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CASA Advocate Initial Training
Voices For Children, Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley is looking for community members who are interested in being trained and sworn-in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASAs help guide a child or sibling group through the child welfare system until the child or siblings can be placed in a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. They serve as a link between the child and the court system to ensure that the child is not lost in the cracks of the larger foster care system. The 30-hour training takes place in eight sessions over a three-week timeframe and is offered at no cost to the trainee. An orientation, application and interview process is required prior to training. Please call 979-822-9700 or vfc@voicesforchildreninc.org for more information or visit our website at www.vfcbrazos.org. |
Homebuyer Education Course
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2013
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Place: College Station Fire Station 6
Corner of University Dr. Easy and Tarrow
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: 15 (for book)
Attendees will learn about the process of buying and maintaining a home. Topics include understanding credit, obtaining a mortgage loan, shopping for a home, and protecting your investment. Approved NeighborWorks America curriculum "Realizing the American Dream," will be used. Books are available for $15 each - book purchase is not necessary to participate in the class. Those who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. To register call 979-764-3778 or register online at www.cstx.gov/homebuyer.
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Young Ladies Success Conference
Date: Saturday, February 9
Time: 8:30 A.M - 2:00 P.M.
Place: Blinn College Student Center
2423 Blinn Blvd
Bryan, TX 77805
Cost: $15 before January 25, $25 through February 3
The Young Ladies Success Conference is designed to motivate, inspire and encourage middle school girls to visualize success beyond middle school. They will receive tips on how they can prepare now to have success in high school and college. Registration includes: breakfast, snacks and lunch, middle school prep checklist, college information books, carry bag and so much more! There will be motivational mini sessions, career exposure, and financial education. To register and pay online visit www.yl-success.com.You can also email ylsuccesseminar@gmail.com for more information or if you have questions.
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2013 Disaster Volunteer Academy
Date: February 12 - April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Place: Community Emergency Operations Center
110 North Main, Suite 100
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: FREE
Brazos County Interjurisdictional Emergency Management and our Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) will hold the 2013 Disaster Volunteer Academy. The Academy is offered to the public and to the employees of local jurisdictions who cannot participate in similar training during the normal work week. Volunteers are provided information and taught skills relating to various areas of disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation, response, and recovery. The goal of this training is to enhance Emergency Management's readiness by including citizen response teams. Many of our graduates have participated locally in the Emergency Operations Center and with other local volunteer organizations during the evacuation responses for hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and Gustav and Ike in 2008. The Disaster Volunteer Academy's core training is a total of 18 hours and comprised of six sessions. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Seniors 55+ and young adults are especially encouraged to join this training.
For registration information, go to: http://www.bcdem.org/disasterVolunteer.php (see application and agenda information at bottom of page)..
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Citizen Police Academy
Date: Tuesdays beginning February 12
Time: 6:30 P.M - 9:30 P.M.
Place: College Station Police Department
2611 Texas Ave. South
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: FREE
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? Here's your chance to find out! Apply today for our Citizen Police Academy (CPA). This free, 11-week program offers participants an inside look at their local police department and criminal justice system. CPA graduates often become active supporters of the department and volunteer with various programs and events.
Each session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday night beginning February 12, 2013, and ending April 23, 2013.
---> Click here for a Citizen Police Academy application.
For more information, contact Police Assistant Patricia Logan, College Station Police Department, 764-6277 or plogan@cstx.gov, or Sgt. Calder Lively at 764-3624 or clively@cstx.gov.
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Date: Friday, February 15, 2013
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Place: Bellville United Methodist Church
234 South Masonic Street
Bellville, TX 77418
Cost: $40
Focusing Families Gala presents a night of western swing featuring the Back at the Ranch Band. There will be a live and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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The Big Event Job Request
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: By close of business
Place: 127 John J Koldus Building
College Station, TX 77843
Cost: FREE The Big Event is going to be on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Due to limited resources only 2050 jobs will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.Get your application in early! Job requests can be submitted in person or online at bigeventonline.tamu.edu.
