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Pen Argyl - January, 2015
MTD: 1.31 Normal: 3.08
Season Total - 8.50
November 13 ..............................0.50
November 26...............................5.25
December 10................................1.00
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January 6.....................................1.00
January 9.....................................0.25
Bangor Vintage Fashion Show
A Bangor Vintage Fashion show will be held at Eunikue Fashion at 31 Broadway in Bangor starting at 2:00pm Sunday, January 31.
The show will feature vintage clothing worn during different eras in Bangor history, including the 1975 centennial.
The event is the first of monthly events planned to commemorate Bangor's 140th year as a borough and in recognition of Bangor's inclusion in the National Historic Register.
The public is welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Anyone wanting to provide vintage clothing or model should contact Bonnie LaBar at 610-588-1700 at least one week in advance of the event.
BHS Chamber Choir
Chic storage ideas to corral clutter
(BPT) - With cold weather and more time indoors. Snuggling up with blankets and partaking in activities at home can create more clutter than usual around the house. Instead of getting frustrated, it's easy to add stylish storage to corral extra items. Get organized and keep your home clutter-free with a few smart tips.
Neat reading racks
Many people enjoy a good read before counting sheep. However, books, magazines and tablets can just add disarray if left scattered around the bedroom. To combat this type of clutter, add wall-mounted magazine racks or crates to hold your reading pieces. Paint a wooden crate using FrogTape Multi-Surface painter's tape. Add stripes in striking colors for a reading rack that's functional and fabulous looking. FrogTape is the only tape treated with PaintBlock Technology, which forms a micro-barrier against paint bleed, giving you sharp and precise paint lines. Learn more at frogtape.com. After drying, cut your crate down the middle – you now have two spots for book storage. Install simple wall-hanging brackets to the edges of the crates and attach each to the wall with drywall anchors for a sturdy and safe finish. These are also great for stowing away toys in a child's playroom or towels in the bathroom.
Boost bedroom storage
If every closet, nook and cranny in your home is occupied, it's time to look toward other avenues for order. Calm your chaos with under-bed storage units by transforming old dresser drawers into storage space. Paint the drawers in the color of your choice and drill casters to the bottom for easy rolling access. Slide them under your bed and you can now neatly put away items that were once a nuisance.
Multipurpose seating
Chic ottomans and cushioned benches are great pieces that provide extra seating in family rooms. But in addition to their pleasant outward appearance, many contain hidden storage underneath the lid. Neatly stow away movies, games, blankets and pillows that would otherwise crowd this high-traffic area. Position the furniture as an accent piece or place a lengthy bench along a window for a cozy reading nook, while simultaneously increasing your storage.
Cozy staircase storage
The space under stairs is often overlooked as a storage spot, since it's usually closed off with drywall. What most homeowners don't realize is this tricky triangle is typically hollow, and the "wasted" space can be utilized to store your family's odds and ends. For extra functionality, transform it into a closet if you're a DIY weekend warrior. All you'll need is a couple of days and these steps:
* First, frame the door opening for your new closet. Use a drywall saw to create the outline that fits the pre-hung door of your choice. Secure the hinged side to the frame and use wood shims (thin pieces of wood that will properly align the door) to ensure it's a secure fit within the opening.
* Next, you'll need to create the closet walls inside. Measure the area of the closet and cut sheets of plywood or drywall to those dimensions (depending on how "finished" you'd like the final space to look). Paint the plywood in the color of your choice and install it by nailing it to the existing studs. Just keep in mind that drywall will require a few extra steps, like taping, mudding and sanding before it's ready to paint.
* Now, determine what size storage containers and hooks the space will allow and create shelves and cubbies. Using a nail gun, install ledger strips around the entire closet to support the shelves, making sure they're level. Secure with screws and install your painted shelves for a cozy – and contained – storage solution.
If the construction of this project seems a bit too ambitious, reach out to a trusted contractor to handle the building components. You can tackle the most fun part – painting!
Whether you have limited storage or are simply looking for ways to bring order to your home, now is the time to reorganize. With these suggestions, you'll achieve a modernized and tidy living space, in no time at all..
A Catholic priest got a standing ovation from his congregation after revealing he is gay.
Metro reports that Father Martin Dolan, who has served in Dublin for 15 years, spoke out in support of gay marriage during mass and added: "I'm gay myself".
Community youth worker Liz O'Connor told the Irish Sun: "We are all very proud of Father Martin.
"Because he has admitted that he is gay he doesn't change the person that he was before it."
A referendum on the issue is due in May, and a recent poll showed that nearly 70 per cent of people in Ireland are in support of gay marriage.
Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct)
The west bound lane of the Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct) between First Street (Rte 191) and Murray Street in Bangor has been closed.
After a recent inspection it was determined that the westbound lane of the bridge needs to be closed and detoured due to in-creased deterioration to the bridge.
Eastbound traffic will not be affected.
This restriction will be in effect until construction of the new bridge, estimated to begin in late 2015.
Motorists will have two detour options:
Pen Argyl Academic Wall of Fame Nominations
It is time for the Pen Argyl High School Alumni Association to select the 2015 Inductees to the Academic Wall of Fame.
This honor is bestowed on a select number of graduates or past district educators each year who have distinguished themselves through community service, academic accomplishments, as well as, advancements in their chosen profession. The creation of this distinction was to set an example of what is possible for all present and future Pen Argyl students!
This honor is different from the PAHS Athletic Hall of Fame where chosen Alumni are honored for their athletic contributions while at Pen Argyl High School.
Anyone can nominate a PAHS graduate for the Academic Wall of Fame honor. Our Academic Wall of Fame Inductees have made a meaningful contribution to the world around them, and the Pen Argyl Alumni Association is proud to bestow this honor. To nominate a graduate, please contact Jim or Heather Hunter at 610-863-9443 or send an e-mail to email@example.com The deadline for nominations is February 20, 2015.
GED & Basic Skills Classes
Free Adult Education classes of the Bangor, Pen Argyl, and Nazareth Adult Education program will begin the week of January 26, 2015. A Basic Skills refresher class will be held at Pen Argyl and Nazareth High Schools in addition to a GED preparation class. The Basic Skills class will help students improve reading, writing and math skills to then advance into the GED preparation class. Students must attend class both days of the first week for assessment and orientation. If a student is not able to begin January 26, there will be a mid-session start date the week of March 2.
The Bangor area GED preparation class will meet in the library of DeFranco Elementary School on Five Points Richmond Rd, Bangor from 6 pm to 8:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. This class begins Monday, Monday January 26.
The Pen Argyl area Basic Skills and GED classes will meet in the Pen Argyl Senior High School Library. Each class will run from 6 pm to 8:30 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. These classes begin Monday January 26
The Nazareth area Basic Skills and GED classes will meet in the lower level of the Nazareth Senior High School Library. The nights for the Nazareth classes are Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 to 8:30 pm, and will begin Tuesday, January 27.
The session will run until the middle of May.
The 33-year-old program has helped many area students earn a GED. Students, who pass the GED, attend class and complete certain requirements, are eligible for an equivalency high school diploma.
The program is mostly funded by federal and state education grants managed by Northampton Community College. NCC operates one of Pennsylvania's largest Adult Literacy programs serving hundreds of students each year. Funding is also provided by Bangor, Pen Argyl and Nazareth school districts. In addition to these classes, information about continuing studies at NCC will be available. For more information call Northampton Community College at 610-861-5427
January 13
Orthopedic Info Night
You're Invited to Orthopedic Info Night on Spinal Stenosis at the Health Center at Bangor 1337 Blue Valley Drive Pen Argyl, PA 18072, Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Light hors d'oeuvres will be available. To register, call 610-402-CARE.
January 14
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night will be held tonight at the Nazareth Center for the Arts at 30 Belvidere Street in Nazareth from 7-9pm.
Open Mic Night is held the second Wednesday each month.
January 16
BMCL After Christmas Sale
. Are you looking for a gift idea for a book lover or want to add to your book collection? On Friday, Jan. 16 and Sat., Jan. 17, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm, the Blue Mountain Community Library is having an After Christmas Sale in the Book Nook, located on the 2nd floor of the library. Snow dates will be Jan 23 and 24. All items will be reduced for those two days. Please come and purchase gently used Books, CDs, DVDs and Puzzles. A free library tote bag will be given with a $10 purchase.
Gift certificates are also available the library is also collecting yarn for the Nazarene Needlers of Bangor. All yarn donations may be dropped off at the library and will be distributed to the group, which makes hand-knitted items for hospitals and nursing homes.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am to Noon, and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the library and is open to anyone. The book selection for January 20 is Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information. The website is www.bmcl.org.
Family Game Night
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is having a "Family Game Night" on Friday,
January 16th, at 6:30 p.m. Families are invited for fun & fellowship. Bring a favorite game and snack to share.
