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October 16 - Community Grant Program
October 27 - Health Fair
October 22 - Walk to End Alzheimers
October 27 - 10th Annual Health Fair
October 28 - Trick or Treat at Werewolf Creek
October 30 - Monster Bash and Zombie 5K Run
November 5 - Walk the Talk for Mental Illness Fun-Run
November 15 - All Things Chocolate & Wine |
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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 211@uwbv.org 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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 Faith in Action Pumpkin Patch - Habitat for Humanity
The Faith in Action Pumpkin Patch will be held next to Hillier Funeral Home from Saturday, October 1, 2016 to Monday, October 31, 2016. Proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch help the Faith in Action committee sponsor a Habitat home for one of their partner families to purchase. Volunteers are also needed to help in the Pumpkin Patch. Sign up today on the website or contact Ashley at aburk@habitatbcs.org or 979-823-7200 ext. 105.
Pumpkins are priced by size. Admission to the pumpkin patch is free, but a donation to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity is always appreciated. Hours: October 1st - October 16th 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM October 17th to October 31st* 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM *Sundays 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: Next to Hillier Funeral Home 2301 East 29th Street Bryan, TX 77802
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13th Annual Buddy Walk - Down Syndrome Associate of Brazos Valley
Date: Sunday, October 2, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater
1015 Colgate Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
The 13th Annual Buddy Walk will be held on October 2, 2016 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. The walk begins at 1:30 P.M. in Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Buddy Walk 2015 featured activities for the kids, fellowship, music, entertainment, great food and the one-mile walk. Buddy Walk is an event where anyone can come set up a tent or canopy, bring lawn chairs or blankets. Your support of Buddy Walk enables a variety of educational and social programs throughout the year to benefit people with Down syndrome, from birth through adulthood. Some of these programs include a summer program in which students work on reading, math and independence skills; sign language classes; dances; respite nights; and a computer class. For more information call 979-778-7010 or email dsabv@dsabv.org.
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Leon County Health Fair - Leon County Health Resource Center
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Leon County Expo Center
3637 County Road 305
Buffalo, TX 75831
Cost: None
The Leon County Health Resource Commission is hosting the Leon County Health Fair! This year's theme is "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise!" Objectives of the fair are to 1) increase health awareness and disease prevention for all county residents by providing health screenings, and educational information, 2) motivate participants to make positive health behavior changes, 3) increase awareness of local, state, and area resources, and 4) teach 6th graders the importance of good health and safety. For more information please contact Donna Danford at 903-536-4033 or Clara Jones at 903-536-7607.
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National Night Out - City of Wixon Valley
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Place: Wixon Valley City Hall
9500 Highway 21 East
Bryan, TX 77808
Cost: None
Enjoy free food, bounce houses, fire trucks, rescue vehicles, patrol vehicles, trained professionals, emergency resources, public information resources and fun! Come out and meet your area Local and State First Responders and Public Officials!
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Bryan-College Station CROP Hunger Walk - Crop Hunger Walk
Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: Beginning at 3:00 PM
Place: Veterans Park
3101 Harvey Road
College Station, TX 77845
Cost: None
Please SAVE THE DATE of Sunday, October 9 for the Bryan-College Station CROP Hunger Walk, to be held at Veterans Park beginning at 3:00pm. The CROP Hunger Walk is a longstanding event in our community to fight hunger - both worldwide through Church World Service relief and development programs cwsglobal.org or alternate agencies designated by sponsors donating online - and locally where 25% of funds raised go to the Brazos Church Pantry ( brazoschurchpantry.org), which has served low income families in our community since 1986. Please join us as we walk together to end hunger one step at a time - around the world and right here in our own Bryan-College Station community where one in every four households face hunger every day. Click here for more information.
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20th Annual "HEALTHFIRST-HEALTHFEST" - Madison St. Joseph Health Center and the City of Madisonville
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Truman Kimbro Convention Center
111 West Trinity
Madisonville, TX 77864
Cost: None
Madison St. Joseph Health Center and the City of Madisonville are hosting the 20th Annual "HEALTHFIRST-HEALTHFEST." The health fair is unique in that it provides an opportunity to collaborate with organizations with a commitment to do health screenings and educational services for the community. This year each booth will offer screening and educational services that tie to the Community Health Assessment top six health related problems: obesity, hypertension, transportation, high cholesterol, asthma and arthritis/rheumatism.
