Act Locally Waco: Friday Update for April 19, 2013

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Happy Friday Everybody! (April 19, 2013)

I know everyone in Waco wants to do what’s best and most helpful for our neighbors in West. Right this minute l the reports I am getting seem to be saying that one of the best and most helpful things is to give money (also blood!). Here are some possibilities:

· Donate money to the relief at Point West Bank & Trust (254) 826-5333 or State National Bank (254) 826-3741.

· Visit Waco Foundation’s website, www.wacofoundation.org, and click the “West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund” link on the homepage.

· Online giving portal on the Baylor University website: www.baylor.edu/relief/give.

For a compilation of all the information Act Locally Waco has been receiving regarding the explosion and how to help, please visit our “announcements” page: http://www.actlocallywaco.org/get-involved/general-announcements/. Click here for the info I have received as of 5:15 this morning. (I hope I didn’t drive everyone crazy with emails -- but I thought you might want to get the info quickly.)

Please keep a prayer and a good thought for the residents of West and for the people who are working so hard to help. Thank you as always for all you do! – ABT

* Items added new this week are marked in orange *

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Job Openings:

· Goodwill Industries is seeking a FT Learning Center Coordinator – Hours could possibly include evenings. Potential applicants must have EXCELLENT computer skills, specifically an intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Responsibilities include: resume development, job search/placement assistance, interview skills/self presentation training, one-on-one computer training, career counseling, and computer skills instructor. Must be a fast learner and “service” oriented. Will teach computer classes and career related courses so person must feel comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Position will be responsible for the coordination of activities in the Learning Center to include developing relationships with other non-profits, meeting with potential partners, and helping to establish new service programs. Benefits include: paid vacation/sick/holiday time, employer matched retirement package, and dental and supplemental insurance available. Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED in a Social Service field. Experience providing career counseling preferred. Only qualified applicants should apply! To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to ap...@hotgoodwill.org, Subject Line: Learning Center Coordinator. (Posted April 16, 2013)

Help & Support

· 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>

· 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>

· TSTC registration – Texas State Technical College, 3801 Campus Drive, will conduct registration for its summer classes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through April 26. Classes begin May 6. A complete listing of summer classes is available at www.waco.tstc.edu/classes. Online training and dual-credit classes for high school students also are available. Students seeking financial aid for the summer semester should call 867-4814. For applications and more information, visit www.waco.tstc.edu or call 867-2360.

· Diabetes cooking class – The Texas A&M Agri- Life Extension Service and the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District will present a Cooking Well With Diabetes class series from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 6 at the Extension Service Office, 420 N. Sixth St. The class is geared for diabetics, their family members and their caregivers. The series is free, but participants must register. To register, call 757-5180 or email mclen...@tamu.edu.

· 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>

· 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.

· 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.

· Thrift Store Sale – The nonprofit Things From the Heart Thrift Store, 3400 Bosque Blvd., will offer customers a 50 percent discount on all women’s clothes April 10 through April 13. Also, customers can get a regular $10 bag of clothes for $5, and the smaller $2 bag for $1. The store also offers deep discounts each Wednesday on in-store specials. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds are used to provide food for the elderly and children in Waco. Donations of cash, clothing or household items are tax-deductible. For more information, call 229-3123.

· 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.

· 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>

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

Get involved

· Updates on how to respond to explosion in West – Act Locally Waco has been compiling all the information we have received on the explosion in West and posting it on our announcements page. More frequent updates are available via the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actlocallywaco.

· The three local foundations — Cooper, Rapoport, and Waco — have collaborated to establish The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund, to be housed at Waco Foundation. – This fund is the for the sole benefit of the victims and relief efforts of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion that took place on Wednesday evening, April 17. The Foundations are in the process of communicating with City of West officials to determine an appropriate West representative that can advise the allocation of resources based on the community’s highest needs. The Rapoport Foundation has made a lead gift of $20,000 to the fund in order to encourage those in the Waco community to be the leading contributors in support of our neighbors in West. To donate to The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund please visit Waco Foundation’s website, www.wacofoundation.org , and click the West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund link on the homepage. You can also contact Melissa Miller, Director of Communications and Donor Services, at Waco Foundation at (254) 754-3404 with additional questions on how to contribute to this fund.

