Community Connector

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August, 2008 Community Connectors

August 15: Economic Stimulus Package Filing Assistance Available

August 15: Live United Rally, September 4th

August 15: Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College Announces Upcoming Seminars for August and September

August 14: Fundraiser to Benefit Grassroots Giving, August 31st

August 14: Seminar on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II Set for August 22nd

August 14: Florida Capital Bank Sponsors Blood Drive, August 22nd

August 13: Open House Reception to Welcome New CEO of Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial and Oceanside, August 15th

August 12: 5th Annual The Power of the Purse Luncheon, August 22nd

August 12: Team of Adjunct Trainers Being Developed at the Early Learning Coalition

August 12: New Information for September 18th, Medications in Addiction Treatment II Free Specialized Training

August 11: Child Abuse Training Set for September

August 8: Florida's People, Florida's Promise

August 7: Arc of Florida Annual Conference to be Held in Daytona Beach, August 18th

August 7: The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia/Flagler Aims to Revive Board Bank Service

August 6: Redirecting Children's Behavior Announces Two Upcoming Programs

August 5: 36th Annual UCP Golf Tournament, August 24th

August 4: Free Workshop Offered for Parents, Caregivers of Children with Autism

July, 2008 Community Connectors

July 29: M.A. in Management and Leadership Information Session August 14 in Daytona Beach

July 28: Florida Capital Bank Sponsors Blood Drive, August 22nd

July 28: Free Registration for DeLand Child Development Center's Voluntary Pre-K Program

July 28: The Volunteer Center Now Accepting Project Proposals for Make a Difference Day

July 23: Save the Date for September 18th, Medications in Addiction Treatment II Free Specialized Training

July 23: Ability Fair Scheduled for July 26th in Orange City

July 22: Crisis Intervention Team Training Dates Announced for September

July 21: Quit Smoking Now Classes and Other Opportunities Announced

July 21: First Annual Peanut Carnival at Carver Club in Bunnell on July 23rd

July 18: Community Support Needed for Federal Grant Application

July 7: Americans with Disabilities Act, Title I, Employment Seminar, July 31st

July 7: Extra Week to Sign up for 6-Week Parenting Class

July 2: Quit Smoking Now Classes to Start in Bunnell, July 23rd

July 2: Getting in Step with Step-Parenting Workshop, July 14th

June, 2008 Community Connectors

June 27: Healthcare Symposium Workshop, August 7th

June 26: Quit Smoking Now Classes Announced

June 25: REMINDER for Volunteer Management Training Series Scheduled for July

June 24: Limited Local Grant Funding Available to Meet Needs of Homeless Women and Children

June 22: Community Event in DeLand, June 25th

June 20: "How to Drug-Proof Your Kids" Introduction Workshop in Palm Coast, June 28th 

June 19: Bring Your Family to Meet Halifax Health's Newest Arrival, June 21st

June 17: Juvenile Sex Offenders and Sexual Exploitation Training, July 1st

June 16: Local Agency Seeking Volunteers in Deltona

June 11: Volunteer Management Training Series Scheduled for July

June 10: Just Released! 2008 Community Agenda Snapshot Report

June 10: Live Online Same Day Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Set for June 30th

June 9: Employee Engagement Seminar, June 17th

June 6: Volusia Literacy Council Seeking Volunteers

June 5: Adoption Support Group Presents Long-Term Plans for Your Special Needs Child

June 3: Community Partnership for Children Hosts Family Fun Day, June 7th

June 3: First Annual Ability Fair to Be Held July 26th in Orange City

June 2: Retiring Nascar Champion Dale Jarrett is 2008 Annual Fundraiser Honoree

June 2: Redirecting Children's Behavior Family Course Begins July 10th

May, 2008 Community Connectors

May 29: Free Brain Attack Screenings, May 30th

May 28: Tobacco-Free Partnership Training, June 4th

May 28: Votran Announces Public Meetings to Address Possible Service Adjustments

May 28: "How to Turn a Terrible Two Into a Terrific Two" Parenting Workshop, June 9th

May 21: Tobacco-Free Partnership Training, June 4th

May 21: Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop in Daytona Beach, June 16 & 17

May 19: Stop Hunger in Florida Community Event, June 21st

May 19: Master of Arts in Management and Leadership to be Offered by Webster University at Daytona Beach College in August

