2009 – April

January – February - March – April – May – June – July – August – September - October – November – December-General & On-going

Lake Shore Baptist Church is selling a used copier: $2,800. If you are interested in purchasing, please call the Office Manager, Melinda Reynolds, at (254) 772-2910 or email at lbaptistchurch@hot.rr.com. Click here for a flyer with more details: copier flyer.

Communities in Schools “Summer Employment Experience” program is looking for worksites. If you would like to talk about your business or organization serving as a worksite, please contact Brandon Tull at btull@cis-hot.org or 753-6002 x0. For more information about this program that helps prepare young people for productive careers, including who is eligible and what kinds of worksites are needed, please click here: CIS Summer Employment program.

Now until Tax time – Free income tax preparation services. NeighborWorks® Waco, in partnership with AARP Tax-Aide and A.J. Moore Academy, announces that free income tax preparation services will be offered to the public beginning January 22. Eight sites will be open in Waco; Marlin and Mexia will also have a local site available. The most current information about site locations, as well as days and hours of operation, can be accessed by dialing 2-1-1 in the Waco area. Customers should bring a photo ID, all income statements for 2008, and social security cards for each person claimed on the return. For more information, contact Chad Klawetter with NeighborWorks® Waco at 254-752-1647 x202.

April 2 – Waco Immigration Forum sponsored by sponsored by Catholic Charities of Central Texas: Waco Immigration Legal Services and RUTH Project: Waco Immigrant Services Center. 11:00 a.m., Onward and Upward Building, 4709 Bosque Blvd, Waco. Presentation by representatives of USCIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) will cover topics such as: What are USCIS’ policies and operations in the Waco area? What are ICE’s criteria regarding deportation procedures? Who are the immigration legal service providers in the Waco area? What can I or my agency do to support the immigrant community? For more information or to RSVP, contact: Catholic Charities, (254)732-0307 x17.

April 3 – 13th Annual Central Texas Regional Conference Hosted by Youth Connection “Moving Forward: Effective Ways to Reach Our Youth.” 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. McLennan Community College Conference Center, 4601 N. 19th Street, Waco. For more information go to www.youthconnectionwaco.org. Contact: call 254-202-8480 or email cnichols@hillcrest.net.  

April 4 – Spring Farm Day - 9:00 to 4:00 at the World Hunger Farm.  For a flyer with more info, click here: Spring Farm Day Flyer.

April 4 and 5- Live Safe, Live Well Waco is a free two-day event in the Sanger Heights area open to the general public. Designed to help local residents get to know their neighbors and learn more about community resources, Live Safe will take place on Saturday, April 4 from 10am-8pm on Grim Street between 25th and 26th Streets. Live Well will take place on Sunday, April 5 from 11am-3pm at Calvary Baptist Church at 18th and Bosque. Free food, music, stuff for kids, and more! All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Chad Klawetter by phone at (254) 752-1647 x202 or email at cklawetter@nw-waco.org. To download a flyer for this event, click here: Live Safe, Live Well flyer.

April 5-Palm Sunday Service (w/ donkey!) and Health Fair at Church Under the Bridge (CUB). 9:00 – 11:00 for the Health Fair; 11:00-12:15 for worship. CUB holds services under the I-35 overpass at 4th and 5th streets. For more information visit the CUB website: www.churchunderthebridge.org  or contact CUB by phone 254.235.7818 (OPEN-Mon/Tues/Thurs, 9am-12noon; Wed, 2-6pm) or email cub@grandecom.net.

April 7 – NeighborWorks Waco hosts East Waco Tour of New Homes. 4-8pm. Featuring brand-new homes at 1022 and 1024 Faulkner, 104 Choctaw Court, and 1009 Preston. This event is open to the public and will offer free refreshments and door prizes. Special financing available for qualified buyers – come see the best in affordable new homes! Tour starts at any of the four homes listed. For more information contact Chad Klawetter by phone at (254) 752-1647 x202 or email at cklawetter@nw-waco.org . To download a flyer for this event, click here: East Waco Tour of Homes.

April 7 – Legal Assistance Project: Free Senior Law Forum. 11 a.m., Marlin Senior Center, 104 Hays Street. Please pre-register for lunch after event. Participants will learn about advance care planning, wills and probate, Medicare, and guardianship. You will also receive forms such as the Medical Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive which can be self-completed without the aid of an attorney. For more information contact Francine Lumbard at (254) 757-3401‎ or email legalassistanceproject@yahoo.com. For directions or to pre-register for lunch, call 883-5900.