· Get trained to lead “Bridges out of Poverty”– As part of the Prosper Waco initiative, organizations throughout the city are working together to educate the Waco community about some of the dynamics that cause and maintain poverty. An important element of this effort will be to train and certify a group of people from Waco to facilitate two core educational programs: “Bridges Out of Poverty” and “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World.” The train-the-trainer course will be held May 14-17 at Providence Hospital in Waco. Cost to be trained and certified is $1065 per person. Some scholarships may be available for non-profits; email the city secretary for more information at patr...@ci.waco.tx.us. Deadline to register is May 3. If you are interested in becoming a trainer, or if your organization is interested in sponsoring one or more trainers, please click here for more information: Bridges Out of Poverty Train-the-Trainer.

· 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!

· YES! (Youth Employment Solutions) Expo exhibitor and Sponsor registration deadline extended to April 19 – 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. Would you like to be an exhibitor or sponsor? Click here for all the scoop!: Yes! Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration. For questions or additional information, please contact: Judy Hedge by phone at (254) 296-5393 or by email at jhe...@hotworkforce.com.

· McLennan County Reintegration Roundtable Update – Following the February community meeting, the steering committee was flooded with offers from community members to volunteer their time on priority committees. Committee co-chairs have been selected and have already been hard at work planning upcoming meetings. Thanks to everyone who participated in the two community meetings, there are many wonderful insights and ideas for the committees to begin working with! If you are interested in serving on a committee contact McLennanCount...@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Reintegration Roundtable news, “Like” the Facebook page or e-mail McLennanCount...@gmail.com with your contact information.

· 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.

· Join the “Pantry Raid” March 18 through April 30 - Many food banks experience their lowest level of donations during the spring months. Let’s help them restock their shelves! Join generationOn’s “What will you bring to the table?” campaign – raid your pantry to help end child hunger. Here’s how it works: (1) Get an empty bag or box, (2) Open your kitchen cupboards and pick out unopened cans, boxes or bags of nutritious food, (3) Ask your friends, family and classmates to do the same, (4) Find a food bank in your community and drop off your donation! If you join the Pantry Raid, report it on the website! Your efforts will help generationOn, Points of Light’s youth service division, raise 1 million meals for children in need – and empower kids and teens across the country to fight child hunger in their communities. <MORE>

· BBQ Grill Raffle to support McLennan County Crime Victim’s Coalition – The Crime Victim’s Coalition is raffling off a BBQ Grill along with an Apron, Starter Logs, Bag of Charcoal and a 17 piece premium BBQ set by Backyard Grill featuring a digital temperature fork. Raffle tickets can be purchased at any of the participating agencies for $1 each or 6 for $5. Raffle Tickets will also be available at the Walk. Winner will be announced at the Mile in My Shoes Walk on April 23. Need not be present to win. Proceeds will go towards upcoming events in the community. For more information contact Ana Noguera Chatham by phone at 254-750-1745 or email at ana.c...@familyabusecenter.org. <More Crime Victim’s Rights Week events>

· 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.

· Take plastic bags to The ReStore – Did you know: Plastic bags make up the majority of marine solid pollution and researchers debate whether they ever fully degrade. You can help us keep them in circulation and out of the landfill by donating them to the Waco ReStore, 1224 Franklin Ave., Waco. We particularly need more in advance of our 50% off sale on April 13. Please come drop off whenever we’re open so that we can get more use out of “single-use” bags! Questions? Call us at 254-756-0131 <MORE>

· 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>

· Human 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>

· Pizza Hut Partners in April with Mission Waco … again! – We love their pizza and those who make ‘em! You will, too! Want to justify another delicious pizza? Sure you do, especially when your purchase in April helps Mission Waco gain funds to help us help the poor and marginalized. So do us a favor while you do yourself a favor this April, order their pizza more than ever! We’ll all be happy!

· Family Abuse Center Diaper Shortage – We are currently experiencing a diaper shortage (the larger sizes, especially 4! But also 5, 6 and pull ups)…HELP! Drop off your donations at the Second Chance Thrift Shop, 1412 Sunset in Waco (It’s in the shopping center behind Coco’s Snow Cones on Bosque).

