are currently seeking individuals who will be Role Players and simulate being "victims" of a mock disaster who will then be "rescued " as part of the National Guardsmen's training .
Orientation is Sunday,
March 26, 2017 from
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The Exercise is on
March 27 - 29, 2017 and
March 31, 2017. No Role Players needed for the 30th of March. The hours will be (approx.) 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or
5:00 PM.
Role Players will be paid $14.47/hr for all hours accumulated and paid on the last day that they work.
Lunch will be provided on the days of the exercise.
Those who are interested will need to apply on line at
www.iifdata.com. Go to RPSS click on additional Exercise information. Scroll to the state of interest and apply.
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Office Manager (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
General Description:
Provides direct assistance to the staff of TCMYFS and Program Director. Performs office management and coordination of information. Maintains online data entry through approved techniques to meet STAR contractual requirements.
Education/Other Requirements:
minimum High School diploma plus three years experience in a professional office setting. Prefer ability to type 50 wpm and proficiently work in MS Word and Excel spreadsheet format. Ability to present a professional and polite disposition in the work environment. Must be insurable under agency insurance policies and pass a background check.
Compensation:
negotiable plus fringe; occupational and liability insurance; social security and retirement plan when eligible.
Hours:
Full-time position; 40 hours/week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday-Friday; evenings and weekends as needed or requested.
FLSA:
Non-exempt. TCM is an E.O.E.
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Case Manager (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
General Description: Responsible for implementing and managing a case management system that will empower participants to make
the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Education Requirements: BA/BS or higher is social services or related field.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in social science or related field; ability to work as a team player
; a commitment to be non-judgmental and use a holistic approach when working with a diverse population and homeless issues;
the ability to maintain professionalism and ethics when working under crisis situations
; one year experience in social service
field; eligible for coverage under agency insurance policies.
Hours: Full-time position, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Evening hours may also be required. Other days will be given off during that week to offset weekend work. Responsible and available for rotating "on-call" for the Bridge shelter.
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 Lord of the Rings Trilogy is approximately 455,125 words long, but that's still shorter than War & Peace which is about 561,304 words!
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March 19 - Let's Laugh Day
March 20 - World Storytelling Day
March 21 -
Common Courtesy Day
March 22 - International Goof Off Day
March 23 - Puppy Day
March 24 -
Chocolate Covered Raisins day
March 25 -
Tolkien Reading Day
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Pews Available!
The Salvation Army of Bryan College Station has 27 pews that they are looking to donate. There are 14 pews that are 16 feet and 14 pews that are 9ft 6in. People picking up the pews are responsible for moving them. The Salvation Army cannot deliver the pews. If you are interested in the pews please contact the Salvation Army at 979-361-0618.
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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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