Please send updates and additions to
osbo1933@bellsouth.net
(Scroll down to page 56
for regular meetings and blood drives)
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Citizen Opportunities…see your elected/appointed
officials in action:
Meeting of the
Tuesday, September 13,
Link to website:
http://www.lowndescounty.com/content.asp?pid=23&id=219
Meeting of the Valdosta City
Council
Thursday, September 22 at
City
Hall
Link to page
with agenda: http://www.valdostacity.com/index.aspx?recordid=1071&page=193
For further information
contact:
The
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225
Mental
illness information and crisis line.
Now
you may call this number if you have a crisis with a family member who has a
developmental disability. Crisis teams are
available in all areas of the state.
The State
of
Services
are aimed to:
1.
Keep families together until the
individual with a disability chooses to live
independently,
2.
Enhance a family’s ability to meet the
many needs of the family member with a disability,
3.
Improve the quality of supports to
families while minimizing the need and cost of out-of-home placement to allow
families to participate in recreational and social activities,
and,
4.
Make a positive difference in the life of
the person with a disability, as well as the lives of all family
members.
An
application will need to be completed and submitted to the Regional DBHDD
Office. Services will be provided according to available funding. For
information please contact Jane Singletary, Lowndes DD Center Director, at
229-249-4900.
Meetings and
Important Dates
|
September 17 |
State
Committee Meeting |
|
September 17 |
GADCC
Annual Dinner |
|
October 11 |
Last Day to Register to Vote |
|
October 18 - November 4 |
Advance Voting |
|
November 8 |
Municipal Elections |
Lowndes
Domestic Violence Task Force
Friday,
September 16
Contact
Karen Yawn for more information: kyawn@valdostahaven.org
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Brooks County
Skillet Festival
Saturday,
September 17
"Cast Ironman"
5k Run
&
1m Fun
Run/Walk, 8 am
Food & Arts Festival
(includes
booths and vendors)
"Cast Iron Chef"
Cooking Competition
Skillet Toss,
Veggie Carving Contest
Dog Show
Awards Ceremony
Evening with Local Musicians
(Ninja Gun, Tanners’ Lane,
See website for more
information http://www.skilletfestival.com/index.html
Downtown
Valdosta
Saturday, September 17
|
|
The market showcases locally-sourced produce and
food items and locally-produced arts and crafts from
|
|
Farm
Days is part of our beautiful, historic downtown and create a vibrant community! For more information or
vendor guidelines, contact the ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ETHICS
COURSE SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 17
Family Life Training
Services, LLC will be offering an Ethics course from The course will be held at
Each participant will
receive 6 CEU hours for the course. Pre-registration is required by To register, please e-mail
Scott Lawson at familylife.training@hotmail.com.
or call 229-379-1943. The course will cost $50 per
participant. ########################
CA$H
Prosperity Meeting Tuesday,
September 20 Details about
Contact
Jataryia Thomas for more information or to volunteer to learn to prepare
taxes. *************************************** The Brain Injury
Advocacy Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at Goodwill Industries,
Speaker: Tawanna Woods of FamilyWorks, the
mental health clinic operated by VSU Department of Marriage and Family
Therapy Meets
the third Tuesday of every month For
More Information:
Phone:
229-671-4977
For more on
the support group, or to be put on the mailing list for his newsletter,
contact commission member Alan Carter, 229-671-4977; or e-mail alanbcarter@bellsouth.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Lowndes/Valdosta
Commission for Children and Youth A Family Connection
Collaborative Meeting Friday,
September 23
Discussion
about the newly awarded planning grant for a school health clinic in
Valdosta City
of Lunch
for a $2.00 donation Contact
Seth Brown for time on the agenda or more information: lccy11@live.com ************************************************************** Bowl
for Literacy Jac’s
Lanes
September 24 Bowling
starts at $25
per person with sponsorship $100
for five-person teams Door
prizes/Awards/Silent Auctions Please
contact Literacy Volunteer Program, 229-333-7515
or lvpinvaldosta@gmail.com
Follow
us on Facebook !
Habitat for Humanity Home
Buyer Education Class September
17 To register for
classes
call Carolyn at 229-245-1330/ext
22. ###################### | |
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The
Every Monday night until the
Christmas Concert. | |
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NAMI
WALKS
National
If
you know more than four people,
then
you know someone dealing with
Mental
illness
This
is the only fundraiser all year for the National
Alliance on Mental Illness
To
join the Valdosta Steps on Stigma team or
make a donation in support of this team, go to:
http://www.nami.org/namiwalks11/GWW/jfo
You may form your
own teams or join mine
Contact Jane
Osborn, 0sb01933@bellsouth.net
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LOWNDES HEart
Walk
“In Memory of
Charles Wetherington”
Date:
Location:
Distance:
~3 miles
Goal:
$70,000
Schedule:
The Heart Walk is the single-largest fundraiser for the American Heart Association, which raises millions of dollars to fight heart disease and stroke – the nation’s no. 1 and no. 3 killers respectively. Funds raised serve this community through cardiovascular education and community programs, research and advocacy.
2011 Lowndes
Heart Walk Chairman
Mr.
Nick Valenti - Valenti, Rackley & Associates, LLC
Visit the Heart Walk
website at:
or
call 800-257-6941 ext. 6089 for more info.
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VALDOSTA
STATE
UNIVERSITY
PUBLIC
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Take a tour of the
far reaches of the night sky without leaving Valdosta
This
series of evening shows is open to all members of the community. The shows are
designed for the general public and are suitable for ages five and up. If
weather permits, the VSU Observatory will be open for public viewing of
celestial objects after each show.
All shows begin at
The planetarium is
located in Nevins Hall on the 3rd floor (room 3004). Limited public parking is
available in front of Nevins Hall and at the Admissions Office on the opposite
side of
For
more information about the upcoming shows see the schedule below. You may also
contact the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at 229-333-5752
for further information.
2011-2012
SCHEDULE
OF SHOWS
|
Date |
Title |
|
October 7th |
Autumn Stargazing |
|
November 4th |
Two Small Pieces of
Glass |
|
December 2nd |
Origins of Life |
|
February 3rd |
Winter Stargazing |
|
March 2nd |
The Dawn of the Space
Age |
|
April 6th |
Spring
Stargazing |
Little Actors
Theatre's production of
"Murder's in the
Heir"
written by Billy St.
John.
All shows at Valdosta
High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and will
be $6.00 at the door.
For ticket info call
229-292-4742
Come join us as
we celebrate
the 21st
Chromosome!
October 8,
The Down
Syndrome Association of
invites YOU and your family
to attend meetings on the second Saturday of every
month.
First Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ)
Light refreshments
provided.
For complete
information on the
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Lowndes
Government
101
On
Thursday, October
13 ,
The second session of Government
101 will be
held on the second floor of the Judicial and Administrative Complex,
Court Appointed
Special Advocate (
A
Anyone
seeking additional information regarding the
THE
HAHIRA/LOWNDES
OUTREACH
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Hahira/Lowndes County
Community Outreach Development Corporation (HLCCODC mission is to provide
programs to assist at risk families with substance abuse issues and prevent or
delay initiation of any drug and over a life time create a drug free
community. The HLCCODC is the lead
organization of the South Georgia Regional Communities Coalition of Hahira.
The HLCCODC currently
sponsors the following programs:
Teen
Explosion is a youth leadership
program. Sheila Warren is the Adult
Advisor for this teen leadership program.
Asset Builders is the curriculum used and focuses on teenagers planning
activities for their peers to get the message out against drug abuse, violence,
early sexual activities.
Cotillion:
Contact: Estell Rose, (229) 630-3120; estellrose@bellsouth.net
The
Cotillion’s purpose is to present our
finest young ladies to society—academically, morally and socially; and to
provide positive reinforcements to assist them as they embark upon
womanhood. Junior and senior high
school students are identified by school administrators from Lowndes,
·
Must have “B” average
·
Good moral character
·
Not pregnant and have not been
pregnant
·
Involved in community
·
Female born-debutantes/hostess; male
born-escorts/hosts
·
No alcohol or drugs
Escorts are juniors and
seniors; sophomores are hosts and hostesses both with same criteria listed
above.
The event
includes:
-
“Get Acquainted Tea” – An
informal gathering of parents/guardians and debutantes to inform of guidelines
and expectation. An agreement is
signed by parents/guardians and debutantes committing to the
criteria.
-
A formal “Informational
Luncheon” includes debutantes, escorts and parents of both. Detailed information is presented;
speaker presents a general topic that is beneficial to the debutantes and
escorts.
-
One or two workshops and/or
activities held monthly for the debutantes and escorts.
-
Talent Night
The Cotillion Debutante
Ball is formal—debutantes’ attire is white ballroom gowns; escorts’ attire is
tuxedos. Debutantes are presented
to the attendees announcing their achievements, etc. The debutante who has attended the most
activities/workshop is awarded “Miss Debutante”, the next most first runner up,
and the next second place.
Debutantes to vote “Most Likely to Succeed”, “Most Dependable”, “Most
Civic Minded”, “Miss Congeniality”, and “Most Positive Attitude”. Escorts to vote “Best Escort”. Awards are presented the night of the
event. Scholarships from various
universities and organizations will also be announced and/or
presented.
The night will end with a
reception—dancing and music. All proceeds from corporate sponsors for this
fundraiser will be used to purchase awards, materials, items, conduct workshops
and provide activities.
Meetings are held every
second Sunday. Contact: Estell Rose, (229) 630-3120; estellrose@bellsouth.net
VSU Continuing
Ed offers
classes on many subjects, some online.
Following is a list of the courses related to non-profit management and
grant writing:
A to Z Grantwriting
Writing Effective Grant
Proposals
Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
Become a Grant Writing
Consultant
Get Grants!
Creating Your Own Non-Profit
Introduction to Nonprofit
Management
Go to this link:
http://www.valdosta.edu/conted/online/online_grant.shtml
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New Mothers
of Preschoolers (MOPs) group with Christian focus in Hahira. Meets at
Autism Support Group
For information on next meeting, contact Dorothy Dye,
229-561-3808
Challenger
League Sports For children ages 5-21 (some age exceptions) with any level of
disability.. Call about
volunteer opportunities as a buddy to a participating child. Call Cheryl at the
YMCA, 229-244-4646 or cmarshall@valdostaymca.com
LEARNING
IN RETIREMENT
Become
part of the Learning in Retirement program at
LIR
provides older adults with the opportunity to take part in college level course
work on a non-credit basis (there are no tests and no grades). The curriculum is
chosen, designed, and often led by the members, encouraging peer learning and
active member participation. LIR capitalize on the strengths and experiences of
older adults, empowering them to continue learning, expand their horizons, and
enhance their personal development.
Pay the $45 membership and most classes are
free.
There
are classes to attend and opportunities
to teach
classes. If you have ideas for
classes or are willing to teach a class for this series, call 229-245-6484 or go
to website at www.valdosta.edu/conted
.
Participants
in Learning in Retirement are eligible to pay a small fee to have access to the
VSU pool and exercise equipment at the
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Volunteers needed for Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care.
Contact Chaplain Yolanda L. Payne at
229-241-8338.
Grief
Support Group
Hospice of
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Call 1-800-HOSPICE, or 229-249-4100 for more information.
To
order the 2010 Annie E. Casey Kids Count Factbook that
has data on child and family wellbeing in every state for the last measured
period of time, go to this website
http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/Publications.aspx?pubguid={C2FBD3FE-27EA-44EB-B5A6-0F45D713076E}
Need
help with the price of prescriptions?
Contact website below for assistance:
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Bainbridge
Advocacy Individual Network, Inc.
Telephone 229-246-0150
Fax 229-246-1715
BAIN is a Center for Independent Living dedicated to
promoting independence and improving the quality of life for individuals with
disabilities in
BAIN, Inc is a
non-profit, non-residential center serving eleven counties throughout southwest
BAIN offers information and workshops on topics such
as finances, money management skills, home modifications, personal attendant
management and how to access community support systems.
BAIN will assist you
on an individual, personalized basis.
BAIN also offers:
Transportation Voucher Program,
Computer Recycling, Low Cost Eyeglass Program, Loan Closet, Ramps/Assistive
Technology, Resource Library, Computer with Internet Access, Assistive Devices,
Alternative formats: Large Print, Audio Cassette and Braille
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Need
Healthcare, Housing or Case Management for veterans in this area?
Schedule
for VA Social Worker Ayanna Sampson
|
Ayanna Sampson,
LMSW 1-800-308-8387 Ext
3416
|
|
|
Wednesdays:
-Catholic
Charities - (386) 754-9180
2nd
and
4th
Wednesdays:
-FL Crown
Workforce (Check-in w/Vet Rep) - (386) 755-9026
1st
and
3rd
Thursdays:
-GA Dept of
Labor (Check-in w/ Vet Rep) - (229) 333-5211
-New Horizon Day
Ctr (Check w/ Outreach) - NOON-1:30PM (229) 242-5267
1st
and 3rd
Wednesdays: (386) 755-1770
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|
VA
RESOURCE
http://www.northflorida.va.gov/NORTHFLORIDA/services/homeless/
Homeless Veteran in need of
help?
Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
The
National Caregiver Support Line –
1-855-260-3274
-- will serve as
the primary resource and referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans and
others seeking caregiver information. It will be open Monday through Friday,
The support line will provide information regarding new caregiver benefits, referrals to
local caregiver support coordinators as well as emotional support to those
concerned with their ability to provide care to loved ones who are
Veterans.
VA also features a Web page, http://www.caregiver.va.gov/, with general
information on other caregiver support programs available through VA and the
community.
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Website:
http://www.thomasvillega.com/?m=201010&cat=2
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Help Deliver Meals for
Homebound People
The Break Bread
Together Ministry of First Presbyterian is in need
of volunteers who can help sort and/or deliver meals on the weekdays
(Monday-Friday, except holidays). Presently, we
have a waiting list of those in need of meals, but are unable to handle the
requests without additional volunteers.
If you, your church group, or civic organization is
interested in assisting with this important ministry to the
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Partnership
for Health/Free Clinic for Uninsured Workers
on
It
needs volunteers to assist in administrative, nursing and other areas.
For
training times contact Libby Smith, RN at 229-245-0020
libby.smith@lcpfh.org or info@lcpfh.org
Website:
http://www.lcpfh.org
Mobility and
Self Sufficiency for People, Contact:
Vocational Rehabilitation Program,
Phone: (800) 497-8665
TTY:
(404) 657-3085
E-mail: toolsforlife@mindspring.com
Homepage: http://www.gatfl.org
Page
listing funding resources: http://www.gatfl.org/Resources.aspx
Need a ramp for an
older person?
Call this number
to be screened for help.
Toll-Free: 1-888-73-AGING (1-888-732-4464)
Southern Georgia
Regional Commission - Area Agency on Aging
Member of Rotary
International
No obligation visit
any Thursday except holidays.
Weekly community
business and education speakers.
Two annual major
charity fundraisers.
Meetings and
breakfast at Valdosta
Country Club at
HELP US STAMP OUT
POLIO IN THE WORLD.
For more
information contact office@georgiachild.org or
404-572-6170.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Jacobs’ Ladder
Therapeutic Riding Center in Hahira needs
volunteers to help with special needs riders.
Please call Leslie
at (229) 794-1188.
See the website
for a lot more information:
http://www.jacobsladderriding.com
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No tuition
and no student loans
If you know of a family
earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high
school soon,
To find out more about Harvard offering
free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's
financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid
office at
(617) 495-1581 or (617)
495-1581.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"Be a Foster
Parent –
A Challenging
and Personally Rewarding Experience"
Choices for
Life of GA, LLC
Phone
229-244-1707; Fax
229-244-1779
Choices for Life of Georgia is
a specialized foster care program that provides in-home treatment for children
and youth with multiple psychological, social and emotional needs. The children
can accept and respond to relationships within a family but their special needs
require more intensive or therapeutic service than are found in traditional
foster care. Please contact us for more information if you would like to be part
of our professional team touching the lives of children and
families.
Choices for Life of GA,
LLC also provides outpatient behavioral health services as a
Referrals may be made by
phone or email address above.
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VA's Suicide
Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-
Hotline is staffed 24 hours
a day, seven days a week by trained mental health professionals prepared to deal
with immediate crises. It also offers an anonymous online chat feature available
at www.suicidepreventionhotline.org
<http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org>
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If someone you care for
is eligible for nursing home placement but would like to stay in his or her own
home, you may want to consider the benefits of the Community Care Services
Program (CCSP). CCSP is a Medicaid waiver program that serves as an alternative
to nursing home placement. The program provides home and community-based
services to people who are elderly and/or functionally impaired or disabled. By
providing these services, CCSP helps recipients remain in their own homes, the
homes of caregivers, or in other community settings as long as possible.
To explore your
eligibility or the eligibility of a loved one, contact the Southern Georgia Area
Agency on Aging (AAA) Gateway to Community Resources at 912-287-5888 or toll-free at
1-888-732-4464.
Are you a
caregiver? See the state resource page:
http://ada.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,77499621_146139675,00.html
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http://www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments.htm
Grandparent /
Relative Caregiver Project Toll-free:
888-257-9519
Are you
raising grandchildren or other relatives?
This project was created in response to the growing
number of grandparents and other relatives who were raising children in the
place of absent or addicted parents. Its goals are to stabilize the legal
relationship between the caregiver and children through adoption or custody and
to maximize the financial and medical resources available to care for the
children. The project has been adopted by Kilpatrick Stockton, a private
Georgia Senior
Legal Hotline
Toll-free:
888-257-9519
Begun
in 1998, the hotline is a cooperative project among Atlanta Legal Aid Society,
the Georgia Division of Aging Services, the State Bar Pro Bono Project and the
Atlanta Bar Association. It offers legal advice, brief services, self-help
materials and referrals to seniors throughout the state, handling more than 4200
calls a year. This project serves seniors living anywhere in
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National
Do Not Call
Registry
Register
home or cell phones to prevent mass marketing calls
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Homeless prevention
and rapid re-housing (stimulus ARRA dollars) funds are now
available for 91 counties in
Persons needing
assistance may call for pre-screening and information in all counties.
For a printable
flier, go to: http://www.dca.ga.gov/housing/specialneeds/programs/documents/HPRPSalvationArmyReferrals20100209_000.pdf
According to the
information on the Salvation Army state website: “Through the Homeless
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), recipients in 91 out of 159
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Big Brothers Big
Sisters of South Georgia is
accepting volunteer and client applications for both of its One-to-One mentoring
programs!
Big
Sisters are waiting for little girls in the
If you would like to
be a member of the
To be referred, please contact
Enrollment and Matching Manager Melinee Calhoun, 866-614-4215, http://www.southgabbbs.org
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Valdosta
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
|
If your
group is interested in helping to take pledges for a run or promote a
talent show please come out and support your local MS Support Group
at the monthly meeting.
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|
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Join the advocates
for mental health services in
2011 has
become increasingly challenging for persons needing services for mental
illnesses and addictive diseases, and for
people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities
in the State of
Interested
persons may contact Linda Floyd at lfloyd@valdosta.edu
.
FamilyWorks
The Moore
Street Valdosta Florida
Who Goes to
FamilyWorks? Any individual person,
married or unmarried couples, children, elderly, couples who are or are not
living together, families of all varieties, regardless of legal status,
roommates, and LGBT persons—all are welcome at FamilyWorks. Family therapy, sometimes called systems
therapy or relational therapy, is a particular way of thinking that helps people
make the changes that they want to make. Even though the word, "family" suggests
that family therapists work only with whole families, this is not the case.
