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Warm Winter Greetings to our members and friends of CBAA!
Many times throughout the year we share worthwhile opportunities, community interest stories and various happenings in our area from our members. As a Youth Sports Non-profit, we truly are grateful to our partners, businesses and the many families and friends in the Central Bucks area that support our CBAA families and our mission. As a token of our appreciation, we are sharing some local events, information and worthy causes in an easy-to-read newsletter.
We are very lucky to have so many of our members actively involved in such great organizations.
Central Bucks... What a great place to live & play! |
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 Help Save Kids' Castle
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C .B. East Stadium Proposal
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The Great Grizzly 5k Race and Fun Run
March 10th
 So many of our members come out and support this great community event!
The Proceeds benefit the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company & The Groveland Elementary Wellness Programs.
Times:
One Mile Fun Run - 9a.m.
5k Run/Walk Event - 9:30a.m.
Registration: Race Day Registration - 7:30a.m. to 9a.m.
Pre-registration provides a discount and is strongly encouraged in order to ensure event tee-shirt (must be post-marked by March 4th). On-line registration
is also available until March 4th.
Registration Fees:
1 mile fun run/walk - $7 per participant (all ages)
 5K Run/Walk and Under Age 15 - $7 on or before March 4th. $10 Race-day registration.5k Run/Walk and Age 15 or Older - $10 on or before March 4th. $15 Race-day registration
FYI: Road Closures on Race Day. Click here for [more info] |
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Doylestown Food Co-op
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Come Bowl with us March 10th, have some great family fun, and learn about the Co-op that is forming in your area! You can RSVP here.
Not a bowler? You have to eat! Come learn about us at the Hickory Kitchen anytime this Sunday from 9 - 7. (February 24th)
Who are we? We are your friends and neighbors, and we have a vision: to create a community-based, member-owned store that provides convenient, year-round access to healthy, fresh, local, and organic products. We are developing a store that is good for our health, good for our community of citizens and farmers, and good for our planet.
Want to learn more about our co-op and how to become a member? Visit www.doylestown.coop
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Friend of CBAA Soccer nominated to represent LLS -
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Bonnie Smart(wife of Neil Smart/CBAA IM Soccer DOC) was recently nominated to be a key fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's annual MWOY campaign. Bonnie has a series of events planned including a key and fun trivia event on Sunday, March 24. (See flyer to right)
Please take a moment to visit and learn more about the LLS and their mission to cure blood cancer and save lives. Good Luck Bonnie!!!
Would you ike to know more? Please click here to be directed to Bonnie's fundraising page. Read the recent Patch news article on Bonnie's efforts.
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Central Bucks School District's E-Friday Folder
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Do you know about CBSD's E-Friday Folder? Lots of info about your community happenings!
Find information from local non-profit organizations, like CBAA, for parents and students.
Quickly locate weblinks to many community organizations.
Check back twice a month on the 15th and 30th for updates.
Get an e-mail reminder when the page is updated by sending an e-mail to Efridayfolder@cbsd.org |
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 Concussion Information
Did you miss this session? Please visit the CBAA website "CONCUSSION TAB" to view and print the helpful handouts and information from this invaluable session.
We held a Concussion Awareness Informational Session at Holicong Middle School. We were honored to have speakers Dr. Nirav Shah, a recognized international expert on concussions & Novacare Rehabilitation to share their knowledge.
Many thanks to those who helped make this event possible! Special thanks to Ken Logue, Dave MacFarlane,& Karen Bartnett who aided in the the events success! |
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Kids With Food Allergies Foundation
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Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs.
The Network of Victim Assistance offers quality interactive education programs on various topics for children of all ages in Bucks County, free of charge. In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February, NOVA's Secondary Education Department is encouraging Bucks County schools to join NOVA in promoting healthy teen relationships. Visit NOVA's Website for more information.
The week of April 21st through the 27th is National Crime Victim's Rights Week. Join NOVA in honoring crime victims at 3:30 pm on April 25th at Victims' Commemorative Arbor at Lake Luxembourg, Core Creek Park in Langhorne, followed by our annual Candlelight Tribute at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse in Newtown, PA.
Education We offer personal safety educational programs to children and teens, parents and teachers, older adults, and individuals with disabilities in schools, community centers and professional settings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Advocacy NOVA is an advocate for victims and victims' rights. We provide legal s upport and accompaniment to all criminal justice proceedings. We speak in support of victims and victims' rights on the local, state and national levels.
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Save local, buy local....
at the farmers market!
Do you know your Farmer? Who grows the food you feed your family? Welcome to the Market! The Doylestown Farmers' Market runs every Saturday from the 3rd Saturday in April to the Saturday before Thanksgiving from 7:00 am until noon.
Every Saturday morning from spring to fall our vendors are happy to present you with the opportunity to buy wonderful foods and products directly from the farmer or producer. Everything at the Market is grown or made locally by your community friends and neighbors. The Buckingham Township Civic Association which started the Market in 1975 in Buckingham has been proud to sponsor the Market ever since.
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Know a coach who promotes the development of the 40 Assets?
Nominate that someone today for the CB Cares Positive Coaching Award!
All award nominations must be received by April 30th, 2013. Please take a minute to review this attachment, where you will find all of the information and details about the CB Cares Positive Coaching Award.
 This award gives recognition to a coach exemplifying positive coaching-- putting emphasis on the health and well-being of the child, serving as a positive role model, and having a positive influence in the lives of young people. Specifically, the recipient will be recognized for teaching positive life lessons through sports, providing leadership, and promoting sportsmanship, fair play, motivation and respect. All of these behaviors and values are consistent with the 40 Developmental Assets, and thus the partnership in bringing this Award to our Central Bucks community.
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WALL OF GREATNESS & GRATITUDE
Is there someone within our CBAA family that made a difference? We'd love to hear about it, and so would everyone else!
We would like to honor our members and volunteers at CBAA by giving them a spotlight! Make it known by submitting a story about them! We'll publish it here or on our website!
We really are lucky to have so many great volunteers and members that give their time, talent and such terrific efforts... all for our kids!
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