"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."
-Charles Darwin
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Library Issues Forum: "The Fires of Babylon: Eagle Troop and the Battle of 73 Easting"
August 2 - Back to School Family FunFest
August 3 - Junior League's Annual Community Forum
August 4 - Human Trafficking Training
August 4 - Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
August 4 & 23- Fundraising Lunch & Learn Series
August 16 - Back to School Health & Safety Day
August 18 & 25 - Downtown
Bryan Summer Sunset Series
August 27 - 2nd Annual Aggies Back to School Bash
September 8 - Over the Edge Brazos Valley
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Listing your organization's information in the Community Information Digest is easy and free! To have information considered for inclusion in the Digest, please submit it to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm Tuesdays. All events posted are for the following week, events submitted for the same week will not be included in the Digest. Inclusion in the Digest is at the sole discretion of 2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley and is dependent on their guidelines. |
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Does your organization have an ongoing program that you would like featured? Send it in! Briefly describe the program in 100 words or less. We will list your program in this section for up to two months, at which time you will need to resubmit the program information.
2-1-1 Brazos Valley would like to announce a new way to stay connected! To receive text updates on local resources including Back to School fairs, tax preparation sites, the Summer Food Program, and Holiday Assistance, simply text 211BV to 51555. Data rates may apply.
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 2016 Chalk Talk for Women Benefiting Twin City Mission
The Texas A&M Football Chalk Talk for Women returns in 2016 with host Aggie head football coach Kevin Sumlin. Ladies 18 years of age and older are invited to attend this event which is set for Wednesday, July 27. Doors to the Hall of Champions (Entry 3, west side of Kyle Field off of Wellborn Road) open at 4pm with the program set to begin at 5pm. C asual, comfortable attire with tennis shoes is suggested. Cost is $80 and includes dinner, Chalk Talk session and a gift. Registration is online at www.12thMan.com/chalktalk. Registration will close Sunday, July 24 at midnight. Proceeds from the event and the silent auction will benefit Twin City Mission.
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Strike Out Substandard Housing with the Brazos Valley Bombers
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Brazos Valley Bombers Ballpark
2210 Bomber Drive
Bryan, TX
Cost: Tickets are $9 each
Join Habitat for Humanity BCS and help us strike out substandard housing as the Brazos Valley Bombers take on the Victoria Generals Thursday, July 21. Tickets must be purchased in advanced through the Group Sales Portal. A portion of ticket sales received through the Group Portal by 6pm on July 21st, will go to help us empower families with strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Get your tickets here (case-sensitive): http://bit.ly/GroupPortal. The password is Habitat16.
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Live@Aloft Benefiting Project Unity
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Aloft College Station
1150 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
Join Aloft College Station for a live show benefiting Project Unity. Swing by WXYZ bar for a free performance by Christopher Crow Music and donate to a great cause! Learn more about Project Unity here: http://club365.org/.
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The Salvation Army Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: The Salvation Army Clothing Closet
2506 Cavitt Avenue
Bryan, TX 77801
Cost: None
The Salvation Army is holding a garage sale on Saturday, July 30. Garage sale is cash only and all proceeds benefit local programs.
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Young Professionals of Aggieland Run Around the Lake 5k and Annual Lake Day benefiting Books and a Blankent
Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016
Time: 5k begins at 8:00 AM, Lake Day Gathering begins at 10:30 AM
Place: Lake Bryan Pavillion
8200 Sandy Point Road
Cost: 5k Registration $30 (includes 5k race, breakfast, lunch, drinks and parking)
Lake Day $15 (includes lunch, drinks and parking)
Lake Day has been a great time to relax and connect with other young professionals and friends. This year Young Professionals of Aggieland (YPA) is proud to introduce the Run Around the Lake 5k, a fun and challenging race through open fields and winding trails around Lake Bryan. All proceeds benefit Books and a Blanket! Registration ends July 16. Register here: Bit.ly/ypalakeday16. Learn more about YPA here.
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Free Arthritis Joint Pain Seminar
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Pebble Creek Country Club
4500 Pebble Creek Parkway
College Station, TX 77845
Cost: None
Take the first step towards understanding your joint pain as local orthopedic surgeon Coy Wright, MD answers your questions and discusses arthritis of the knee and Mako robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement. Dinner will be served, which includes prime rib, sesame crusted tuna and a 3-cheese chicken. The first 5 guests to register will receive a prize at the seminar! We will also be raffling off prizes, and that is open to all attendees. To register call 1-888-787-9537 or visit CollegeStationMako.com.
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Free Grief Workshops Offered by College Station Medical Center
Date: Every Thursday Starting July 14 through August 11
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Senior Circle Auditorium
1604 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, TX
Cost: None
The College Station Medical Center's Senior Circle will be offering a free series of grief workshops open to the public. Participants will receive a journal and DVD to accompany the program, which is led by counselor Brandi Riley of Visiting Angels and speaker and author Mary Margaret Mann. The workshops take place over a period of five weeks and cover approaches to grieving and dealing with sorrow. To sign up, contact the Senior Circle by calling (979) 764-5107 or by emailing [email protected] .
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Diabetes Self-Management Program
Date: Every Tuesday Starting July 12 through August 23
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Place: Texas A&M Family Medicine Clinic, Conference Room
2900 East 29th St.
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: None
Better Choices, Better Health: Diabetes is a six week two-hour program that helps those living with pre-diabetes or diabetes and their support person to improve their general health by learning to find practical ways to deal with symptoms of diabetes, discover better nutritional and exercise choices, and find better ways to talk to your doctor and family about your health. Register for this free workshop by calling (979) 436-0434.
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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Date: Every Thursday Starting July 21 through September 1, 2016
Time: 12:30 PM
Place: Texas A&M Family Medicine Clinic, Conference Room
2900 E 29th St., Suite 100
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: None
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a FREE, 6-week, two-hour workshop that helps participants, and their support person deal with the ongoing issues associated with chronic pain. Participants meet once a week to gain the confidence and skills in self-managing chronic pain. Register by calling (979) 436-0434.
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Do you have a job opportunity with your agency? We want to list it! Please send submissions to [email protected]. Include a brief description of the position and further instructions for those interested in applying or getting more information about the opportunity.
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Caregiver - Comfort Keepers
Do you or someone you know enjoy taking care of others? If so, we would love the opportunity to speak with you about becoming a Comfort Keeper - we change lives! Comfort Keepers offers flexible scheduling; paid training & orientation with ongoing training opportunities; client compatibility; employee referral bonuses for both clients and caregivers; health insurance; voluntary vision insurance; voluntary dental insurance; and friendly supportive staff. Job Requirements: valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation and proof of current automobile insurance. Must have a clear background check and must be able to pass a drug screening. Prior experience as a caregiver is preferred, but NOT required and experience in geriatrics is always welcomed! We will train all employees and are interested in individuals with a willingness to learn and a passion for helping others! Visit www.seniorcarecollegestation.com to apply or call (979) 764-3076 for more information. We appreciate the opportunity to speak with you!
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A parrot named Echo was put into witness protection after testifying against its owner leading to their arrest.
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July 18 - Nelson Mandela International Day
July 19 -
Raspberry Cake Day
July 20 - Fortune Cookie Day
July 21 - Junk Food Day
July 23 -
National Day of the Cowboy
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Clothing and Diapers Needed
SingleMoms Created4Change assists single mothers and married mothers parenting by themselves. They are always in need of and accept all brands and sizes of diapers. Other items such as clothing are accepted on an as-needed basis. For more information, please call Raquel at (979) 575-1034.
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