Family therapists work with individuals, couples, groups, and families. Family
therapy has been found to be helpful to people with many different kinds of
problems, including:
- anger
management
- individual
depression
- divorce and
separation
- sexual
problems
- parenting
problems
- difficulty with
communication
- relationship
problems
- domestic
violence
- grief and
loss
- pre-marital
concerns
- child behavior
problems
We offer our services to all people who seek
them, regardless of age, gender, race, political or religious affiliation,
sexual orientation, marital status, education, economic status, disability, or
ethnic background.
How Much Do We Have to Pay? We charge for each
session according to a sliding scale that is based on family size and income, so
fees can begin at $0. But here is the good news: No one is ever denied services
because they cannot pay. When you call for the first
appointment, someone will talk with you about your fee, so that you will know
what it is prior to your first meeting with your therapist. If your
circumstances are such that you can't pay anything at all, just let us know.
Services are free to
To
schedule an appointment, call (229) 219-1281 Monday through Friday between
9:00
am
and 11:00
am .
If you cannot call during these times, call anytime and leave a message. Let us
know the best time to reach you and an intake coordinator will call you
back.
FamilyWorks -
Gordon
Street
Door
to breezeway between FamilyWorks and GA Power.
FamilyWorks
(229) 219-1281
FamilyWorks is housed in the one-story part
of the Continuing Ed Building that is on the corner of Patterson and Gordon
Streets (directly across the street from the Crescent House). You can
reach the building by turning in off of either Patterson or Gordon Streets. If
you come in off
When you arrive, poke your
nose into the Intake Room and ask for a parking permit. The VSU Police monitor
this lot frequently and without a parking permit, you will likely get a parking
ticket. If you have a current VSU student, staff, or faculty parking sticker,
you are good to go.
presents
“Meet The
Author”
October
1 Dean
Poling
“Waiting For
Willie”
November
5 Lisa-Buie
Collard “Evangeline’s
Secret”
December
3 Morris Smith
“Big
Iris”
January
7 Roberta
George “Baptizing
The Cat”
February 4 Ron
Hamby
“C’est La
Guerre”
The program will
take place the first Saturday of every month, except in September (because of
Labor Day, we will meet on September 10th) at
For information, contact Harriet
Messcher 229.333.0086 x222
hmesscher@sgrl.org
At the library there are
computer classes, children’s reading times, beginning Spanish, vampire book
club, genealogy, teen book club, game night, and the bookfellows club. http://www.sgrl.org/pages/events.html
Backdoor Bookstore
Purchase gently used books from the
Friends of the Library Back Door Bookstore. All proceeds from your purchases are
used to buy new books for the library. The Backdoor Bookstore is located
in the rear of the Main Library on
Visit our
website www.sgrl.org to learn
how to join, find information about
local and
regional elected officials, library programs and the hours of all branches. Start exploring the endless
possibilities at your library today! Call
229-333-0086 for more information.
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Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance Program
This
program is available in several surrounding counties and it is free to
all
persons earning under $49,000 a year.
Volunteer
to become a tax preparer in this program.
Available to persons who need to file
taxes for previous years. This program serves low income
persons in several counties.
To
find a location near you, contact Jataryia Thomas, Executive Director,
229-234-2364
or cashpcampaign@gmail.com
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Georgia Legislators
need your input.
To ensure that your issues are
addressed, stay in touch with your legislators. Write a letter, tell a story of
your personal experience related to needed
legislation, offer your professional information, or provide accurate
data on issues while they are home.
To find yours, go
to:
Lowndes area
legislators:
Senator Tim
Golden 110
Lowndes, Brooks, parts of Cook and Thomas
229-293-0202 404-656-7580
Rep.
Jason Shaw
Berrien, Clinch, Lanier and Lowndes
229-482-3505
404-656-7859
Rep.
Ellis Black 5900 Jumping
Brooks, Echols, Lowndes and Thomas
229-559-1592 404-656-0287
Rep.
Amy Carter
229-245-2733 404-656-0325
To keep up with this year’s legislation go
to
To voice your opinion on Federal legislation or to get assistance with issues with Federal benefits, contact one of our two Georgia Senators or our Congressman:
Senator Saxby Chambliss
419-A South Main Street P.O. Box 3217
Toll free at 800-234-4208
To send an email, go to his
website: http://chambliss.senate.gov/
Senator Johnny
Isakson
One
770-661-0999 Fax: 770- 661-0768
To send an email, go to his website: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Congressman Jack Kingston
Second Floor, Room
215
Phone: (229) 247-9188
Fax: (229) 247-9189
To send
an email, go to his website: http://kingston.house.gov/Contact
Childcare Resource and
Referral
1-877-
For help with finding special needs
childcare, resources for parents/teachers, inclusion, staff development and
presentations. More information contact Sharon Pilkinton at sharon.pilkinton@darton.edu.
Children’s
Medical Services (
This is
a state funded program that provides medical care for disabling conditions or
chronic diseases in children from birth to the age 21. The staff of three RN’s
work actively with primary care physicians to coordinate specialty care for the
child. Services through
They
have an Asthma Educator, Penny Beasley, RN. Enrolled clients have an asthma
action plan which includes education, equipment, bed covers and camp for kids
6-12 years old. There is a camp in Tifton and one in
Anyone
may make a basic referral to
For
more information call 229-245-4310 or 1-800-848-5728
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American Cancer
Society
1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
There are many
resources through these avenues and the 800 # is "live" 365 days a year, 24
hours a day!!
The American Cancer
Society in this area is looking for volunteers to help with the Road To Recovery
and Reach To Recovery Programs.
A Reach To Recovery
volunteer needs to have completed their treatment for breast cancer in order to
be trained as a Reach To Recovery volunteer.
Reach to Recovery for women
in this area who have had breast cancer, a program designed to help them cope
with their cancer experience and assists with transportation to and from
treatment.
If you are interested in volunteering
for either of these programs, please contact Ashley Braswell at 229-834-0709 or
1-800-227-2345.
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Hospice of
All groups are
offered free of charge as a community service of Hospice of South Georgia. These
support groups are for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one and
would like to learn healthy ways to deal with their
grief.
To register for an
upcoming group, call 229-249-4100.