The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info. call 610-588-4453 or visit http://www.ebumc.org/.
Wind Gap Film Club
The newly formed Wind Gap film club will hold its first meeting 6:00pm Friday January 16 at the Wind Gap Legion. at 217 North Broadway, Wind Gap. All are welcome to attend. For more information find them on Facebook or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The club will hold a fund raiser 6:00pm January 30 at the Legion.
Pay It Forward Weekend
Beginning Friday Jan. 16 through Sunday Jan. 18, 2015 you are encouraging to participate in the 3rd annual "Pay It Forward Weekend". You are asked to do at least one random act of kindness (more than one is even better). It is very easy to participate, All you have to do is something for someone or some organization without expecting anything in return: pay for a stranger's meal, send someone a card, volunteer some time. The ideas are endless.
All it takes is a spark to get a fire going. Find them on Facebook so you can make a difference, and who knows, maybe change someone's life. Get on Board, invite all your Facebook friends to join and let's see if we can change someone's world this weekend. Who knows, it might be your life that gets changed.
Last year, we had 484,743 people that accepted the invitation. More remarkable, is that 6,191,963 people saw the invitation and cause. This doesn't count the people outside of Facebook that took part.
Remember, it doesn't take people doing a lot, just a lot of people doing a little.
January 18
Portland Community Event Committee
The Portland Community Events committee will hold is next meeting 7:30pm Sunday January 18 at borough hall. The agenda includes movie night and events for 2015. The committee is always looking for volunteers and ideas. More info: contact Stephanie Steeele at 610-216-6716 or e-mail email@example.com
Safe Haven Dog Adoption
Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 - 2 on Sunday, January 18 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville.
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
"Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."
For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at email@example.com. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook
January 20
Safe Haven Volunteer Meeting
Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 20 for a bite to eat and meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
"Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."
For more information about Safe Haven, and to find Volunteer and Foster applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at email@example.com. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook
January 24
Sixth Annual Snow Ball Fund Raiser
Families First presents its 6th Annual Winter Snow-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 24, from 6:00 pm to 12 am at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl,
Come out and enjoy music by DJ Joe Franzo, and a buffet dinner by Tom Donohue of Pen Argyl Pizza, including baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, salad, vegetable, rolls, coffee, tea, soda and a large variety of home-baked desserts. There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and tricky tray. This is a BYOB event and dress is casual! Music will be followed by karoke – come out to dine, dance and sing, too!
Admission is $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the Door. All proceeds help support Families First programs. For Tickets & additional information contact: Frank Jones -610-863-3688 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Funds raised from this event will be used to help support the free programs that serve the children and families in the Pen Argyl Area School District www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org or like them on Facebook!
Since June 6, 2002, Families First has made a tremendous impact in the Pen Argyl Area School District, initiating mentoring programs for middle school and high school students and an after-school tutoring and homework assistance program in the middle school. To date, we have served over 2,000 families with housing, food, counseling, parenting, insurance, education, and health issues. We coordinate a very special holiday adopt-a-family program which provided Christmas gifts for 82 families with 178 children this holiday season. All of our programs are at no cost to area residents. By providing a "hand-up," we are working to create healthy and productive family members who make positive choices and succeed in school and in the community
January 25
Boomer's Angel Pet Adoption
On Sunday January 25, come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11- 2,, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels have for adoption!
Boomer's Angels Rescue & Care is a new group in Northeast Pennsylvania that was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible.
Boomer's Angels rescues and rehomes dogs, bunnies and critters. Be an Angel for a homeless pet. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com and find us on Facebook. Call (570) 350-4977.
Rotary to Host Beer Tasting Fund Raiser
The Rotary Club of the Slate will be hosting a Beer Tasting Fundraising event to benefit The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation helps fund needy projects around the world and right here in our Slate Belt Communities. The event will be held on Sunday, January 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant, 130 N. Broadway, Wind Gap, PA.
The cost is $15.00 with a ticket or advanced reservation and $20.00 at the door. Call The Scorecard or contact any Rotary Club Member to get tickets or make your reservations. There will be 5 beers to be tasted from the Lancaster Brewing Company. Light snacks will also be provided. There will tricky trays, free gifts, and more fun.
If you would like to know how you could become involved with Rotary Club of the Slate Belt please join us at one of our weekly meetings to learn how you can help give back to our local communities. We meet every Thursday Night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap. Rotary of the Slate Belt is a satellite club of West End Rotary.
Watch for information on our 3rd Annual Mulligan Bowling Tournament Sunday, March 1st. All proceeds from that event to benefit The Slate Belt YMCA Pool Fund.
For more information call The Scorecard or Bill Skinner.
January 30 - Feb 1
Columcille Women's Retreat
Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat will once again be held at the Kirkridge Farmhouse.
Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille are invited to come celebrate and honor the beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Celebrate and prepare yourselves for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sistars or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
In ritual, open yourselves to the loving transmuting energy of the Violet Flame, and then dive deep into the healing Sacred Water... discover how deep your connection to Water is... maybe even learn there is a Mermaid inside you! Be transformed with a powerful Divination Circle. Of course, there is play time for the 'inner child' to create and express herself with our craft time! Later they honor Brighid with a healing Fire ceremony, followed by a deeply bonding bonfire gathering with song, chants, and 'placing of cloths' for Brighid's Blessings. Then off 'steam' from all that fire work with a pulsating drumming circle!
Gift yourself with the richly rewarding and fulfilling retreat experience, whether it be just one day or the whole weekend. It promises to be one of joy, growth, new friends, self-discovery and empowerment - doing 'inner work' has never been so rewarding!
January 30
Wind Gap Film Club Fund Raiser
The newly formed Wind Gap film club will hold a Chinese Auction fund raiser 6:00pm Friday January 30 at the Wind Gap Legion. at 217 North Broadway, Wind Gap. All are welcome to attend.
The auction will include: gift cards from businesses, baskets, baked goods and food, and much more..
For more information or to donate items for the auction find them on Facebook or e-mail: email@example.com
Jacobsburg EEC Speaker
Friday, January 30th 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for our first Speaker Series program of 2015. Kathy Uhler will present "Birds of Prey". A Monroe County native, Kathy is the Founder and Director of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, [PWRC], a place where injured and orphaned wild animals native to PA are cared for until they can fend for themselves, when they are released back into the wild. The facility serves six counties and takes in more than 1,000 animals annually, including fawns, owls, hawks, squirrels, rabbits, songbirds, raccoons and bears. We hope you can join us for this special evening featuring live hawks and owls! To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at firstname.lastname@example.com or 610-746-2801
January 31
Bangor Vintage Fashion Show
A Bangor Vintage Fashion show will be held at Eunikue Fashion at 31 Broadway in Bangor starting at 2:00pm Sunday, January 31.
The show will feature vintage clothing worn during different eras in Bangor history, including the 1975 centennial.
The event is the first of monthly events planned to commemorate Bangor's 140th year as a borough and in recognition of Bangor's inclusion in the National Historic Register.
The public is welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Anyone wanting to provide vintage clothing or model should contact Bonnie LaBar at 610-588-1700 at least one week in advance of the event.
Third Annual Movin & Groovin
Smokin' Outlaw BBQ's - 3rd Annual Movin' & Groovin' to the 60's and 70's Featuring The Large Flowerheads will be held January 31 from 4-10 pm at the American club of Coplay - "Pay It Forward" Raffles to Benefit - Guardians of the Ribbon - Slate Belt PA Chapter and The Sanctuary at Haafsville
Smokin' Outlaw BBQ is takin' it back in time once again - teaming up with The Large Flowerheads… Bringing you a HUGE all you can eat food spread with delicious smoked meats, homemade sides and sauces, draft beer, soda, coffee, tea and light desserts. Once again, it will be an unforgettable night as The Large Flowerheads play all the classics you remember. So bring your friends, family and neighbors. This year we added a special "Pay It Forward" fundraiser to benefit "Guardians of the Ribbon" and "The Sanctuary at Haafsville". 100% of the procedes from our Huge Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffles will be donated to them.
Food Starts at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. DJ style music from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM .The Large Flowerheads from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Must be 21. Cost is $30pp. Tickets and add ons available at: www.sobmerchandtix.com Text or call Eric @ Smokin' Outlaw BBQ - 484-239-9130 email: email@example.com
Family Board Game Night
Join everyone at Cross-Road Baptist Church in Bangor from 7-8:30pm to play an array of family board games and don't hesitate to bring your own favorites. ALL AGES WELCOME!
Refreshments will be provided. This will be the first Family night at the church. They will be planning one a month for 2015.
Portland Movie Night
Portland Movie Night will be held Saturday January 31. Doors open at 2:00pm. Movie starts at 2:30pm. Featured film is Ground Hog Day. Location: TBA.