· New “Connect-a-Vet” program for returning veterans needs volunteers – Connect- a – Vet is dedicated to helping veterans transition back into their communities through volunteer service, mentorship, and support. Connect-A-Vet will match a volunteer with a veteran. The volunteer will mentor, train, or supervise the veteran while the veteran volunteers for a local non-profit. According to the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating, 28% of surveyed volunteers said their unpaid service helped them obtain a job. For more information contact Susan Copeland at scop...@mclennan.edu. <MORE> (Posted March 28, 2013)

· Save the Date – Caritas Golf Tournament October 25, 2013 – Caritas’ 2nd annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 25, 2013. More detailed information on the event is to be announced soon. (Posted March 28, 2013)

Get informed

· “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.

· 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.

· 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/

· 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.

· 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

· 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. In the first episode we talk to Mike Trozzo the man behind Wacotown, a feel-good civic arts project. In the second episode they explore the crown jewel of Waco, Cameron Park. Check it out and share it with your friends: The Waco Suck.

· $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.

· First ever World Hunger Relief Summer Farm Camp! – Come explore the different pieces of the farm at World Hunger Relief’s first Summer Farm Camp! A farm has many different parts that are all very important. Learn about plants and how they grow, food and where it comes from, and how bugs and animals help us. Through hands-on lessons, crafts, cooking, songs, games and activities, campers will have a wonderful week filled with experiential learning. Farm Camp Price: $115/child. Ages: Incoming K-5th graders. Dates: June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19. Visit our website at www.worldhungerrelief.org to register. Registration deadline is June 1st! For more information contact Kristi Pereira at kri...@worldhungerrelief.org. <MORE>(Posted March 28, 2013)

· Junior League of Waco Reactive Funding Grant, Deadline April 22 – The Junior League of Waco is currently accepting proposals for Reactive Funding Grants to support local organizations in projects for 2013-2014. The Junior League of Waco is interested in contributing to nonprofit agencies that will directly impact women, children, and/or families in McLennan County. The application may be found here. The deadline for submission is Monday, April 22nd, 2013. Grants will be awarded in the summer of 2013. This application is separate from the Provisional Project Application. Please direct any questions concerning Reactive Funding Grant to researchand...@juniorleaguewaco.org. <APPLICATION> (Posted March 28, 2013)

· Writing circle for Womyn – In the Words of Womyn ~ Heart of Texas is a circle for womyn writers of all ages, levels, styles, genres, and languages to explore, discuss, and practice the written & spoken-word arts. HOT ~ ITWOW meets weekly on Mondays at Croft Art Gallery, 712 Austin Avenue, from 6-7:30pm. Participants are invited to bring their favorite journal or notebook in which to write; paper and pens always available. Writing circle is FREE; donations are appreciated. For more information please visit us online: www.inthewordsofwomyn.com and www.facebook.com/hot.itwow, or contact facilitator, Jenuine Poetess 210-387-1403 / hot....@gmail.com. (Posted March 28, 2013)

· The Word Gallery Open Mic Nite – The Word Gallery is Waco’s own weekly open mic venue for word and music. Artists of all ages, styles, levels, genres, and languages are invited to share their poems, songs, stories, and more in the gorgeous Croft Art Gallery space at 712 Austin Avenue. This weekly open mic is FREE and open to all ages; donations are appreciated. Open mic begins at 8pm and sign-ups start at 7:30pm. For more information visit us online at: www.thewordgallery.com and www.facebook.com/WordGallery or contact facilitator Jenuine Poetess at 210-387-1403 / wordgalle...@gmail.com. (Posted March 28, 2013)

Free fun this month! (See details below)

April 19 – Baylor Piper Children’s Art Gala and Auction
April 20 – Health Fair and Healthy Soul Food Cooking Demonstration
April 20 – 2nd Annual Moms of Multiples Market
April 21 – Hispanic Heritage Festival

April 21 – 2013 Ecumenical Choir Concert benefit for Storybook Christmas
April 27 – Healthy Kids Day 2013
April 28 – Music in the Garden Concert Series presents Dick Gimble

