Act Locally Waco: Friday Update - May 3, 2013

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Happy Friday Everybody! (May 3, 2013)

What’s my favorite announcement for the week you ask? I know I shouldn’t pick favorites, but I can’t help it. I’m very excited about this one:

· Spread the word! FREE Waco Transit for WISD students - WISD and Waco Transit have come up with a plan that we hope will boost attendance and alleviate some transportation problems. Starting today through June 6, Waco Transit will be running a pilot program where they will be allowing WISD Middle School and High School students to ride the bus for free. That’s right, free! The student must show a valid WISD Student ID. It must be a school trip, to school, to home, or a school related trip during the school day. Questions?: Contact David Ellis by phone at 254.757.5909 or email at david...@wacoisd.org. <Flyer>

Catching a ride to school may seem like a little thing, but it can make a big difference! I have high hopes that this is a step in a good direction. Thanks to WISD, Waco Transit and all the folks who are working hard on this!

If you have announcements and events for May and for the summer, please send them to eve...@actlocalllywaco.org. Thanks for all you are doing! Let’s keep each other informed!

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Special Section on West

· Handy Links regarding West:

– City of West Website

– Prayers for Victims of West Facebook page

– Volunteer: www.volunteertx.org

– Give: West Disaster Relief Efforts Fund

· West officials urge people to address their tax-deductible gifts to the foundation’s West, Texas, Disaster Relief Fund – The City of West has partnered with three Waco Foundations to help manage funds being contributed to the relief effort. These three foundations are the Waco Foundation, the Cooper Foundation and the Rappaport Foundation. These foundations will be managing the fund at no expense to the City. 100% of all contributions will go to the City. Donations can be made on their site. You will have the option to contribute to one of the following 3 areas of relief: General Assistance, Victim Assistance, West Volunteer Fire Department. The City Council is requesting that all future monetary donations be made through this fund to ensure that all donated funds are being managed and distributed properly. The Waco Foundation website is www.wacofoundation.org. For the direct link to the West fund, click here: West Disaster Relief Efforts Fund. If you would like updates on how the fund is doing, please “like” the Facebook page. Here is link to a Waco Trib article with more information: West to Partner with Waco Foundations for Recovery Fund.

· Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas Mobile Workforce Unit in West, Texas Relocated to Community Center on Tokio Road – Mobile Workforce Unit stationed in West, Texas has relocated from the Knights of Columbus Hall parking lot on Jerry Mashek Drive to the West Community Center at 200 Tokio Road. The mobile unit is equipped with 12 computer stations. In addition to general Internet and computer access, workforce services available through the mobile unit include assistance with filing for unemployment, information about unemployment benefits, job search assistance, registering for work online through WorkinTexas.com, and preparation of resumes and cover letters. Workers and employers can also visit www.hotworkforce.com for more information or e-mail Manager of Business, Community and Industry Initiatives for Workforce Solutions Rene’ Clayton directly at rene.c...@hotworkforce.com. <MORE>

· West Senior Center relocation – West Senior Center and Meals On Wheels programs have relocated temporarily to Cherrywood Apartments, 701 W. Tokio Road in West. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 299-7691.

· West Residents: Need help finding a place to stay? – Some families are still staying in local hotels as they look for new places to live. To help ease the burden, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – South Central Region and the American Red Cross have teamed up to help. Caseworkers with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will meet with any families who need extensions on local hotels, while the American Red Cross is offering to provide security deposits and first month’s rent as new residences are found. Caseworkers are available at the Knights of Columbus Hall or the Community Center through at least May 3, 2013. After that, services will still remain available by calling the help hotline at (254) 826-7550 or the Red Cross Heart of Texas at (800) 733-2767. <Press Release>

· Library “Disaster Card” Available - Patrons whose homes were damaged by the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas will be offered a Disaster Card much like the existing Temporary Card, containing exemptions with respect to photo ID and proof of residency requirements. Patrons with a Disaster Card will be able to check out 5 items at any given time. They will also have the standard 1-hour daily allotment of computer access time on Library computers, as well as exemption from some printing and copying fees. <MORE>

· Preserving precious memories – The faculty, staff and students of the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin are saddened to hear of the tragic fire and explosion in West, Texas, and our sympathy goes out to all the residents. As people return to their homes and work, we want them to know that we have trained conservators who can help assess family photographs, books, documents, and heirlooms. With proper care and handling it may be possible to save damaged materials, even those that seem to be a total loss. We can assist in drying and cleaning wet and smoke damaged books, documents, and photographs. Even charred items can often be salvaged. Please let us help you assess heirlooms before you discard them. We are available for consultation over phone or video, and plan to come to the scene when the area has been stabilized. Please contact: Karen Pavelka, 512-903-9564, iSchoolco...@gmail.com.

· May 4 – Ringing bells for West – The Salvation Army bell-ringers will be at Richland Mall this Saturday ringing their bells to collect money for the West community.

· May 5 – Gospel Concert Fundraiser to benefit the City of West – 6:00 pm at the Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Local choirs will perform and Fabian Jacko, Pastor of the Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, will be the keynote speaker. All of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit our fellow county citizens in the town of West, Texas. For more information call (254) 754-0660.

· May 9 – Builder’s summit in West – HOT Builder’s Association and the Texas Association of Builder’s are going to be hosting a “summit” to coordinate the home building efforts to help the community of West. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2547 Jerry Mashek Road at 6:00 pm. This will be a good opportunity to get some nuts and bolts information about what to expect in building a house, doing a major renovation, dealing with lenders and insurance. You will also have an opportunity to meet a variety of local builders. Please contact Kay Vincent at HOT Builder’s Association for more details by phone at 254-776-8701 or by email at ka...@hotbawaco.com.

Help and Support

· Spread the word! FREE Waco Transit for WISD students - WISD and Waco Transit have come up with a plan that we hope will boost attendance and alleviate some transportation problems. Starting today through June 6, Waco Transit will be running a pilot program where they will be allowing WISD MS and HS students to ride the bus for free. That’s right, free. The student must show a valid WISD Student ID. It must be a school trip, to school, to home, or a school related trip during the school day. Questions?: Contact David Ellis by phone at 254.757.5909 or email at david...@wacoisd.org. <Flyer>

· Free Clothes Give Away twice a month; volunteers needed - Just As I Am Ministries, Inc. will be having a Free Clothes Give-Away every 2nd and 4th Thursday at Clothes Pantry at 1134 Kellum Street in East Waco from 9 AM – Noon. The pantry donates quality men, women, and children clothes and other household articles, such as lamps and dishes to needy individuals and families in the central Texas area. Volunteers needed! If anyone is interested in volunteering in the clothes pantry, please call 914-319-4580. Website: www.just-as-i-am-ministries-inc.org

· Texas Lions Camp applications available – The Waco Founder Lions Club has applications available for one-week camping sessions this summer at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. Five weekly sessions for campers ages 7 to 16 with physical disabilities will begin June 9 through July 7. Two weekly sessions for insulin-dependent campers with Type 1 diabetes, ages 8 to 15, will begin on July 28 and Aug. 4. The camp sessions are offered free of charge to qualifying children in the state of Texas. Applications can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the club’s office at the Lions Den on North 42nd Street, across from Lion’s Park. For more information, call 776-5341.

