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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
February 1, 5:30 p.m. -- Volunteers Needed CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Volunteers needed. Training is held at CASA, 603 Washington Street; (770) 531-1964
Wednesday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County is hosting a Poison Prevention Instructor Training Program (ITP) provided by the Georgia Poison Center. Program will be held in the Blue Ridge Room at the Lanier Park Hospital Campus of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 675 White Sulphur Road.
EVENTS
FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
beginning January 26
Two Locations:
· Center for Family Prosperity, 430 Prior Street
· Gainesville Housing Authority, 750 Pearl Nix Parkway
Free income tax preparation and E-file by IRS trained volunteers for households earning $49,000 or less during 2010 tax year. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 770-503-3330.
FREE Course for new drivers and parents!
The Lanier Child Passenger Safety Task Force to host P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error), a FREE, two-hour course designed to help parents and their new teen drivers ages 14-16 learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. Rather than a technical hands-on driver training course, this program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior of both the parent and new teen driver.
The course is WEDNESDAY, January 26, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hall County Fire Training Center, 2801 Allen Creek Road. For more information, email: kimberly.martin@nghs.com
Thursday, January 27 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (working lunch included)
NorthStar NonProfit Institute will present a practical workshop on "Tracking and Allocating Functional Expenses."
North Georgia Community Foundation $25 per attendee Funders, the media and consumer groups make evaluations of your efficiency and effectiveness based in large part on your functional expenses. Tracking and allocating functional expenses supports your strategic planning. To effectively set priorities and allocate resources your organization needs reliable information on the resources required for each program or service. You need to understand how others use this information to ensure that you present the most accurate picture. To register: http://www.nnpi.org/onlineregistration.html
Wednesday, February 2 -- 1:00 p.m. Meal Planning for a Healthy Heart 2011 Educational Series at The Guest House 320 Tower Heights Road Speaker: Amy Roark, RD, CSSD, LD, CDE RSVP to Rachel, 770-535-1487 or rachel@theguesthouse.org Wine & Dine An evening of delicious food and wine at Gainesville's own 2 Dog Restaurant on Valentine's Day, February 14 to benefit the Georgia Mountains Food Bank in the fight against hunger in north Georgia. Seating is limited. Make your plans now and call Tina Roberts at 2 Dog, (770)287-8384 for reservations. Hall County Trivia Tournament Saturday, February 19 to benefit The Guest House, Adult Day Health Services. 6:30 p.m. Gainesville Elks Lodge, 1547 Riverside Dr., Gainesville Individuals and teams up to 8 are encouraged to participate. Registration is $10/player/Kids 10 and under FREE. Dinner and drinks available for purchase on site. For more information call 770-535-1487 or email info@theguesthouse.org. |