Network
Member making an IMPACT
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that Dejabel Café, a local business and a community space in Wheaton - was facing
eviction, Monica Buitrago, graduate of IMPACT's leadership development program
organized a community effort to help keep the business stay open. Monica is
currently volunteering most of her time at the café, supporting day to day
operations and using her leadership skills to bring awareness on how
residents can help save a great community cafe and local business. Contact
Monica via e-mail to find out more on how you can support her efforts.
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RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR WHEATON ASSET ALLIES
Six Tuesdays, begining February 2, 2010, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Catholic Charities
12247 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
(Seats limited to 20 participants)
Do you want to learn more about managing your money? Do you want to create your own vision and plans to achieve your
life dreams? Join Impact Silver Spring for 6 weeks (every Tuesday
beginning Feb 2) to learn about your assets and how to make your assets work
for you. Let's talk about money in a safe space, build financial skills, and
share stories. Together, we will build our personal and community wealth. Childcare, dinner and Spanish translation
provided. For more information, contact Anh Tran, or Megan Moriarty, or call
240-247-0283.UPCOMING IMPACT NETWORK ORIENTATION SESSION
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 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.
NETWORK ACTION SUPPORT NIGHT
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 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.
SAVE THE DATE: 4TH ANNUAL SILVER SPRING ACTION
"Re-Imagining Community Space"
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Washington DC/Silver Spring
8777 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
Join hundreds of community members at Silver Spring Action - an opportunity to network across lines of differences, envision a thriving community, and take steps for positive change! This year, in collaboration and partnership with the Silver Spring Regional Center, we invite you to come together to re-impagine community space in Silver Spring and spark action around the creative use of space in downtown and beyond. NETWORK with members of our diverse community, LEARN and build AWARENESS about issues in your neighborhoods and institutions, and FIND others to act with you for positive change to experience the power of community-based action. To learn more about the event, or to RSVP, please contact Noelle Haile or call 301-495-3336.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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KIDS CRAFTS AND LIVE MUSIC AT ARTSPRING
Saturday, January 23, 2010, 1:00 PM onwards
ArtSpring! - Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store
8519
Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Join artist Mary Mallia, every Saturday for fun and exciting crafts for kids at ArtSpring for different and exciting craft projects that happen every week. Stay for live music by Wendy Lanxer Music Students this Saturday between 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Bring your kids and enjoy the music! For
more information call 240-413-1130. To learn how to use the space at ArtSpring for hosting events and activities, please email Annette Florin,
our Special Events Coordinator. HOUSE BLENDLiz Lerman Dance Exchange PerformanceChoreography by Elizabeth Johnson, Liz Lerman, Cassie Meador, and Keith Thompson
Monday, January 25, 2010, 8:00 PM Round House Theatre Bethesda
4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814Tickets: $15 eachFor information on time or to purchase
tickets click here. A program of new and developing dances from the artists of Liz Lerman
Dance Exchange. Featuring choreography by Elizabeth Johnson, Liz
Lerman, Cassie Meador, and Keith Thompson.
Includes some mature content WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING (HAITI BENEFIT)
Friday, January 29,
2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDOCS IN PROGRESSAt George Washington University's
Media & Public Affairs BuildingLower Level Auditorium (B-07)805 21st Street, NW, Washington DC 20052
(corner of 21st and H Streets)
Suggested donation $10 per person
All proceeds go to Partners in Health and its work in HaitiThis work-in-progress provides an opportunity for local and visiting
documentary filmmakers to screen their unfinished films to an audience
and get valuable feedback. Each program generally includes a feature
and a short documentary. After screening each film, facilitators from
Docs In Progress moderate a feedback session with the audience. To find
out more about the screening, please contact Docs In Progress.
RHYTHM AND BODY LANGUAGE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
An Afternoon of Dance on Film
Olu Yemisi & Company Entertainment
Saturday January 30th, 2010, 1pm-4pm
Martin Luther King Memorial Library
901 G St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Closest Metro Gallery Place Chinatown & Parking on the street
This film includes biographical information about the founder and director of Olu Yemisi & Company Entertainment. Ms. Olu Yemisi's background, and events are shown with enjoyable dance performances and productions from theaters. It also shows pictures and footage from their first 8 years. Olu Yemisi is the founder and director of Olu Yemisi & Company Entertainment.
Olu Yemisi has produced and directed performances and dance theater for over 9 years. She has produced films which include "Street Art", "Rhythm & Body Language", and "The Experience". She also created over 20 performing arts festivals and events. Please RSVP to Olu Yemisi or call 240-429-2063.
THE RACE
John
Milosich - Playwright / Performer
Regie
Cabico - Director / Dramaturg
February 05, 2010, 1:00 PM
February 05, 06, and 08, 2010, 8:00 PM
Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College
Takoma Park / Silver Spring Campus
7995
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
An
autobiographical solo play incorporating original music and movement, The Race explores a white man's
awareness of race and racism. Portraying
himself and a host of characters that are at once hilarious and infuriating,
John Milosich calls into question his position of racial and social privilege
and challenges the apathy and prejudice that characterized his blue-collar
upbringing. Please RSVP to John Milosich to reserve your seat. For more information visit John Milosich's blog.
SOLUTIONS THROUGH FILM
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 12:00 PM onwards
AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Click here for tickets and more information.
Men Can Stop Rape and the Men of Strength (MOST) Club are pleased to
announce its eighth annual Black History Month Film Festival - Solutions through the Filmin Maryland.