· Love & Logic Parenting Class at STARRY this Summer – The goal of the class is to teach you how to have a good relationship with your children while at the same time teaching them to be responsible and respectful. Come prepared to learn lots of helpful techniques to make parenting more fun and less stressful! When: Mondays, July 15-August 5 (6-8pm) Where: STARRY Counseling, 3001 W. Waco Dr., Ste B, Waco, TX. For more information please contact our office at (254) 399-6552. <Flyer>

· Kiwanis scholarships - The Kiwanis Club of Waco Seniors will accept applications through Wednesday for five $1,000 scholarships that it will award this year to graduating high school seniors. Applications are available in the counselors’ offices of Waco-area high schools. For more information, call Sharon Griffith at 840-4743.

· Pre-Registration for Back-to-School Jam – Road to Damascus Back-to-School Jam will be on August 17. The event will help to provide school uniforms, backpacks, and supplies for kids who need them. Entertainment and free food provided! Pre-registration costs $3. You can pre-register at several sites around town. Click here for dates, times and locations for Pre-registration: Back-to-School Jam Flyer and Pre-registration information.

· Jubilee Theatre Camp Registration Now Open – Stevie Walker-Webb returns for two weeks, June 17- 22, to teach acting to urban children & youth. Results from a national study showed that students with high involvement in the arts, including minority and low-income students, performed better in school and stayed in school longer than students with low involvement. Mission Waco’s performing and visual arts program not only help children, but also the homeless and ex-offenders regain skills and personal competence. Earnings from the Fashion with a Passion Style Show provide scholarships to the Jubilee Theatre Camp and visual arts program for under-resourced children. If you have a child or teen in Waco who wants to enjoy enroll, contact jdor...@missionwaco.org.

· Seeking information and support regarding Mental Illness? –NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, can help. Click here to view a copy of their most recent newsletter: NAMI May Newsletter. For more information about Waco NAMI, contact Cynthia Cunningham by phone at 254-297-7107 or by email at nami...@gmail.com or visit the website: www.namiwaco.com

· NAMI Family Support Group – NAMI Waco is offering a support group for the friends and families of anyone affected by a mental illness. The support groups provide a place where people with issues in common can meet and share information. This is a place to be with people who have been or are in the same situation with their illness or a family member’s illness as you. Support groups are usually good places to learn about coping strategies and resources that others have found that have helped them. When: Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00pm- 7:30pm. Where: Class RM 1, Providence FM Young Building, 6901 Medical Parkway. For more information call 254-297-7107 or email nami...@gmail.com. NAMI Website: www.namiwaco.com <Flyer>

· NAMI Consumer Support Group – NAMI Waco is offering a support group for the friends and families of anyone affected by a mental illness. The support groups provide a place where people with issues in common can meet and share information. This is a place to be with people who are living with a mental illness just as you are. Support groups are usually good places to learn about coping strategies and resources that others have found that have helped them. When: Last Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm- 7:30pm. Where: Class RM 6, Providence FM Young Building, 6901 Medical Parkway. For more information call 254-297-7107 or email nami...@gmail.com. NAMI Website: www.namiwaco.com <Flyer>

· Manage your diabetes – Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and also learn healthy ways to manage diabetes. The Public health District offers a variety of FREE cooking and diabetes self-management classes to help citizens combat diabetes. Classes are now underway. For more information call Armando Galindo at 750-5631 <MORE>

· Take a Hike! – Join Waco Park Rangers for a guided tour through the trails of Cameron Park every Tuesday and Thursday at noon through May 31. The hikes are free and a great way to enjoy the park while exercising. Hikers will meet at Jacob’s Ladder and need to wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. For more information, call 750-8057.

· FREE Resiliency Workshops sponsored by NAMI – These workshops are designed to provide help for regaining stability after major life events. Ideal for anyone who has endured a recent major life event, including but not limited to: deployment, death, job loss, divorce or break-up, or a move. Classes are held on the first Saturday of each month, and will be held at the West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd. (In the Target shopping center, behind Cotton Patch). You do not have to register for these classes. They are open to the public! For Questions call NAMI Waco at 254-297-7107 or email nami...@gmail.com. <Topics & Schedule>

Volunteer, Give, Get Involved

· Registration open for Race for the Cure – Early bird discounts available until May 31. Here’s the website to register: www.komencentraltexas.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/race-information/registration-fees.html

· Volunteers needed for Paws in the Park – Calling all volunteers! Paws in the Park is May 18th! Email hsc...@gmail.com if you want to help out!!! For more information visit the website: www.humanesocietycentraltexas.org.

· Save the Date! AVANCE Gala - September 28 at the Lee Lockwood Library 7-11 AVANCE Gala and Quinceanera Extravaganza. More details coming soon. AVANCE website: www.avancewaco.org

· Christian Women’s Job Corps New Job Shadowing Program - Would your business like to partner with us in a job shadowing program? Get in on the ground floor as we build this new adventure. Please call Becky at 757-0416 or email be...@cwjcwaco.org.

· Sponsor a Youth for 2013 AIM Conference – This summer, the Church of God in Christ will host the annual International AIM (Auxiliaries in Ministries) Convention. The AIM Convention 2013 will provide our youth with necessary tools to be excellent students in our community, therefore leading to be productive citizens in the ever changing world. As with so many great programs offered, this youth conference is not free of charge. Due to the finances involved and distance of this conference, many of our youth cannot afford the costs to attend this trip. Therefore, we are seeking sponsorship so that they are able to take advantage of this awesome opportunity. Will you help? For more information contact Demetrice Mitchell by phone at 254-733-8676 or by email at demetrice...@gmail.com. <Letter with more information>

· Worldchangers needs host churches – The Waco World Changers project for this summer is completely full. Things are shaping up very well. This month’s prayer request is for “host churches” who will volunteer to feed lunch each day to a World Changers crew. We need about 20 teams to do this. Please pray that God will provide for this very large need. If your church, Sunday school class or bible study group is interested in providing meals for a World Changers team, please contact Scott Rhodes at sc...@brazosmeadows.org. <Video from last summer>

· Help for pets at the Family Abuse Center – The Family Abuse Center is seeing an increasing number of clients with pets that come into our shelter. We work with the community to get these pets fostered but doing so is difficult when the animal isn’t fixed and/or Up to date on shots. So we have decided to start a fund to help cover the costs of getting these things done! If you want more information or to donate, contact Ashley Herridge, Dir. of Client Services, at 772-8999 or Ashley....@familyabusecenter.org. Any amount will help!

