IMPACT Hollywood!
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Yes, it's true -- IMPACT has moved to Hollywood. But don't worry, we're still in Silver Spring! Thanks to the generosity of the management
of Downtown Silver Spring, IMPACT consolidated its offices and moved into the
former Hollywood Video retail space, across from Whole Foods. We will be there
for the next year before moving to a more permanent location! We've unpacked
most of our boxes and are working on beautifying our makeshift space. Feel free
to stop by to take a look around; greeters are available between 12-2 and 4-6
pm, Monday through Friday.
Special thanks to Laura Steinberg, a very committed
board member, and Chris Wilhelm, our very capable administrative
assistant, for overseeing a move that was planned and implemented in SIX weeks!
Please take note of our new address! 825 Wayne Avenue, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Our phone number for all staff is 301-495-3336, and fax is
301-495-6660. (Our other phone numbers have been disabled.)
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| UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL
PART OF THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL VSA FESTIVAL
June 7-11, 2010
AFI Silver Theatre
and Cultural Center
8633
Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD
AFI Silver is collaborating with VSA - the international organization on arts and disability - to present the International Disability Film Festival, which will include a wide selection of outstanding films by and about people with disabilities from all over the world. All films are either captioned or subtitled in English. Accessibility accomodations include wheelchair access, open captioning or subtitles, audio description, and assistive listening devices. American Sign Language Interpretation will be available for panel discussions only. Please contact AFI in advance to request access for accomodations at eboyd@afi.com. For more information, click here to download a detailed program.
DNA
DANCE WITH US!Friday, June 11, 2010, 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Liz Lerman Dance
Exchange
7117 Maple Ave, Takma Park, MD 20912
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange will be opening the new performing arts center at
James Madison University next January with Liz Lerman's "Ferocious Beauty:Genome."
This has sparked a host of related activities on campus, including a mass
participatory experience for all 4000 incoming freshmen (yes, 4000) led by, you
guessed it, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange! The dance has been created in
collaboration with scientists and draws inspiration from their summer reading
"The DNA age." How does this relate to you?
Well...because we need to rehearse! And the only way to practice a
dance that involves lots of people is to dance with lots of people. It
will be informative and a lot of fun. For more information or to RSVP contact Elizabeth Johnson at 202-271-3300.
GOOD VIBES PEACE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10:00
AM - 3:00 PM Pyramid
Atlantic Parking Lot 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
The
Meditation Museum presents
the Good Vibes Peace Festival in
the parking lot at Pyramid Atlantic. The free event will feature live
music, art activities for all ages, dance demonstrations, cooking
demonstrations, meditation sessions and much more. The kites of peace
drawn at this event will be sent to Haiti as a token of rememberance and
solidarity. For more information click
here.
SILVER DOCS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 21 - 27, 2010, 12:00 PM -
4:00 PM
AFI Silver Theatre
and Cultural Center
8633
Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Silverdocs is a
seven day internationally renowned film festival that celebrates
independent
thinking and generates global media attention. Silverdocs
supports
the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and
fosters the power of documentary to enhance our understanding of the
world. For more information on the documentaries playing at the Silver
Docs Documentary Film Festival and information sessions, visit their website. DOCS IN PROGRESS OPEN HOUSE
8700 First Ave., Silver Spring, MD
Whether
you are part of the local filmmaking community, are visiting from out of town,
or simply love documentaries, we welcome you to join us to mix and mingle with
other like minded folks; meet our alumni, staff, and board; and enjoy soft drinks, nibbles, and good conversations. We'll be open from
6:00-10:00 pm to allow you to visit us before or after attending films at
Silverdocs. There is no charge
to attend the Open House, but donations are welcome (and are
tax-deductible). Proceeds will go towards the Silver Spring Stories
Festival we are planning later in the summer. You can RSVP by clicking here.
DANCE FEVER: DANCE-A-THON 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010, 6:30 PM onwards Downtown Silver Spring Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD Admission fee $5 per person includes snacks and water)
Come join us in Downtown Silver Spring to dance on 80s, 90s, World, Bollywood, Salsa, Reggae, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, Swing, Cumbia and more! Participate in a 70s and 80s Costume Contest. The program starts 6:30 PM and goes until the last person stops dancing! All proceeds from the Dance-a-Thon goes to American Music Therapy Association. Huge prizes for Grand Prize Winner, First, Second, and third runner ups (must be 18 and over to win).
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FORUMS AND WORKSHOPS
Saturday, June 26, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
at The People's Community Baptist
Church
31
Norwood Road, Silver Spring,
MD 20905
Friday, July 9, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
at Largo High School
505
Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Congresswoman Donna
F. Edwards invites you to come and learn about Federal and State
foreclosure
prevention programs, get a free consultation with a pro-bono attorney or
housing counselor, and/or meet with attending bank representatives.