April 9 – McLennan County Hunger Coalition (MCHC) meeting – 11:45-1:00, Caritas of Waco Conference Room, 300 S. 15th. A coalition of representatives of food pantries, feeding programs, governmental agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, and interested individuals committed to solving the problems of food insecurity and hunger in the local area, the MCHC meets monthly, usually on the second Thursday of each month. Anyone who has an interest is welcom. For more information contact Esther Morales at 753-3545 or foodoutreach@grandecom.net.

April 9- Church Under the Bridge “Maundy Thursday” Reflection Service. 5:30 at the cemetery by Ft. Fisher (intersection of I-35 and University Parks Drive). For more information visit the CUB website: www.churchunderthebridge.org  or contact CUB by phone 254.235.7818 (OPEN-Mon/Tues/Thurs, 9am-12noon; Wed, 2-6pm) or email cub@grandecom.net. 

April 12- Church Under the Bridge Easter Service and Baptism at Camp Hope. 10:45 at Camp Hope (It’s the old Camp Val Verde that used to belong to Camp Fire). Directions: Go about 12 miles west on HWY 84 toward McGregor. Turn right on Val Verde road, signs will direct you from there.  For more information visit the CUB website: www.churchunderthebridge.org  or contact CUB by phone 254.235.7818 (OPEN-Mon/Tues/Thurs, 9am-12noon; Wed, 2-6pm) or email cub@grandecom.net. 

April 15 – Topics in Geriatric Health Literacy: Understanding Insurance: Optimizing the Potential for Reimbursement; Health Literacy in Different setting: Health Clinics, nursing homes, prisons. Noon to 3:00 pm. Baylor University Science Building Room A 202. This session is one in a series of active learning opportunities targeting health professionals sponsored by the Brazos Area Health Education Center (BAHEC). To register contact Amanda Thomas at athomas@bahec.org  or 254-753-4392 x 12

April 15 through 17 - Volunteer Training for CareNet Waco. 1 p.m. – 5p.m. at the CareNet Administrative Offices, 4700 W. Waco Drive. We are searching for volunteers who have a heart to minister to men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. We are also in need of general clerical help and teaching parenting classes. Please contact Janie@carenetofcentraltexas.org to register for the training or for more information.

April 16 – Fashion with a Passion: Style Show and Luncheon. 11:30 – 1:00, The Phoenix Ballroom, 401 South Third Street, Waco. Benefiting Mission Waco Youth Summer Job M-Powerment Program. Fashions from Collage Boutique; Amelia’s Fashion Exchange; and Mission Waco’s Resale Store, The Clothesline. Table reservation (seats 8 guests) – $200, individual reservations – $25. Door Prizes! For more information call 254-753-4900, X 230.

April 16 – Legal Assistance Project: Free Senior Law Forum. 9 a.m., Area Agency on Aging Facility, 1514 South New Road, Waco.  Refreshments provided. Participants will learn about advance care planning, wills and probate, Medicare, and guardianship. You will also receive forms such as the Medical Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive which can be self-completed without the aid of an attorney. For more information contact Francine Lumbard at (254) 757-3401‎ or email legalassistanceproject@yahoo.com. For directions, call 292-1800.

April 17 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting. 11:45 AM. True Light Jesus Ministries, ACTS Christian Fellowship, 1300 Mary. No cost to attend. Join us to stay involved with what is going on in Central Texas to serve the homeless. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are required – please call (254) 722-7644 or email jennyc@ci.waco.tx.us. For more information, click here: www.hothomeless.org.

April 18 – Yard Sale benefiting Avance Waco. 8:00 to 2:00 at Avance, 1618 Clay. Donations for items to sell can be dropped off at Avance. For more information, or to make arrangements to have donated items picked up, please contact Cyndi_Hernandez@baylor.edu.

April 19 – Habitat for Humanity Informational Meeting (Spanish). 3 pm at the Habitat Office, 220 N. 11th Street. Looking for an affordable opportunity to buy a safe, decent home? Wait no more: attend one of our informational meetings. For more information contact Habitat for Humanity Waco by phone at 254-756-7575 or email at info@wacohabitat.org. Visit their website at: www.wacohabitat.org. For a flyer listing the dates for additional upcoming informational meetings, click here: Habitat Info Meetings (English), Habitat Info Meetings (Spanish).

 April 20 – “Home is Where the Art Is” benefit (and fun) art show for Habitat for Humanity. 5-8 pm. Studio Gallery, 4712 W. Waco Dr. (across from former Linens & Things). This unique, fun, family-friendly art show was created by hosts Pat & Mike Magid, owners of Studio Gallery, to provide a high-profile opportunity for businesses to support Waco Habitat for Humanity (as underwriters of the event, which is open to the public). Learn more at www.wacoartevent.com.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Pat Magid at the gallery (772-0907) or Emily Fau at Waco Habitat for Humanity (756-7575).