Groups meet throughout the year
at the Hospice of South Georgia Administration Building,
Holding
Hand Support Group- General Support Group
Everyone
is Welcome
Meets
the Third Monday each month,
Pearlman
Cancer Center Conference Room
Contact
229-259-4638
No
registration required
Best
Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets
every 4th Tuesday each month,
(No
meetings in November/December)
Pearlman
Cancer Center Conference Room
Contact
229-259-4638
No
registration required
GeorgiaHousingSearch.org
- A Ready Resource During Critical Times.
Tornadoes, storms, you name it…when disaster
strikes, everyone needs help. In many cases, finding a place to live is a
top priority. No need to worry or panic as GeorgiaHousingSearch.org offers
a
On the site –
www.GeorgiaHousingSearch.org -- citizens can search for rental
properties statewide. Property postings are detailed, current, and updated
bi-weekly. Property managers and independent landlords can post listings
for free and reach thousands of potential renters.
The website is
bilingual (English and Spanish) and has a toll-free number – 877-428-8844 -
available to assist potential renters or property owners and managers. In
addition, the site’s unique Special Needs Housing Search feature has assisted
For more
information, please contact Sheila Barry at (404) 679-4855 or sbarry@dca.state.ga.us.
Repeat Boutique Thrift Store
…is open to
Drop (things you don’t
need) and Shop (for things you
do). Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10-5 and Saturday
from 9-3. Closed Wednesday. It’s located at
Silent
Ministries is offering
a class called "Felons- A Special
Class of Domestic Violence Victims."
For free
assistance for domestic violence victims with public assistance forms and
appeals, contact jharnage7@aol.com
Read The Beating Death of Aunt Lilly Mae
Thornton as Told by Her Niece and Silent Ministries' founder Carolyn
Thornton Harnage at http://domesticviolenceaftercare.webs.com.
Silent
Ministries has an ample supply of quality clothing, shoes, and jackets for victims needing help. Silent
Ministries is asking for donations
of used and broken small appliances to help elderly people who cannot replace
such things as toasters and heaters.
Will pick
up. 229-559-5648.
!! Silent
Ministries is seeking donations
of household goods, bedding and toys. The household goods and bedding are to
replenish supplies and the toys are for the annual Santa On Wheels.
Good used clothing
available now.
Silent Ministries accepts donations of all types and they pick up items
such as housewares, blankets, glassware, cooking, small appliances, vehicles,
boats, motors, camper parts and camper appliances. Donations and sales benefit
the Silent Ministries missions to help people in the community and around the
area with many personal issues.
Silent Ministries can assist you with an employment interview wardrobe in
limited sizes. We also can assist with letters of reference and interview
coaching.
Contact
Silent Ministries Recovery
Outreach announces
training for Angels of Mercy, Domestic Violence Advocacy, each Wednesday in
February at the usual location.
Subjects will be:
What To Do As A Victim,
Safety Plans For Your
Home,
Self-Defense,
Fitness and Nutrition led by a licensed expert, and
After Care Services.
Contact jharnage7@aol.com for more information.
SURVIVOR
GROUPS AT THE HAVEN
The Haven will be conducting support groups for survivors of sexual
assault or child sexual abuse. There will also be a men’s group for men
who have experienced sexual assault.
These
groups are for adult women and men over 17 years of age. It is intended
for those who are ready to move from being victims to being survivors.
Those individuals who are interested in one of these groups should plan to
attend the complete 12 week process. Once the groups are formed, the day
will be Thursdays and the time will be after work
To join, contact Sheila
Rowell, therapist@valdostahaven.org, 229-244-9056 to register.
Participants must complete an initial screening. Groups are free,
confidential, and facilitated by trained professionals.
It is not necessary to be a current client of The Haven to
participate.
Easter
Seals
Family
support/respite care available for
families
whose children have developmental disabilities
229-247-6912,
toll free 866-875-4670,
or fax 229-247-8549.
December Smith is the
Easter Seals coordinator for
Megan’s House, respite facility for families
with children with special needs is now open in
for more information.
Newcomer
Welcome Service and Community Guide
For decades, The Greeting Service has welcomed
The Greeting Service has expanded its
borders to include Adel, Hahira,
We look
forward to sharing all the fun and exciting things that
If you are new to
the area, be sure to call 229-245-8383 for your Welcome Packet.
http://www.southgeorgianewcomers.com
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Greenleaf
Speaks!
Need a free public
speaker for your group or event?
Therapists at Greenleaf Outpatient Program can speak to your group about
an array of topics and inform your group of treatment options at Greenleaf.
Topics include:
Stress Management, Emotional Control and Anger Management, Understanding and
Motivating an Addicted Person, Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression,
Reducing Anxiety, etc.
Please contact Casey
Corbin, Program Director of Greenleaf Outpatient Program at (229) 671-6700.
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Alzheimer CareGiver
Time-Out (ACTO)
ACTO is a social
program for clients with Alzheimer's disease, other memory impairment, or the
frail elderly. Caregivers may leave their loved ones at ACTO so that they can
have some free time to attend to their other needs. ACTO is open Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Thursday
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My
Friend’s House
is
the name for the Valdosta State University Alzheimer's day care program. There are openings for anyone with a
diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The program, which is free of charge,
has the goal of preventing isolation by providing daily activities in a
home-like environment for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is a support group for the
caregivers on the third Wednesday of every month. Volunteers always are needed.
Call 229-293-6146 for more information.
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The
COLORING BOOKS NEEDED FOR CLINIC TO ENTERTAIN
CHILDREN
Our hours of operation are Monday
through Friday from
The clinic also needs
office volunteers to answer the phone and help with paperwork during the week
(Monday through Friday between the hours of
Patient eligibility requirements:
- Income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level,
- between the ages of 18 and 64,
- have no health insurance,
- be a
resident of
- patient or dependent must be employed.
We
look forward to serving
The
clinic needs volunteer physicians, nurses and administrative helpers on Tuesdays
from
Please note: Donations are accepted and important to our non-profit
organization. We also need donated medical equipment that will be
used to help the patients in our clinic. Please call if you can help
with either of these needs.
Do you know your
PTI?
Parent to Parent is
PTIs are federally
funded programs through the United States Department of Education Office of
Special Education Programs (OSEP) authorized in Part D of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PTIs serve families of children with
disabilities who are ages birth through 26. We serve families of children
with the full range of disabilities.
What do PTIs do for
families? PTIs help families work with early intervention, education, and
transition systems and services. We want to ensure that families receive
training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and protections
under IDEA so they can actively participate in planning and decision making that
affects their children.