These
events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration guarantees
an
appointment for on-site counseling. Please RSVP for this event via e-mail and
insert
"Foreclosure Prevention" in the subject line. For more information
about
participation, please visit our website
or call 301-516-7601. CELEBRATE OUR NEW CIVIC BUILDING & VETERNALS PLAZA
Thursday, July 8, 2010,
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Silver Spring
Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring Regional Center in collaboration with Silver Spring Town
Center, Inc. invites you to join us for the grand opening of the Silver Spring Civic
Building and Veterans Plaza.For the subsequent four Thursdays after the
Grand Opening (July 15, 22, 29, and August 5) there will be a series of Community Celebrations to
accompany the Concert Series. Each Celebration will have a different theme highlighting different
aspects of our community. For more information on each celebration day and
theme, click here.
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CALL TO ACTION
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YMCA
MENTORING PROGRAM RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS
The YMCA Mentoring
Program is currently recruiting volunteer mentors. There are many abused,
neglected and troubled young people in Montgomery County, ages 12 - 17, served
by child welfare and juvenile services, who are waiting to be matched
one-on-one with a caring and positive role model. In just 4 - 8 hours per month
you can make a difference in a young person's life. Please call 301-587-5700
x2574 or send email to Ottoniel Perez for more information.
SEEKING HOST
FAMILIES
July 25, 2010 - July 31,
2010
Liz Lerman Dance
Exchange
Help make it possible for 20 young artists (age 13-19) to have
an artistic experience while exploring our unique and diverse community. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange is seeking
volunteer families who are willing to house these young artists to
enhance their artistic journey by experiencing what it feels like to be part of the Silver Spring Community. Performances will be held through the
Metro DC area with the theme of connections, communication and
community.For more information
please email Elizabeth
Johnson or call 301-270-6700 ext. 25.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES
Currently, there is a need to fill several board and committee positions with Montgomery County. Current vacancies are:
For more information or to apply, click here.
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| YOUTH
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SOA WATCH SEEKS
INTERNS
SOA Watch is looking for
motivated and dedicated interns to join the SOA Watch staff in Washington,
DC this summer and fall. Internships
last for two to four months and interns commit to a certain number of
hours per
week. The minimum commitment is 20 hours per week; 32-40 hours per week
is most
common. Interns become a full member of the SOA Watch staff during their
internship. For more information on SOA Internships, visit their website.
REGISTER FOR
DOCS IN PROGRESS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
Daycamp Dates: June 28 - July 9, 2010
Docs In Progress
will
be organizing a summer camp focused on
documentary filmmaking and they still have space available! Youth
entering Grades 7, 8 or 9 are eligible to participate in this day camp.
For additional
information on the camp, click here.
BUILDING
SCHOLARS FOR THE FUTURE- SUMMER PROGRAM
GapBuster Learning Center
Program Dates: July 12, 2010 - August 6, 2010
Registration
is now open for all students grades 1st to 9th to attend 2010 Summer
Enrichment Program sponsored by GapBuster Learning Center. Each student
will get a "jump start" for the 2010 school year. For more information
and application please email GapBuster Learning Center or
contact them at 301-779-4252. For more information on GapBuster Learning
Center, visit their website.
INTERNATIONAL TEEN INSTITUTE 2010
Led by Dance Exchange Company Artists
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
July 25 - 31, 2010
Dance Exchange Studios and DC-Area Locations
Registration fee: $400
The Dance
Exchange's second annual International Teen Institute will explore themes of
communicating in the community and technology and the body. We'll get out and
about, up and personal, and make ourselves seen in the DC scene. Young artists
training in a wide range of disciplines including theater, poetry, and dance will
explore what it means to live in a world where social media, texting, and video
messaging play such a major role in communications. For more information on the program and to share it with others, click here. Contact Elizabeth Johnson at 301-270-6700 ext. 25 for registration.
UPCOMING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PFIZER'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
(Deadline: June 15,
2010)
This $2000 scholarship is available to high school senior who has
applied to college or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college. For more
information visit their website.
HELP JOHNNY SCHOLARSHIP
(Deadline: Varies)
This $5000 scholarship is available to any student that is 19 years or under,
as of October 25, 2010 and is renewable. For more information visit their
website.
2010 INDEPENDENCE
DAY SCHOLARSHIP
(Deadline: July 2, 2010)
This $5000 scholarship is open to students of all national backgrounds that
are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school
out of the country. For more information visit their website.
CASTLE INK'S GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
(Deadline: July 31, 2010)
This $2500 scholarships is for students who are United States citizen or permanent
resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. For more information visit
their website.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITERS SCHOLARSHIP
(Deadline: August 1, 2010)
Applicants must be ages 13-18 and attending grades 8-12 as of May 15, 2010.
The travel experience you write about must have occurred within the last three
years. For more information visit their website.
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSMany organizations, businesses, and
individuals make generous gifts to the Montgomery College Foundation, which
funds scholarships to help Montgomery
College students achieve
their educational goals. Scholarships are available for Montgomery College
students who are in good academic standing and have financial need. In
addition, applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours and ideally
be U.S.
citizens or permanent residents. Limited assistance is available for noncitizens. Priority deadline to apply for Montgomery
College Foundation scholarships is June 7, 2010. Applications for the fall semester should be turned in no
later than September 6, 2010. Applications for the spring 2011 semester should be turned in no later than January
31, 2011. For more information
on the scholarship download the application package.