Centering on middle school school youth, the festival will
showcase two award-winning film documentaries: "SAY IT LOUD" and "MEN
II BOYS." Each film will be followed by panel workshops in which
special guests and audience members deliberate and find genuine
solutions to the issues reflected in the films. MOST Club is a program of Men Can Stop Rape, a nonprofit
that works worldwide in engaging young men to end violence against
women. (Read more about MOST Club). For more information contact Kedrick Griffin or call 202-265-6530.
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YOUTH
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CALLING YOUTH TO PLAN ANNUAL STEP UP! KICK OFF EVENTCommunity Bridges
Monday, January 25, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM620 Pershing Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20910, 2nd Floor
Community Bridges invites all youth who want a drama free, supportive, school environment and are interested in having better relationships with other youths and adults. Please join to brainstorm in ways in which we can mobilize and unite diverse youth and adults. We will also be planning our 3rd Annual "Step Up!" Kick Off event entitled, "Smart: The Rebirth of Cool."PleaseRSVP by January 21, 2010 to 301-585-7155 or email jsmith@communitybridges-md.org. Free snacks will be provided.
NAACP CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER INTERNS
Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2010
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is looking for summer interns. The Institute provides
America's best and brightest African
American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities,
leadership development, and life-long membership. This program requires
a two-summer commitment and students must be college sophomores to apply. Click here for the application. Inquiries
should be directed to info@14rc.org or call 202.659-2831.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO ATTEND GW UNIVERSITY
Deadline: February 01, 2010
The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied
Science is currently seeking student applications for its 2010-2011
computer security and information assurance scholarship. This
scholarship is only available to students who will be completing their
studies at MC in May and are looking to enroll at a four-year school
beginning in fall 2010. Transfer
students receive an award that covers the costs for their full tuition,
fees, books, and course materials. For more infromation click here. WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR IMMIGRANTDeadline: February 05, 2010The Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program is a new
educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in
the United States. The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of
the same family move up the economic development ladder through
education. Scholarships may be used for tuition for college/university
education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training,
and/or financial literacy. All applicants must be 18 or older. The country of origin for at
least one of the applicants must be outside the U.S. Recipients are eligible to receive scholarships in amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 per family. For more information click here.
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CALL TO ACTION
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LATINO PARENT LEADERS ACTION GROUP MEETING
Saturday, January 23, 2010, 1:00 PM
White Oak Middle School
12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904
(In the teacher's lounge in front of cafeteria)
The
goal of the group is to get parents involved to effectively advocate
for the academic and personal success of our children in the county.
This meeting is open to all and we encourage Latino Parent Leaders to
from different schools to participate. To learn more about how to
participate in this group, please contact Evelyn Gonzalez.
WEEKLY COMMUNITY GATHERINIGS-
RESPONDING TO EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
Every Friday, beginning January 29, 2010, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caribbean Help Center
10140 Sutherland Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20901
In
response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Carribbean Help
Center is hosting weekly community gatherings for Haitian families and
community members to come together in mutual support and share
information and news for loved ones in Haiti. These weekly gatherings
are open to everyone. To find out more about the meeting, please
contact Evans Faustin via email or call (301) 593-6922.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES
Currently, there is a need to fill several board and committee positions with Montgomery County. Current vacancies are:
East County Citizens Advisory Board
Local Management Board
Mental Health Advisory Board
Solid Waste Advisory Board
For more information or to apply, click here.
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RESOURCES
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E-LIBRARY 101
White Oak Library
Saturday, January 23, 2010, 10:00 AM
11701
New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD
Do you know you can
download books, audiobooks, music and video from the library website?
Have you tried to use these resources but had trouble? A librarian will
give an overview of the resources, show you how to access them and
demonstrate downloading. Bring your own laptop and MP3 player for help
troubleshooting the process! The program will focus on the basics-
if you have technical questions of a specific nature there will be some
time for individualized help after the presentation.
For more information call (240) 773-9555.
THE ABCs OF STARTING A BUSINESSFriday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWheaton Business Innovation Center11002 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20904, 8th Floor One block from Wheaton Metro stop on the Red line.
Free parking in the garage at Westfield Wheaton Plaza. Get the tools to start your business successfully. Topics include: What does it take to be an entrepreneur? How do I get started? How do I select the right legal form for my business? Where can I get money for start up? What's a business plan and why do I need one? For more information or to register click here or call (301) 315-8096. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CHAIRMAN The Montgomery County Council is
seeking applicants to fill a position on the Montgomery County Planning Board
for the expiring term of Royce Hanson (Democrat). His term will expire on June
14, 2010. Dr. Hanson has indicated that he will not apply for reappointment.
The Council expects to designate the appointee as chairman. In appointing a
chairman for the board, the Council will establish the salary for the chairman
within a range of $160,000 to $180,000. Applications must be received no later
than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 8. For more information, click here.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Below
are selected employment opportunities in Montgomery County Government, private
and nonprofit sectors. You can see all job postings below. Apply for the job
that interests your career goals. To see all
MontgomeryCounty's job postings, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/careers. Contact Joe Heiney Gonzalez or call 240-777-5070.
CARE COORDINATOR/ REGISTERED NURSE POSITION Home Instead Senior Care is looking to fill a Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse position that reports directly to the President/Owner of the company. For more information and details about the position, please contact Patty Maroon, President/Owner, Home Instead Senior Care.
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