Podcasts about community celebration

49th Spring Jamboree: Boulder City 's Family Fun and Community Celebration.Welcome to another exciting episode of The Best Dam Podcast! Today, we're showcasing Boulder City's annual Spring Jamboree family event. In this episode, our reporters delve into the heart of this long-standing event that first began in 1977, and hosted annually by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. From its humble beginnings as a small sidewalk sale, the Spring Jamboree has blossomed into a dynamic multi-day festival, attracting thousands of visitors with its eclectic mix of arts and crafts, classic hot rod car shows, food stalls offering global flavors, live entertainment, and so much more. It's a true celebration of community that not only offers fun for everyone but also serves as a major economic driver for Boulder City.Join us as we explore how this vibrant jamboree has evolved through the years, the many attractions it offers, and why it remains a cornerstone of Boulder City's annual events. Whether you're a local or planning a visit, this episode is your ultimate guide to one of Nevada's hidden gems. Let's dive in!DISCUSSIONIntroduction to Boulder City and the EventOverview of Boulder City, NevadaIntroduction to the Spring Jamboree as a major eventHistory and Evolution of the Spring JamboreeInception of the Jamboree in 1977Transition from a simple community gathering to a large festivalActivities and AttractionsBest Dam Classic Car ShowVariety of arts and crafts available for purchaseDiverse food optionsLive entertainment from local bandsRock, gem, and mineral showFamily-friendly events like the Little Miss and Mister pageant and children's performancesCommunity Involvement and Economic ImpactEmphasis on community spirit and volunteerismRole as the main fundraising event for the Boulder City Chamber of CommerceEconomic boost for local businesses through tourismEvent Details for 2025Dates and timings for the event: May 2025, Saturday (3rd), and Sunday (4th)Locations within Boulder City: Bicentennial Park, Wilbur Square, North and South Escalante ParksAdditional HighlightsOutdoor expoBark in the Park for dog loversLaunch of the Boulder City Chamber's Mobile Podcast StudioLEARN MOREClick here to learn more about the Srping Jamboree  on their website at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/bouldercity/mem_SpringJamboree or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/springjambcKEYWORDSSpring Jamboree, Boulder City Cruisin Association, Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society, Boulder City, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview#SpringJamboree #SNGMS #BouldeCityCruisinAssociation #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2025 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterviewCREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Border Fire burns 6,500+ acres. A smoke advisory is in effect for several cities. City of San Diego hosts Annual MLK Community celebration.

At some point I said I would be getting podcasts out on Mondays, but last week's came out on a Tuesday. I could have easily followed suit and posted this one tomorrow, but that would take away from the time it will take to write the stories for the January 21, 2025 regular edition of the Charlottesville Community Engagement. This particular podcast includes several stories that aired last Saturday on WTJU as well as two stories that will air next Saturday. Is this madness? Is there a method? I'm Sean Tubbs, and I'm not even sure if I know anymore.In this edition:* Albemarle Supervisors recognize MLK Day and award proclamation to Riverview Farm (learn more)* Property assessments in Albemarle are up an average of 5.1 percent in 2025 (learn more)* Only one Albemarle project recommended for funding in Smart Scale's sixth round (learn more)* Fluvanna and Louisa both retain leadership slate for 2025 (learn more)* Nelson Supervisors select Reed for chair, Ligon as vice chair (learn more)* Catalano selected as Greene Supervisor chair for 2025 in divided vote (learn more)* Missel to remain chair of Albemarle Planning Commission (learn more)* Fluvanna Supervisors signal interest in pursuit of meals tax (learn more)* Albemarle residents ask for more scrutiny on the spread of sewage sludge in the county (learn more)All of the stories above have already been in the print version of the newsletter, but these are the audio versions! Sign up to get both. Pay, if you like!First-shout: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 26 at Mount Zion First African Baptist ChurchMark your calendar for January 26 at 5 p.m. when the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church will host the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. Since 1985, the Celebration has been held to honor people who have served the community starting with Drewary Brown who received the first award that year.Since then, the event has honored 35 other members of the Charlottesville area for their commitment to Dr. King's ideals. During its anniversary year, the program will honor 40 years of past award winners. With leaders from Piedmont Virginia Community College, UVA, local government, and the community, the group will look forward to the future!The program will feature musical selections from the MLK, Jr. Community Choir, a Children's Choir, and Youth and Young Adults Choir. Leaders from a variety of faith traditions will participate in the event, which will feature former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.Prior to the program beginning at 5, a special musical and reading prelude will occur at 4 in the church. Parking for the event is at Mt Zion, 105 Lankford Ave.The current snapshot of the story spreadsheet:Second shout-out: Supporting the Keswick Heritage Fund's Love Better ProjectThe Keswick Heritage Fund is a partnership of several churches in Albemarle County that provides education support and opportunities for professional development. One of their outreach programs is the Love Better Project, which provides scholarships to Black students in the Keswick area. The fund was created soon after the inaugural scholarship was awarded in 2020.Grace Episcopal Church, Union Grove Baptist, Union Run Baptist, Zion Hill Baptist and St. John Church are united for growth through community partnership and education. To learn more about the fund, the scholarships, and the churches themselves, visit their website at keswickheritagefund.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