Eagle Watching Along The Delaware
Saturday, January 31st 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The upper Delaware River is one of the best places in the east to observe wintering Bald Eagles. Join us for this trip as we venture up along the river in the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from Arrow Island to Milford in search of these magnificent birds. Golden Eagles have been observed on these trips in the past. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at email@example.com or 610-746-2801. Limited van transportation is available for first time participants
February 6
Silent Auction at Prince of Peace
A Silent Auction will be held Friday February 6 at Prince of Peace Church in Johnsonville. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bidding begins at 7:00pm.
Snow date is February 7. Food will be available.
Check www.popbangor.org for updates.
February 7
Hairspray" Breakfast Fund Raiser
by: Jennifer Newland
Due to the overwhelming positive response, fun and success of the Cats Hat Flapjack Breakfast for "Suessical: The Musical", the Bangor Area High School Drama Department will be hosting another pancake breakfast at the Bangor Middle School.. Save the date Saturday, February 7 to have breakfast with the cast of "Hairspray" from 8am-11am. Hairspray is a musical based on the civil rights movement in 1962 and centers around Tracy Turnblad teaching Baltimore about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
Patrons can expect five-star service from the cast. Besides a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage all ages can participate in dance lessons to perform, children can play "Hairspray" inspired games, books on the era will be available to read, and families can enjoy performances from the entire cast of "Hairspray". "Hairspray" items, including tickets to the show, will also be raffled off at the breakfast.
The breakfast will raise funds for the high school production. Performances are at 7 pm on March 5 – March 7, with an additional 2 pm matinee on Saturday. Please call 610-599-7011 for further information regarding tickets for the musical.
Tickets for the "Hairspray" Pancake Breakfast can be purchased ahead of time by calling Sue Bina at 610-588-3041. Pre-purchased tickets are $5 for ages 6 and up, $3 for children ages 3-5 (children 2 and younger eat free). At the door, ages 6 and up will pay $7 and children ages 3-5 will pay $5.
St. Peter's Annual Oldies Dance
The St. Peter's Annual Oldies Dinner Dance will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show Saturday February 7 from 6-11 pm. Doors open at 5:00pm.
The event is sponsored by the Schloarship Committee of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Plainfield Township.
Tickets are $23. The meal features ham, turkey, filling, veggies and desserts. BYOB.
For tickets call 610-588-2101. Music by Steve Anthony.
Please bring a non-perishable along and it will be donated to our local food pantries..
February 8
Camp Papillon Meet & Greet
Don't shop, adopt! Camp Papillon will hold an Meet & Greet/Adoption Day from 11 am to 2:30 PM on Sunday, February 8 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Come and meet the dogs, cats and critters that Camp Papillon has for adoption!
Why not fill out an online application and get pre-approved in advance? Email email@example.com. Or, if you are not ready to adopt, why not foster? We provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you need. All you supply is the love! Email email@example.com or visit our website www.camppapillon.org or phone (570)420-0450.
February 14
Portland Liztech Bingo
The Portland Hook and Ladder Co. #1 will hold its eighth annual Liztech Bingo Saturday February 14. Doors open 11:00am and bingo starts at 1:00pm. All prizes for this bingo are Liztech pieces. Tickets now on sale.
Cupid's 5K run for Community Options
Valentine's Day is a day of love. For those who LOVE to run, on Saturday, February 14, people across the country will participate in the seventh annual Cupid's Chase 5K run, presented by Community Options, Inc.
Community Options is a national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment support to people with disabilities. Every year, Community Options holds their annual 5K to raise money for the people they support, with all proceeds from the race going directly towards supporting people with disabilities in their local communities. Last year, Community Options raised over $200,000 nationwide.
This year's 5K will take place in 27 cities from New York to Arizona.
Community Options will host four new race locations this year, one of them being in Trexlertown, PA.[Marker] The race will take place at the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park at 1151 Mosser Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race will commence at 10 a.m.
Participants will receive an "Available" or "Unavailable" shirt to wear for the race in hopes of sparking a love connection.
February 17
Safe Haven Volunteer Meeting
Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17 for a bite to eat and meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
"Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."
For more information about Safe Haven, and to find Volunteer and Foster applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at email@example.com. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook
February 19
BMCL Fund Raiser
The Blue Mt. Community Library in Pen Argyl will hold a Fund Raiser February 19 (11 AM-7 PM) at Café on Broadway in Wind Gap!
March 8
Alive Inside at the Nazareth Center for the Arts
Alive Inside will be playing at the Nazareth Center For the Arts Sunday, March 8th,from 1-4pm. Suggested Donation $10
Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.
This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician Bobby McFerrin ("Don't Worry, Be Happy").
An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, Alive Inside's inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
March 15
Humble Hearts for Hope is seeking vendors
Humble Hearts for Hope is seeking vendors and/or crafters for thei March 15, 2015 3rd annual basket bingo and vendor shopping event. Already secured the following reps: Tastefully simple, Thirty-one (with an additional waiting list of reps), Scentsy and Mary Kay. They do NOT take other like products. For example, they have Mary Kay so no more make up - sorry ladies we prevent in-house competition. Each vendor is subject to approval. Contact Sharon Solt if interested here on Facebook or firstname.lastname@example.com!
March 28
Relay For Life Fund Raiser Trip to Sight & Sound
The Relay for Life Fundraiser "Footprints in the Sand" will travel to "MOSES" at the SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES 11am Show Saturday, March 28, 2015.
Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Show tickets sell quickly, please reserve yours ASAP. Price: $122.00 per. person
Depart at 8:00AM from Five Points Elementary.Arrive @ Sight & Sound Theatres approx. 10:15am. Time to browse & shop at Sight & Sound till show starts.
Depart: Sight & Sound at 1:45 (approx.)
Arrive: Shady Maple 2:15(approx.) you can eat & shop till 5:00pm. At this time we will depart for home. Arrival time home approximately 7:00pm.
Reservations & Cancellations: All prices are per person. Full payment is due at time of booking. No refunds after March 4, 2015, unless your ticket is resold.
To Book: Call & mail check (payable to Lynn Altemose) to Lynn Altemose 412 Garibaldi Ave. Roseto, Pa. 18013, 484-375-5161 or Donna Kelton 582 Five Pts. Richmond Rd. Bangor, Pa. 18013 610-417-5550 or 610-588-7786..
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Zumba Gold - Tuesday's 10:00 A.M.
Crafts & Chat - Tuesday's 9:00 A.M.
Brush away with Senior Artists - Wednesday's 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Christmas Season clean up - Thursday, January 8, 9:30 A.M.
PHILLY SOFT PRETZEL SALE - Friday, January 9:00 A.M. (you may order ahead)
AARP Meeting - Monday, January 12, 1:30 P.M.
DANCE PERFORMANCE - Featuring Dancers from:
MISS JULIE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL AND EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Wednesday, January 14, 3:00-4:00 P.M.
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Blood Pressures - Thursday, January 15, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Council Meeting - Thursday, January 15, 9:30 A.M.
FAMILY FEUD - Friday, January 16, 10:00 A.M.
Healthy Eating - Thursday, January 22, 10:00 A.M.
JIM HUMMEL - Thursday, January 22, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Pictionary - Friday, January 23, 10:00 A.M.
Bean Bags - Wednesday, January 28, 9:30 A.M.
WHO AM I? - Thursday, January 29, 10:00 A.M.
FAUX QUILT SQUARE - Friday, January 30, 1:00-3:00 P.M. (Registration required)
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While it really qualifies more as old-fashioned common sense rather than a popular movement, locavore eating is all about reducing your carbon footprint by subsisting on the ingredients closest to home. And this philosophy doesn't just apply to whatever you can pull out of the ground or score from a nearby farm; it also involves supporting the local makers of products that could enhance your enjoyment of that heirloom tomato, just-picked peach, or grass-fed beef.
Hence, "Made in Rochester." This is just the first in a series that will showcase edible goods made right here in and around the Greater Rochester area. So if there's a local food company you think should be on our radar, please let us know by sending us the info to firstname.lastname@example.com.
"The House of Fee by the Genesee since eighteen hundred and sixty-three" goes the rhyme honoring the history of Fee Brothers (feebrothers.com), which has been manufacturing beverage ingredients for the last century and a half. Its product line includes a whole battery of cordial syrups (including the lime, almond, and ginger concoction known as Falernum) and botanical waters. But thanks to the American craft-cocktail renaissance, Fee Brothers' bitters are enjoying their moment in the sun. Typically a blend of herbs and roots, bitters add balance and depth to a drink, and Fee Brothers offers flavors like black walnut, celery, and Aztec chocolate, as well as a limited-edition, gin-barrel-aged orange version. Stock up (cash or check only) at the retail space at 453 Portland Ave.; it's open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday until 4 p.m.