Humane
Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County
Low
Cost Spay & Neuter Program
229-247-3266
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|
Pregnancy
Support Clinic of
Volunteer
Opportunities
The
Pregnancy Support Clinic of Valdosta is a Christ-centered ministry which
advances the sanctity of human life and sexual purity empowering individuals to
make life-affirming choices. Our ministry has many different opportunities
for volunteers ranging from working behind the scenes on events to peer
counseling. Call today to see where you can fit in, 229-333-0080, or visit
our partners’ website for more information, www.pscvaldostapartners.org.
Please
note all interested parties must submit to an application process and 10 - 40
hours training commitment to volunteer.
HELP SOMEONE LEARN
TO READ
Literacy Volunteer
Program
We need tutors,
learners, sponsors and YOU !
LEARNERS: CALL 333
-7515 (leave your name and number).
Literacy
Bowl…our fundraiser. You may still
pledge/donate to improve adult literacy. Send a check to LVP,
(If you
are interested in learning more about this fundraiser, e-mail daltobello@sgrl.org.)
Goodwill
Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.
is
proud to offer the
listings of
local job openings to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.
telephones to
arrange appointments and facilitate communications with employers.
Georgia Work Ready testing
computers to
use in job searches have Microsoft Office and Publisher and internet
access
telephone, basic computer and networking skills classes
resource
library with a variety of materials to assist the job seeker prepare for and
secure employment, as well as information regarding Medicaid, childcare, food
stamps, training, financial aid and other community resources.
photocopier,
printers and fax machines
In
addition to the resources listed above, entrepreneurs can get help to enhance
marketing tools, develop a business plan or network with others in the
community. Other services include:
*
Free
English as a Second Language classes
*
Meeting rooms for groups
* List
of community resources
Open 9 – 6 Monday – Thursday and 9 – 3
Friday
For more information, please contact:
229-316-1216 Fax
229-316-1218
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Paxen-WIA
Work Readiness Program
Sponsored by the
Our program's work
readiness component emphasizes acquisition of essential job-search,
employability, and life skills for youth ages 14-21. Participants also
receive instruction in strategies for seeking, securing and succeeding in a job
as well as supportive services to receive a GED and gain employment/enroll in
post-secondary education after credential attainment. Qualifying participants
receive a stipend for program completion, become eligible for a GED testing
voucher, and will receive a $200 incentive for GED attainment.
For more information
Contact: Charmane Thomas, Program Manager, www.paxen.com
Paxen Learning Corporation "We Change Lives"
221 S. Ashley,
Office:
229-245-2488
Back
to Bach
Bach, Bach/Webern, Bach, Brahms
September
17
Classical
Masters
Mozart, Schnittke, Haydn, Mozart
November
Symphonie
Fantastique!
Debussy, Gliere, Berlioz
February
18
Favorites
Liadov, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich
March
24
Musical
Pictures
Rossini, Weber/Berlioz, Vivaldi, Debussy, Wagner,
Ravel
April
28
Whitehead
Auditorium
VSU
Campus
$25
per ticket
Reservations
available at
www.valdostasymphony.org or
229-333-2150
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VSU
Theatre and Dance
2011-2012
Season
September 22-24, 26-28 at
Sunday, September 25 at
Lab Theatre,
October 13-15 at
Sunday, October 16 at
Sawyer Theatre,
By Aeschylus in a new
translation by Ted Hughes
November 10-12, 14-16 at
Sunday, November 13 at
Sawyer Theatre,
Ramona Quimby
Dramatized by Len
Jenkins,
Based on the books by
Beverly Cleary
February 3 at
Saturday, February 4 at
Sawyer Theatre,
A
Lesson Before Dying
By
February 23-25, 27-29 at
Sunday, February 26 at
Lab Theatre,
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
State
Fair
March 29–31, April 2-4 at
Sunday, April 1 at
Sawyer Theatre,
Emerging
Artists
Showcase
Musical Theatre Performances
and Readers Theatre
by VSU Theatre & Dance
Students
Musical Theatre Showcase
April 19 at
April 21 at
Southern Writers Readers Theatre
Showcase
April 20 at
April 22 at
Sawyer Theatre,
Information for season and single tickets:
http://www.valdosta.edu/comarts/VSUTheatre-DanceTicketsMemberships.shtml
Many free concerts and
recitals available at VSU every month.
Go to the website for the College of the Arts (http://www.valdosta.edu/coa/) and click on
listings for the Music Department, and other departments for listings of the
2009-2010 VSU Symphony, Theatre Department and other
performances.
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Theatre Guild
at the 'Dosta
Playhouse
Little Women
October 7, 8,
9, 14, 15, 16, 2011
Southern Hospitality
December 1, 2, 3, 4,
8, 9, 10, 11, 2011
Leading Ladies
February 2, 3, 4, 5,
9, 10, 11, 2012
Seussical the Musical,
Jr.
March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31,
Caught in the Net
May 17, 18, 19, 20,
24, 25, 26, 2012
Box Office,
located at
Box Office Hours are
Monday-Thursday
Tickets are buy one/get
one free for the first night of each show
Membership and
patron packages available now
Contact the number
or website below a complete brochure
229-247-8423
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Starting
August 8, 2011 is a gallery exhibit that will feature the work of the
Withlacoochee Quilters Guild, Glenda Cason, and Anthony
Scheffler. This will be a wonderful exhibit, and we hope you will be able
to attend!
Admission
is free and open to the public.
Gallery Open
Free and
open to the public!
CLASSES
Yoga,
Wednesday nights,
Painting Class, Thursdays:
Pottery Class,
Tuesdays
and Thursdays,
Walter Hobbs, Instructor
Movie Night,
third
Tuesday of every month from
The Turner Center Gift Shop is open during
Center hours
Tuesday-Thursday 10-6; Friday-Saturday 10-4.
South Georgia
Council for
Youth in the
Performing Arts
Please check our website www.sgcyoutharts.org.
South
Georgia String Project
The South
Georgia String Project is a collaborative community outreach program of
The
- provide students
with an opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of
stringed instruments.
- promote personal
development through music as an outlet for self-expression within a structured
learning environment.
- encourage student
leadership and share student accomplishments within the community.
- create partnerships
through providing accessible string education for pre-college students while
offering mentored teaching experiences for
For more information, go to http://www.valdosta.edu.sgsp or contact
Dr. Gerling at dcgerling@valdosta.edu or 229-259-2087.
Arts
events in
For
a listing of arts events from
http://www.southwestgeorgia.net/events
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Employment
Program for Seniors
Senior
Community Service Employment Program, sponsored by the US Department of Labor.
This program enables qualified individuals to obtain paid, on the job training
within their communities, update their job skills to enhance their
marketability, develop new attitudes and gain greater self-confidence. Participants work 20 hours per week
earning minimum wage in a non-profit organization or government agency and
receive help in transitioning from the program into a new, unsubsidized
employment opportunity.
