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October 8, 2009
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IMPACT
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALL TO ACTION
RESOURCES
JOB OPENINGS
Piney Branch Action Team Retreats at Smith Center
Piney Branch Retreat
The Piney Branch Action Team is made up of diverse parents, teachers and administrators from Takoma Park's Piney Branch Elementary School.  Team members have come together to embark on a nine-month journey of self-discovery, team building, cultural awareness, visioning, and acting.  The program kicked off on September 25th with an overnight retreat at the Smith Center in Rockville, Maryland.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IMPACT

IMPACT AT SECOND WORLD OF MONTGOMERY FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Wheaton (Price Avenue & Elkin Street, 1 block from the Wheaton Metro station)
IMPACT Silver Spring will host a booth at the World of Montgomery Festival.  Booth will feature information on IMPACT's Neighbors Campaign and upcoming activities in the Wheaton area.  This festival celebrates, explores and shares the diverse cultural heritages which play an active role in the lives of Montgomery County residents and communities. It will feature music and dance performances by county-based artists, food and craft vendors and a hands-on cultural education area. For more information, visit the festival website.

MEMBER ACTION SUPPORT NIGHT
Thursday, October 15, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
501 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
This is a space where network members can get support on projects that seek to engage the community around a common area of concern or interest.  Community/network members get peer-to-peer feedback and support from other network members, and also technical assistance from IMPACT staff.  For more info and to RSVP email Noelle Haile or call her at 301-495-3336.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
INTERGENERATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Silver Spring
Downtown Silver Spring cordially invites you to IIFEST - a free outdoor festival which will serve as a fun learning vehicle for different generations and cultures to learn about one another in an interactive environment.  IMPACT Silver Spring will participate in the Heritage Hut where intergenerational people of diverse cultures come together in a fun activity to share and build awareness of their culture and learn about the cultures of others. We are looking for both youth and adults to volunteer at the Heritage Hut or other activities. For more about how to volunteer, please email Noelle Haile  or call 301-495-3336.

UPCOMING IMPACT NETWORK ORIENTATION SESSION
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
501 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Come learn about the ideas behind the network, what IMPACT does in the community, why we do what we do and how members can participate in and shape the network! Share YOUR vision for your community and neighborhood and learn how to best utilize your network as a resource. To RSVP, email Noelle Haile or call her at 301-495-3336.

IMPACT NOW! - SAVE THE DATE
Sparking Shared Value for Business and Community
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30 AM - 9:00AM
AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
This year, we bring you an exciting opportunity for gaining an insight into some practical strategies for increasing profitability and creating sustainable community through relationships between business and community.  In this economic climate, more than ever, business and community must share together and connect around common interests for collective gain. We invite you to join IMPACT Silver Spring, Montgomery County government, and business colleagues for a breakfast conversation at the IMPACT Now! event. To learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Noelle Haile or Lianna Levine Reisner at 301-495-3336.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH IMPACT SILVER SPRING
IMPACT is currently recruiting for two positions, Deputy Director and Empowerment Manager. Please click here for more details and job descriptions and follow instructions for sending cover letters/resumes electronically to individual listed.
 
Deputy Director
The Deputy Director is responsible for the day to day implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of the organization's innovative approach to community building and community change in the context of extreme diversity. The Director will also lead and manage the creation of a human resources system and a strategic communications system for the entire organization, working in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations and other administrative/program managers. Click here for more information.
 
Empowerment Manager
IMPACT Silver Spring seeks an experienced community builder and educator to become the next member of our core team. We are looking for a proactive partner who: (a) shares our philosophy around power (b) has the kind of personality/style needed to engage people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds (c) is dedicated to and skilled at building the capacity of diverse residents as they work to improve the quality of life for all. Click here for more information.

Administrative Assistant
IMPACT Silver Spring seeks an organized, skilled, and proactive self-starter to support all general organizational administrative functions of this dynamic and quickly growing organization, as well as directly supporting the Executive Director.  We are looking for an individual who will enjoy being an integral member of a committed multicultural staff with a strong emphasis on teamwork and mutual support. This is a great opportunity for someone with specific interest in nonprofit or business management or community organizing/development to gain firsthand knowledge and experience. Click here for more infromation.


UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
MXD UNITY PEACE SUMMIT
Saturday, October 10, 2009, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Montgomery College campus, Takoma Park
Mixed Unity is hosting a Peace Summit to spread the message of nonviolence to the community. This summit will both discuss the different cases of violence recurring in the community and how to prevent and end these cases of violence. The event will feature people who have lived through violent situations and have and/or are turning their lives in a positive direction. To RSVP for the Summit or to find out more about how you can participate go to the group's Facebook Page or contact them via email.

