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October is...
National Bullying Prevention Month
The recent suicide of an eighth-grader Asher Brown, after suffering over a year of bullying, reminds us of the impact that bullying can have on the lives of young people. What can you do about the problem? Click here to find out. |
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October is...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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October is...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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East Arlington Family Support Center News...
 EAFSC Launches Reformatted E-Newsletter...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!
New Support Group Forming...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.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER!!!
U.S. IMMIGRATION SYSTEM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By Catholic Charities Immigration Consultation Services
Tuesday, October 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
This free workshop offers service providers and community leaders a basic overview of immigration law and immigration consultation services. Snacks and beverages provided. Transportation, childcare and translation assistance available upon request. To register, call 817-277-3050 or email familysupport@achservices.org. This activity takes place on-site at the East Arlington Family Support Center. |
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Community Events and Resources
 Do you need to vote by mail in the upcoming elections? Tarrant County registered voters are eligible to request and receive a ballot by mail if any of the following conditions prevents them from voting in-person during the early voting period or on election day: (1.) Expected absence from the County during both the early voting period and on election day; (2). Disability; (3). 65 years of age or older; or (4) Confinement in jail and not finally convicted of a felony. To fill out an application for ballot by mail, or for more information about the upcoming elections, click here.
Are you interested in staying informed and actively participating in your government? Visit the calendar of the League of Women Voters for upcoming events. |
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Family/Youth Opportunities...
 The Hispanic Heritage Music Festival will be arriving to the City of Arlington on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Founders Plaza in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Click here for more information.
The YMCA of Arlington invites you to Fall Kidsfest, a fun and free event with performances, cooking demonstrations, information, games, and more. The celebration is on October 23 from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Central Branch. Click here for a flyer in English or in Spanish.
The East Arlington Branch Library invites the whole family to a Courtyard Celebration celebrating the cultural diversity of the community. This free event takes place on October 23, 6pm to 8pm at the East Arlington Branch Library.
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Health Opportunities...
 The Arlington Public Library is hosting a Low Vision Fair to increase awareness of the resources available to those with low to no vision. The Fair takes place on October 23, 11am to 3pm in the Central Library Community Room. Exhibitors will include vendors of assistive technologies that can empower the visually impaired as well as various organizations that can offer assistance to those with low/no vision. The fair is free and open to the public. For more information, call 817-459-6900.
For a healthier you, come learn about Reading Labels and Navigating Grocery Stores. The City of Arlington, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and United Health Care offer you this class at the low cost of $5 per person. Register online at naturallyfun.org or contact Parks and Recreation at 817-459-5474 or any recreation center. All participants will receive a health tracker booklet full of ideas and activities to stay healthy! Choose Health...you'll be glad you did! Click here for a flyer.
Texas Arlington Memorial Hospital invites you to a Candlelight Ceremony in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss. In our Tarrant County community, we have one of the highest infant mortality rates throughout the state. The loss of a child is considered one of the deepest pains, regardless of a child's age. This Ceremony takes place on October 15, 2010 from 6:45pm to 8:00pm at the North Lawn of Alan Saxe Garden. Click here for more information. |
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Educational Opportunities...
 Did you know that there are at least nine colleges in Texas that offer FREE tuition? Click here to find out how you or somebody you know can qualify. |
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Job/Training Opportunities...
 The Southwest Voter Registration Education Project is searching for Phone Bankers to turnout the vote on November 2, 2010 in Dallas. Click here for more information.
The Arlington Job Networking Community offers weekly meetings for job seekers who are college graduates, unemployed, or under-employed. Meetings are held every week on Monday, 9am to 11am at the Lighthouse Student Center at the First Baptist Church of Arlington, located at 300 South Center Street, Arlington, 76010. For more information, click here.
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Provider Opportunities...
Join TXU Energy and other community serving organizations in your area for their ninth annual informative set of workshop sessions. The workshops are free to attend and will be offered in Dallas on October 22 and Fort Worth on October 26. Click here for more information.
The 6th Annual Conference on Immigration and Education of Texas will be held on October 23, 2010. The conference will be from 7am to 3pm at the University of Arlington, Maverick Activities Flyer. Click here for more information in English, or here for information in Spanish.
The Fall 2010 Transition and Disability Resource Expo is on October 16, 2010 from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex, 9200 Mid-Cities Blvd., North Richland Hills, TX. Click here to see the brochure.
Sign up for the Compassion Resource Network's bimonthly newsletter to learn about other community resources available throughout Tarrant County. Click here to join the mailing list. |
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Volunteer Opportunities...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax preparation and individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINS) for the working poor. VITA focuses on maximizing the Earned Income Tax Credits and other deductions available to these families. Volunteers are needed January 15 through April 15. Click here for more information. |
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In the News...
The Annual MLK Art and Essay Competition is Announced. The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is now accepting entries for the 2011 "Sharing the Dream" Student Art and Essay Competitions. The entry deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. Click here for more information. |
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