*Farewell and Thank You Reunion Teatime with Miss Liz Miss Liz's incredible journey Join us for a heartfelt farewell and thank you reunion teatime as we celebrate the incredible journey of Miss Liz and her beloved podcast, Miss Liz Teatime." This special episode features guests from multiple countries, each sharing cherished moments, fond memories, and well wishes as Miss Liz prepares to steep and brew new adventures beyond the podcasting world. As we reminisce, our guests will reflect on the laughter, stories, and connections made over countless cups of tea. From heartfelt anecdotes to inspiring messages, this gathering promises to be a warm and uplifting experience that honours the impact of Miss Liz's work. Prepare for a delightful blend of cultures and heartfelt sentiments as we last raise our teacups in gratitude for the wonderful community we've built together. *Keywords:* Miss Liz Teatime, Farewell Reunion, Podcast Memories, Guest Reflections, International Guests, Heartfelt Moments, Goodbye, New Adventures, Tea Time, Community Celebration, Memories, Well Wishes *Hashtags:* #MissLizTeatime #FarewellTeatime #PodcastFarewell #Memories #Goodbye #NewAdventures #TeaTime #ThankYou #InternationalGuests #GuestReflections #HeartfeltMoments #CommunityCelebration

Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles, as we take time to look back and reflect on where we've come from.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Dr. Alice P. Green Community Day on South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The event was a Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Green, who joined the ancestors on August 20, 2024. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to community members Christina Wiggins and Allison Williamson about their memory of Dr. Green.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about a report card grading Governor Hochul on climate action. Then, for our peace segment, we get an overview of the situation with Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. Later on, for Armao on the brink, Rosemary explores the impact of dementia on families. After that, Capital Streets talks to us about the project to improve Route 2 in Troy. We finish Willie Terry reports on last Saturday's Community Celebration for Alice Green.

The RunDown - Run for the Sun 5KHolland Haven is totally sold outEpic things happening in the Recovery ZonePacket pick up info Free photos and videosWest MI races coming up in SeptemberGR 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Grand Rapids - 9/7Mt Baldhead Challenge 13.1, 10K - Saugatuck - 9/7Run for sight 5K - Muskegon - 9/7Battle Creek Patriot Run 10K, 5K - 9/8Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 8Last Chance BQ 26.2, - Grand Rapids - 9/8Alive and Running VA 5K - Battle Creek - 9/14Leprino M45 Run 4.5M - Allendale - 9/14Riley Trails Marathon 26.2, 13.1, 10K - Holland - 9/14Pedals 5K, 1M - Cannonburg - 9/15School Nurse 5K - Holland - 9/19LMCU Bridge Run 10M, 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/15Ragnar Michigan 200M relay - Muskegon - 9/20Be the light Glow in the Dark 5K - Holland - 9/21West Side Donut Dash 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/21Baby Steps 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/28FFCU Charity 5K - Muskegon - 9/28Hungerford Games 50M, 26.2, 13.1 - Big Rapids - 9/28Oktoberfest South Haven 5.5K - 9/28Park2Park Half Marathon 13.1, 5K - Holland - 9/28Red Flannel Festival 5K, 10K - Cedar Springs - 9/28Run for Camp 5K - Newaygo - 9/28Bronson Children's Hospital 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/29She Runs Half Marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K - GR -