SILVER SPRING FARMER'S MARKET - FRESHFARM MARKET
Saturday, October 10th 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Silver Spring
At this market you'll find goats' milk cheeses, tree and field fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, pies, preserves, salsas, cut flowers, breads, pastries and more! A public garage, accessible from both Georgia and Wayne Avenues, is located adjacent to the market site. It offers free parking on Saturdays and is convenient for loading your car with all of your finds.

KIDS MASK MAKING WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ArtSpring! - Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store
8519 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Bring your little ones for another fun filled afternoon at ArtSpring!  Kids will learn how to make masks out of paper plates using sequins, yarn, feathers, etc for a just in time activity for Halloween! ArtSpring is a "community" art space. We have over 3000 sq. feet of space and love to feature bands, functions and gatherings of all types. If you're interested in learning how to use our space for your company reception, art workshop or school event; please email Annette Florin, our Special Events Coordinator.

PLAYBACK PERFORMANCE
Saturday, October 17, 2009, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Synergy in Action: A Playback Theatre Co.
Tickets $10 (available at the door).
Pyramid Atlantic Center
8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
(look for the door on the side of the building)
Synergy in Action is a Playback Theatre company based in Washington, DC under the direction of Kimberly Rattley.  Playback Theatre is an interactive theatre technique which originated 30 years ago and now has a worldwide presence.  During a playback performance, an audience member tells the story from their personal experience, and then chooses to cast members to play the significant characters.  In "playing back" the story this way, an individual's story becomes the collective's story.  We are able to see and hear another's story with open hearts and open minds.

20/20/20 VISIONS SCREENING of THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Docs In Progress Documentary House
8700 First Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Click here for directions.
The Power of Forgiveness explores the role forgiveness holds in various faiths traditions. It provides an honest look at the intensity of anger and grief that human nature is heir to. Docs In Progress Director of Programs and Services Adele Schmidt also was a co-producer and editor for the film. This screening is part of a series, that takes place on the 20th of each month, is limited to only 20 people, and tickets are $20 per person. To find out more about the screening, please contact Docs In Progress.

 The Goat or, Who is Sylviaby Edward Albee
Directed by Craig Allen Mummey
October 30 - November 22, 2009
Silver Spring Theatre (Woodmoor Shopping Center)
10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Play, Albee offers with humor and pathos the most unexpected twists and turns of a family and a husband's surprising love. This play focuses on the limits of an ostensibly liberal society. Through showing this family in crisis, Albee challenges audience members to question their own morality in the face of other social taboos.  For time and ticket information click here.

CALL TO ACTION

MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S 23RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Silver Spring Regional Services Center, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, is encouraging our partners to be a part of Montgomery County's 23rd Annual Community Service Day, a tradition that started 22 years ago, has become a national day of service known as "Make a Difference Day." To find out about resources on organizing your own self-directed service project, visit the Volunteer Center Website, and click on the Community Service Day link. For more information on how to create and manage a project or help getting matched with a nonprofit, contact Harriet Shugerman, Community Service Day Coordinator or contact her at 240-777-2620 (voice mail only) or 240-777-2600.

CERT TEAM OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Montgomery County CERT, Division of Volunteer Services- MCFRS is looking for volunteers to join the CERT team.  CERT volunteers are trained to help family and neighbors in the event of a disaster in basic skills to help until emergency responders arrive.  CERT teams give immediate assistance to victims, provide damage assessment information, shelter support, crowd control and evacuation, light search and rescue and provide neighborhood ready programs.  All volunteers will be trained in basic first aid and CPR instruction as well as in fire safety and small fire suppression.  These are the current CERT Team opportunities: Ham Radio Instruction, METRO rescue training (Courtesy of WMATA) and Teaching kids fire safety.  For more details about the class click here, or register via email.
 
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS FESTIVAL
April 23-25, 2010
Amnesty International is planning to host its first Human Rights Art Festival in Silver Spring, next April.  The Arts and Humanities festival is a powerful way of brining cultural organizations, the community and businesses together, as well as highlighting the highest possibilities of the American social and political spheres. We are looking for volunteers willing to help with outreach and organizing. For more information on participating in the festival or to volunteer, please email humanrightsartfestival@gmail.com.

HELP A CHILD LEARN TO READ
Three local organizations including the George B. Thomas Learning Academy, Interages, and Passion for Learning are recruiting volunteers to tutor children in reading at more than 60 Montgomery County Public Schools through the "Ruth Rales Comcast Kids Reading Network."  Training and ongoing support plus all tutoring materials and books are provided at each school.  Middle and high school students can earn up to 30 service learning hours by volunteering.  Local elementary schools in need of tutors include Woodlin, Sligo Creek, Oak volunteer, Montgomery Knolls, East Silver Spring and Rosemary Hills.  To find out how to volunteer email Peggy Graham or call 301-279-3890.  For more information visit the reading network website.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES
Currently, there is a need to fill several board and committee positions with Montgomery County. For more information or to apply, click here.