May 18: Hispanic Health Initiatives Presents Diabetes Class, May 24th

May 16: Annual Cool Blues Festival, May 31st

May 16: New Quit Smoking Now Classes to Start May 19th

May 16: 11th Annual Steak & Steak, May 29th

May 15: New Data Available Online by County! (2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System & 2006 School-Aged Child and Adolescent Profiles)

May 14: "HOW TO DRUG PROOF YOUR KIDS” Workshop, May 31st

May 13: Applications Sought for New Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; Due June 1st

May 13: Educational Water Forum, May 14th

May 13: Family Renew Community's 19th Annual Ice Cream Social, May 18th

May 12: Recognizing and Responding to Depression Presentation, May 16th

May 12: On Track to Transition, June 7th

May 9: Women's Health Week Starts Mother's Day

May 8: Act Corporation and Stewart-Marchman Center Announce Agreement to Merge

May 7: 6th Annual Walk for Life, May 10th

May 5: "Tell Them What to DO, Not What to DON'T" Parenting Workshop, May 12th

May 2: Parenting Workshops Offered in May

May 1: Adoption FUN Gathering, May 8th

April, 2008 Community Connectors

April 29: Fostering Resiliency Training, May 30th

April 28: Halifax Health - Center for Transplant Services Hosting Free Educational Event April 30th

April 24: Free FDIC Money Smart Courses Set for May

April 23: VSA arts of Florida, Volusia County Presents The Luminaries Talent Night, May 2nd

April 23: Volusia County Tobacco-Free Partnership Reconvenes, Will Meet May 13th

April 22: Medicaid Transportation Reservations

April 22: Halifax Health Presents Florida's First Live Online Robot-Assisted Gynecologic Oncology Case, April 24th

April 21: F.A.I.T.H. Action Assembly, April 28th

April 17: Town Hall Meeting Set for Deltona, April 30th

April 16: Seminar in Honor of May, Mental Health Awareness Month

April 15: 2008 Directory of Community Services Paperback Available

April 15: National SAFE KIDS Week Event, April 30th

April 14: Easter Seals Announces Walk With Me! Events in Daytona Beach, DeLand and Palm Coast

April 14: Dine Out to Help Prevent Child Abuse, April 16th

April 14: Glen Abbey Golf Tournament to Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler, April 19th

April 14: 4th Annual "Reaching New Horizons" Concert, April 27th

April 11: Casino Night Fundraiser to Benefit the Star Center, April 11th

April 11: Circle of Parents Present HIV Prevention Topic April 18th

April 10: Media/Spokesperson Training Presented by Local Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association, May 2nd

April 10: The Arc Bi-Annual Residential Camping Program Registration Deadline, April 11th

April 8: The ABC's of Avoiding Foreclosure Workshop, April 29th

April 3: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Presents Alzheimer's Association Information, April 24th

April 2: Registration Deadline Extended for April 10th Poverty & Hunger 2008 Summit

April 2: Self-Awareness and Personal Safety Awareness Education Series in April

April 1: Family Movie Night, April 26th

April 1: Parent-Teen Communication, April 14th

March, 2008 Community Connectors

March 31: 6th Annual Hospice Golf Festival, April 25th

March 31: Responsible Beverage Server Training, April 23rd

March 28: 12th Annual Bucket Full "O" Fun Tournament, April 5th

March 27: Central Florida Community Development Corporation Announces Golf Tournament Fundraiser Set for April 5th

March 18: East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health to Host Fair-Style Open House FREE and Open to the Public

March 18: "Winds of Change" Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Annual Luncheon, April 8th

March 18: Justice for Victims, Justice for ALL, April 11th

March 17: "Great Communicator" Luncheon, April 8th

March 17: 2008 Ladies 16th Annual Golf Classic to benefit UCP of East Central Florida May 12, 2008

March 17: The Arc Ride, March 30th

March 13: Easter Egg Hunt, March 22nd

March 14: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake

March 14: UCP of East Central Florida Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for March 26th

March 12: Living with Disability Seminar, March 15th

March 13: Celebrate and Honor Individuals with Disabilities, March 17th

March 11: April 10th Poverty & Hunger 2008 Summit Details

March 11: Adoption FUN Gatherings, March 13th & April 1st

March 10: Head Start Accepting Applications Starting April 1st

March 10: Earn Your Master's Degree at Webster University

March 10: Florida Hospital Flagler Hosts Radiation Oncology Community Lecture, March 12th

March 7: Are You an Exceptional Employer?