· Donate Food for Pack of Hope - For the month of April, First Community Bank will be backing the “Pack of Hope” program, which supplies participating school districts and eligible students with nutritious food during weekends when they are not at school. All three Waco-area First Community Bank locations will be drop-off sites for food items on the Pack of Hope food list. They also will be a donation site for cash contributions to the program. Bank locations are 1300 N. Valley Mills Drive, 130 N. New Road and 1221 N. Hewitt Drive. For a list of needed items, click here: Pack of Hope Food wish list. For more information, call 751-0490 or visit the website: http://pack-of-hope.com/.

· Drivers need for Friends for Life - Friends for Life is seeking volunteers to drive its clients to appointments. FFL helps the elderly and people with disabilities live independently as long as possible. Volunteers can work as their schedules allow. For more information, call Della Ryberg at 772-8100, ext. 110 or email de...@friendsforlife.org.

· Summer Volunteer Opportunities for High School Juniors and Seniors - The Area Agency on Aging and 2-1-1 is looking for upcoming high school juniors or seniors who would be interested in volunteering with us this summer. This would be a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours for college apps and would be an excellent opportunity for kids who are interested in social work. For more information contact Misty Stipe, by phone at 254-292-1857 or by email at. Misty...@hot.cog.tx.us.

· Heart of Texas Crop Walk is on Facebook – Like them at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-of-Texas-CROP-Hunger-Walk/170344856398289

· Meals & Wheels needs drivers - Meals & Wheels needs your help! We are in desperate need of drivers to take meals to our senior citizens in the Waco area. You can volunteer any day, Monday – Friday from 10:30-11:30. Please help us help those who cannot do it alone. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Danna at (254) 752-0316. Or email her at bara...@mealsandwheelswaco.org.

· Donate to the Back-to-School Jam – Road to Damascus Back-to-School Jam will be on August 17. The event will help to provide school uniforms, backpacks, and supplies for kids who need them. Would you like to donate? $20 will buy a child either 4 uniform shirts or 2 pair of pants. Send all donations to Road To Damascus, 5034 Franklin Ave, Waco, Texas 76710 or contact Mia Thomas at (254)548-9982 for more information. <FLYER>

· EOAC Benefit Golf Tournament seeks Sponsors and Teams – The 2013 EOAC Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course on June 21. ESPN Central Texas, News Channel 25, and EOAC are requesting the support of you and your business through sponsorships, team registrations, and donations of items for team and individual contests, hole prizes and auction items. Thank you in advance for helping us make this event one of the most successful in our area! For more information regarding sponsorship contact Bobby Deike at (254) 753-0331 Ext 203. Check us out at www.eoacwaco.org! <Details and Sponsorship Information>

· Humane Society needs Foster Parents for Dogs – Humane Society of Central Texas has a need for fosters because many of the shelter’s dogs are at risk of being euthanized. The shelter is seeking individuals who are willing to house the homeless dogs until they are adopted. For more information, email hsctf...@gmail.com or call 754-1454.

· Donate your Car: 1-855-KOMEN-CARS (1-855-566-3622) – Donate your used car, van, truck, motorcycle, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle to the Central Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out our online auto donation form. The proceeds from the sale of our donated vehicles will help provide the necessary breast cancer services needed for our underserved men and women in our community. <MORE>

Children and Youth

· Jubilee Theatre Camp Begins Registration - Camp dates: June 17-22. There’s no other week like it! Children and teens get transformed into creatures, heroes, and aliens for one week at the Jubilee Theatre Camp as they learn how to act, play drama games, build stage props, create costumes and end the week with a dramatic performance. If you have a child or teen who wants to attend, email jdor...@missionwaco.org and request a registration form. Cost is $225 for the full six days, led by Stevie Walker-Webb, currently studying for his Masters of Fine Arts in NYC. Scholarships (partial and full) are available for qualifying participants. Call 254.753.4900 for more information or a brochure. Open to all ages 6-18.

· Ready, Set, Grow! Farm Camp! – Registration for Farm Camp 2013 officially opened March 1. Sign your child up for a fun-filled week of learning and growing on the farm! Click here for more information and to fill out the registration form: Farm Camp. For more info contact World Hunger Relief, Inc. by phone at (254) 799-5611 or by email at in...@worldhungerrelief.org.

· New Report available on Texas School funding - We invite every single Texan to read a new report written by Dr. Bonnie Lesley and published by the Equity Center called “Money STILL Matters. This report documents the research on five critical areas where money is best spent to improve teaching and learning: quality teachers, preschool, small classes, interventions for struggling students, and rigorous curriculum and expectations for all students. It also explains the Texas School Finance system. It is now available for FREE download to anyone. Go to their website at www.equitycenter.org . Click on the booklet, MONEY STILL MATTERS, at the bottom right-hand corner of the homepage. To get involved with local advocacy regarding Texas School Financing please visit the Texas Kids Can’t Wait website: www.texaskidscantwait.org.

· Kid’s Kompany theater camp – Registration for two sessions this summer at Parkdale Elementary School, 6400 Edmond Ave. The camps, for ages 7 to 12, will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10-14 and June 17-21. Cost is $135 per session. Class size will be limited. To register or for more information, email Connie McCracken at cmccr...@wacoisd.org , or call 853-2941 or 715-6048.

· STARRY Summer Groups – Summer groups starting in July: Girl Power group for Middle and High School Girls and Starry Adventure Camp for kids ages 7-10. Space is limited so preregistration is required. For more information about groups or to preregister, please contact our office at (254) 399-6552. <Flyer>

· Registration for Summer Camps and Programs – Take the worry out of where to send the kids for a super summer. The City of Waco Parks and Recreation summer camps kick off June 10. South Waco, Bledsoe-Miller and Dewey Community Centers are offering summer day camps Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children will participate in indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, field trips and much more. Registration is underway and open to ages 5 to 13. For more information about details and cost, contact the community centers at South Waco 750-8650, Bledsoe-Miller 750-8684 and Dewey 750-8677 or see the Spring/Summer Good Times Guide.