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Volunteers needed for Special Olympics Texas
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, October 14, 2016 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Place: Multiple venues, please see website
Cost: None
Special Olympics Texas will host its annual statewide Fall Classic competition in Bryan/College Station from October 13-15 and the organization is in great need of volunteers! Spend the Aggie's bye week by going out and doing good in your community! Come out and support more than 1,300 athletes, who will be in town from all around the state to compete in Aquatics, Bocce, Golf and Softball! To sign up for a volunteer shift, visit the website or contact Judy Josimaru at volunteer@sotx.org or 512-491-2947. No experience is needed. Come experience the joy!
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FREE Medication Management Service - Texas A&M Evidence-Based Programs
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Caldwell Senior Center
210 West Buck Street
Caldwell, TX 75836
Cost: None
What should you expect? Individual interview, blood pressure screening, STEADI Assessment - 3 question survey to determine your fall risk, and your medications will be recorded and evaluated for potential medication interactions.
What should you bring? Any prescription medications that have been prescribed to you and/or those you are taking, any over-the-counter medications you are taking, any vitamins and/or herbal supplements you are taking, any ointments or creams you are using, and yourself!
Space is limited, so register now! Contact Rachel Foster for more information at rfoster@sph.tamhsc.edu or 979-436-9353.
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Wiener Fest 2016 - Aggieland Humane Society
Date: Friday, October 14, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Place: Wolf Pen Creek
1015 Colgate Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
Join us this year October 14th-16th at Wolf Pend Creek in College Station, Texas for our annual Wiener Fest! Aggieland Humane Society's biggest fundraiser offers something for everyone! Program of events includes a Fun Run, Costume Contest, Wiener Cook-Off, Wiener Races and Wanna Be Races for our non-dachsund friends. Between events you can enjoy live music and vendors of all kinds for pets and people alike. While you're there don't forget to pick up your collectible Wiener Fest T-Shirt! For questions or information, email us at winerfest2016@gmail.com.
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2nd Annual Domestic Violence/Abuse Survivor's Walk - Walk of Hope - SingleMoms Created4Change Advocacy & Empowerment Center
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Must register by Friday, October 14, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00PM
Place: Lincoln House of Hope
1013 Eleanor
College Station, Texas
Cost: None
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we are having our 2nd Annual Survivors' Walk to empower, educate and bring awareness to the community. This year's theme is Walk of Hope. Click here to register! Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. Call 979-575-1034 or 979-693-8148 for more information!
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Build Day - The Bridge Ministries
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Place: The Bridge
1401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None
The Bridge Ministries has been given a playground grant thanks to KaBOOM! and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas! They will be building the playground with 250 of their friends just like you! This will be a community initiative to provide a fun and safe place for kids to play and families to be active! In order to volunteer, you need to register online! Please RSVP as soon as you can so they can begin getting a head count as to how many people they still need. For more information, please contact Kara Pinkerton 979-704-6037.
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PREP Marriage/Relationship Workshop - Strengthening Families of the Brazos Valley (SFBV)
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Area 316 Church
104 West Highway 21
Caldwell, TX 77836
Cost: None
Strengthening Families of the Brazos Valley (SFBV) provides couples and individuals with the tools they need to create and maintain healthy families. This workshop is open to adults 18 years old and up, and lunch and childcare will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Contact Holly Narro for more information at holly.narro@ag.tamu.edu or 979-567-2312.
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Annual Banquet - Navasota ISD Education Foundation
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
RSVP by Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Time: Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Dinner served at 6:30 PM
Place: Grimes County Expo Center
5220 FM 3455
Navasota, TX 77868
Cost: Individual Tickets $50 & Table Sponsorships $500 - $10,000
The Navasota ISD Education Foundation will hold their annual banquet on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Grimes County Expo Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. This year's featured speaker is Bob Smiley, a comedian and entertainer that travels across the USA spreading his hilarious & clean message. The Navasota ISD Education Foundatiuon has been able to fund innovative teacher grants to all Navasota ISD campuses in the amount of over $600,000 since 2005 with the generous support of the community. There will also be opportunities to place bids at the silent auction. To secure seating and meals, please respond by October 12, and include number of seats you will need, so if you do not fill the table we can offer the opportunity to students. Visit our Facebook Event Page for updates and past activities!
