"When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come." - Oprah Winfrey
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April 24 - Tribute Luncheon Honors Community Philanthropists
April 27 - College Station Job Fair
April 28 - Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop # 3
April 29 - Proud of My Culture: 16th Annual Early Childhood Seminar
April 29 - Expired Prescription Collection (Robertson County)
May 4 - National Day of Prayer Event Bridge Ministries
May 19 - George Bush Library & Museum Film Series
May 25 - Annual Mental Health Luncheon |
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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First Steps
A twice-monthly support group for adults
grieving the loss of a loved one.
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
Location: Hospice Brazos Valley
Sterling House: 105 North Sterling Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
No RSVP Required
April 10 & 24
May 8 & 22 | June 12 & 26 For more information call
979-431-1588
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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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Caregiver Brown Bag Series, April 21
Legal and Financial Issues
If you or someone you know ifs affected by Alzhheimer's disease or dementia, the time for legal and financial planning is now. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about what legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans in place.
Please bring your own lunch.
Date: Friday, April 21, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Place: Grace Bible Church Southwood
1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S.
College Station, TX 77840
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Love. Create. Remember: Expressing Grief Through Art - Hospice Brazos Valley
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Hospice Brazos Valley
105 N. Sterling Avenue
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None, but registration is required
This event takes place on
Tuesday, April 11th
from
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
at the Hospice Brazos Valley Sterling House located at 105 N. Sterling Avenue, Bryan. No artistic talent or skill is required and the class will be lead by Hospice Brazos Valley Chaplain and Artist Cherry Moore. This event is free but registration is required. Interested guests can register by emailing
cmoore@hospicebrazosvalley.org
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Homebuyer Education Course - City of College Station
Date: Tuesdays, April 11, 18, & 25, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: College Station Fire Station No. 6
610 University Drive E
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 April covering topics such as credit, budgeting, mortgage loans, and shopping for a home. To register please visit
www.cstx.gov/homebuyer or call 979-764-3778.
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Car Seat Checkup - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Place: Bryan Towne Center
3125 Wildflower Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: None
Are your children buckled up correctly? More than 8 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly! Bring your child and know your child's height and weight. For more information contact Priscilla Ofori, Passenger Safety, at 979-458-0297.
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New Website! - Grimes County Health, Living, & Transportation Resources
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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 Director (Full Time) - Voices for Children, Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley
Voices For Children, Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley is currently taking applications for a full-time position of Program Director. Degree in human services or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Experience in supervision, preferably with volunteers. Experience in providing casework or related services. The Program Director will:
- Oversee the direct service program implementation of the CASA Program, including the initial and ongoing training and supervision of CASA volunteers for children who are currently in the foster care system in Brazos, Burleson, and Grimes counties. Remain knowledgeable about the resources in the community available to children and families, as well as work with agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for the youth we are assigned to.
- Provide direct supervision of 4-6 direct service staff.
- Be an ambassador for the agency in helping to recruit workshop speakers, volunteers, and supporters for the achievement of the agency's mission.
Download a copy of our employment application at
vfcbrazos.org. Send resume and completed application to [email protected], fax to 979-822-9777, or mail to 115 N. Main, Bryan TX 77803.
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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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An architect named Alfred Mosher Butts created the first version of Scrabble in 1933, and initially called it "Lexico" then changed the name to "Criss-Cross Words." His business partner James Brunot came up with "Scrabble" in the late 1930s.
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April 9 - Name Yourself Day
April 11 -
Barbershop Quartet Day
April 12 - Grilled Cheese Day
April 13 - Scrabble Day
April 14 -
International Moment of Laughter Day
April 15 -
Titanic Remembrance 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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