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This clinic is for football players with injuries following Friday night games. Sponsored by Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialists and Rapides Regional Medical Center. Free medical evaluation by orthopaedic surgeon. Additional testing available as needed. Call 769-3135.
For cancer patients, caretakers, friends and family. A light meal will be served. Call 769-3106 to register.
For more information, please call Jo Hines, 318-899-3743 or Becky Watkins, 448-6938..
Ben Waites In Concert @ 6 PM
Paradise Baptist Church 506 Tioga Rd. Ball, La.
A love offering will be taken . Refreshments and fellowship afterward
Pink Ribbon Club Breast Cancer Support group. Meets at 5:30 pm in the Cabrini Cancer Center. This is an ongoing support group which meets the third Thursday of each month. This group is sponsored by CHRISTUS Cabrini Cancer Center and all breast cancer survivors are welcome with no cost. Each month features an educational topic and the group focuses on cancer wellness, community advocacy, and support of each other at all stages of the journey. Please call Angie Roberts at 466-6070 with any questions.
The Youth Challenge Program will be interviewing for the April 18, 2010 class at the Gillis W. Long Center in Carville, LA. We will be in Pineville at Camp Beauregard at 12:00 noon on March 2, 2010. For questions or further information please call 1-800 CAMP KID.
Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Participants will receive an overview on how to start a nonprofit. They will discuss business concepts and determine the corporate structure. They will also receive information on filing the 1023 application and will review the steps to file for nonprofit status with the Secretary of State’s office and the IRS. Suggestions will be provided for implementing the program once the organization has received its nonprofit status. Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation; however registration is required. Call Community Development Works 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Applying for a grant can be a daunting task and a huge strain of human and financial resources to an already struggling organization. Determining if grant writing is the way to go is a critical decision for the organization’s leadership. This workshop will offer tools to effectively determine whether to write a grant, and how to make it the most successful attempt to address a critical community need. Participants will be provided a road map to create better grant proposals in this interactive session.
Free training seminar sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works at 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Participants will review the requirements for filing with the IRS, conflict of interest policies, and become familiar with the redesigned Form 990. Discussion will include increased scrutiny on compensation, fringe benefits and increasing transparency. Organizations will obtain a clearer understanding of how to enhance their accountability for financial management.
Free training seminar sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works at 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Managing People and Projects in the Nonprofit Sector Workshop
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nonprofits often do not have formal performance planning, counseling and evaluation systems or processes and, as a result, can have a difficult time addressing performance issues that impact organizational results. The tips in this workshop will identify significant ways to improve employees’ understanding of management expectations and, therefore, performance. Tips in the second half of this workshop will address methods for planning and managing projects of all sizes and complexity.
Free training seminar sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works at 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Using the Foundation Center Directory Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Searching for funding prospects can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. The Foundation Search Directory is an online database designed to identify grant resources. Take this opportunity to learn how to use this tool to identify potential funders for your project. Instruction will include a review of the grants database, advanced search feature and research approaches.
Free training seminar sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works at 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.orgFund Development: Raising Money from Individuals Workshop
Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Raising money from individuals is the foundation of any successful fundraising program. Did you know that close to 90% of all charitable giving comes directly from individuals? What is your organization doing to attract this powerful constituency? In this workshop, you will learn specific, logistical how to’s covering direct mail and the Internet, special events, and face-to-face solicitations. You will leave with a better understanding of how to identify, cultivate and solicit individuals interested in your mission.
Free training seminar sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works at 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Woud you like to get rid of your glasses or contacts? Call to learn how and confirm your reservation at the Vision Expo, sponsored by Alexandria Eye and Laser Center. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Location of the event - Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place (in the Lakes District - off Hwy 28 West in Alexandria)
An evening seminar has been added beginning at 6pm.
The Annual Rapides Parish Physical Fitness Meet will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Ball Elementary from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The meet features students from across the parish in fitness competitions such as the Shuttle Run, Pull Ups, 600 Yard Walk-Run and more.
The coordinator for the event is Ms. Lisa Lowery of Ball Elementary.
Would you kindly provide coverage for the event? Please call Lisa Lowery if you have any questions at 318-640-5394.
Thank you,
Yvonne Green,
Commitee Member, Rapides Parish Physical Fitness Meet
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OUTSTANDING ALEXANDRIA TEEN TO COMPETE FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA’S STATE YOUTH OF THE YEAR HONOR Alexandria, LA, March 3, 2010 – Kytara Davon Frazier is a true example of an extraordinary young woman. At age 18, she has just been selected to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Louisiana Youth of the Year title on March 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, LA, and a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader’s Digest Foundation. As the Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana, Inc., Frazier is among hundreds of local youth across the country recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. This program was founded over 60 years ago through the generosity of Reader’s Digest.
Frazier is a senior at Peabody Magnet High School where she was a three-year letterman for the Lady Warhorses basketball team, and currently is a member of FBLA, Extreme Praise Ministries, and W. O. Hall Girl Scouts, She recently placed second runner-up in the Ebony Elite and Social Club and made her debut to society as a Debutante. Kytara has volunteered at the Manner House, Hope House, Friendship House, and various nursing homes.
As an AmeriCorps recruit, Frazier provides many volunteer hours to her local Club working with youth ages 6-9 and 10-12. At the end of her service commitment hours this month, she will be eligible for an educational award. "Frazier is such a giving person and all the youth at the Club love her dearly. She is such a positive role model and epitomizes a true leader" said Zina C. Paige, Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana, Inc., a member agency of United Way of Central Louisiana.
If Frazier wins at the state competition, she will compete for the title of Southeast Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship. The five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2010 to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 college scholarship and is installed by the President in an Oval Office ceremony.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) has helped kids BE GREAT providing hope and opportunity for those who need it most. Today, some 4,300 Clubs serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Boys & Girls Clubs can be found throughout the country and on U.S. military bases worldwide, providing young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Clubs positively impact lives and help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta.
The Central Louisiana Herb Society meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 to 12 noon. Doorprizes, a presentation, guest speaker and refreshments! Meetings are held inside Christu St. Frances Cabrini's Sleep center, 1804 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, between Hancock Fabrics and Office Depot.
All are invited to attend.
Experience the beauty of springtime on the riverbank in downtown Natchitoches. The spring and garden festival will feature an exhibit area where merchants will sell and display items related to garden and lawn care, a demonstration area, live entertainment by Dave Duplissey & Uptown Jazz, a children's tent and food booths. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under age 12. Sponsored by the Natchitoches Main Street Program. For more information call 318-352-2746 or (866) 941-6246.
Fish Fry 11 AM - 1PM and 5PM - 7 PM $6 per plate
St. Martin Catholic Church, Lecompte