· Sex Education Programs for Young People – Across the nation, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) rates are unacceptably high, and Texas is no exception. In fact, Texas has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation. With that in mind Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas is expanding its education programs in the Waco area, including a new format for our annual Nobody’s Fool® sex education program and an entirely new Talk First! program for parents in Waco. In its new format, Nobody’s Fool® educators will provide workshops year-round and upon request at locations across the Waco area. Talk First!, or ¡Hable Primero! in Spanish, an innovative education program for parents. The program consists of workshops to provide parents with the tools and resources to start having conversations about sexuality with their children. Nobody’s Fool® and Talk First! workshops are free and offered as a community service by Planned Parenthood. To learn more about our education programs, visit www.ppgreatertx.org or email healthedu...@ppgt.org.

Enjoying our life together

· Save the Date — October 26 – Fall Farm Day – Bring the whole family for Farm Day! Hayrides, live music, farm tours, milking demonstrations, animal petting area, and art and education activities featured! Farm Day is free to attend, with farm-fresh food available for purchase. Local artisans and vendors will be featured, with items for sale, as well as plant sales from WHRI! World Hunger Relief, Inc. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

· Guide to Good Times! – The new City of Waco Good Times Guide! for spring and summer 2013 is hot off the press. Click here for lots of ideas of fun things to do in Waco!: Good Times Guide.

· A podcast all about Waco and why we love it: check out “The Waco Suck” – Oh Waco, how we love you. But it wasn’t always that way. The name for this podcast, “The Waco Suck,” comes from the commonly held experience that Waco sucks for the first year you live here, and then it sucks you in. Co-hosts Wendy Gragg, Craig Nash, and Becky Fogel bring a cumulative total of about 20 years of Waco living. Check it out and share it with your friends: The Waco Suck.

Other Announcements

· $15 off registration for Chick-fil-A Leadercast – Chick-fil-a Leadercast is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta to Waco that exists for one purpose — to help you become the best leader you can be. Hear from a number of world-renown thought leaders including Jack Welch, Andy Stanley, and John C. Maxwell. Join us for a day of personal equipping and growth as we help you become the best leader you can be. To learn more or to register for Leadercast 2013 go to www.LeadercastWaco.com. $15 off for the Act Locally Waco community, the code is “actlocally” (Without spaces). Thanks to Josh Lawson at Antioch Community Restoration Ministry. For more information, call Josh at 254-644-7271 or email us at leaderc...@gmail.com.

· What can one Young Person do? - An awful lot according to this inspiring article by By David Bornstein from the New York Times, stories about young people who are making a tremendous difference. As my friend Sherry Perkins asks, “What can we do to encourage one young person to think this way?” Read the article here: Young Movers with a Passion for Change

· Safe Roads Coalition – The Heart Of Texas Safe Roads Coalition is working to make Central Texas roads safer for bicyclists, runners, walkers and motorists. HOTSRC has representation from Waco Bike Club, Waco Striders Running Club, Tri-Waco Triathlon Club, Downtown Waco Public Improvement District and others. Click here to see their organizational Goals: HOTSRC Goals. Would you like to get involved? Contact David Guyer for more information. Email: dgu...@phn-waco.org.

· World Hunger Relief is now taking orders for bulk Pork – $250/half, $75 deposit (~60 lbs). These prices do not include fees for processing. Any slaughter, butchering, packaging, and delivery fees will be paid by the customer directly to Homestead Land and Cattle, Co. If you are interested in placing an order for a half or whole pig, contact Ben Carroll and he will get a contract started for you: Lives...@worldhungerelief.org.

· Join the World Hunger Relief CSA – We have a few spots left in our Community Supported Agriculture Food Club (CSA). Our CSA began April 6th, but it’s not too late to join! If you join now, your membership fee will be prorated to account for the weeks missed. Download the Spring Contract and learn more here: CSA Info. 10% of CSA proceeds go to Caritas. For more info contact World Hunger Relief, Inc. by phone at (254) 799-5611 or by email at in...@worldhungerrelief.org.

· Interested in the issue of Reintegration? – Interested in learning more about the challenges of reintegrating into society after time in prison. Here’s an interesting website that explores that topic: www.thinkoutsidethecell.org. Interested in getting involved in the local Reintegration efforts? Please visit the McLennan County Reintegration Roundtable page on Facebook or e-mail McLennanCount...@gmail.com.

· “A Place at the Table” Update – The Texas Hunger Initiative is making plans to screen the recently released documentary “A Place at the Table.” Three panelists have agreed to facilitate a post-viewing discussion: Dr. Gaynor Yancey, of the Baylor School of Social Work; Matt Hess of World Hunger Relief; and Cheryl Pooler of Waco ISD. Tentative date for the viewing has been set for June 10 from 3-5 pm. For more information contact Shamethia Webb at Shameth...@baylor.edu.

· Powerful Film: Race – The Power of an Illusion – The CRRC recently sponsored the screening of the acclaimed film Race – the Power of an Illusion on March 19th and March 26th at the Waco-McLennan County Public Library. Discussions were held after the showing of each one-hour segment, and this was followed by the continuation of a discussion on white privilege and internalized oppression on April 9th. One participant said, “I think EVERY AMERICAN should see this film.” If you are part of a group or company that would like to take part in a screening and discussion of this informative and challenging film, call Jo at 836-4599. We can work with timing and scheduling to fit the needs of your group.

· Nominate a Baylor Student for a Service & Advocacy Award – The Baylor University Office of Community Engagement and Service is currently accepting nominations for the following awards: Outstanding Service Chair Award, Outstanding Advocate Award, John S. Belew Outstanding Male in Community Service Award, Virginia Crump Outstanding Female in Community Service Award, -A.A. Hyden Award for Outstanding Student Organization in Community Service Award. Nominations from community partners will be given careful consideration, especially for the Outstanding Service Chair Award. If you would like a nomination form for any of these awards, please contact Randall Fowler by email at Randall...@baylor.edu.

