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News & Updates Week of August 23, 2010
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WELCOME to the new format for the East Arlington Family Support Center's Weekly Updates. Do you have any information you would like to see included in this newsletter? Send your information to familysupport@achservices.org to see it included in the next newsletter!
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The Back to School Event on August 14, 2010  was a huge success! Over 200 parents and children were able to come and enjoy time with their children and win some great prizes. This event was only made possible by the hard work of community volunteers. To see pictures of the event, go to www.eastarlingtonfamilysupport.org.
Do you know any children being raised by grandparents, relatives, or friends? The East Arlington Family Support Center is reaching out to all kinship families that are interested in coming together to support each other. We will offer a safe and comfortable environment, food, childcare, speakers, classes, and many other resources. Please contact 817-277-3050 or email familysupport@achservices.org to express your interest or refer a family.
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Community Events and Resources...
The City of Arlington will host two town hall meetings about the proposed budget. Arlington residents and businesses are invited to join discussions about the economy and strategies for balancing the City's operating budget for the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. For dates, times, and more information, click here.
Pit bull owners have until Sept. 10 to register their dogs for a free spay and neuter clinic sponsored by Respect A Bull Inc. The Sept. 16 clinic, which includes a city license, rabies vaccine and microchip, is free to the first 50 pit bulls registered. Participants must show proof of Arlington residency and attend a mandatory Responsible Pit Bull Ownership class at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W. Bardin Road. To register, call 817-487-2226 or visit www.respectabull.com. |
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Family/Youth Opportunities...
Free ESL Classes are available through Tarrant County College SE and Aldersgate UMC. Registration is September 9, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. and 6:30 P.M at Aldersgate UMC, 2201 E. Park Row - Arlington, TX. 76010. Classes start on September 14, 2010 and are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. No childcare is provided. Flyers are available in English and Spanish.
The YMCA has put out their Fall Program Guide. Many fun fall programs are available. To download a copy, click here.
Stop by The Friend's of the Arlington Public Library Fall Book Sale to find a bargain and support your library too. The sale is expected to have over 60,000 items. Also, don't forget to stop by the Collector's Corner, you might find a real treasure. The Friends of the Arlington Public Library fall book sale will be held at the Meadowbrook Recreation Center, 1400 Dugan St. at Meadowbrook Park - September 22-26, 2010.
The YMCA of Arlington invites you to a Father/Child Carnival and Pool Party on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Central Branch, located at 2200 South Davis Drive. This event is FREE and is open to the whole family. Learn about the Father/Child program! A fun-filled year of adventures and a lifetime of memories. Enjoy swimming, carnival games, bounce house, sno cones, and more!
H.O.P.E. Tutoring Registration is scheduled for Sept. 14th & 16th. Registration for H.O.P.E. tutoring in the 2010-2011 school year, will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2020 South Collins Street. Tutoring begins on September 23rd at the church, with tutoring from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register, parents must fill out an application at the church and have the student's last report card with them. |
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Job/Training Opportunities...
The Arlington Fire Department is HIRING beginning on August 2 - August 31, 2010. Join the men and women of the Arlington Fire Department for a rewarding lifetime career. Go to the website TODAY for information on how to register! www.arlingtontx.gov/fire Download the Recruitment Packet & Registration Form, submit the Test Registration Form and $50 fee before August 31. Only the first 2,000 will be eligible to take the Written Exam on September 8, 2010. The Arlington Fire Department will hold two orientations for candidates interested in more information. Orientations will cover: The Job of a Firefighter; Selection Process Information; Application Submittal; Benefits and Salary; and Question & Answer Sessions. An orientation takes place on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Fire Training Center, 5501 Ron McAndrew Drive, Arlington, TX 76013. For more information about the recruitment process or orientations, contact Lieutenant Pete Arevalo, Fire Community Services Officer, at 817-459-5511 or pedro.arevalo@arlingtontx.gov. You may also call the Fire Department Recruitment Line at 817-459-5553. Note to Media: Excellent video and photography opportunities will be available at both seminars.
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Provider Opportunities...
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas and the Safe City Commission, along with numerous local, state and federal agencies, are hosting the 5th Annual Gang and Youth Violence Education and Awareness Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 8-9, 2010. This conference is designed to assist key stakeholders from a variety of agencies and disciplines to enhance their approaches to working with gang-involved and violent youth. This year's conference will also include local and national speakers to address gang-related trends, youth violence, victimization, and prevention For more information, including registration fee and location, please click here for the conference flyer. |
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Volunteer Opportunities...
The JPS Clothes Closet at the Main Campus is running low of clothing to distribute to patients being discharged from the hospital. JPS is mainly in need of men's clothing in smaller sizes, along with shoes and new underwear. All clothing must be clean and useable, should be appropriate for someone leaving the hospital (casual clothing, no dress clothes, suits or heels). Volunteer Services prefers deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. To contribute, call Volunteer Services at 817-927-1590 to make donation arrangements.
Be a Part of SLANT 45. SLANT 45 provides a chance to build community, connect kids to their community and empower them to understand that they can make a difference and change things. More info...
HOPE Tutoring helps students in the 3rd through 8th grades with school work. Last year, 145 students participated in the program and 95% showed improvement in their report cards. One of the challenges that the program has faced in recent years is a large backlog of students who need help with homework, but must wait until tutors become available. Participation as a tutor in the program requires one hour of time each week. Volunteers may tutor Tuesday or Thursday from 6:30PM-7:30PM. New volunteers attend an orientation session at Good Shepherd UMC, 2020 S Collins on Tuesday, September 7th, 6:00 - 8:30PM. If you cannot make a full time commitment, please consider being a substitute tutor. If you wish to have more information on this important community ministry, please contact HOPE Tutoring (817-860-7757).
Keeping students in school is integral to their lifelong success as well as the continued prosperity of the Arlington community. For this reason, the Arlington ISD will host an Operation Graduation Walk Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. The walk is a collaborative effort that requires the support of the community with the goal of increasing the graduation rate of Arlington high school students. We ask that you support the Operation Graduation Walk by volunteering your time. Participants in this event will walk or drive to the homes of students who were enrolled in school in spring 2010 but do not return to school in the fall. Volunteers will encourage students to come back to school, and all Arlington high schools will be open that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to re-enroll students. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the AISD dropout prevention department at 682-867-7373. |
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In the News...
For a third consecutive year, Arlington has been named a "Playful" city by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children. Read more.
The city will lose out on hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in revenue when gambling becomes legal in Texas if it doesn't begin aggressively recruiting a casino now, a gaming-industry representative warned business leaders last week. Read more.
People who ignore city court warrants and dread that routine traffic stop now have something else to worry about. The city has joined a statewide database service that will identify motorists with outstanding misdemeanor warrants when they try to renew their driver's licenses. They will have to square up with the municipal court first. Read more.
With school back in session, some Tarrant high school students share the steps they took to reach the top. Read more. |
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About Us...
The East Arlington Family Support Center is a community collaboration whose goal is to ensure the healthy development and growth of young children by supporting their families and the communities in which they live. The East Arlington Family Support Center is administered
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