| Silver Spring supports local Haitians in need
| The Silver Spring community is coming
together in many ways to support the local Haitian Community in this
time of
great need. Some of the amazing things
that are happening are:
Weekly gatherings at the Caribbean Help Center: Every Friday, Haitian families and friends
gather to support each other cope with the aftermath of the earthquake,
share
personal stories of families, get support from volunteer social service
providers.
Please call Evans Faustin at (301)
593-6922 for more
information and to know how to refer others to the meetings.
Mixed Unity: Youth leaders in Silver Spring
are organizing a supplies drive in Downtown Silver Spring. To find
out how you can volunteer and support
their efforts, visit the event Facebook Page.
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| WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IMPACT
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NETWORK ACTION SUPPORT NIGHT
Wednesday, February 24, 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.
FOURTH ANNUAL SILVER SPRING ACTION
"Re-Imagine 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
This
year, IMPACT Silver Spring, in collaboration with the Silver Spring Regional
Center and Silver Spring
Town Center, Inc. invites you to the 4th Annual Silver Spring Action
event and challenges you to Re-imagine Community Space in Silver Spring!
Join us as we tap into the creativity of our vibrant community network, in a
fun and engaging gathering. Participate in constructing a new lens through
which we can view new and existing community spaces in Silver
Spring. Shape our vision of
successful, accessible and vibrant community space that is welcoming to
everyone. If you would like to RSVP for
this event, please contact Noelle Haile at Noelle@impactsilverspring.org
or Tel# 301-495-3336.
UPCOMING IMPACT NETWORK ORIENTATION SESSION
Tuesday, March 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.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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MIXED UNITY HAITI SUPPLY DRIVE
CELEBRATION
Saturday,
February 27, 2010, 2:00-6:00 PM
Downtown Silver Spring
Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Volunteers
needed to help!
To
help Haiti
through the natural disaster,
Mixed Unity is hosting a Supply Drive combined with a Bake Sale to
raise money and acquire supplies for the victims of the disaster. We
encourage you to come out and contribute to this cause any way you can.
The
event will take place on Ellsworth Drive; the
street will be closed
down so that people can come at any time between 2PM and 6PM to make
donations or purchases.
Money and donations will go to the Caribbean Help Center. For more
information about the event or general information please email the
youth group Mixed Unity.
KIDS CRAFTS AND LIVE MUSIC AT ARTSPRING
Saturday, February 27, 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 and participate in different 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. A PURIM FESTIVALSunday, February 28, 2010, 1:45 PM - 3:30 PMOhev Sholom - The National Synagogue
Downtown Silver SpringEllsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910Please join us to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the day when wicked Haman's plans to annihilate the Jewish people were thwarted by the brave Queen Esther. There will be live Traditional Purim music, face painting, clowns, stilt walkers, moonbounce, jugglers and free pony rides for all kids. For more information, please click here. THE 2010 CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM
TOUR
March 29 - April 3, 2010
Sponsored by Office of Human Rights
We invite you to
relive and become a part of Civil Rights era by coming along on this historic bus trip
to retrace the steps of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks,
the Reverend Fred Shuttleworth and many others. All along the
way we will see the involvement and contribution of heroes and heroines who
made the movement live on. This is a life changing tour for all and a must have
experience for individuals and families a like. Click here for details, itinerary and more information.
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YOUTH
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INFORMATION
SESSION ON SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
Monday, March 1,
2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DOCS
IN PROGRESS Documentary House
8700 First Ave., NW, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Docs In Progress will
be organizing a summer camp focused on
documentary filmmaking. This daycamp for youth entering Grades 7, 8 or 9
will take place weekdays from June 28 - July 9, 2010. For additional
information on the camp, click here. On Monday, March 1
from 7:00-8:00 pm, Docs In Progress will be
holding an Information Session for parents and students interested in
finding out more about the summer camp. To RSVP for this free
information session, please click here.