RESOURCES

FREE PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS
Friday, October 16, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Crofton Branch, 1618 Riedel Road, Crofton, MD 21114
Find out how a partnership with Volunteer Maryland can strengthen your organization in Resource Development, Marketing and Technology, Evaluation, and Volunteer Coordination.  Volunteer Maryland supports nonprofits through two AmeriCorps Program providing training and technical assistance to organizations and AmeriCorps members. For more information email Volunteer Maryland or call 410-767-6231.

ESOL FOR BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION CLASS
Two Evenings per Week
(Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday)
Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education Building
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
Montgomery College has many useful and affordable classes in the Building Trades. This is a new class where you can study English that you can use while working in the Building Trades/Construction jobs.  This class is suitable for students with Intermediate or Advanced English Skills, interested in continuing in the Building Trades/Construction Non-Credit Program.  The cost for this course depends on the level of English of the student.  The Intermediate ESOL for the Building Trades is free.  The Advanced ESOL for the Building Trades is $115. For more information call 301-962-8950 or 240-567-8834.
 
BASIC COMPUTERS I & II
Click here for Schedule and Dates
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Elkin St., Wheaton, MD 20902
Gilchrist Center is offering beginners and intermediates basic computer classes for adults. Start with the computer fundamentals, Microsoft Windows, basic Microsoft Word, Internet and Email, or join the Basics Computers II to learn more about other Microsoft applications. In-Person registration required at the Gilchrist Center with payment in exact amount of cash or check. Registration is non-refundable.  Students will be accepted on first come and first serve basis until 10 seats per class are filled. For more information, call 240-777-4940.
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN
Click here for Schedule and Dates
Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center
Montgomery County Commission for Women is offering career development and professional seminars for women presented by professional counselors. Some of the upcoming seminar topics include, Let's Talk: Communications Skills for Couples, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, First Time Home Buyers, and Resume Writing as a Marketing Tool.  Pre-registration is required for all workshops. If you would prefer to pay by check and mail in your registration with payment, please click here to print out a registration form. Register online here or register via phone at 240-777-8300 using VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Non-refundable unless the seminar is cancelled.
 
COME SING WITH US FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
The Capital Accord Chorus
Every Tuesday starting October 27, 2009, 7:30 PM- 10:00 PM
Sligo Middle School
1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring MD 20902
The Capital Accord Chorus is a Women's four part a cappella chorus looking for women to sing with for the upcoming holiday season.  A five week rehearsal session of singing the holiday music will start on October 27, 2009.  At the end, you'll be invited to participate in a performance in December.  There's no obligation and it's just for fun!  Rehearsal will be held on Tuesdays evenings at Sligo Middle School.  For more information, call 301-585-2422 or visit our website.

JOB OPENINGS

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health, headquartered in downtown Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a highly qualified, experienced Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.  Salary based on experience with overall compensation in the range of similar budget and staff at a national foundation/association headquartered in Washington, DC.  Full position specification and description available at: www.ammr.com or www.nof.org. To apply, download the position specification from either website and send a cover letter outlining your qualifications along with your resume or CV by October 30, via email to Karen Clayton, CAE, Senior Vice President, Association Management and Marketing Resources (AMMR).

PYRAMID ATLANTIC ARTS STORE
Studio Internships Winter 2010
January 19-March 4 (Application deadline: November 20)

High School Internships
Pyramid offers a unique after school internship program for area high school students to gain in-depth learning experiences in the arts through papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. Interns develop problem-solving and job readiness skills while helping with day-to-day studio operations, producing handmade paper, and mentoring younger students in Pyramid's after school programs. To apply, fill out this form.

College and Post-Graduate Internships
College and post-graduate internships give students the opportunity to work with Pyramid's professional faculty and staff to further their knowledge and skills in the visual arts. Interns work alongside noted artists, such as Joyce Scott, Miriam Schapiro, Akira Kurosaki, Tom Nakashima, Foon Sham, Michael Platt, and Yuriko Yamaguchi. Students may receive academic credit for their internships. To apply, fill out this form.
For more information and upcoming opportunities at Pyramid Atlantic Arts Store click here.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Montgomery County is hiring for a few select positions, to see all county job postings, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/careers, or email Joe Heiney-Gonzalez or contact him 240-777-5070.
 
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
DEPARTMETN OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health and Wellness Instructor
Position is with Suburban Hospital, Dept. of Community Health and Wellness - Instructors are needed to teach health prevention and wellness classes (smoking cessation counseling, exercise, stress management and healthy cooking classes). For more information, call 301.896.2999 or contact them through email.

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR)
NPR is seeking candidates for several job openings. Click the links below to view requirements and contact information:
Java Application Programmer
Manager, Financial and Tax Reporting
Senior Financial Analyst, Budget & Business Planning
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