April

April 18 & 19 Cultural Heritage Preservation Week - The West Waco Library & Genealogy Center will host two events in honor of the 4th Annual Cultural Heritage Preservation Week at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, 2013. On Thursday evening, Eric Ames, Curator of Digital Collections for the Baylor University Libraries, will present on the basics of digital preservation. Vivian Rutherford of the Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild and Beth Farwell, Assistant Director for Baylor University’s Central Libraries will speak on storytelling during Friday’s session. Waco’s Cultural Heritage Preservation Week is set aside each year to promote and educate our community on the importance of protecting and preserving our local culture. This event is a joint project combining expertise from the Waco-McLennan County Library and Baylor University Libraries. For more information visit www.baylor.edu/lib/preservationweek/.
April 19 – Homeless Coalition Meeting – City of Waco Operations Center, 1415 N. 4th St. -The HOT Homeless Coalition meets monthly, usually on the third Friday of the month at 11:45. Member organization take turns providing lunch. If you would like to reserve a lunch, please email H.C....@hotmail.com with your RSVP by no later than 5:00 on the Tuesday before the Friday meeting. Meeting locations vary from month to month. For the most up to date information on meeting location please call, email or check the website: www.heartoftexashomeless.org/ and click on "calendar of events."
April 19 – Free legal help for veterans – 1-4 pm at Veteran’s One-Stop, 2220 Austin Avenue, 254- 297-7171, www.vet1stop.org. Military families – bring your questions to the lawyers who will provide free advice on a myriad of topics. Get help with wills, divorce, landlord-tenant issues and other claims, just to name a few topics.
April 19 – 17th Annual Central Texas One Day Conference, “Moving Forward: Effective Ways to Reach Our Youth” hosted by Youth Connection, Inc. – Place: McLennan Community College Conference Center, 4601 North 19th Street, Waco, Texas. Cost: $75 ($20 student fee with current Student ID) covers conference fee, lunch and program materials. This conference will feature several speakers including Dr. Ray Guarendi, a father, and clinical psychologist who specializes in parenting and childhood problems. He has been a guest on numerous national, regional and local television and radio shows…in over 40 states and in Canada including four appearances on OPRAH. CE Credits will be available for an additional charge of $10. This conference is approved for social workers, licensed professional counselors, nurses, psychologists and any other group that will accept this conference as CE for that individual. For more information contact Carolyn Nichols by email at CNIC...@hillcrest.net or by phone at 254-202-8480. <MORE>
April 19 – Baylor Piper Children’s Art Gala and Auction – Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Location: Martin Museum Foyer in the Hooper-schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University (60 Baylor Avenue, Waco, TX 76706). Free & open to the public. Bring your children to enjoy: Printmaking & Create Your Own Cards, Story Time, Kids’ “Create & Explore” Center. The Piper Parent Committee is putting this event on to support the children and families at Piper and the activities that we do with the children throughout the year as well as a compassionate fund for families attending Piper in need of one time assistance. For more information contact Barbara Crosby by email at Barbara...@baylor.edu. <MORE>
April 20 – Health Fair and Healthy Soul Food Cooking Demonstration – Time: 9:00am until 12:00pm. Location: Carver Park Baptist Church, 1020 E Herring Ave, Waco. African Americans are the ethnic group with the highest risk for health related issues like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, etc. Please participate in a health fair and healthy soul food cooking demonstration to begin to break the barriers for some of these issues and improve overall quality of life in African Americans in the Waco Community. Free screenings will include: Blood Pressure Checks, Blood-Glucose screenings, BMI. Last, but not least there will be a healthy soul food cooking demonstration where you will taste test healthy alternative recipes to your traditional soul food meals. FREE GIVEAWAYS throughout the fair! For more information contact Ramona Curtis by email at Ramona...@baylor.edu. <FLYER>
April 20 – LIFT Workshop for Low Income Families in Transition – 9:00am – 2:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Waco at 5th and Clay (Waco Transit, Route 9). Free child care will be provided. Over 40 agencies plus TSTC, MCC, career counselors, and family budgeting friends will be present to help families. Each attendee will be paired with an advocate to evaluate the attendee’s needs, to walk alongside the attendee, and to develop a plan to help the attendee achieve economic viability and self sufficiency goals. Would you like to be an advocate? E-mail Julie Covington at Julie_c...@baylor.edu. We encourage anyone who has relationship with a family in crisis to invite and walk alongside that family at the workshop as an advocate. <Flyer – English> <Flyer – Spanish> <bookmark>
April 20 – 2nd Annual Moms of Multiples Market – 9:00am -1:00pm at Education Service Center Region 12 (Highway 6 & Bagby) to find great deals on gently-used children’s clothing (0-4T), shoes, newborn necessities, maternity wear, nursery items, play equipment, strollers, and toys. Cash only, please. We’ll have a bake sale with gourmet cupcakes and other homemade treats! The following vendors will also have booths: Arbonne International, Usborne Books and More, Gifts by Linz (embroidery), Origami Owl (jewelry), AdvoCare, and Mary Kay. For more information email hearto...@gmail.com. <FLYER>