LET'S GET IT STARTED - YOUTH JOB FAIRMarch 20, 2010, 10 AM - 2 PMMontgomery College, Rockville Campus Gym51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board's Youth Council and LAYC Maryland Multicultural Youth Center invite you to the annual Youth Job Fair at Montgomery College Rockville Campus Gym. Some of the employers that will be present there are Abercombie, Gap, Goodwill Greater Washington, National Electrical Apprenticeship, PNC Bank and The Excel Institute. Watch a youth produced video covering last year's Youth Job Fair. For more information email Youth Job Fair or visit their website.
VERIZON WIRELESS BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST (Northeast Area)In Verizon's continued support of Black History Month, they
have teamed with UNCF to give you a chance to further your education.
Write an essay about how the evolution of wireless technology has
changed the world we live in, and you could win up to $5,000 toward your
2010-11 college tuition. Top three winners will also get a netbook and
DROID by Motorola with Verizon Wireless gift cards that may be used
toward wireless service. In order to apply, click here to review attached documents, terms and conditions, and prizes. |
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CALL TO ACTION
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VISION 2030 Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
MRO Auditorium, M-NCPPC Montgomery
Regional Office (MRO)
8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
20910
Montgomery Parks (Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning
Commission) and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation are hosting two
public meetings to capture your input on our parks, open spaces, recreation
programming, and trails. Your ideas will help guide the long-term
planning for our county's parks and recreation services, facilities, and
programs.
Make a real difference in how we live, work and
play as a community! If you have any
questions, please email us or for additional information on Vision 2030, please visit
our website.
LONG BRANCH SECTOR PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring,
MD
Have your say on a
long-term vision for Long Branch!
Tell planners what you would like to see in your community. The Long Branch
Sector Plan will explore ways to improve quality of life in the Long Branch community and
create a safe, walk-able community served by the proposed Purple Line stations. To learn more visit their website or contact
them via email, or call 301-495-4614.
SILVER SPRING TRANSPORTATION PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEETING
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:30 PM
Silver
Spring Regional Center
(at the corner of Wayne and Georgia)
8435 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
The meeting will include an update since the last snowstorm and a
corner-by-corner follow up of last month's meeting with the Montgomery
County
Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any thoughts, ideas, or questions, please contact Darian Unger.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD SEEKING HUNGER
JUSTICE LEADERS
Advocacy Training dates:
June 12 -15, 2010
Washington,
DC
Application Deadline: March 12
Gain skills in
advocacy and community organizing, connect with
like-minded leaders from across the U.S. Explore the biblical
foundations of faith and justice, speak out on Capitol Hill by
visiting your members of Congress. Seeking bright 20
to 30 year old advocates to join the next class of Hunger Justice
Leaders. Apply now for an all-expenses-paid advocacy
training and watch YouTube
video that describes the program.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES
Currently, there is a need to fill several board and committee positions with Montgomery County. Current vacancies are:
Commission on Child Care
Local Management Board
Taxicab Services Advisory Committee
Workforce Investment Board
For more information or to apply, click here.
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RESOURCES
| FREE TAX PREPARATION
Every
Sunday (Feb 7 - April 11, 2010), 1:30PM
- 4:00PM
Charles W.
Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Eakin Street, Wheaton,
MD 20902
Free
tax preparation are being offered at the Charles W. Gilchrist Center
for Cultural Diversity for individuals earning an income upto $22,000 and
Families with three or more members who are earning upto $42,000. Support
will be given on a first come, first served, until full. For more
information call: 240-777-4940.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
FOR WOMEN |
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JOBS
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APALRC HIRING A PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Asian Pacific American
Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is the legal advocate for justice for the Asian American
community of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
The APALRC's main goals are to address the individual legal needs of low-income
and limited-English proficient Asian Americans and to advocate for broad-based
systemic change on legal and civil rights issues impacting Asian Americans. The
APALRC seeks to hire a full-time Program Coordinator for its D.C. office. To find more about the job requirements and how to apply click here.
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.
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