March 6: Florida Hospital Oceanside Announces New Center for Senior Behavioral Health

March 6: Exhibitors Wanted for 2nd Annual Safe Kids Week Event

March 4: Child Support Enforcement Presentation, March 14th

March 4: UCF Daytona Beach Announces Campus Student Informational Session Set for March 18th

March 4: 4th Annual Business Summit, May 28th

March 3: Who's Watching Over Me? Poster Contest

March 3: Neighbor to Family's Special Luncheon to Honor Siblings, May 9th

March 3: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, March 20th

February, 2008 Community Connectors

February 28: Financial Aid Assistance for College, March 1st

February 28: Handling Children's Feelings, March 10th

February 28: Mental Health Association Annual Meeting and Retirement of Gail A. Gregory, March 20th

February 28: "Living Well Brother to Brother: Reducing Your Cancer Risk", Men's Health Initiative

February 25: Child Advocate Awards Nomination Deadline Extended Until March 6th

February 22: FREE Upcoming Crisis Intervention Team Trainings

February 20: The House Next Door Announces New Community Child Care Food Sponsorship Program

February 20: Youth Leadership Conference, March 15th

February 15: Candlelight Evening of Remembrance, February 21

February 14: 12th Annual Deltona Spring Fest, April 19 & 20

February 14: Flagler County Health Department Announces Free Simple Plan Course

February 13: Creative Opportunity for Volusia and Flagler K-5 Grade Students!

February 12: SAVE THE DATE! Hunger & Poverty 2008 Summit Set for April 10th flyer attached!

February 8: Lunch and Learn Series, February 12th

February 7: Adoptive Parents Support Group, February 21st

February 7: Women's Heart Summit, February 14th

February 7: Civil Rights Topics to be Presented February 18th

February 6: "Winds of Change" Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Annual Luncheon, April 8th

February 6: Free Youth Skate Board Event, March 15th

February 5: Step Up, Florida!™ Kick-off, February 18th

February 5: Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Issues Request for Proposals for Child Care Provider Evaluation Services

February 4: Hammock Gardens Nursery Partners with Local Artists to Benefit Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House

February 4: First Annual Father and Daughter Spring Dance, March 22nd

February 1: One Dozen A.M.E. Churches to Become HIV Test Sites

January, 2008 Community Connectors

January 30: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7th

January 29: Nominate Your Outstanding Volunteer

January 29: Request for Nominations for "Woman of the Year"

January 28: Stetson University's 1st Spring Volunteer Fair, February 6th

January 28: Be Money Wise Annual Poster Contest

January 28: New Training Classes Announced by Odyssey Healthcare

January 25: Six Steps To Financial Success, January 30th

January 24: Four Townes Rotary Announces River Fest, 2008 Will be Held March 1st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

January 24: Infant Mental Health Presentation, February 1st

January 24: Complete your Master's Degree in Just 19 months!

January 22: Planning for the Future of Your Child or Dependent with Special Needs Workshop, February

January 18: University of Central Florida Offers Informational Session on Social Work Program, January 31st

January 18: Florida Hospital New Sleep Center Open House, January 20th

January 16: Florida Hospital HospiceCare Seeking Volunteers

January 14: Commemorative for Individuals Affected by the February, 2007 Tornados Set for January 31st

January 15: SAVE THE DATE! "Waves of Change" Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect Annual Luncheon, April 8th

January 14: The Community Partnership for Children Announces First Adoption Fun Gathering, January 24th

January 14: Two Grant Writing Trainings Scheduled for Early February, Register Today!

January 12: Coming Up This Week, January 14th

January 8: The United Way of Volusia/Flagler Seeking Allocations Committee Volunteers

January 8: "Teaching Children Self-Control" Parenting Workshop, January 14th

December, 2007 Community Connectors

December 31: Annual Meeting of Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler/Volusia, February 1st

December 24: Soup R Bowl Contest, January 26th

December 21: Stop Smoking This Holiday Season!

December 21: Drug Proof Your Kids Parenting Workshop Scheduled (Flyer Attached!)

December 20: Fresh Start Program Offers Classes at Daytona Beach College

December 19: Take time to learn how to make your money grow ... get "Money Smart!" (flyer attached!)

December 19: Promoting Resilience in Infants and Toddlers Premier Training, January 14th

December 18: Move to End Alzheimer's Event, January 10th

December 17: Six-Week Smoking Cessation Classes Begin January 9th at Flagler County Health Department

December 17: 2008 VITA Tax Season Kick Off, January 14th

December 13: Grand Opening of Autism Center of Excellence, December 19th

December 11: President Announces Reduction in Youth Drug Use