Gene Olczak's Karma Sauce Company (karmasauce.com) donates 5 percent of its profits to Foodlink, but his Good Karma also comes bottled, a tangy, slightly chunky sauce with butternut squash and red pepper. A spicier incarnation called Bad Karma is also available, as is curry and smoky versions, along with a range of whole-grain mustards and the all-natural Gourmet Tomato Kats'up. Karma Sauce products can be found on the company website, and at local independent merchants such as Penfield's Mooseberry Soap Co., Irondequoit's Simply New York, and Fairport's wonderful Red Bird Market.
Nearly everyone has formed a strong opinion about the flavor of anise, but those who like it are really, really into it. Anise aficionados might want to seek out Ouzon Soda (opaoriginals.com), the first and only soft drink in the world to incorporate the flavor of the famous Greek apéritif ouzo into a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from cane sugar and organic flavoring. Find Ouzon Soda online and at places like Voula's Greek Sweets and Abundance Coop. You probably won't miss the hangover.
Straight outta Webster, Full Throttle Sauces (fullthrottlesauce.com) are the secret weapons of many an aspiring pitmaster. The Full Throttle product line features a hot and a mild barbecue sauce, plus Hog Rub and Roadkill Chicken seasonings, each item containing no high-fructose corn syrup, no preservatives, no fat, no cholesterol, and no gluten. Full Throttle sauces and rubs are available on the web, across the country, and at Rochester spots like Tops, Hegedorn's, Niblack Foods, and The Nut House.
Any cook worth his or her salt would suggest that you steer clear of supermarket spices, which have been hanging around for who knows how long. Spices start to lose their potency once they've been broken down, which is why Stuart's Spices (stuartspices.com) grinds its products in small batches. You can get the herbs and spices in their solo state or as part of a Stuart's Spices blend, like Rochester Meat Sauce (for all your homemade Plate needs) and Butcher's Rub, a mix that mingles unexpected flavors like nori and cloves. Stuart's Spices' retail space is located at 2322 Lyell Ave., or you can peruse the selection on Saturdays at the Public Market.
Founded in 2011, Pittsford's Karma Culture, LLC has recently expanded distribution of its Karma Wellness Water (drinkkarma.com) online, but 'round these parts we can just march into any Wegmans or Tops or RiteAid and grab one. What makes Karma Wellness Water different from other vitamin-enhanced waters is its nutrient delivery system, the patented KarmaCap, which keeps the vitamin-rich ingredients separate from the water until the consumer releases them, thereby increasing the product's shelf life and optimizing its effectiveness. Choose from five flavors: "Mind" (orange-mango), "Body" (raspberry-guava-jackfruit), "Spirit" (passionfruit green tea), "Balance" (acai-pomberry), and "Vitality" (pineapple-coconut).
Northern Soy, Inc., has been around for more than 30 years, and its SoyBoy (soyboy.com) products have become so ubiquitous that you'd be forgiven for not knowing all those vegan standbys are actually being made in your own figurative backyard, at the company's lone facility in Chili. Certified organic soybeans form the base of the tofu, which is available unadorned or with seasonings like Caribbean and Italian mixtures. The original Not Dogs hail from Northern Soy, which rounds out its meatless offerings with ravioli, tempeh, and burgers. Pick up SoyBoy products at markets such as Wegmans and Lori's Natural Foods.
It's true that, unlike the rest of the items on this list, you can't actually ingest Chickpea Magazine (chickpeamagazine.com), a fact worth noting as you drool over its luscious photography and inspired recipes. Aimed at vegans and vegetarians — but appreciated by anyone who digs good grub — the quarterly magazine, printed locally by pixelPRESERVE, was borne out of the excellent blog Hipster Food (hipsterfood.tumblr.com) beginning with its Fall 2011 issue. Editor-in-chief Cara Livermore selects the articles, the most recent issue featuring pieces on frozen treats, raw-food sweets, and an interview with the doyenne of vegan cooking, Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Visit the website for subscription information as well as where to buy.
Chow Hound is a food and restaurant news column. Do you have a tip? Send it to email@example.com.

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On my way across the open heath I spotted a number of Common Buzzard taking advantage of the early morning warm air currents above one of the slopes and watched as they chased one another.
On my return journey I spent some time with an obliging Stonechat and while recrossing the boardwalk I enjoyed reasonable views of the pair of Curlews (pics to follow in a future post) but a recently fledged Mallard chick provided a final shot for my morning stroll.
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2016 The 13th Commercial Concrete Sustainable Development forum
The 13th Commercial Concrete Sustainable Development forum will be held on 15th - 17th November 2016, at Jiangsu, Suzhou City.
As a well-known specialist in concrete industry, Dr. JianYing Yang, General Manager of Construction Chemicals Greater China, BASF, was invited to present on a topic regarding "Industry Trends & Admixture on Concrete Performance" on the second day of the forum. Various international and global renowned concrete experts, industry top management, entrepreneurs and professionals from major construction projects were invited to be its keynote speaker. Guests speakers and participants will be involved in the discussion of technology innovations for China's concrete industry and its future developments.
For more event details, please visit official website: http://www.hnt188.com/special/


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32 Weeks with Baby Girl
How far along: 32 weeks
Baby Size: a jicama apparently - she should weigh about 3-3.5lbs or so at this point
Maternity clothes: umm yeah - have you seen me lately?! ha-ha I can get away with non-maternity shirts most of the time but it's all maternity for work pants and jeans. It's not that my belly is huge (I mean it is...but you know what I mean) but the rest of my body is....I have most definitely gained ALL over this pregnancy and boy can I tell ha-ha
Stretch marks: Nope - nor has my linea nigra line. I can't remember when that showed up with Camden but I'm surprised it hasn't already.
Sleep: not great that's for sure - I can usually get a good 4 hour stretch and then after that I'm constantly tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. I'm having the same hip issue I had with Camden. It's hard to explain but it's sort of like my hips fall asleep - it's not the most pleasant feeling and it really makes sleeping difficult.
Gender: A lil' girl
Movement: Most definitely!! She moves around the most at night (I hope this doesn't mean she's going to be my night owl ha-ha)
Looking forward to: working on her nursery and having this sweet girl out of my stomach ...and in my arms instead :)
Food cravings: I don't have much of an appetite these days. Lately I've been craving drinks - like chocolate almond milk, apple cider, and orange juice.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks contractions sometimes
What I miss: working out, being in regular clothes, feeling like myself, etc.
Symptoms: I'm pretty much in pain from top to bottom these days. My back is killing me 24/7. My hips just feel stretched and uncomfortable. And I've started getting shooting pains that start in my groin area and go down my leg. I also just feel so swollen these days - my whole body just feels so heavy.
Nursery: still have lots of work to do here
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Workouts: I try to walk for 30 minutes on the treadmill at home 3-4 times a week and I try to get to the gym on Saturdays and Sundays. As I said before, working out just doesn't feel good but I know it's important to keep my body moving (especially since I have a desk job and I sit A LOT during the day.)
Things that suck: not being able to work out how I like to, WORK, and the general achiness/heaviness of my belly - I just feel so stretched and I'm SO much bigger this time ALL around! It really takes its toll on my body. Oh, and the fact that we don't have daycare. Long story short - it was all set...but we got screwed...and now we're scrambling. It's very stressful and we're honestly not sure what we're going to do. This is NOT how it was supposed to go. I've been very angry and depressed about the whole situation - a lot of 'why us?' and 'what the hell are we going to do?' But we're *trying* to stay positive and work our way through this.
Things that don't suck: Knowing that I'll soon have a newborn in my arms - I legit CANNOT wait.
Hey ~ I'm Renée...just your ordinary, 30-something Accountant, new mommy, wife, runner, foodie, & Pinterest addict! Welcome to my newest adventure...stay awhile...look around...and keep comin' back!
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Quick as (a | the) Flash
In this article I'd like to share a handful of often overlooked Illustrator features (depending on how you started learning/working with the program) that can save you a lot of time and sometimes frustration, with selection, navigation and export.
Both Photoshop and Illustrator have ways to help you make selections, but as clever as the algorithms behind the selection tools are in Photoshop, Illustrator's tools are object/attribute based, and there's a lot more the application can do to help you.
Hidden away in the Select menu you'll find the Same submenu.
When you have an object selected, you can use this menu to instantly select other objects that share the characteristic you choose here:
- Appearance (the combined appearance of an object, selects all that share the same combination)
- Appearance Attribute (target any appearance attribute from a selected object and this command selects all with that attribute)
- Blending Mode
- Fill & Stroke
- Fill Colour
- Opacity
- Stroke Colour
- Stroke Weight
- Graphic Style
- Shape (selects all available live rectangles and rounded-rectangles in CC2014 onwards)
- Symbol Instance (super-useful when you want to swap out one range of instances for another, as you can make the selection with this command, and then use the swap button in the control strip)
- Link Block Series (selects a range of threaded text boxes)
The Control Strip also has an icon that can be clicked (it'll appear on the right-hand-side when you have an object selected) and a drop-down menu to the right of the icon that allows you to filter the selection criteria.