· Texas Hunger Initiative has a blog – Check it out! http://texashunger.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/all-eyes-on-texas/

· What’s happening in Housing? - Check out The City of Waco Housing and Community Development Department’s city channel show “Home is Where OUR Heart is”. This episode, Mike Stone talks about Waco Community Development Corporation can help families buy a home: http://wccc.tv/index.php?DoThis=Single&video=62902645

May

May 3 – First Friday Downtown – Join us in downtown Waco for First Friday! The First Friday of each month enjoy sips, bites & specials all day. Stay late because businesses will be OPEN LATE! For more information find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridayWaco. <FLYER>
May 3 – World’s Largest Garage Sale benefitting Columbus Avenue Youth Mission trips – Friday, May 3 (8 AM-6 PM) and Saturday, May 4 (8 AM-2 PM)! We have six very large rooms and a gym full of furniture, sporting goods, electronics, home decorations, clothes, shoes, linens, books, collector’s items, toys, baby items, dolls, kitchenware, and more. We are located on the second floor of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church’s recreation building (1115 Columbus Avenue, Waco 76701) at the corner of 12th street and Columbus Ave. Proceeds benefit our Canada youth mission trip and youth camp this summer. For questions or more information contact James Kimmel, 254.752.1655 or by email at james....@cabcwaco.org.
May 3 – Older Veterans Mental Health Workshop – Please join Texas AHEC East – Waco Region in partnership with East Texas Geriatric Education Center and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine as they present, Older Veterans Mental Health Workshop. The presentation will be held at the Family Health Center Auditorium on Friday, May 3, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. FREE registration, lunch and continuing education credits will be provided. Please RSVP to Shannon at 254-753-4392 ext. 12 or by e-mail at Shannon....@txaheceast.org by Friday, April 26. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients who have served in the military and their family members. <Flyer>
May 3 – Brazos Nights Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with La Ley 104.1 – Head to downtown Waco for the annual Cinco de Mayo with an authenic blend of music, family fun and taco trucks!The concerts take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Indian Spring Park is located at 100 University Parks Drive across from the Waco Hilton and between Franklin and Washington Ave. Foods like hamburgers, corn dogs and snow cones are available. Beer and wine are sold at the event. Small coolers are welcome, but not glass containers. An ATM is located near the food booths. Free parking is located throughout downtown at City Hall, River Square Center and Heritage Square. <MORE>
May 4 – Waco Police Memorial Run – Redwood Shelter- Cameron Park, 8:00 AM. The Police Memorial Run is held each year to commemorate those officers that were killed in the line of duty and in recognition for our officers that put their lives on the line every day in service for our community and Nation. All proceeds will help support our officers in community policing and community relation events. Packet pick up will begin at 7:15 AM the day of the race at the Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park. The 1-Mile run will begin at 8:00 AM and the 5-K run will begin at 8:30 AM. <Register>
May 4 – Jog For Justice – The mission of the27project is to awaken nations to the global injustice of modern-day slavery. We hope to bring awareness and provide funding for the prevention and restoration of these lost voices through annual 27K running events held within the United States. Waco organizations that will be on-hand to distribute information about their local anti-trafficking efforts: Jesus Said Love, Grace Alliance, Christian Women’s Job Corp, The Family Abuse Center, For more information about Waco 1k, 1K and 27K events, visit the website: http://the27project.org/the-races-2/
May 4 – Triple ‘C’ Car Show Benefiting Waco Habitat for Humanity – 10:00am – 2:00pm, Central Christian Church – Waco, 4901 Lake Shore Drive. The Triple ‘C’ Car Show, benefiting Waco Habitat for Humanity, is an open show for all years, makes & models of cars & trucks. Dash Plaques & Goody Bags to the first 100 entrants. T-Shirts to the first 75 Pre-Registrants Awards, Door Prizes & Raffle Items. Early Bird registration is $25, Day of Show registration is $35 so get your registration and your payment in early. <MORE>
May 4 – Race ONE 5k benefitting Mission Waco – Beginning at Mission Waco’s Jubilee Park (1308 N. 15th St), the 5K begins at 8:00am, followed by the mile run/walk at 8:45. All benefits go to support the various programs at Mission Waco. Last year’s race raised $4000. Thanks to Baylor ATO for planning this event! Register at www.active.com – search for “Race ONE” to find the event. Run, walk, push a stroller, pull a wagon, walk your dog — fun day to be out in the neighborhood. Contact: Scott_...@baylor.edu or 970-556-3862 with any questions <Flyer & Registration>
May 4 – First Annual D’ Vine Chocolate Rendezvous benefitting Keep Waco Beautiful – Attention Chocoholics!!! Keep Waco Beautiful is proud to present Waco’s First Annual D’ Vine Chocolate Rendezvous!!! The chocolate festival will be Keep Waco Beautiful’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This year’s event will be held at the Art Center Waco and if you love chocolate, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!!! Come and sample fine chocolates, cakes, pastries and wines while you enjoy live jazz!!! The event will be Saturday, May 4th from 7pm to 10pm. Bring your friends and family and remember to save room for dessert!!! Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit the website: www.keepwacobeautiful.com and click on “News & Events.”
May 4 – Vision Fiesta: Help, Hope, Connection – Anyone interested in learning about living as independently as possible with vision problems is invited to a free training symposium. Topics like independent living, employment, technology and new research in treatment of eye conditions will address the needs of people with vision loss at any age. Visit exhibits of Local Resources and demonstrations of Helpful products. The American Foundation for the Blind will host the free training symposium on Saturday, May 4 from 12pm – 6 pm. Location: Education Service Center Region 12, 2101 West Loop 340, Waco. For more info contact: Neva Fairchild ne...@afb.net, 214-438-5316. Register Now: Registration.
May 4 – Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Teacher Appreciation Day – Teachers and staff will receive free admission with an ISD id/badge and their family will receive discounted admissions. We will have information about school and tour programs available in the lobby. For more information call (254) 750-8631, E-mail: in...@texasranger.org or visit www.texasranger.org.
May 4 – Lion’s Club Derby Day – Waco Founder Lions Club will have its annual Kentucky Derby party from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive. Patrons can watch the race on a giant 226-inch television. The event will include traditional Derby beverages, food, an auction, a fancy hat competition and musical entertainment from the Horton Duo. Cost is $50, with proceeds benefiting the Waco Lions Park Complex. For reservations or more information, call Louise Powell at 409-392-4671 or email loriy...@yahoo.com.
May 4 – Ringing bells for West – The Salvation Army bell-ringers will be at Richland Mall this Saturday ringing their bells to collect money for the West community.
May 5 – Music in the Garden Concert Series presents the Horton Duo – 2-4 pm, Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy a musical afternoon at the Library. <Flyer>
May 5 – Sunday Brunch: Meals & Wheels Fundraiser – Come join us at our SUNDAY BRUNCH on Sunday, May 5th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive. This event will include fine foods, fine wine, a silent auction, and a conversation with Sonja Hogg, former Lady Bear head basketball coach, and current Development Officer for Baylor. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame will be available to tour. Tickets are on sale now for $ 60.00 per person. Limited seating is available for this event, so get your tickets today! For more information email Libby Bellinger at cts...@aol.com.
May 5 – Free First Sunday at the Mayborn Museum – 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mayborn Museum complex, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. For more information call 710-1110 or visit the website: www.Baylor.edu/mayborn.