The Rice County Fair begins today. Marking just past the halfway point of the summer, the fair will offer all of the traditional attractions and favorites that locals have come to expect as well as a few new entertainment options and points of interest.      The 4H Barns will be busy each day of the fair, […]

In this episode of All The Way Authentic, host Kevin P. Henry sits down with DanVo'nique Bletson-Reed, president of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, to discuss the highly anticipated Nubian Jam. Scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, at Forest Park in Everett, Washington, the Nubian Jam celebrates African-American culture and heritage. DanVo'nique, a long-time resident of Snohomish County, shares her journey and the roots her family has in the community. Influenced by her father's activism, DanVo'nique has carried on the legacy of community leadership, bringing people together through cultural events and educational initiatives.DanVo'nique elaborates on the mission of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, which was founded in 1993 to educate residents about African-American culture. She highlights several key events organized by the committee, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Winterfest, and the Root Stems and Roses and Rosebud Celebration. These events are designed to honor the contributions of African Americans and foster a sense of community and cultural pride. The Nubian Jam, which has been a staple event for over three decades, is the committee's signature celebration, featuring a variety of activities that bring the community together in joy and fellowship.Throughout the episode, DanVo'nique and Kevin discuss the importance of instilling cultural pride and identity in young people. DanVo'nique shares stories from the committee's youth initiatives, such as a recent educational trip to Washington, D.C., where local youth visited the African-American Museum and toured the White House. These experiences are designed to expose young people to their heritage and to plant seeds of cultural pride and awareness. Kevin and DanVo'nique reflect on their upbringings and the significance of community and family in shaping one's identity and resilience.As they delve into the details of the Nubian Jam, DanVo'nique describes the event's various activities, including the Sweet Potato Pie Contest, sack races, music, dancing, and more. The Nubian Jam is not just a summer event but a meaningful gathering that provides a safe space for the African-American community to celebrate, connect, and support one another. Kevin and DanVo'nique also address the broader impact of cultural celebrations and their importance for the wider community, emphasizing that events like the Nubian Jam and Juneteenth are significant for people of all races. The episode concludes with a heartfelt invitation for listeners to join the Nubian Jam and participate in this enriching celebration of African-American heritage.Don't miss the Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 27th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Park in Everett, Washington. Join the celebration and experience the richness and beauty of African-American heritage and culture.The All The Way Authentic Podcast with Kevin P. Henry talks about all things diversity and inclusion, mental health, and empowerment. Kevin P. Henry has worked in the Diversity-Equity-Inclusion, communications, and training field for over 30 years. He also has extensive experience as a journalist, voice actor, and writer. Currently, he works for the private and public sectors, businesses, organizations, and nonprofits. Kevin utilizes a variety of skills to meet the needs of clients, which include strategic planning, training, facilitation, and writing.​While living in Hawaii, Kevin developed educational programs for high school students that focused on career planning, writing, and video production. In addition, he worked with domestic violence survivors and at-risk youth coordinating career planning workshops. Let's get social! Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFind us on the Web

Ted Upton, CEO of North Point Brands, swings by The Guide Post to talk about the most recent Cheeky Schoolie Tournament, a community celebration of an iconic species and the successful, 13-year development of an event with "dirt parking lot roots". ASGA is extremely humbled and honored by the community reception and brand support the Association has received at the Schoolie Tournament. Thank you to Ted, Ellen, Peter and the entire team - as well as the other non-profit partners who work daily to educate and empower the angling community.#BetterBusinessThoughConservation

Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode thirty-five! Hosts Matt 'Flake' Di Marco (@WatchFlake), Erik 'DoA' Lonnquist (@ggDoA) and Darick 'Charmer' Oswalt (@thatCharm3r) look back at an incredible weekend in Minneapolis, sharing their experience and confidence in SWU. We also hit you with a brand new Cave Poll, and dig into the Bad Feeling mailbag! Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

It's the fifth episode of Galactic Ambition, and Jason has Dan recap the Star Wars Unlimited Community Celebration event that took place the February 9-10! We were absolutely honored to get an invite to this incredible event and hope to share the joy and experience with you all. 0:00 Introduction 5:45 How to Support Maindeck 7:43 The Community Celebration 9:40 The Friday Dinner & Drinks 21:50 Foils in SWU 27:10 The Saturday Event & Sealed Deck 31:02 Twin Suns Thoughts 48:27 The Draft with Devs 1:00:28 Closing Out the Evening 1:06:53 SWU Thoughts & Outro Community Celebration Event Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ww-_N1Uswvc?si=T1M3j5qhVGN-QI72 Dan's game against Xander: https://youtu.be/Ww-_N1Uswvc?t=12725 Audio only version available on our website: https://www.maindeck.games/2024/02/16/community-celebration-recap-galactic-ambition-a-star-wars-unlimited-podcast-episode-5/ SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MaindeckGames #starwarsunlimited #swu #fantasyflightgames #podcast #tcgpodcast ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh

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Join our community! https://discord.gg/cPQBN2yYY3 In this episode, we're fresh off the Star Wars: Unlimited Community Celebration, and the excitement is palpable! Join DHaus, Mike, Jay, and Jim as they dive into their exhilarating experiences, from spending time with the people who made the game to the surreal moments of playing with the first-ever Star Wars: Unlimited product. The team shares their Insights into the first ever product opening, the hype around the drafts and sealed formats, the new Twin Suns multiplayer format, and so much more. From anticipating the event like the night before Christmas to playing to playing our first games with real cards, we share our personal highlights and memorable moments. Whether you were part of the event or living vicariously through this episode, there's plenty to get excited about. So grab your lightsabers, draft your decks, and may the Force be with you as we delve into the galaxy of Star Wars: Unlimited. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay up to date with all things Unplayable. Join the conversation in the comments below or in our Discord community. May the Force be with you!

Henrico County residents and other community members are invited to celebrate the opening of the Henrico Sports & Events Center with an event set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4. The Community Celebration, organized by the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, is free and open to the public and will include remarks by county officials followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as games, music and giveaways for guests. “We're thrilled to open the doors to this beautiful new facility and show our community what we mean when we say we're delivering ‘Showtime. All the Time!'” said...Article LinkSupport the show

Over the past 30 years, historic preservation around the region has received a $2 million boost thanks to the Methuen Festival of Trees.To celebrate its first three decades, thank supporters and usher in this year's effort, the Methuen Festival of Trees is having a Community Celebration with tours, food, children's activities and more this Saturday, Sept. 9.Among the organizers who were there at the beginning were former state Sen. and Methuen Mayor Sharon M. Pollard and her husband, former Rep. Thomas R. Lussier. Lussier recently stopped WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program to discuss the milestone and upcoming plans.“It was actually started to restore the Tenney Gatehouse, which was a very historic building in Methuen, which was in terrible disrepair. The group of us at the time had done all of the fundraising kinds of things that small community groups do, everything from dances to raffles to bake sales, all those things you do in small community groups, and we decided there was a need to do something bigger and better and the festival was born,” he explained.Lussier said the Methuen Festival of Trees brings the donation of more than 200 fully decorated trees each year, delivering more than $2 million for various area preservation projects, including Haverhill's Winnekenni Castle, North Andover's Stevens Memorial Library, Methuen Memorial Music Hall and others.Saturday's Community Celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tenney Gatehouse, 37 Pleasant St., Methuen, by the entrance to Greycourt State Park.“We're going to have tours of the Gatehouse, we're going to have a small trolley tour of the city center where we will focus on buildings we have contributed to their restoration and preservation. There will be a couple of food vendors and lots of things for children to do—everything from a bouncy house to some games. There will be prizes and gifts. It's the kind of thing we want people to stop by, if you're interested in history, do the history part, if you want your kids to run around for a half hour and have some fun, that's good too,” Lussier said.The 30th Annual Festival of Trees takes place from Saturday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Dec. 2, at 13 Branch St., Methuen. There's more at MethuenFestivalofTrees.com.Support the show