April 20 – Make Your Message Count Teen conference – Time: Registration begins at 7:30, Conference, 9:00 – 5:00. Location:Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. MYMC teen conference will empower, develop and inspire our teens to enhance their communication skills through fun-filled activities, creative workshops, inspirational entertainment and dynamic speakers. <MORE>
April 21 – Hispanic Heritage Festival – 2 to 6 p.m. at McLennan Community College’s Bosque River Stage. Free, but donations accepted for the Hispanic Student Scholarship Fund. Call 299-8668 or email mma...@mclennan.edu . Oline: http://www.mclennan.edu/news/806.html
April 21 – 2013 Ecumenical Choir Concert benefit for Storybook Christmas – Choirs and musicians from several local churches will come together in fellowship and the meaningful ministry of music. The concert will include anthems by individual choirs as well as all of these choirs singing together with one soaring voice: Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, Central Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore Baptist Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Ave. Time: 2:00pm. Admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit a Storybook Christmas. Please invite your friends and join us for a glorious afternoon. For more information, check the Facebook Page.
April 22 – Sojourners’ Jim Wallis to Speak at G92 Immigration Conference at Baylor – Jim Wallis will speak at three 40- minute chapel services (9:05, 10:10, and 11:15 a.m.) on the issue of immigration from a distinctly Christian perspective (each service will feature the same message). At lunch he will be available for a Q&A session. Afternoon workshops include one led by Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute, who will address economic issues regarding immigration. For more info: http://g92.org/events/baylor/
April 22 – Central Texas Million March against Child Abuse – On April 22 Americans in over 200 cities and 50 states will gather to raise awareness against child abuse and crimes against our children. For more information contact Mark Miller by phone at 254-292-2316 or email at tere...@aol.com. <MORE> <Video>
April 22 — Kick-off: Crime Victim’s Rights Week – Location:, McLennan County Courthouse, 501 Washington Ave, Waco. Time: 11:00 am. Introduction Presented by McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna. Guest Speaker – Sheriff Parnell McNamara. Pinwheels will be displayed on the courthouse lawn throughout the week representing the multitude of victims served in McLennan County, TX. For more information contact Ana Noguera Chatham by phone at 254-750-1745 or email at ana.c...@familyabusecenter.org. <More Crime Victim’s week events>
April 23 – Crime Victim’s Rights Week: “Mile in My Shoes Walk” – Time: 7:00pm. Location: Fountain Mall on the Baylor Campus. Join us as we walk together in remembrance of all the victims and their families. Guest Speaker, Sexual Assault Survivor, Evelyn Mayberry, the aunt of Latoya M. McGowan, who, on January 29th 2013, was shot by the father of her three childrenEvelyn, together with her family, strives to honor Latoya’s life by sharing her story with others as a means to inspire and educate the community about domestic violence. Inspirational Music Provided by Shariviya & Jalen. Candlelight Vigil to follow at 8pm. For more information contact Ana Noguera Chatham by phone at 254-750-1745 or email at ana.c...@familyabusecenter.org. <More Crime Victim’s Rights Week events>
April 24 – Replenish – Attention case managers and other professionals: Join us for this year’s “Replenish,” a half-day workshop sponsored by the Homeless Coalition and the City of Waco’s Housing & Community Development Department. This year’s theme is “Refresh –Recharge -Connect”. Location: Waco Chamber of Commerce Conference Room (101 S. 3rd Street), Time: 1:00 – 5:00, Cost: Free, but space is limited, so please RSVP. <Registration Form & More>
April 24 – Free legal help for veterans – 9 am -1 pm at Veteran’s One-Stop, 2220 Austin Avenue, 254- 297-7171, www.vet1stop.org. Military families – bring your questions to the lawyers who will provide free advice on a myriad of topics. Get help with wills, divorce, landlord-tenant issues and other claims, just to name a few topics.
April 25 – CRRC Quarterly Meeting: Talking to Kids about Race – Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm, Location: St. Alban’s parish hall, 305 N. 30th Street (park in lot on 29th and Columbus and the parish hall is right there). The program will be presentations from three different families on ideas and experiences with discussing race with children and youth and in teaching young people to treasure and appreciate the oneness of the human race. Dinner is provided by the CRRC board, with donations accepted. This event is open to everyone, but YOU MUST RESERVE A SPACE by calling 836-4599 or emailing Jowe...@egm-tech.com. <FLYER>
April 23 – Meals & Wheels Volunteer Recognition event – 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Meals & Wheels will be hosting its Volunteer Recognition Event at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. All Meals & Wheels volunteers are invited to attend. Call 752-0316 for information.
April 25 – 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>
April 26 – Waco Community Development’s 8th Annual Golf Scramble – Join us again at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course to support Waco Community Development. Executive Director, Mike Stone, and his staff go above and beyond to help make this tournament a success. All proceeds go to benefit the work they are doing in the Near North Waco Community. <MORE>