May 5 – Gospel Concert Fundraiser to benefit the City of West – 6:00 pm at the Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Local choirs will perform and Fabian Jacko, Pastor of the Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, will be the keynote speaker. All of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit our fellow county citizens in the town of West, Texas. For more information call (254) 754-0660.
May 7 – Waco Community Band: Broadway Classics – An evening of timeless selections from Broadway’s Favorite Musicals. 7:30 P.M. MCC Ball Performing Arts Center. Admission: Free. For more information see the Waco Community Band Website: www.wacocommunityband.org <Directions>
May 7 – Browning Day – Armstrong Browning Library, Baylor University – 3:30pm. Music organized by Carlos Colon, featuring the winning composition of the 2013 Browning Composition competition. Lecture by Dr. Cornelia Pearsall – “Browning and the Traumatic Monologue.” Refreshments in the Garden of Contentment. For more details see the website: www.baylor.edu/lib/abl
May 9 – Builder’s summit in West – HOT Builder’s Association and the Texas Association of Builder’s are going to be hosting a “summit” to coordinate the home building efforts to help the community of West. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2547 Jerry Mashek Road at 6:00 pm. This will be a good opportunity to get some nuts and bolts information about what to expect in building a house, doing a major renovation, dealing with lenders and insurance. You will also have an opportunity to meet a variety of local builders. Please contact Kay Vincent at HOT Builder’s Association for more details by phone at 254-776-8701 or by email at ka...@hotbawaco.com.
May 9 – Meet the new Executive Director of Waco Habitat- You’re invited to a reception honoring John Alexander and welcoming new Executive Director, Brenda Shuttlesworth . Time: 4:30 – 6:30, come and go. Location: Waco Habitat for Humanity, 220 N. 11th Street. For more information email in...@wacohabitat.org or call (254) 756-7575
May 9 – McLennan County Hunger Coalition meeting. All meetings will be held at Caritas of Waco 300 South 15th Street every second Thursday of each month starting at 11:45am. Memberships open to all individuals and agencies during the year. For more information please visit the website: www.mclennanhunger.org Any questions please contact Esther Morales at foodou...@grandecom.net or 254-753-3545. <2013 Calendar>
May 10 – Chick-fil-A Leadercast – Chick-fil-a Leadercast is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta to Waco that exists for one purpose — to help you become the best leader you can be. Hear from a number of world-renown thought leaders including Jack Welch, Andy Stanley, and John C. Maxwell. Join us for a day of personal equipping and growth as we help you become the best leader you can be. To learn more or to register for Leadercast 2013 go to www.LeadercastWaco.com. $15 off for the Act Locally Waco community, the code is “actlocally” (Without spaces). Thanks to Josh Lawson at Antioch Community Restoration Ministry. For more information, call Josh at 254-644-7271 or email us at leaderc...@gmail.com.
May 10 & 11 – Lone Star History Conference – On May 10th and 11th, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum presents The Lone Star History Conference. This free, two-day event will feature presentations by leading Texas Ranger historians, the historian for the US Marshall Service, the Chief of the Texas Rangers and a Texas Ranger reenactment. RSVP your spot today! For More Information: call (254) 750-8631 or visit www.TexasRanger.org.
May 11 – Financial Literacy Classes Begin at Waco CDC. Weekend classes, two Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00. <MORE>
May 11 – Teen Library Crew volunteer sign-ups – Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque, behind Cotton Patch. Teens age 14 to 17 are invited to sign up. Parental permission and background checks will be done. A notary will be present for paperwork. TLC volunteers work with summer programs, performances, shelving and more at the four locations. For more information call Kim at 750-5974 or visit www.wacolibrary.org.
May 11 – The General Election for the City of Waco, Waco ISD and McLennan Community College. – Positions on the ballot include: City of Waco: Council District II, Council District IV, Council District V; Waco ISD: Trustee Position 4, District 4, Trustee Position 5, District 5; McLennan Community College: Trustee District 5, Trustee District 7. Voter registration applications are available at the City Secretary’s Office in City Hall, the Waco McLennan County Libraries, the Department of Public Safety or the McLennan County Elections Office in the County Records Building. For more information please visit the website: http://www.waco-texas.com/elections.asp.
May 11 – World Fair Trade Day at Mission Waco Fair Trade Market – The World Fair Trade Day is an initiative of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). It is a worldwide festival of events celebrating Fair Trade as a tangible contribution to the fight against poverty, climate change and the economic crisis that has the greatest impact on the world’s most vulnerable populations. Mission Waco has been selling Fair Trade items for several years and is Waco’s largest retailer. The Fair Trade Mkt. is open Monday-Friday, 7:00-5:00, in the large room at the back of the World Cup Café, 1321 N 15th St. Come see the Fair Trade Day specials. For info call (254) 753-4900.
May 11 – Tornado Remembrance – 4:30 p.m. at Heritage Square, commemoration ceremony of the 60th anniversary of the May 11, 1953, tornado that struck downtown Waco. Waco Tribune-Herald museum open in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Waco tornado. 1 to 4 p.m. at Tribune-Herald, 900 Franklin Ave. Free. Commemorative exhibition continues through summer at Dr Pepper Museum 300 S. Fifth St. Call 757-1025. Website: www.Drpeppermuseum.com.
May 11 – The Reality Education for Drivers (RED) Program – Time & Place: Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd; 9am-2pm. The RED Program is a free, one day class that empowers teens (14-20) and their parents to drive safe, secure, and sober. Includes discussion-based sessions and a hospital tour! The program also counts for 8 hours of community service. Contact Tori Lineberry at (254) 202-6531 or tline...@hillcrest.net for more information! On the Web: www.hillcrest.net/injury-prevention/red-program
May 12 – Mother’s Day at the World Cup Café – 11:00-3:00. Treat mom to a special meal! Reservations requested – call 254-757-1748. She bandaged you wounds, fixed your meals, and got you off to school all those years. It’s our annual privilege to thank our moms on Sunday, May 12 for all those days she served us. The World Cup Café will open for reserved seating for you to bring dear ol’ Mom and the family to celebrate a special meal of beef tips, a World Cup Burger, or a child’s plate. The Fair Trade Market will be open in the back room just in case you didn’t buy her anything the days before. We’ll get your table set. Call us! 254-757-1748.
May 14 – Reintegration Roundtable meeting: Linking Ex-Offenders to Resources/Services – 6-8pm Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. For more information email McLennanCount...@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page .
May 14 – YES! (Youth Employment Solutions) Expo – The YES! Expo is the premiere Career Exploration Event for Youth in the Heart of Texas. The 2013 YES! Expo will be held on May 14, 2013 at the Extraco Events Center at 4601 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, Texas from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For questions or additional information, please contact: Judy Hedge by phone at (254) 296-5393 or by email at jhe...@hotworkforce.com. Website: www.yestoyouth.com
May 14 – Meals & Wheels Women’s Day – 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, seminar of speakers, style-show, and luncheon. .Celebrating the Power of the Older Woman.. Sul Ross Senior Center, 15th & Waco Drive. Tickets available at all area Senior Centers. For more information contact Libby Bellinger by email at cts...@aol.com.
May 15 – 1000 Friends of Waco Monthly Roundtable – Time: 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM. Location: Greater Waco Chamber, Cooper Room, 101 S. 3rd Street, Waco. This monthly meeting series includes updates from various stakeholders working in the greater downtown area including: the City of Waco, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Public Improvement District and the Greater Waco Chamber’s Urban Development Program among others. If you have further questions, please email Chris McGowan, director of urban development at cmcg...@wacochamber.com.
May 16 – CenTex Tweetup – from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Klassy Glass located at 723 Austin Avenue in downtown Waco. The new media world is growing and Waco needs to become a hot spot! Join the on-going conversation about harnessing digital tools and dealing with the challenges and opportunities that technologies place on our work and personal lives. Non-profits welcome! <MORE>