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Do you have a job opportunity with your agency? We want to list it! Please send submissions to 211@uwbv.org. 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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Development Coordinator (Part Time) - Scotty's House
Scotty's House is accepting applications for a Development Coordinator. The position is part-time with some flexibility in scheduling. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience in donor relations. Applications and a detailed description can be downloaded at www.scottyshouse.org.
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Store Manager (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
New College Station Location General Description: Responsible to meet income quotas and manage the overall operations of a Twin City Mission resale store that will appeal to customers of all ethnic groups and all levels of income. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and two years experience in sales related field; able to work a varied schedule Monday through Saturday with varied days off; ability to work with people of all levels, ages and ethnic backgrounds; have a general knowledge of clothing, furniture and household goods; have a pleasant personality; ability to be firm in a courteous manner; ability to work with those to whom we give emergency aid; maintain insurability with Twin City Mission occupational and liability insurance.
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Administrative Assistant (Full Time) - Health For All
We are hiring a full time administrative assistant position. You will be working directly with the Executive Director, as well as the rest of the Health For All team. This is an exciting and fast paced position for a super-duper go-getter looking to make a real difference in our community. Strong organization and time management skills , a positive and eager attitude, and excellent communications skills will be key.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Ms. Elizabeth Dickey, Executive Director, at ed@hlth4all.org. For questions or additional information call Ms. Dickey at (979) 774-4176 x 110.
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Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - MHMR
MHMR seeks a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled maintenance & repair work in electrical, plumping, mechanical maintenance of agency's facilities & equipment. To regularly inspect the condition of the agency's building & facilities and to respond to calls for maintenance service. To provide building & vehicle maintenance for the day-to-day operations of facilities which includes: construction & daily maintenance; purchasing all materials competitively to achieve this function; vehicle fleet support services which includes; operation of a vehicle fleet to meet all needs including maintenance & repairs on competitive basis; compliance with MHMRABV Facilities and Vehicle standards over a seven county area. Local travel to the seven counties required, company vehicle provided. Must be able to manage & accomplish multi-tasks as well as work independently and able to assume responsibilities of the Facilities/Vehicle Manager during absences. For more information and to apply, please visit www.mhmrabv.org or call (979) 821-9444. |
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HIV/AIDS Case Manager Supervisor - Project Unity
Project Unity seeks HIV/AIDS Case manager Supervisor. Performs direct client care & supervision. Knowledge of HIV or related field required. Bilingual a plus. V isit www.club365.org for info and application, or call 979-595-2900. EOE |
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Case Manager for Special Health Services (Full Time) - Project Unity
Project Unity is seeking a full time Case Manager for Special Health Services. This position will provide case management services to individuals with special health needs; completes comprehensive individualized needs assessment, care planning, referrals and coordination of supportive services. Case Manager will also consult with providers, provide psycho-social support, supportive counseling, and general client education. Case Manager may also complete a variety of administrative and professional duties to accomplish the goals and operations of the Special Health Services. Experience in providing Case Management preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Bi-lingual a plus. For full position description and application, visit www.club365.org. |
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Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Full Time) - United Way of the Brazos Valley
The United Way of the Brazos Valley (UWBV) is seeking a Communications and Outreach Coordinator. This position will be accountable for effectively managing UWBV communications efforts to donors, media and general public in order to meaningfully and measurably increase awareness and engagement of donors, companies and individuals in the outcomes and efforts of UWBV throughout the year. For additional responsibilities and qualifications, please visit www.uwbv.org/career-and-internships. |
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There is a crab that grows to be bigger than a human being. It's called the Japanese Spider Crab.
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October 2 - Name Your Car Day
October 3 - Techies Day
October 4 - Taco Day
October 5 - World Teacher's Day
October 6 - Mad Hatter Day
October 7 - World Smile Day
October 8 -
Astronomy Day
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Homeless Hygiene Drive
Grind4God Ministries is having a Homeless Hygiene Drive! Most needed items include deodorant, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, tissue rolls, bar soap, razors, socks, and bottled water. They are also accepting restaurant gift cards. The drop off location is located at Grind4God Ministries at 307 South Main Street, Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77803. For more information call 979-703-2975.
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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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