April 27 – Broken Uncut – The Gospel Play, benefitting local scholarships and the Family Abuse Center – Time: 7:00pm. Location: University High School, 3201 S. New Road, Waco. What do you do with an open scar? As time goes on Tyra begins to see the aftermath of unresolved issues that contaminated her happiness. Tyra never dealt with the wound Nathan caused in her heart… Now she’s left with all the Broken pieces! Tyra fights Back!!!! It’s ON!!! Written by: Evangelist Shantay Jones Directed by: Yolanda K. Brown. Presale tickets – $20.00 At the door $25.00 Proceeds to benefit local scholarships. Donations to benefit Family Abuse Center. For more information contact Ramona Curtis by email at Ramona...@baylor.edu. <FLYER>
April 27 – The Human Race Waco, benefitting Care Net – Big fun at Cameron Park! 5K fun run / fund raiser, Dry Tri ( 5K run 3K paddle +-10 K bike on paved road ), Sprint Adventure Race – Extreme (6K run, 5K paddle, 15K mountain Bike) Sprint Adventure Race ( shorter length easeir 5k 3k 10k ). There can hardly be a better place to race. Awesome mountain bike trails , road for the bike legs, scenic paved river side trails for the run and wide open water for the paddle. This is the place to race! Contact Wade Woehrmann at 832-713-2927 or you can go to www.humanracewaco.com for more information.
April 27 – Early Child Care Provider Conference – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will have a “The Early Years Are Learning Years” conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Education Service Center Region 12, 2101 W. Loop 340. The event, geared for child care providers, will feature numerous speakers, including Susan Fletcher, author of “Working in the Smart Zone and Parenting in the Smart Zone.” Early registration deadline is April 12. Cost is $30, which includes lunch and six in-service hours. Registration also will be available at the door for $40. For registration information, call 757-5180 or email Deanna....@ag.tamu.edu. <MORE>
April 27 – The Second Annual Waco Stiletto Stampede – 10 a.m. at Heritage Square! The Stampede will benefit our Central Texas Affiliate. Registration opens on Feb. 28 which includes a race shirt, a goodie bag from Stiletto Stampede! For more information, visit www.stilettostampede.org.
April 27 – Donkey Dash 5K and One Mile Walk/Run- American Cancer Society – Time & Place: MCC’s Highlander Ranch 8:00 a.m. – Join us at the beautiful Highlander horse ranch to run or walk either the 5K or the one mile. Put together a Team with your friends, your coworkers, your family and run/walk in honor of someone who has fought the fight with cancer or in honor of someone who has lost that same battle. Celebrate with breakfast tacos and beverages while cheering on other participants. Your finish line will be through a corral of precious miniature donkeys. On the Web: http://www.active.com/5k-race/waco-tx/donkey-dash-5k-and-one-mile-fun-run-walk-2013
April 27 – Healthy Kids Day 2013 – Doris Miller Family Y invites you to participate in Healthy Kids Day – Getting a Jump on Summer, the nation’s largest health day for children. Free & Fun for the whole family! Walk-A-Mile with your family & participate in our Passport to Health Scavenger Hunt! Bring Swimsuits and Towels. There will be lots of vendors and free goodies! Saturday, April 27, from 9a to 2p. Doris Miller Family Y, 1020 Elm St. Ste. 900-I. For more information, call 752-1605. <FLYER>
April 28 – Music in the Garden Concert Series presents Dick Gimble – 2-4 pm, Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy a musical afternoon at the Library. <Flyer>
April 28 – Join the Pride – The Waco Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, Cameron park Zoo, and more than 20 state and local organizations have joined together to help raise awareness about the special abilities of people with disabilities. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can attend presentations and get information from the various organizations that serve people with disabilities. For more information call (254) 750-8400 or visit the Zoo Upcoming Events Website.
April 29 thru May 7 – Early Voting for city of Waco May 11 election – Voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 through May 3. Extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 4, 6 & 7. Positions on the city of Waco ballot include: City Council Districts II, IV and V. Main early voting site: McLennan County Elections Adminstration Office Records Building, 214 North Fourth Street, Suite 300, Waco, Texas 76701. Voter registration applications available at City Secretary’s office in City Hall, Waco-McLennan County Libraries, Dept. of Public Safety Office, and the McLennan County Elections Office. For more information, call the city Secretary’s Office at 750-5750 or visit http://www.waco-texas.com/elections.asp.
April 29 – Act locally Waco Book Club – We will be discussing The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education by Diane Ravitch. The Barnes and Noble website says: “A passionate plea to preserve and renew public education, The Death and Life of the Great American School System is a radical change of heart from one of America’s best-known education experts. Diane Ravitch—former assistant secretary of education and a leader in the drive to create a national curriculum—examines her career in education reform and repudiates positions that she once staunchly advocated. She shows conclusively why the business model is not an appropriate way to improve schools. Using examples from major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, and San Diego, Ravitch makes the case that public education today is in peril.” Whether you agree or not, it’s always a great conversation. Join us! For more information RSVP to Ashley_...@baylor.edu.