GET STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS
The Montgomery County Volunteer
Center works in
partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to maintain the
database of organizations and opportunities that have been pre-approved by MCPS
for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. For more information on Student
Service Learning go to the MCPS website, or speak with the SSL coordinator
at any middle or high school. Click here for more information on the Montgomery County's informational page on SSL
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCESaturday, July 24, 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel
(Executive Meeting Center)
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD A
powerful one-day conference offering leadership development and professional training for advocates
of women and
girls. Seminars with nationally known panelists leading the way on women's
equality. Continuing Education
Contact Hours (5.5) Available for Maryland
Social Workers and National Certified Counselors. Topics include: Work and Family Policies, Women, Girls,
Science and Technology, Mothers and Poverty, Older Women's Issues, Immigrant Women
in the U.S., Women and Girls in Abusive Relationships, Effective Advocacy
Skills and Strategies, Survival Strategies for Commissions for Women, Robert's Rules:
Strategies for More Engagement in Commission Meetings. Available for
Social Workers and Counselors. For more details on registration fees and
options click here. LEGAL CONSULTATIONSEvery first and second Thursday, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMEastern
Montgomery Regional
Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Rd.,
Silver Spring, MD
The Montgomery County Bar Foundation
Pro Bono Program, in partnership with Eastern Montgomery Regional Services,
will continue to provide free Legal Advice Consultations for low income
residents. A client intake must be completed within the first half-hour. To find out more about other ongoing events, click here.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
FOR WOMEN
Click here for Schedule and DatesCommission 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: The Road Back to Work, Assertive Communication Skills for Women, Divorce Money and You, Overcoming Negativity, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. 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. SILVER SPRING VISITORS
GUIDE
The fourth edition of
Silver Spring's visitor guide is now available. Find best of
Silver Spring winners in entertainment, restaurants, local services and a
map of downtown Silver Spring. For more information on how to request
bulk copies or to download a free pdf version click here. |
| JOBS
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TENANTS
AND WORKERS UNITED SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tenants and Workers United (TWU) is a leading low-income,
member-based, grassroots organization located in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area that has won recognition in the field of community organizing
for racial and economic justice. TWU
seeks a person dedicated to organizing for social and political change to
replace the organization's founding Executive Director. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated
commitment to social, racial, and economic justice in low-income communities,
prioritize the leadership of low-income people of color in all of TWU's work,
and work well with diverse low-income communities of color. Click here to downloand a PDF of job description.
JOB CLUBJoin the JOB CLUB to receive weekly email notices that help
job seekers locate gainful employment. Send your name and email address
to Joe Heiney-Gonzalez at joe.heineygonzalez@montgomerycountymd.gov
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| LOCAL POLITICS
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Editor note: IMPACT
seeks to encourage
residents of all backgrounds to get involved in civic life and to come
together
across our lines of difference. One major area of civic life is the
process of
electing, supporting and holding accountable our elected officials.
Because of our bridge building mission, we do
not endorse or support particular candidates or elected officials. As a
nonprofit, we are not allowed to do so. We are working to find a way to
expose
our network of engaged residents to local politics that feels and
appears fair
and inclusive. With this issue of the E-bulletin, we are going to pilot
an
effort to include a section on happenings in local politics, to include
activities associated with current elected officials and those running
for
office. This effort may prove to be too large and difficult to manage,
but we
trust that our readers will understand our intent and effort, and
provide
guidance going forward.
OFFICE OPENING PARTY FOR HANS RIEMER
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
11262 Georgia Avenue, Second Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new office in Wheaton! The office is located right
above Alfredo's Driving
School, two blocks from
the Wheaton Metro. Catch up with your fellow Montgomery County
activists, hear guest speakers, and have a good time! Refreshments will be
served. To RSVP or for more information, email Sarah Wolf.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
George Leventhal, At Large Council Member, wants to hear from you! Join him at a series of Community
Conversations held with support from local community leaders throughout the county
in a location near your home or work. Please join him and other local community
leaders at one of the following events:
Downtown Silver Spring Community Conversation
United Therapeutics
Building 1040 Spring St, Second
Floor, Silver Spring, 20910
June 10, 2010 - 7:00pm
White Oak Community Conversation
White Oak Middle School 11201 New Hampshire Ave,
Silver Spring, 20904
June 23, 2010 - 7:00pm
Northern Silver Spring Community Conversation
The People's Community
Baptist Church 31 Norwood Road,
Silver Spring, 20905
June 27, 2010 - 3:00pm
Wheaton Community Conversations
Wheaton Community Recreation
Center
11711 Georgia
Ave, Wheaton, 20902
June 30, 2010 -
7:00pm
If you would like
to become involved the Community Conversations, become a Neighborhood Leader! or want more information,
please email my campaign coordinator, Jessica Moore.
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