For
more information, call Beth Veal at 229-249-4885 or visit her at the Georgia
Department of Labor in
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FUND
HELPS CANCER PATIENTS
The
Partnership Cancer Fund
is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Lowndes County Partnership for Health,
Inc.
·
Cancer
can be a financially devastating disease. Even with health insurance, there can
be many associated costs that put a strain on patients and their
families.
·
If
you or someone you know is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, and
lives in
Financial
assistance is available for:
·
Transportation
costs for Medical Care
·
Nutritional
Supplements
·
Medications
·
Certain
types of Medical Equipment
Contact
the
229-245-0020
(option 1) to obtain an application or to request more information. You may also
go to www.lcpfh.org
Tax
deductible donations are accepted, and all funds remain in the local community
to benefit as many cancer patients as possible. Send donations to
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Searching
for Section 8 housing in your area? Go to this website:
http://www.gasection8.com/pa/SearchRentals.aspx?t=1
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For
a listing of opportunities for running, cycling, swimming, walking or other
active sports, go to the Get Active
http://getactivevaldosta.com/coming.htm
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Pediatria
HealthCare for Kids
New
business in
For
more information, go to www.pediatriakids.com or
call
229-316-1102
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GIVE THE
Regular giving keeps
supplies ready
American Red Cross has set up many public opportunities for blood
donation (see list at the top of the
month).
Please
call 229-241-1141, Ext 221, to
make an appointment to give the gift of life. To find donor sites throughout the
region, visit www.givebloodredcross.org or call
1-800-GIVE-
Adopt a rescue
pet
Lowndes
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA53.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lpaar.html
Educational
Opportunities for First Time Home Buyers
Valdosta-Lowndes
County Habitat for Humanity, a certified Home Buyer Education Agency,
has partnered with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the City of
Valdosta to provide monthly Home Buyer Education Workshops that are
Participants will learn the
advantages and disadvantages of owning a home, the necessity of having a budget
in order to know how much house they can afford as well as the importance of a
good credit history when applying for a mortgage loan. Information presented
also includes how to work with housing professionals like realtors and bankers.
Mortgage options such as the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, Habitat for
Humanity and Dream
In addition to these one
day workshops, Habitat offers a series of free Homeownership Skills classes that
focus on developing good financial management skills, home maintenance skills
and a variety of other topics important to new homeowners. These classes
are open to all, and are held in a small group setting monthly for two
weeks. Completion of this class series may also qualify first-time home
buyers to receive a $5000.00 down payment assistance grant from the City of
To register for a
Home Buyer Education Workshop or a series of Homeownership Skills Classes,
please call 229-245-1330, ext 22.
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Habitat
for Humanity Applicant Workshop
Call
229-245-1330, ext. 22 for more information.
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Habitat
for Humanity offers:
Homeowners
and Financial Skills Classes
Call
for next class
Bring your credit report, a
calculator and a list of the bills you owe.
These classes are
mandatory for Habitat Partner Families. They may also be required for persons
who wish to qualify for certain Down Payment Assistance loans or grants
available from the City of
Home
Buyer Education Class
August
20
To register for
classes
call Carolyn at
229-245-1330/ext 22.
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Certain people qualify in
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/program_info.aspx
You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if...
1. You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Food Stamps
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid
- Senior citizen low-income discount plan offered by the local gas or power company
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
2. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
3.
You have a valid United States Postal Address. In
order for us to ship you your
Call 1-800-977-3768 to have an application sent to
you
Keep
Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful
is a non-profit organization always looking for volunteers to help out on various environmental and beautification projects and events all through the year. For a list of upcoming events and dates, please visit the Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful website at: www.klvb.net
The Adopt-A-Road program is an ongoing community service opportunity offered through Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful for organizations and businesses to adopt a portion of a road to keep clean throughout the year.
For more information on events,
meetings, Adopt-A-Road, or signing up to volunteer, call or email Aaron
Strickland at (229) 671-2499 or astrickland@lowndescounty.com
Volunteer at Second
Harvest of
a member of Feeding
Food Bank volunteer hours are as
follows:
9:00 AM
-
Special appointments should be made for
groups of ten or more.
We are always in
need of volunteers.
Please call to
schedule all volunteer work and/or for more information at 244-2678 ext. 234
- Our new name
and logo directly convey that we are providing access to food for people who
need it- hungry Americans. In essence, "feeding" serves as a double
meaning- both providing food and enriching lives.
We are now known as Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc.,
and we are a member of Feeding America-
The Nation’s Food Bank Network. This is a very subtle change, as we
have had much success over the years with our branding in south Georgia.
In the end, the wording in our organization’s name is the only change that will
be seen by the public. We continue to provide the same goods and services
for our loyal members.
Community
Affairs Department
All participants must
pay an annual membership fee for the
The membership fee is as follows:
Adults 18 and up: $30.00 per year
Seniors 50 and up : $12.00 per year or $1.00 per month
This membership fee will give you access to all of our recreational programs. Memberships will not cover evening instructional programs (Sewing Classes, Computer Classes, Karate Program, or Basketball Leagues). All participants must also complete and sign an active membership waiver form before participating in any center activity or program.
For more information contact Andre Newson @ 259-5437 or 259-5407.
If
you would like to register in classes at the center, contact Andre Newson at the
Homework
Assistance,
a tutoring program for the youth in the City of
African
Culture & Dance Class
is a learning program taught by Iye Kargbo designed to teach about the African
culture and show different styles in dance to children ages 5-12. This
program meets Tuesday evenings from
Marching Pride Drill
Team, Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday,
Phazes Modeling
Troupe,
is
a posing program for teenagers in middle school and high school designed to show
basic modeling skills. This program starts
Young
Ladies’ Circle of Ambitions
provides guidance, mentors, and cultivates young ladies into successful
women. The young ladies will participate in group mentoring that will
include guest speakers, workshops that are educational, and community service
that promotes healthy living and productive lifestyles. Program meets
twice a month, from
Intervention
Guidance Mentoring Program is
a mentoring program for youth and teenagers ages 11-18 to help in dealing with
life, goals, conflict, and character to become model citizens. This
program meets the every Tuesday evening beginning at 6.