The Object submenu provides even more possibilities that do not necessarily require anything to be selected first:
- All on Same Layers (selects everything on the same layer as your current selected object)
- Direction Handles (select an object and any points with handles will become selected)
- Not Aligned to Pixel Grid (great for web/UI work where you don't want anything off the grid)
- Bristle Brush Strokes
- Brush Strokes
- Clipping masks
- Stray Points (very, very useful if you've been doing a lot of pathfinder operations on complex shapes)
- All text Objects
- Point Type Objects
- Area Type Objects
Yep, Illustrator has a Wand Tool, too—accessed from the keyboard with the Y key—and to access options for the tool, simply double-click on the tool icon in the toolbox and the Magic Wand Panel will appear.
This tool has tolerance options for common attributes, making it indispensable when you have a range of line weights or fill colours, for example, and only want to select some from within that range. You can also combine attributes to filter your selection.
Save Selection
There's a simple rule for selections in Photoshop and Illustrator: If it takes more than a couple of clicks to achieve it, save the selection, so you don't have to repeat the process. In Photoshop, you can save selections as Alpha Channels that are basically a map of which pixels are selected, and to what degree; Illustrator handles things slightly differently as it uses the unique ID of each object it creates to keep track of where things are. If I drew a range of shapes, selected them and saved them as a selection (Select > Save Selection…) I could move them around in the document and I'd still be able to pick them up by choosing the selection
<name> from the Select menu; Photoshop can't do that.
Saved Views
If you're working on a large complex illustration, or even presenting views from different artboards or sections of the document to a client, perhaps then this is where saved views comes in really useful. All you need to do to create a new view is to establish your view in the window—perhaps zoomed in on an object that you keep returning to, to work on—and then go to View > New View… and give the view a name. That view can then be recalled at any time from the View menu. It saves som much fiddling around with zooming and panning, and looks really slick to the client, too.
If you're working with a range of artboards, and want some content to be on every artboard, simply cut it to the clipboard (don't copy, or you'll end up with two on the original artboard—unless that's what you were after) then choose Edit > Paste on All Artboards (CMD + SHIFT + ALT + V, Windows use CTRL instead of CMD). The artwork will be placed at the same location on each artboard, relative to the top-left-corner of each artboard.
Naming Artboards
This is an essential technique for UI artists who are creating buttons on individual artboards (as you probably should). Use the Artboard Panel to name each artboard, as that name will be used when you choose File > Export and select the Use Artboards option in the export dialog. So much quicker to do that in the long run—especially if you find yourself iterating—than it is to use a renaming tool or worse, rename manually. You can still append the filenames in the dialog, so if you're using layers to present different states of an icon, exporting should take moments.


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Laketown Ranch was definitely shakin' on June 9.
It was Saturday night, and the crowd at the Lake Days Laketown Shakedown was ready to 'raise a little hell' with Trooper.
Lead singer Ra McGuire was up for it, too, singing all the songs everyone remembered, flirting with the fans who crowded the dance floor in front of the stage and providing everyone with their money's worth.
Lake Days weather is notorious and, sure enough, rain poured on Friday night's opening acts, which included Cowichan Lake's own Eagle Eyes band, keeping crowds down, but those who did attend, said they loved the refurbished venue: the Flats Stage.
By Saturday night, it was clear, but windy and cool at the Ranch, but most folks brought plenty of blankets and took the opportunity to visit with their friends while waiting for Trooper to show.
When that time came however, they were out of their seats, in their eagerness to get close to the Canadian music legends as everyone was 'there for a good time, not a long time'.


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Customer Assistant - Bakery
Job description
Working as a Bakery Customer Assistant at M&S
Memorable in-store experiences start with our Customer Assistants. They're the ones who keep customers happy, shelves stocked, tills manned and displays looking beautiful. Join the team and show us what service with a smile really looks like.
A huge amount of passion, energy and joy goes into making our Bakeries, Cafés and Delis special places to work and shop. Join this part of M&S and you'll be at the centre of it all.
About the Bakery Customer Assistant role
With a selection of breads, pastries, cookies and cakes as delicious as ours, it's no wonder M&S bakeries are always a popular part of our stores.
We've brought the theatre of the bake to the centre stage in our bakeries. As they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Today, we have over 450 bakeries, so joining one of our small bakery teams is a great way to keep standards high, and customers coming back for more.
Preparing and presenting so many delectable delights is a tempting treat of the job. It's your chance to bring your love of baking to one of the high street's best-loved names, enticing customers with irresistible aromas and spectacular displays.
In return, we'll make sure joining us is a really rewarding experience.
First of all, you'll experience the thrill that comes with serving people products they genuinely love, as you build on your own knowledge of M&S bakery products.
Just as importantly, we'll ensure you've the positive, enthusiastic support to stay at your best all day long.
About you
As an M&S Bakery Assistant you might be working as part of a small team – but you'll be just as happy to work alone. Above all, you'll need a deep passion for working in a bakery environment. Alongside that, you'll need to have a good awareness and knowledge of baking coupled with great customer service and team working skills. Some experience working with breads, pastries and other bakery products is essential.
About the application process
Before anything else, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This will involve a bakery based knowledge test as well as a customer service based situational judgement questionnaire.
If you're successful, you'll take part in a face-to face assessment made up of a further bakery based knowledge test, interview and role play with a Line Manager.
Ready to apply?
If you have previously registered, or joined us on a temporary contract last year, click here to update your details and fast track your application.
Equal Opportunities
We have a diverse range of employees and are committed to an active Equal Opportunities Policy which starts with our recruitment and selection process.
Our online recruitment process takes up to one hour to complete depending on the role you are applying for. This includes self-booking a face to face assessment if you are successful during this stage. You'll get to read more details about our online and face to face assessments during your application and whilst one hour for the online element may seem a long time, the assessments have been designed to give you a good idea of what the actual role involves.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch either by phone on 0345 300 3725 or by email so we can make alternative arrangements for you
If you would like to find out more about M&S before you apply, read our stories or talk to our insiders by clicking on the Inside M&S link above.


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Previously Unseen Beatles and Rolling Stones Photos to Be Displayed at Royal Albert Hall
by Music-News.com Newsdesk
On September 15th 1963, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones performed at one of the most momentous concerts in pop history at the Royal Albert Hall, the first of only two occasions when they appeared on the same bill.
2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of 'The Great Pop Prom' which will be celebrated in a special exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the venue's free reflect series from Saturday, September 21 - Tuesday, October 22.
This new exhibition will feature never-before-seen photographs of the concert, offering fresh insights into the two biggest bands of all time as well as highlighting the dedication and enthusiasm of their legion of fans. Now, nearly exactly 50 years on, fans old and new will be able to revisit this concert through this series of unseen images from one of the Royal Albert Hall's most legendary concerts.
Presented in conjunction with mirrorpix, Getty Images and artist John Pasche, who famously designed The Rolling Stones' trademark 'Tongue and Lip Design' logo in 1971, the exhibition displays rare contemporary prints of both bands as well as original Pasche posters and artwork from his personal collection of the work he did for The Rolling Stones.
John Pasche said, "My first contact with The Rolling Stones was during my final year at the Royal College of Art in 1970. Mick Jagger commissioned me to produce a poster for their 1970 European Tour. In the following year he asked me to design a logo for the band. I went on to design posters for their following three tours and work on the Sticky Fingers and Goats Head Soup album projects. It seems appropriate and a great pleasure to now exhibit some of that work at the neighbouring building to the RCA, the Royal Albert Hall."
This exhibition is part of the Royal Albert Hall's More At The Hall series which presents a diverse range of free and excellent value events outside of the main auditorium including comedy, jazz, classical and world music as well as exhibitions, tours and family events. The Hall has just announced its Autumn 2013 season which also includes events as part of Bluesfest the EFG London Jazz Festival. The venue looks to provide memorable visitor experiences for all and, as a charity, these own-promoted events form a part of its extensive public benefit remit.
The exhibition can be viewed when attending performances at the Hall or during these free open days:
- Sunday, September 22 - 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, September 28 - 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, October 5 - 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, October 19 - 10am - 4pm


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Custom engraved cufflinks
Custom engraved cufflinks are the perfect way to make a simple and yet uniquely personal gift.
You can engrave a loved one's initials, a unique message or an image.
Or, if you're looking to treat yourself and just fancy making a statement.