As we count down the days to Slaycation, nominations are now open for our annual awards - given out at the Community Celebration each year! This is our community's chance to share why they love their local instructors, client experience teams, franchise owners, and members. In this episode, our Chief Community Officer Marisa Lacey explains the process and shares insight on how awards are given out! Nominations Link: https://links.divadancehq.com/nominate Timeline: Get member/community nominee videos, due by August 20Ballot out August 21, due by August 315678 Club meets between August 21-Sept 1HQ final selections Sept 1 DivaDance® franchise opportunities are available in select cities. For more info, visit divadancefranchise.com Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/divadancefranchise https://www.instagram.com/divadancehq https://www.facebook.com/divadancecompany

Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance. 

Come along as we celebrate Juneteenth. We recap the Buda Juneteenth Community celebration and sit down with Award winning film director and University of Texas at Austin professor, Ya'Ke Smith. Enjoy our conversation as we talk with him about his film Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, available to stream on youtube.

On this episode, we are featuring Dionne M. King with DMK Consults, based in Kansas City, MO.  She will be one of the speakers at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Black Business Expo.  This event will take place on June 9th, 2023 at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro, NC. For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

On this episode, we are featuring Seretta Boson, owner of Sarge's Famous Pickles based in Little Rock, AR.  She will be one of the vendors at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Community Day.  This event will take place on June 10th, 2023 at Aggie Park in Greensboro, NC (Next to the Hayes Taylor YMCA) For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

On this episode, we are featuring Trudi B. Parson, of Greensboro, NC.  She will be one of the speakers at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Black Business Expo.  This event will take place on June 9th, 2023 at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro, NC. For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

On this episode, we are featuring Tarolyn Street with Delectable Delights out of Pensacola, FL.  She will be one of the vendors at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Community Day.  This event will take place on June 10th, 2023 at Aggie Park in Greensboro, NC (Next to the Hayes Taylor YMCA) For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

On this episode, we are featuring Christopher Jackson with Smart Technology Corporation.  He will be one of the vendors at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Black Business Expo.  This event will occur on June 9th, 2023, at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro, NC. For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

On this episode, we are featuring Iris Leslie Valentine with the L and M Valentine Foundation Inc.  She will be one of the vendors at the Huami Magazine Community Celebration 2023 - Community Day.  This event will take place on June 10th, 2023 at Aggie Park in Greensboro, NC (Next to the Hayes Taylor YMCA) For more information, please call 336-340-7844 or visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com

20230318 ACB Community Celebration and Town Hall Meeting Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 It was time to celebrate! It has been 3 years since the ACB Community was started! Wow, can you believe it? The Community Support Committee invited participants to come and share some laughs and Community stories with us! We wanted to hear your thoughts and feedback about the Community. Sponsored by the Community Support Committee

‘I don't know of any other choice but to lean in, to what is generative, what is positive, what is hopeful about this occasion.'

Floresville High School's Mighty Tiger Band is headed to the State contest, for the first time in almost four decades! (See “Mighty Tiger Band is State bound!” Nov. 2 Wilson County News.) Their performance in the Area contest Oct. 29 earned the band a State appearance; the band will compete in the State Open Class Marching Band Contest Nov. 9. Everyone is invited to send the band off in style, with a community celebration Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Eschenberg Stadium. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Go, Mighty Tiger Band! reader@wcn-online.comArticle Link

In this session, the community celebrated the past year-and-half of growth, with individual members expressing their gratitude for what the group has given them. Sadhu!