May

May 1 – Applications due for “World Changers” Repairs – World Changers week will take place July 8th – July 12th. Applications are due by May 1st. We will be doing external repairs on homes this year (No roofs like in the past because of liability issues with the youth who are carrying out the work). To qualify for free external home repairs individuals must: Turn in a completed application, Be a homeowner, Meet the Income Guidelines, Demonstrate need for the repair. Interested parties can fill out an application and either drop it by our office or send it in the mail to: Waco Community Development, 1624 Colcord Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706. Questions? Call 254.235.7358 and ask for Mike Stone or email him at mst...@wacocdc.org . Click here for the application: World Changers Application
May 1 – Central Texas Education Job Fair – Interested in a job in education? Meet with school representatives from Central Texas schools about job opportunities. This job fair is open to administrators, teachers, support staff and anyone wanting a job in the education field. Please bring copies of your resume. <MORE>
May 2 – NAMI Waco presents “Conversations of Hope” — 6 pm at The Texas Ranger Museum Education Center, 100 Texas Ranger Trail (Interstate 35, Exit 335-B) . $15 fee and $5 for students. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Diana Wilcox. She will be speaking about her book “Thank God in Advance: A Companion to the Album.” The book chronicles her ongoing recovery from Schizoaffective Disorder and Mild Autism. A musical performance and dessert reception will also take place. To purchase tickets online visit http://conversationsofhope.eventbrite.com/ or you may also call 415-861-9126. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. For additional event details please or visit www.namiwaco.com and click on the “Calendar” page. All proceeds go to NAMI and Active Minds. <FLYER>
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 – 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 – Online registration is now available for Race ONE 5k and 1 mile events on Sat May 4. Starts at Mission Waco’s Jubilee Park and goes through Brook Oaks neighborhood. Only $15 for 5k and $10 for 1 mile. All proceeds benefit Mission Waco. 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 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 – Meals & Wheels Sunday Brunch fundraiser – 11:00 – 1:00 pm, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Sonja Hogg featured speaker. Ticket cost: $60.00 per person. For more information contact Libby Bellinger by email at cts...@aol.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 12 – Mother’s Day @ the World Cup Café …reservations requested! – You can take Mom out for some great food and buy her a Fair Trade gift at the same place! Kids meals, too. To guarantee your place and choose menu items, please make reservations. World Cup Café is located at 1321 N. 15th Street, Waco. Call 254.757.1748 to make your reservation.
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 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: Panel Discussion- Interacting with Media – 8:00 am, Texas Life Annex, Address: 1000 Washington Avenue , Waco. The Nonprofit Network is a monthly gathering of area nonprofit agencies. The FREE meetings, which are hosted by The Cooper Foundation, provide an opportunity for networking, peer learning and capacity building. RSVP’s are appreciated! To do so, please contact Karen Aho at the Cooper Foundation at ka...@cooperfdn.org.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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>

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