To order your bespoke initial cufflinks, all you have to do is select your preferred shape and material, submit your chosen initials and then sit back and wait.Standard letters, numbers and punctuation are included in the engraving cost. Please note that logos etc. can be engraved but will incur an extra charge in addition to the product charge.
Within 5 working days your cufflinks will be delivered direct to your door in a stylish black and white presentation box.


text: In this episode I chat with Julie Cole, who's not only a mom of SIX children, but vice-president and co-founder of Mabel's Labels, the market leader in durable personalized labels for all the stuff kids lose. Julie and I chat about how a busy household like hers works, the weird things people say when they find out you have six kids, and the stuff we can ALL learn from the way big families operate. Julie's got great advice on cultivating self-sufficiency in our children, about tailoring parenting to kids' individual needs, and about nurturing a community you can count on.


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I've been genuinely so busy this week with homework, revision, blah blah blah… but I've got some pretty exciting news. On Tuesday I went to my first proper audition in London, I was audition for the main characters sister and I think it went really well! The audition was for a web series about how two people meet and how it's more than just a coincidence. I haven't heard anything back from them but I'm sure they'll contacted me soon. Also, I might be narrating a short animated film which is soo exciting. I've still been going to the theatre every Tuesday after school and the acting coach/assistant is pushing us so hard during our sessions. I've had so many new opportunities open up for me this month and I'm so greatful.
School has been taking up most of my time because I have my exams in 3 months. I've had a lot of revision to do and not much time to blog. I've had to make presentations lately for media studies on our case studies for our exams which is tireing and we have more research to conduct. I have another psychology mock in two weeks and I'm going for an A grade again like I got in my mock. I've already started revision and I think this paper will be easier than the mock paper. The weather has been great this week however the sunny weather has started to remind me of exams this summer😂 I've finally got an offer from Loughborough university meaning that I've got all 5 university offers!!🎉
Also, I've been watching Naruto and now I'm on episode 157. It's soo good and I decided to start watching this anime because anyone who is a fan of anime has watched Naruto. It's just as good as Hunter X Hunter if not better. I can't wait to finish the whole anime even though I know this isn't the best time to start an anime. What's worse is that I haven't finished watching Yu-Gi-Oh! GX but I'll finish that after I've watched Naruto and Naruto Shippuden.
I hope you guys have been having a great week and I hope you guys have a great weekend!
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DENVILLE — Encouraged by last year's trial run,the township plans to continue its deer hunt for the next five years.
The township council Tuesday night entered into a five-year pact with the United Bowhunters of New Jersey, which had set up in select locations around Denville last year to cull the local deer population.
"The hunt has to do with protecting the environment...and the township," Council President Tom Andes said.
Councilmen Howard Shaw and Don Kuser did not attend the meeting, and Councilman Nick Stecky abstained from voting because of personal reasons.
Last year, the Denville council turned to the nonprofit hunting group to thin a deer herd it believed had grown out of control. Council members said at the time that the animals were devouring Denville's low-lying vegetation, posed a hazard for drivers and helped spread Lyme disease.
The township's animal control officer also supported the move.
Mayor Ted Hussa said Tuesday night that roughly 90 deer had been killed in the months-long hunt, and about 7,000 meals from the animal meat were donated to food banks.
The new deal comes with a cost. Denville must reimburse the bow hunters up to $2,000 for costs incurred in the hunt.
The council, however, can back out any time in the deal, Hussa said.
This year's deer hunt will last from September to February, according to the township.
Denville approved the hunt Tuesday with no opposition from the public. About five people urged the council to bring the bow hunters back, saying the results from last year's hunt were encouraging.
"We need some protection from these animals," said Marta Black, who lives near Cedar Lake. "We're just at our wits' end."
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P.O. Box 50
Denmark, TN 38391
United States
Located in downtown Jackson, TN at 305 East College. The Civil War and The Childrens Discovery Museum are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 A.M. until 3 P.M.
This bayonet and Springfield model 1840 U.S. flintlock musket was found in the Tennessee River at Shiloh.
This painting of Nathan Bedford Forrest by R.D. McDonald hangs on the wall in the museum.
Mr. Harbert Alexander, noted author and historian, has contributed much to The West Tennessee Discovery Museum both in education and Civil War artifacts.
The Discovery Museum is part of The Tennessee Civil War Trails Program.
This unfired English made single shot pistol was found in a ravine where Nathan Bedford Forrest had sent the 4th. Alabama to flank Thomas H. Dunham's U.S. forces.
A few of the many Civil War artifacts on display in the museum.
Copyright BBCHA, All rights reserved
Big Black Creek Historical Association
P.O. Box 50
Denmark, TN 38391
United States


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Will new Maker space become available in the near future in the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District? Specifically, at what's now City-owned property on McCalla Avenue?
Come to a 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17, Open House at 1200 McCalla Ave., hosted by the City and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. City officials are interested in hearing from the community on how this vacant City property might best be brought back into private reuse as Maker space.
Last year, Smart Growth America visited the City of Knoxville for a three-day community assessment on small-scale manufacturing in the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District.
One recommendation from SGA staff: Transform vacant City-owned properties into Maker space by giving priority to proposals that highlight incorporating small-scale manufacturing tenant space.
On Thursday evening, City staff will offer tours and talk with attendees on how the 1200 McCalla Ave. space could be reused and turned into small-scale manufacturing – a woodworking or glass-blowing shop, for example, or a 3D printing operation.
Ideas gathered during the Open House will be incorporated into a Request for Proposals for the sale of the property.


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Volunteering With Kashish March 8, 2010Posted by humsafar in 859984.
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KASHISH- Mumbai International Queer Film Festival being held between April 22nd to April 25th, 2010 in Mumbai promises to be four days of non-stop queer celebration across many platforms of artistic expressions.
Apart from over 80 Indian and International films, the festival has a range of allied activities – exhibitions, book launches, Q&A with filmmakers, panel discussions and of course parties! The festival expects to draw a huge audience from queer as well as non-queer community during its events spread across multiple venues in Mumbai.
We are looking for volunteers to work both before and during the festival. Volunteering for KASHISH can be a great opportunity to meet & interact with people and get involved in something momentous!
Volunteers are very much the face of the festival. They meet and greet audiences and guests, they assist by – answering questions, helping to run venues, acting as interpreters, distributing publicity materials, working at the festival office, writing for festival newsletter, and being part of the festival documentation team.
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Indian gay films screening July 16, 2009Posted by humsafar in 859984.
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Bombay Dost Sunday High – 19 July – Films
The Sridhar Rangayan Film Fest
Three of Sridhar Rangayan's award winning films are being screened as a package this Sunday. The director will be present for Q&A.
Gulabi Aaina (2003, 40 mins)
The Pink Mirror pits two Indian drag queens against a gay teenager in a battle to woo a handsome hunk. It's a clash of the east and west. Who will win? The drag queens, who are expert in the art of seduction with their wit, innuendo and cunning or the young teenager who is saucy, slutty and sly? Underneath the campy humorous exterior, the film is an exploration of the Indian gay landscape and understanding of the deep, humanly tender bondings that exist between drag queens in India who form unique, non-patriarchal families. Using the Bollywood soap idiom of song, dance and drama and for the first time in the Indian drag queens' very own language, Hindi, the film also explores other veiled issues related to the Indian gay community: the lurking threat of HIV/AIDS. Winner of several awards and screened at 72 international film festivals and over 150 screenings across the world.
imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386499
68 Pages (2007, 90mins)
oming from a country like India that is still in denial, where being HIV+ is still a curse, '68 Pages' rips open the underbelly of its society to reveal how it stigmatizes and shuns those who are HIV+ or even those who just want to be what they are. Through 68 Pages of a counselors diary, we see the stories of Paayal, a sex worker; Nishit, an ID user; Kiran, a gay man and Umrao, a transsexual bar dancer – their stories of pain and fear, humiliation and rejection – not only by the society, but even by their loved ones. While these stories expose the shallowness of the system, it also offers hope and healing by trying to bring about a better understanding of their fight to live with dignity. The film is a tribute to the human spirit of optimism and survival.
The film has screened at 12 international film festivals and over a 110 screenings across India and other countries and won the Silver Remi award at Worldfest-Houston 2008.
imdb: http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt1151299/
Yours Emotionally! (2005, 86 mins)
Sridhar Rangayan's charming, daring film offers a fascinating look inside India's emerging gay culture. Gay best buds Ravi, a second-generation Sikh, and Paul, an Englishman, live in London, where both are out and proud. They travel together to India, where they find a gay community far more open than they expected, as well as a community still held at bay by the country's antiquated views on sexuality. Soon after their arrival, Ravi meets and falls in love with handsome, shy Mani. Their love is at first sight and mutual. But Mani is committed to an arranged marriage from which he cannot back out. Their love is doomed. Paul, meanwhile, is a horny dude who discovers that same-sex encounters are easy to find in India. As Ravi's heart breaks, Paul is having the time of his life. The pair spend some time at a B&B run by Murthy and Anna (Ikhlaq Khan, Ajay Rohilla), a middle-aged gay couple.