May 16 – Nonprofit Network: Pitching Your Story: Using the Media to Communicate Your Nonprofit’s Message – Panelists: Traci Marlin, Midway ISD Public Information Coordinator; Sandra Sanchez, Waco Tribune-Herald; Bruce Geitzen, KXXV Channel 25. Moderator: Felicia Chase Goodman, Cooper Foundation. 8:00am – Breakfast & Networking. 8:20am – Announcements & Program Begins. Location: Texas Life Annex, 1000 Washington Avenue, Waco. Please let us know if you are planning to attend. RSVP to Karen L. Aho, Cooper Foundation at ka...@cooperfdn.org or call 254-754-0315. <MORE>
May 16 – BlockFest - South Waco Elementary Gym, 2104 Gurley Lane, Waco.. 8am-2pm. Five stations with different types of blocks are available for you to rotate through with your child during a playtime with the purpose of learning. Available to all families with a child in WISD. For more information contact Hannah Kuhl by phone at 254-753-1362 ext. 2053 or by email at hk...@wacoisd.org.
May 16 – Positive Discipline Parent Education Class – Crestview Elementary Library, 1120 New Road, Waco.. 5pm. Free refreshments and children’s books as we discuss how to discipline in a positive way, a way that works! Available to all families with a child in WISD. For more information contact Hannah Kuhl by phone at 254-753-1362 ext. 2053 or by email at hk...@wacoisd.org.
May 16 – How to Raise a Reader Parent Education Class – South Waco Elementary Library, 2104 Gurley Lane, Waco.. 5pm. How to raise a child that reads, tips you can use, and advice from other parents! Available to all families with a child in WISD. For more information contact Hannah Kuhl by phone at 254-753-1362 ext. 2053 or by email at hk...@wacoisd.org.
May 16 – How to Help with Homework Parent Education Class – JH Hines Library, 301 Garrison Street, Waco. 5pm. Has it been a long time since you’ve done homework yourself? Unsure of how to help your child? Come talk with other parents about what they do and get some tips from an expert! Available to all families with a child in WISD. For more information contact Hannah Kuhl by phone at 254-753-1362 ext. 2053 or by email at hk...@wacoisd.org.
May 17 – Central Texas Young Professionals Summit & Leadership Conference – The Waco Young Professionals, in partnership with the Belton, Killeen and Temple young professional organizations, will be hosting a Central Texas Young Professionals Summit on May 17 at the Waco Convention Center, presented by Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center. Evan Smith, TexasTribune.org will be our Keynote Speaker. Click to view the YP Summit Day Agenda. Contact Marilee Kahler at mar...@marileem.com for more information. <MORE>
May 18 – Paws in the Park benefitting Waco Humane Society – Time: 11am – 2pm. Location: Indian Springs Park. 1-mile “Woof Walk,” Kids and Pets safety lessons, Low-cost vaccinations and micro-chipping, Agility demonstrations and much, much more! Adults $20 – includes goodie bag and T-shirt. Kids $5. Click here to purchase your tickets: Paws in the Park. <Flyer>
May 18 – Grants Resource Training – The Foundation Center/Grants Resource Center will hold a training on May 18 at Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. This training is open to all interested parties. Reservations are required. More information will be available at www.wacoibrary.org or by contacting Kim at 750-5974.
May 18 – Household Hazardous Waste Day – 8 AM to 1 PM, City of Waco Solid Waste Services, 501 Schroeder Drive, Waco, TX. Questions Call (254) 299-2612. <MORE>
May 18 – Pushups for Charity – Time: 9am. Location: Titan Fitness, 201-B N. Hewitt Dr., Hewitt. What DO you push for? We push to get fit, have fun and make a difference. Pushups for Charity is an alliance of many of the world’s most respected fitness professionals who have come together to support charities, by providing free fitness coaching and exercise programming to all who participate in a Pushups for Charity event, or sponsor someone participating. This year, we have decided to support our Central Texas neighbors in West, TX who were devastated by an explosion at a fertilizer plant on April 17, 2013. Proceeds will go to the West, Texas Disaster Relief fund that has been organized by the Cooper, Rapoport, and Waco foundations. Call 254-666-6016 for more info. On the Web: www.PushupsForCharityHewitt.com.
May 19 – Bands for the Cure 2013 – Time: 4pm to 10 pm. Location: Fast Eddies, 408 N. Valley Mills Drive. Bands for the Cure is the Central Texas Affiliate’s Race Kick-Off party presented by Fast Eddies. The event is a way for individuals to come out and sign up for the race and hear some great bands! There will be Komen representatives there to help you with any race questions you might have, and to help you get you and your team registered. <MORE>
May 19 – Animal Birth control 2nd Sunday vaccination Clinic — Location: 3238 Clay Avenue, just down the street from Katie’s Custard. Time: Come at your convenience 10am-2pm (arrive at least 30 minutes prior to close). Please consider bringing an item from our wish list on the day of your visit. Laundry detergent, paper towels, trash bags are used on a daily basis and greatly appreciated. <Prices and More>
May 19 – Global Day of Prayer – 7:00-8:00am at Jubilee Park, 1308 N. 15th St. Join local churches and the world to pray for God’s work among the nations. The World Cup Café opens at 6:30am on May 19 for those wanting a cup of coffee or donut, but from 7:00-8:00am, a good crowd joins together in the park to ask God’s mercy and will to be done. At the same time, millions of Christians are praying around the world. It’s a powerful reality, knowing God is hearing hundreds of languages seek his face from all over the world. So come and join us. No registration needed. Churches that prefer to pray the “Prayer for the World” in their worship service or classes can get copies on the website or email jdor...@missionwaco.org . For info call (254) 753-4900.
May 21 – Meals & Wheels Senior Picnic - “Polka Time” – 9:00 – 2:00 pm, games, door prizes, crafts, dancing, polka band, award for best “polka” outfit; Sul Ross Senior Center, 15th & Waco Drive. Tickets available at all area Senior Centers. For more information contact Libby Bellinger by email at cts...@aol.com.
May 23 - Waco Habitat Application Orientation (Spanish) – Waco Habitat for Humanity makes home ownership possible for low-income persons in need of affordable housing. Applications are available only by attending a community application orientation meeting. 7 PM, Waco Habitat for Humanity office at 220 N 11 Street, Waco. <MORE>
May 23 – Family Fun Night – Crestview Elementary, 1120 New Road, Waco.. JH Hines, 301 Garrison Street, Waco. 5pm. Preparing for school to be out? Join us as we make fun Summer crafts that are sure to keep up busy all summer! Available to all families with a child in WISD. For more information contact Hannah Kuhl by phone at 254-753-1362 ext. 2053 or by email at hk...@wacoisd.org.
May 23 – Veteran’s One-Stop Grand Opening – 11 am – 1 pm at Veteran’s One-Stop, 2220 Austin Avenue , 254- 297-7171, www.vet1stop.org.
May 25 – The Hungry Games: Are you ready to get Mudieval? – MudQuest, the Hungry Games, will be held in the Waco area as a fundraiser for the Shepherd’s Heart Pantry. Registration is already open for this epic adventure run! We encourage you to join in the fun and help stamp out hunger in Waco. For more information visit www.mudquestrun.com/waco-oct-1st-2011-event-details. <FLYER>
May 25 thru 27 – Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Military Appreciation Weekend. – Active duty personnel, retirees and Veterans will receive free admission to the Museum while their family will receive discounted admissions (with valid id or documentation – medals, service records, photographs are accepted). For more information call (254) 750-8631, E-mail: in...@texasranger.org or visit www.texasranger.org.
May 28 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745 or email seeds...@clearwire.net . <Schedule of meetings>
May 29 – AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program graduation ceremony – We invite the community to join us at 6 pm at the North Waco Annex (2015 Alexander), with guest speaker Dr. Bonny Cain. It is a wonderful time to see the culmination of the year’s work and the real transformation it has brought about for the parents and children! AVANCE website: www.avancewaco.org.
May 31 & June 1 – Friends of the Library Mini-Booksale – Time: 10 am to 6 pm at the West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque, behind Cotton Patch. Paperbacks, novels and children’s books will be available to purchase. Earnings help support our area libraries. For more information on this event and other Friends activities, please go to www.wacofriendsofthelibrary.org.