Bingo
& Bonus Bingo is
for senior citizens to come together to compete against one another for fun and
to win inexpensive prizes. It meets Wednesday mornings from
Senior
Health Education involves
walking, exercising, and interacting with other seniors to give them a chance to
listen to guest speakers and about remaining in good health. Michael
Foster and Courtnee Hawkins are coordinating this class. Program meets
twice a month, Monday and Thursday mornings from
Senior Social is a socializing program for
older participants to come together for eating, fellowship, and/or playing Bingo
for tallies. It starts
Free Sewing
Classes
Monday and Tuesday,
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Community
Friends for International Students
Help
give each new VSU international student a friend in the
KALEIDOSCOPE After School
Program
presents after school
programs at Clyattville Elementary School and Lake Park Elementary School. From 3:00 to 6:00 there will be homework
assistance, structured games, and activities. A snack will be provided. The cost is $10 a day or $30 a
week. Some scholarships are
available. For more information,
call 333-1861 or visit the website at valdostasportsandevent.com *************************************
Regularly
Scheduled 12 Step Groups
For information, call 1-800-766-4653
AA,
AA
AA,
Baytree Fellowship meets
Thursdays
Northside Group
AA meets
Tuesday thru Saturday at
Twin Lakes Group
AA
meeting is at
Unity Group
AA
meetings are on Sundays at 3:00 PM; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
Valdosta
Al-Anon,
a
support group for family and friends of alcoholics, meets at
Nashville
Friendship Group meets Tuesdays and Fridays at
Brooks County
Brooks
County AA meets Tuesdays at
Quitman
Midtown AA
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Cook
County AA
meets Mondays and Thursdays at
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics
Anonymous (NA)
meets at
Call 1-800-342-3487.
NA
meets at the
Boy Scout building at the corner of Central and Toombs
VOLUNTEER TO
HELP VICTIMS OF CRIME
Volunteers are needed to
provide assistance for our victims of crime in
VSU Small
Business Development Office
CLASSES
To
register
To
see all the course offerings, please visit us online at http://www.valdosta.edu/sbdc. To register for any of these courses, simply
print out the flyer or brochure, clip and mail the registration, along with your
payment, to our office. If you prefer, you may register in person at our
office during our normal business hours and pay by credit
card.
Atlanta Legal Aid
Society and Georgia Legal
Services Program developed LegalAid-GA.org, a public access
legal web site.
Know Your Rights.
Georgians may
now know their rights and legal responsibilities in 26 different areas of the
law (over 1000 documents and links to legal information and government
benefits).
- Court
Forms / Legal Forms. Georgians may now obtain copies of
model complaint letters, legal forms, court documents and online applications
for government benefits from a single location.
- Find a
Lawyer. Georgians
may now find lawyers who will provide free and low-cost legal help throughout
the state (including legal hotlines, legal aid organizations, lawyer referral
agencies and bar associations).
- Community
Help. Georgians
may locate nearby social service providers (including the Dial 211 and other
helpline providers throughout the state).
- Find a
Court. Georgians
may now locate the courts in each county (including court web sites).
- Elderly
legal issues handled at this site.
Georgia Legal
Services schedule in other counties:
Civil Cases only
excluding tort (fee generating cases), class
action, bankruptcy, child support, divorces w/o domestic violence). Call and
confirm if it’s something that they handle and if its not they can point callers
in the right direction.
Concerted Services
Cook
State Bar Office
244 East 2nd Street
Tifton, Georgia
Habitat for
Humanity Volunteer
Opportunities:
New
volunteer opportunity: Serve as
receptionist in the Habitat office on Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday
and Friday.
Family Supporter
Family Supporters must have good
people skills and understand the difference between empowering and enabling and
understand the importance of confidentiality.
Supporters will be a friend and
information source for our Habitat families. They will assist families
throughout the entire process of becoming homeowners by answering questions,
helping plan Dedication Celebrations, providing follow-up explanations of
Homeownership Skills class materials, and identifying other community resources.
Once a family moves into their new home the Supporter will maintain contact
during the first year as family faces the challenges of
homeownership.
Training is provided for Family
Supporters.
Office
Angels
(Monday–Friday
ReStore
(Tuesday–Saturday 9 to 4): Display,
sort & price stock, Assist customers, Test & repair large
appliances
Jobsite
(Tuesday–Saturday
Serve
on a committee
Lunch providers for worksites needed
Dinner site volunteers needed for campus groups coming during their
spring breaks.
For
more information, contact Richard
Hart
For
more information visit our website:
www.valdostahabitat.org
To
volunteer contact Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail
Habitat
ReStore
…is
open to the public every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Workers needed for ReStore…must be able to withstand variations of
temperature…
For more information, call the store manager, Bill Ray, at
229-247-8513.
Flu vaccine
“Many people
believe that if they have not gotten the flu or the flu vaccine by January, they
are in the clear,” stated Debra Adams, RN, APRN, District Nursing and Clinical
Director. “This is not true.
The CDC
recommends certain groups getting vaccinated as soon as possible because they
are at highest risk of getting the flu or spreading the flu to vulnerable
populations. Those priority groups for getting the vaccine are pregnant women,
caregivers for infants younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency
medical services personnel, persons from 6 months through 24 years of age, and
persons 25 to 64 years of age who have health conditions, such as asthma and
chronic congestive heart failure. Although priority groups have been
highlighted, there are no restrictions on who can get the seasonal or H1N1
vaccines at this time.
For more
information on NIVW or receiving your flu vaccine call your local health
department, South Health District at 229-333-5290 or visit www.flu.gov.
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There are
over 300
BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Mondays,
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays:
For more
information or to set up a blood donation event, contact Tina Tucker,
American Red
Cross, 229-241-1141, Ext 221 or tuckert@usa.redcross.org
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September
2011
September 13 Prevent
information,
contact Brenda Hodges,
cacexecutivedirector@gmail.com
September 13 Lowndes Interagency Coordinating
Council,
September
13 Toastmasters’
Meeting,
September 13 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group,
7
or danbenn45@gmail.com or
website
September 15 Lowndes Valdosta Mental
Health Association,
September
20 Toastmasters’
Meeting,
September
20 Brain and Spinal Injury Support
Group meeting,
September 20 Foster Parent or Adoption Orientation
Meeting,
September
22
Celebrate
Recovery Group,
6: 30
PM ,
Morven
Baptist
Church : 00
PM, small group (separate men and women) meetings at
8: 00
PM, and short time of fellowship around 9: 00
PM. Celebrate Recovery has a Bible based 12-step program and 8 Recovery
principles to help people overcome their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. For
more information go to the website, www.morvenbaptistchurch.com, or call the church at 229-775-2770 and leave a message if
no one answers.
September 23 CELEBRATE
RECOVERY,
6
September
27 Toastmasters’
Meeting,
September 27 NAMI Family Support and Peer Meeting,
September 27 The