As they get to know each other, all four men have life-altering epiphanies. The "boys" learn the true meaning of love from their older counterparts, who in turn learn the meaning of gay pride from the young ones. Lifelong friendships are formed.
imdb: http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0818705/
Time: 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., with a 15-minute break after the second film (i.e., 68 Pages)
Address: The Humsafar Trust's Drop-in Centre, 4th floor, Municipal Transit Building (Vakola Municipal Market Building), Near Raheja Point and Vakola Masjid, Santacruz (East), Mumbai.
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68 Pages DVD now available ONLINE in INDIA March 22, 2009Posted by humsafar in 68 pages, film on HIV/AIDS, gay film transsexual film HIV?AIDS film 68 pages film, HIV/AIDS, Humsafar Trust Gay India TG Transgender MSM Indian-gay,.
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"WE CAN CHANGE" – Discount on DVD December 14, 2008Posted by humsafar in 859984.
Tags: aids, bollywood, discount, DVD, film, Gay, hiv
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World AIDS Month DISCOUNT
of $ 10
on DVDS of film '68 PAGES'
$28 – $18
All proceeds go to
Humsafar Trust HIV+ Group, Bombay, India
Login at https://www.createspace.com/251839 and enter discount code
Offer valid only for the month of December. Hurry.
68 Pages
92min | Hindi with English subtitles | Drama | 2007
From the director of Gulabi Aaina and Yours Emotionally comes another hard hitting drama about marginalized people.
Subverting the Bollywood film genre of song-dance and high drama, this film places characters ignored by Bollywood centerstage – a transsexual bar dancer, a prostitute, a gay couple – to tell their stories of pain and trauma, of happiness and hope, about being HIV+ and marginalized. A searingly honest film about five lives marked by pain and bound by hope – in 68 Pages of a counselor's diary.
Produced by: The Humsafar Trust
Directed by: Sridhar Rangayan
DVD Store link – https://www.createspace.com/251839
Film Links: | Website | Blog | imdb | Wikipedia | Amazon |
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World AIDS Fortnight screenings of film 68 pages November 28, 2008Posted by humsafar in 859984.
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As part of the World AIDS Fortnight events begining December 1,
film 68 Pages will be screened at several venues across India and US.
All events are FREE and we welcome participation of people from all walks of life.
It is time we change discriminatory attitudes towards gays, transsexuals and HIV positive people.
Come, be part of the change.
December 1, Monday
3:00 – 5:00 PM & 7:00 – 9:00 PM : Two screenings
@ La Guardia Community College: Little Theater, LPAC
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City
Organized by QMAD ( www.qmad.org )
December 1, Monday
@ Stein Auditorium, Habitat Center,
India Habitat Center, New Delhi
Organized by UNDP & Habitat Center
December 5, Friday
@ Sarai-CSDS, 29 Rajpur Road
Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054
Organized by Sarai ( www.sarai.net )
December 8, Monday
@ Juhu Jagruti Hall, NMIMS,
Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Organized by The Humsafar Trust
** Gulabi Aaina (The Pink Mirror) will also be screened
December 12, Friday
@ Godrej Hall, NCPA
Nariman Point
Organized by Ashok Kumar Foundation & NCPA
68 Pages
(2007 / 92 mins / Hindi with Eng subtitles)
Film outline
From the director of Gulabi Aaina and Yours Emotionally comes another hard hitting drama about marginalized people. Subverting the Bollywood film genre of song-dance and high drama, this film places characters ignored by Bollywood centerstage – a transsexual bar dancer, a prostitute, a gay couple – to tell their stories of pain and trauma, of happiness and hope, about being HIV+ and marginalized. A searingly honest film about five lives marked by pain and bound by hope – in 68 Pages of a counselor's diary.
Winner of the Silver Remi at WorldFest 2008, Houston, USA
Directed by Sridhar Rangayan
Produced by The Humsafar Trust in association with Solaris Pictures
Cast: Moulli Ganguly, Joy Sengupta, Jayati Bhatia, Zafar Karachiwala, Uday Sonawane
Links: www.humsafar.org/68pages.htm ; www.imdb.com/title/tt1151299/
Protest March to condemn violence against Hijras November 16, 2008Posted by humsafar in 859984, Uncategorized.
Tags: Gay, Hijras, Humsafar Trust Gay India TG Transgender MSM Indian-gay,, india, lawyers, Mumbai, police, Queer Azadi, sec 377, violence
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Queer Azadi Mumbai organized a press conference and public protest on November 13, 2008 to condemn violence against Hijras. It was organized by the Humsafar Trust in association with Stree Sangama, Labia, Gay Bombay, Sakhi Char Chowgi, etc. and supported by Lawyers Collective. The press meet at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh was attended by a packed audience of press, media, lawyers, human rights activist, women support groups, LGBT community and many youngsters.
Sumathi from Sangama, Bangalore spoke about the horrific arrests, abuse and torture by the police of Hijras and activists of Sangama in Bangalore last week. Many Hijras have been sexually molested and some even forced to leave the city. It si a reign of terror there, she said. Gauri of Sakhi Char Chowgi said that Hijras deal with violence everyday throughout their lives. She detailed how they do not have any rights and also have no one to turn to. She tearfully pleadede everyone there to help her clan live with dignity and basic human rights. Anand Grover of Lawyers Collective assured Gauri that things are moving in the right direction. With reading down of Sec 377 seemingly being considered favourably by the judiciary, there will soon be a time when Gauri and other hijras will have their rights. Sunil Pant of the Blue Diamond Society, a queer rights organization in Nepal and the country's first openly gay elected MP spoke of the new Nepali Constitution that is even now being written which includes committees working on same sex marriage rights and protection of LGBTI people. This he said was a fantastic way forward.
Post the meeting, a large contingent of LGBTQ community members and other human rights group members marched holding placards to Azad Maidan. They held hands and formed a long human chain with banners that demanded an end to violence against hijras and demanded equal rights. Humsafar Trust's Kalyan unit came with almost 60-70 gay and transgender people and raised slogans vociferously. They also said they were proud to be gay and will fight injustice. Sakhi Char Chowgi's workers and Lawyers Collective's group shouted slogans against police violence.
68 Pages storms small town in Karnataka September 30, 2008Posted by humsafar in 68 pages, film on HIV/AIDS, gay film transsexual film HIV?AIDS film 68 pages film, humsafar trust, Humsafar Trust Gay India TG Transgender MSM Indian-gay,, sridhar rangayan.
Tags: bangalore, Gay, HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, KSAPS, mandya, Pedestrian Pictures, PES College, Rotary Club, Sangama, transsexual
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Film 68 Pages screened at 5 venues in Bangalore & Mandya (Karnataka) last fortnight, organized in association with Sangama, Good As You, Alternative Law Forum, Pedestrian Pictures, Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, PES College and Rotary Club Mandya, attracting more than 1500 people that included government officials, health agencies, lawyers, film buffs, LGBT people, students and even housewives. It also aroused a lot of interest in the local press even in a small city like Mandya where for the first time the conservative local newspapers headlined issues like HIV, AIDS and homosexuality.
Reaching even to small cities like Mandya, where it screened last week to a packed hall of over 600 people, it not only drew appreciation but also a long discussion about the issues in the film. Speaking at the screening Shri Manjunath Prasad, Project Director, Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS), urged people to be aware and advocate on these issues. He said it is very important that people in even small towns understand that HIV is not an epidemic restricted to cities and they too should take care.
"I was overwhelmed by the screening in my home town", says Sridhar Rangayan, the director of the film who was born in Mandya. "In such a conservative town, it was encouraging to see so many people in the audience willing to listen and discuss. Especially when the film screened at the local PES college, the girl students were even bold enough to ask about homosexuality and gender issues. I think it is necessary to awaken and question dogmatic beliefs and value systems", says Rangayan.
The screening in Bangalore was hosted by Pedestrian Pictures, Good as You and Alternative Law Forum alongwith the film 'Love in the times of AIDS' by Deepa Dhanraj in a double bill of queer films that intended to create awareness about homosexuals and the AIDS epidemic.
Rangayan said he hoped that the film raises social conscience about people living with HIV and removing stigma and discrimination. "I hope that this will become a movement to mainstream and integrate sexual minorities", says Rangayan.
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The Title IV-E Child Welfare Education and Training Program is a competitive stipend program. There are limited spots and not all students that apply will be accepted. It is a rigorous selection process; therefore, applicants want to be sure they are submitting complete, high quality applications to be considered.
