Parenting/Family Life Education classes are available through the Parenting Center. Many of these community workshops are FREE. For a schedule of classes for September-October 2011, click here.

 A Candlelight Ceremony is being held in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.  Texas Health Arlington Memorial invites you to this event on October 15, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Read more...

The Ride2Work Program provides transportation for employment-related activities! This program is open to low- and moderate-income Arlington residents for: jobs; job training; job interviews; educational resources; and childcare. To read the eligibility requirements, click here. To apply, contact the East Arlington Family Support Center and schedule an appointment.

Power Your School. Register online for Reliant's Power Your School program, which allows AISD families, friends and supporters an opportunity to leverage residential electricity service to generate funding for the AISD and specific schools in the district. More information

You can search for low rent housing in Texas using the low-rent apartment search tool. In addition to federal rental assistance programs, there may be programs sponsored by state or local government or other organizations that help find affordable rentals, special needs and help paying utility bills. Search for alternate low-rent housing here. Read about other services offered through the Arlington Housing Authority here. Remember that Harmful housing practices based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or familial status, are illegal. Contact the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division at 1-888-452-4778 for more information.

Tarrant County Human Services will be closing their Arlington and Bedford offices effective September 30, 2011. Clients needing assistance that had been served by these offices in the past will be calling the Central Intake line of (817)531-5620 where all staff will work under a centralized Operations Center. Many of the applicant appointments that had been held at the Arlington and Bedford offices will now be scheduled to occur at Partner Agencies throughout Tarrant County. Thus these clients will still be served in their community. Others will be handled entirely by phone, fax, and mail in a revitalized model of service delivery. For more information contact Mary Lou Almendarez, (817)531-5640.

The First Annual Inspired Women's Luncheon and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, invities all men and women to this event on Friday, November 4 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Read more...

The Inter-Agency Workforce Group (IAWG) invites you to its next meeting, focusing on "How to Take the Spooky out of Public Speaking." Meeting will be held on Oct 20, 2011 at 4005 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, 76119. Read more...

The 2009 Legislature continued the CPS reform efforts from 2005 and 2007, increasing funding to keep more kids safe in their own homes or with relatives. Although CPS fared better than most state services with respect to budget cuts, as discussed in a recent report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities, The 2012-13 Budget for Child Protective Services: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the 2011 Legislature slashed prevention and did not fund caseload growth. But the 2011 Legislature did continue efforts to improve the structure of the CPS system, passing legislation to improve the parental child safety placement process, legal representation in CPS cases, parental involvement in service plans, and services for kids in foster care.

Training and Events for October 2011 are available through the North Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center. Read more...

The Mayor's Youth Commision is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on October 22 at Ventana Grille at Tierra Verde Golf Course. All proceeds will go to bully prevention efforts in Arlington, with the first prevention event on November 12. Read more...

The Chamber of Commerce announces their 6th Annual State of the City Address! Please join us on October 21 as Mayor Robert Cluck, M.D. gives updates on new developments and opportunities in our community. Read more...

Tutoring Volunteers Needed. Helping Our Pupils Excel (H.O.P.E.) is looking for volunteers to assist with reading and math tutoring for 3rd-8th grade students. All volunteers must fill out an application, complete a criminal background check and attend a training session. For more information, call 817-860-7757 or click here.

Nominations Accepted.  The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is now accepting applications for the 2012 "Sharing the Dream" awards in education, government and community. More information

Texas voters will be asked to consider 10 amendments to the state Constitution as part of the November 8 general election. All of these items were sent to the public for consideration by a two thirds vote of both houses of the Texas Legislature during the legislative session that ended in June this year. To read the language of each amendment, please go to www.voteforarlington.com.

Global Youth Service Day is around the corner. The Kick-Off Briefing is on Thursday, November 10 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Junior League of Arlington. See AA4Youth for additional details.

Various Opportunities are available for the IDREAM...

ILEARN...IWIN...SUMMIT 2011 scheduled for November 12 . This includes volunteer opportunities, presenter opportunities, and exhibitor opportunities.

Arlington teachers' distress over cuts is getting noticed. At a recent AISD board meeting, officials offered ideas that don't bust the budget. Read more...