April 21 – Mission Waco Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. 4:30 – 6:30, Jubilee Park, 1314 N. 15th. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and no ministry is more thankful for their volunteers than Mission Waco. To say “thank you” all volunteers are invited to a hamburger cookout and celebration. So if you are one of the hundreds of our registered volunteers who have served our children, youth or adults, come on over. And if you want to become a volunteer, we’re looking for you! Applications and information on the web www.missionwaco.org.

April 23 – “Celebrating People of Mixed Heritage” 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Texas Life Annex, 1000 Washington Avenue, downtown Waco.  The Community Race Relations Coalition’s quarterly meeting will celebrate people of mixed heritage, with life stories shared with the whole group and with the group at your table. Come hear the good, the bad and the ugly from people whose parents are of different races or cultures. Dinner will be provided by the CRRC board, with donations accepted. Serenade during dinner provided by VELOCITY, WISD’s crazy violinists, courtesy of the Waco Cultural Arts Fest. Free and open to public, but please reserve a space by calling 836-4599 or emailing Jo_Welter@hotmail.com.

April 23 – Legal Assistance Project: Free Senior Law Forum. 11 a.m., Tri-Cities (Bellmead) Senior Center, 3900 Parrish. Please pre-register for lunch after the event. Participants will learn about advance care planning, wills and probate, Medicare, and guardianship. You will also receive forms such as the Medical Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive which can be self-completed without the aid of an attorney. For more information contact Francine Lumbard at (254) 757-3401‎ or email legalassistanceproject@yahoo.com. For directions or to pre-register for lunch, call 799-5921.

April 24 – Information and Education Forum: Your Special Education Child – School discipline, ARD and IEP. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Heart of Texas MHMR, 110 So. 12th Street, Waco. Advocacy, Inc., the state-wide protection and advocacy system for Texans with disabilities and The Greater Waco Youth Law Project present a parent information and education forum: Your Special Education Child: School Discipline, ARD and IEP A Guide to Navigating School Systems Under Federal and State Law. Parents and advocates welcome. For further information, contact info@wacoyouthlaw.com and visit: www.advocacyinc.org and www.wacoyouthlaw.com. For a flyer, click here: Your Special Education Child.

April 25 – “Wonder Women” Self-Defense class fundraiser for the Family Abuse Center. Two classes, one at 10:00 and the other at 1:00. Texas Dynasty Gymnasium, 5406 Franklin Avenue next to the Roomstore. The cost is $ 5 per person or $ 15 per family, entertainment and refreshments included. The class will be taught by Hannah Orosco and will include several tactics on personal defense for women and a lesson on safety planning in different situations. All proceeds will go directly to the Family Abuse Center. Pre- Registration is suggested but walk-ins are welcome. To Register send your name, t-shirt size and preferred class time to selfdefense@familyabusecenter.org. Only pre-registered are guaranteed a shirt.
For more information or to register by phone call 254-772-8999; ask for Jerusha, Raquel, or Rachel.

April 27 – Deadline for 2009 Farmer’s Market Promotion Program Grant applications. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of approximately $5 million in competitive grant funds in fiscal year (FY) 2009 to be awarded through the Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP). This competitive program is administered by the Marketing Grants and Technical Assistance Branch (MSTAB), Marketing Services Division (MSD) of AMS and is designed to promote the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer marketing opportunities. Direct producer-to-consumer marketing proposals that may be funded include projects addressing issues related to farmers markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture. For more information, click here: 2009 Farmers’ Market Promotion Program GUIDELINES. Contact: Shannon Losak-Craig, Texas AgrLife Extension Service, by phone: 254-757-5180 or email: slcraig@ag.tamu.edu.

April 29 – Legal Assistance Project: Free Senior Law Forum. 11 a.m., Hubbard Senior Center, 203 S. 2nd. Please pre-register for lunch after the event. Participants will learn about advance care planning, wills and probate, Medicare, and guardianship. You will also receive forms such as the Medical Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive which can be self-completed without the aid of an attorney. For more information contact Francine Lumbard at (254) 757-3401‎ or email legalassistanceproject@yahoo.com. For directions or to pre-register for lunch, call 576-5094.

April 30 – Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) Graduation – 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:00 graduation ceremony Chapel at Truett Seminary. For more information call 254-757-0416.