The intent of the program is to support public child welfare education and training to build and retain a competent, stable workforce to enhance the delivery of public child welfare services to families and children in foster care and/or going through adoption. The field of child welfare is not for everyone. Please be sure to explore resources related to the profession to help determine whether you are a good fit before you formally apply.
The Georgia State University, School of Social Work partners with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in various counties across the state. Students obtain their BSW and/or MSW degree here in the School of Social Work and complete their field education component working in direct public child welfare practice at a designated DFCS office.
All Title IV-E students are contractually obligated to work for DFCS one year for every academic year of Title IV-E Funding. Current DFCS employees/S.E.E.D. applicants are required to remain at DFCS for one additional year of employment for every academic year of Title IV-E funding.
What is Title IV-E funding?
Title IV-E funding is the major source of funding from the federal government that is earmarked for the education and training of the child welfare workforce across the United States. The Title IV-E Child Welfare Education and Training Programs were first initiated in 1980 with the passing of the Child Welfare and Adoption Assistance Act (P.L. 96-272). The Title IV-E funding provides financial support to (1) current public child welfare staff wanting to return to school to acquire an advanced degree (usually an MSW) to improve their child welfare practice and, (2) students admitted into BSW or MSW programs who are seeking a long-term career in the field of child welfare.
The Georgia State University (GSU), School of Social Work (SSW) Title IV-E Program, in partnership with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), is committed to the development of a stable, competent and professional, child welfare workforce to better serve and strengthen families and to improve child well-being.
Program Objectives
To increase the number of current public child welfare employees with BSW and MSW degrees from colleges and universities in the state of Georgia.
- To prepare BSW and MSW graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for employment in the state's child welfare system.
- To increase the number of BSW and MSW job ready graduates who seek and obtain employment in DFCS child welfare positions.
- To improve retention rates of BSW and MSW IV-E students and graduates employed with DFCS.
Tuition and Fees
Title IV-E students are eligible to receive their fall and spring tuition paid for in full each semester that they are enrolled in the program. Summer tuition is based on availability of funding each year.
Semester Stipends
Students will receive a stipend to assist with books, mileage and other living expenses each semester in which they are enrolled in the program.
Students may be eligible to apply for travel funds to attend and participate in child welfare related conferences based on availability of funding.
Required Courses
All Title IV-E students are required to successfully complete the following elective courses with a "B" or better:
SW 4490/8490 Child Welfare Practice, Policy and Research (Offered in Fall)
SW 4450/8450 Child Maltreatment Practice, Policy and Research (Offered in Spring)
*Note: Students must remain in good standing in the SSW to remain in the Title IV-E Program.
Field Placements
Title IV-E students are required to follow all GSU SSW program and field education policies and procedures as set forth in SSW Student Handbook and Field Manual, which can be found at http://socialwork.gsu.edu/field-education/field-manual-policies-procedures/.
Non-DFCS Students:
Title IV-E students who are not currently employed by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in a social services position are required to complete their field placement at DFCS. This practicum is to be "in a DFCS office working in direct child welfare service provision."
BSW students complete their field placement at DFCS in their senior year.
Priority is given to DFCS/S.E.E.D. applicants in the MSW program. Non-DFCS MSW students will be considered based on availability of spots after consideration to DFCS/S.E.E.D. applicants.
MSW students complete their first year placement at DFCS and their second year community partnership field placement in a child welfare related agency.
MSW Part-time students would complete their first placement (in year 2) at DFCS and their second community partnership field placement (in year 3) in a child welfare related agency.
*Please note* Incoming advanced standing MSW students are only eligible for the program if they have successfully completed their BSW field placement at DFCS.
DFCS/S.E.E.D. Students
MSW Part-time students would complete their first placement (in year 2) at DFCS and their second community partnership field placement (in year 3) in a child welfare related agency.
Title IV-E students who are current DFCS employees with three years of experience with DFCS as a Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist (SSPPS) or higher may be approved for an administrative placement within DFCS or in an agency serving IV-E eligible children. However, the placement must fulfill all requirements of first and second year placements as outlined by the SSW.
Applying for Field
All students in the Title IV-E program are required to submit their Field Education Applications online at https://aysps.wufoo.com/forms/school-of-social-work-field-application/ by the due date specified by the GSU SSW Field Office. Title IV-E student MUST indicate that they are Title IVE students on their application so that a DFCS placement can be arranged.
DFCS Employment Obligations
All Title IV-E students are required to give one year of service for every academic year of Title IV-E Funding. DFCS employees are required to remain in DFCS for one year of additional service for every academic year of Title IV-E funding.
Students are required to seek and obtain employment at a DFCS office following graduation. They must be ready for employment 30 Days after graduation and officially hired in a DFCS office within 60 days following graduation.
*Three months prior to graduation: Non-DFCS students and students employed by DFCS in non-child welfare positions are required to submit the names of their 5 preferred DFCS counties for employment. Attempts will be made to match students with existing vacancies in their preferred counties. However, as indicated in the Student Agreement, if no vacancies are identified in preferred counties within 30 days of graduation, students will be placed in counties with the greatest need (anywhere in the state of Georgia). Students who refuse to accept available employment (i.e. they do not like the location) violates the Student Agreement and renders the student liable for the full amount of funds received through out the program.
Title IV-E Funding Payback
All students accepted into the Title IV-E program must successfully complete the program (including the completion of their employment obligation to DFCS following graduation) or they are required to payback all monies drawn from the program as specified in their Student Agreement. Examples include:
- Early withdrawal from the program.
- Early termination from the program due to academic or non-academic reasons.
- Failure to successfully complete required coursework.
- Failure to successfully complete required DFCS Field Practice training and activities (See field practice guide).
- Failure to secure employment with Georgia DFCS as a result of lack of effort on the part of the grant recipient.
- Failure to accept available employment opportunities upon graduation.
Criminal Record Clearances & Drug Screening
In order to ensure students will meet hiring requirements of DFCS once they graduate, all students accepted into the Title IV-E program must agree to participate and successfully complete the following clearances upon entry into the Title IV-E program and again upon DFCS employment:
- DFCS Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting (Live-scan)
- Drug Screening
Previous DFCS Social Services Involvement
Students are required to disclose any previous history with DFCS Social Services (see Student Agreement). If students have a previous history with DFCS that is deemed to disqualify them from DFCS employment, they will be ineligible for the Title IV-E program and required to payback any funds expended in accordance with the program.
Release(s) of Information
Since the Title IV-E program is a collaborative partnership between the GSU School of Social Work and GA-DFCS, all students participating in the Title IV-E program must agree to sign releases of information for GSU and DFCS to communicate as necessary. Necessary communication may include (but is not limited to) discussing personal and professional issues that are impeding a student's performance in the educational setting and/or DFCS workplace or issues surrounding professional ethics and conduct.
Applications for the 2020-2021 AY
are now being accepted.
The deadline for applications is March 30th, 2020
1. Complete the formal DFCS Title IV-E Application on-line at: Georgia DFCS Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program
Be sure to read the application instructions carefully.
*Note: incomplete DFCS applications will not be considered.
2. Complete GSU Pre-Screening Application (Required)
Once the formal DFCS application is reviewed, applicants will be e-mailed a link to the on-line, Title IV-E Pre-screening Application. All GSU applicants must complete the Pre-Screen Application to move forward in the application process.
All applicants will need to upload the following documents to the pre-screen application:
- Letter of Acceptance into the School of Social Work
A formal cover letter outlining why they are interested in the program and how they are a good fit for public child welfare. Current DFCS employees (S.E.E.D. Applicants) should indicate how the program will enhance their current practice.
A current resume.
3. Complete a Formal Interview
The top applicants will be invited to an in-person interview with GSU Faculty and DFCS Training Specialists. Students will be required to complete an on-site writing sample and an "In-box Scenario" as part of the interview process.
4. Attend Mandatory Orientation
If selected, Title IV-E grant recipients are required to attend mandatory orientation to:
Review the policies and procedures related to the program
Sign the Student Agreement (the contract between the student and DFCS)
Be LiveScan Fingerprinted.
Complete all releases of information
**If you are unsure whether you are suited for a long-term career in child welfare, please make an appointment with the program director to discuss whether public child welfare is a fit for you.
Program Faculty and Staff
Program Director/Principal Investigator
GSU School Program
Robin M. Hartinger-Saunders, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Administrative Specialist
Ms. Simone Robinson
Contact Information
Title IV-E Administrative Specialist
Ms. Simone Robinson
For more general information on the program e-mail: email@example.com
Questions about the Title IV-E Program? Contact Simone Robinson via email at the link below.
Click the link below to apply for the Title IV-E Program through the Georgia Department of Family & Children Services.
Get information on your status in the program via the Georgia Title IV-E Education Program Portal.