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ONGOING LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
To see a more detailed list, please click HERE.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Brazos Valley's Family Support Group
NAMI will be offering its Family Support Group on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Bryan Community Health Center Community Classroom, located at 3370 S. Texas Ave. in Bryan. This support group will meet from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. beginning July 3, 2012.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Brazos Valley's Peer Recovery Support Group
NAMI will be offering its Peer Recovery Support Group weekly on Tuesday evenings at the Bryan Community Health Center Community Classroom, located at 3370 S. Texas Ave. in Bryan. This peer-led support group will meet from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. each Tuesday evening. For more information, contact George Jones at (979) 774-7413 or email gjones@bvcaa.org.
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Bryan Collegiate High School Application
Bryan Collegiate High School application season is officially underway. Bryan Collegiate High School is an Early College High School, designed so that low-income youth, first-generation college students, English language learners, students of color, and others underrepresented in higher education can simultaneously earn a high school diploma and up to sixty (60) hours of college credit without paying tuition. If you are in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade or if your child is in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade please consider applying to Bryan Collegiate High School. Students outside of Bryan ISD are welcome to apply. Applications are available after today's service/program/meeting.
The following dates are important: March 1st Priority Deadline for Bryan ISD Students. March 22nd Deadline for Bryan ISD students and Out-of-District students.
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Safe Riders: Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program
Do you or someone you know need assistance getting a child safety seat? The Brazos County Sheriff's Department can help.
Requirements:
- Self-determination of financial need
- Have a vehicle and a working safety belt
- Attend a one-hour class in order to learn how to use the safety seat correctly
- One seat per family
- Parents must pre-register for the class
For more information and a class schedule, contact the Brazos County Sheriff's department at 979-361-4906 |
BVCOG GED Program
Do you know someone who needs their GED? If yes, BVCOG welcomes them to join the free GED Program today. Please call (979) 595-2800 ext. 2313 or email erica.park@bvcog.org. Classes are located at The Center for Regional Services, 3991 E. 29th Street, Bryan, Texas. |
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Job
Opportunities
Do you have a job opportunity
with your agency?
Please send submissions to 211@uwbv.org.
Include a brief description of
100 words or less.
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Physical Therapist Assistant FT/PT/or Contract - Early Childhood Intervention
Provide treatment and consultation for children ages 0 - 3 in need of sensory-motor skills, gross motor skills and assistive devices. Travel is required to some of the Brazos Valley counties.
Must have Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Contact Miriam Q. Roman, M.S. at 979-361-9863 or email at mroman@mhmrabv.org.
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Part Time Bookkeeper, Sexual Assault Resource Center
The Sexual Assault Resource Center is seeking a part time contract bookkeeper. The position is asked to work between 10-12 hours per week,during business hours, subject to monthly and quarterly deadlines. All
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Service Coordinator for Leon, Madison, Grimes and Robertson Counties
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of semester coursework relevant to early childhood intervention includingthree hours in early childhood development or early childhood special education, or be registered as an EIS before September 1, 2011. Experience with case management and early childhood preferred.
Send resume to: MHMRABV Human Resources, P.O.Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805.
You can pick up an application at : 1504 S. Texas Av. Bryan, Texas 77802.
For more details about the position, Contact Miriam at (979) 361-9863 or email resume to: mroman@mhmrabv.org |
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Word
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perspicacious(pur-spi-KEY-shuhs); adjective
Having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning. |
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Save
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February 20 - Leon County Health Fair
February 27 - Community Partnership Board Meeting
March 1 & 2 - Eleventh Annual Proud of My Culture Early Childhood Seminar March 2 - Voices for Children 10th Annual Art of Helping Children Dinner March 19 - Community Health Fair (BVCOG)
March 20 - 3rd Annual Brazos Valley Dementia Conference March 25 - Twin City Mission Golf Classic * Please send upcoming Events to 211@uwbv.org. For submission guidelines click here. |
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Dates
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Holidays
January 31 -
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
February 1 - Bubble Gum Day
February 2 - Groundhog Day
February 3 - Super Bowl XLVII
February 4- Quacker Day
February 5 - National Pancake Day
February 6 - National Girls and Women in Sports Day
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http://www.volunteerbrazosvalley.org/ - post & view volunteer opportunities
- search disaster projects
- search board positions
- search or list donation items
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