June

June 1 – RSVP Volunteer Recognition Event – Celebrating the service work of over 900 senior volunteers that serve in 74+ non-profit organizations in the Heart of Texas region. Lunch, program, entertainment and awards from 12-3 p.m. at “Deering Community Center”, behind St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 N. 25th Street, Waco. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call 254-299-8577.
June 9 – Animal Birth control 2nd Sunday vaccination Clinic — Location: 3238 Clay Avenue, just down the street from Katie’s Custard. Time: Come at your convenience 10am-2pm (arrive at least 30 minutes prior to close). Please consider bringing an item from our wish list on the day of your visit. Laundry detergent, paper towels, trash bags are used on a daily basis and greatly appreciated. <Prices and More>
June 10 thru 21 – Junior Police Academy (JPA) – Eligible applicants: Students who will be attending high school (grades 9-12).An orientation meeting is scheduled for June 6th, at 6:30 p.m. Deadline to return JPA application and Parent Consent Form is Friday May 31st. Deadline to have applicant fingerprinted is Friday May 31st. Contact Crystal Neville at (254) 750-1761 to schedule a time to have class participant fingerprinted. <MORE>
June 13– McLennan County Hunger Coalition meeting. All meetings will be held at Caritas of Waco 300 South 15th Street every second Thursday of each month starting at 11:45am. Memberships open to all individuals and agencies during the year. For more information please visit the website: www.mclennanhunger.org Any questions please contact Esther Morales at foodou...@grandecom.net or 254-753-3545. <2013 Calendar>
June 15 – Juneteenth 2013 Family Fun Day in the Park – at Brazos Park East (Newly Renovated in Cameron Park on MLK Blvd between Herring and Lake Shore Drive) from 4:00pm – 11:00pm. Gates open at 3:00pm. This event is $5.00 and FREE for Under 12. Participate in a festive atmosphere celebrating African American heritage and independence: food, live entertainment, health screenings and more. Event is hosted by Empowerment Driven Knowledge Coalition and KWBT 104.9/106.9 The Beat. For more information or to volunteer contact Sophia Strother by email at sophias...@hotmail.com.
June 20 – Financial Literacy Classes Begin at Waco CDC. Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm (6 classes). <MORE>
June 21 – 2013 EOAC Benefit Golf Tournament Hosted by Smoaky, Butch & Paul of ESPN Central Texas’s “You Make the Call.” – 9:00 A.M. Tee Time, 32 Teams, 4 Person Scramble- Adjusted Rules on Some Holes. Registration Deadline- Friday June 14, 2013. Tournament benefits EOAC Programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, Waco Charter School, Community Programming, Child Care Services, and Weatherization Assistance. For more info on the Golf Tournament: Find us on Facebook; Visit www.eoacwaco.org; Or call 254-753-0331 x 203 <Details and Sponsorship Information>
June 21 & 22 – Heart of Texas Triple Crown BBQ Cook benefitting CASA – There are lots of ways to become involved with this event, without having to complete our CASA training! Contact Mindi today at mma...@casaforeverychild.org for more information!! Follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/triplecrowncookoff.
June 25 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745 or email seeds...@clearwire.net . <Schedule of meetings>
June 27 – Waco Habitat Application Orientation (English) – Waco Habitat for Humanity makes home ownership possible for low-income persons in need of affordable housing. Applications are available only by attending a community application orientation meeting. 7 PM, Waco Habitat for Humanity office at 220 N 11 Street, Waco. <MORE>
June 28 thru 30 – Theatrical Production: “Topdog/Underdog” at Jubilee Theatre- Stevie Walker-Webb returns from NYC to lead camp & perform. Stevie will join another actor to perform a powerful off-Broadway play called “Topdog/Underdog.” The play is a darkly comic story of brotherly love and family identity shaped by history. The play tells the story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Haunted by the past, the brothers are forced to confront the shattering reality of their future. While the script language is somewhat coarse, the adaptation in the Jubilee Theatre will be seek to avoid offensive verbiage as much as possible. The play will perform Friday and Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee. For info call (254) 753-4900.

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