You're gonna have to tell me what you hear in this podcast. From Twitter to Podcast and back and personally felt I got lost in the sauce and it's a great lesson to remember and play with in terms of idea to execution. See you at 300

Welcome back to the 99th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 99th episode we have a very special episode to mark the occasion of our fast-approaching 100th episode milestone by hearing some kind words of congratulations and support from members of our CoHT community. Tune in to these lovely testimonials from some of our favourite theatre people, and don't forget to catch the big celebration next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

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On this episode of the Classic City Business Podcast we talk to Alison Alwes of United Way Northeast Georgia. She is very energetic about the way she serves our community. You can see very quickly that she loves what she does and enjoys serving the Athens area. Hang out with us and find out about the many ways the United Way serves our community. Website: unitedwaynega.org Email in case people want to get in touch: aalwes@unitedwaynega.org 211 Resource Database: navigateresources.net/uwng Donate today!: https://unitedwaynega.networkforgood.com/projects/136293-united-way-community-impact Community Celebration registration on August 24 (we will be announcing our 2023 grant recipients):https://unitedwaynega.networkforgood.com/events/45219-community-celebration-2023-grant-announcement-and-fall-kickoff  

The Hudson Festival Orchestra will present ”Hudson in Concert: A Community Celebration,” on July 30, 2022. This free community event will occur in the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson, New York from 4-9 p.m.

On the latest Greater Pensacola Chamber Toddcast we hear from Carolyn Grawi, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (CILNWF).  Learn about how CILNWF works to provide resources and find employment for individuals with disabilities.  Their Gala of Gratitude and Community Celebration is Friday, July 29th at Sanders Beach.

Everyone is invited Sunday June 19th, 2022 from 11-2

Friday, May 27 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:    Paul Dueber with the Second Sunday Series of concerts in Cannon Beach's Coaster Theatre; plus more.   Marcus Runkle on Seaside's first LGBTQ Pride March & Community Celebration.   Conductor Cory Pederson & player Pamela Fleming on North Coast Chamber Orchestra's concerts...

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Erica Buddington, Nona Faustine, and Honorée Fanonne Jeffers present archival research–based practices that create and uplift missing narratives. This is the second talk of the three-part series "John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art: Afro-Atlantic Histories," which gathers literary and visual artists to reflect on how art responds to and shapes both official and overlooked narratives wrought by the transatlantic slave trade and its legacies. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/36aA_Mg7IZA

Clint Smith, Renée Stout, and Hank Willis Thomas present on the role of history and memory in shaping American culture and identity. This is the third talk of the three-part series "John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art: Afro-Atlantic Histories," which gathers literary and visual artists to reflect on how art responds to and shapes both official and overlooked narratives wrought by the transatlantic slave trade and its legacies. Watch the entire video by Hank Willis Thomas titled “A Person is More Important Than Anything Else…,” commissioned by NY Live Arts for the Year of James Baldwin: https://hankwillisthomas.com/WORKS/Video/2 Watch the lecture: https://youtu.be/oM6_4MmmzJU

Artists Rosana Paulino and Cameron Rowland explore the lasting legacy of slavery in their works of art. This is the first talk of the three-part series "John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art: Afro-Atlantic Histories," which gathers literary and visual artists to reflect on how art responds to and shapes both official and overlooked narratives wrought by the transatlantic slave trade and its legacies. Watch the lecture: https://youtu.be/5n90V4Acg_w

In Episode 8 Callie Rojewski, the Customer Advocacy and Marketing Manager at Guru joins us on the therapy couch.The 4 C's are each equally important but all achieve specific outcomes and help build an experience your customers virtually will not forget and a willingness to continue to engage in the future with you. Callie goes into her strategy and her why.

Another Friday has arrived, and somehow this is the 14th such day of 2022. Is this year going faster than the others, and if so, is there a way this can be stopped? These are not questions within the scope of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that seeks to put some of the pieces together. I’m your ever-puzzling host, Sean Tubbs. Sign up today to receive every newsletter in your email inbox - for free! On today’s program:Albemarle Supervisors return to in-person meetings and commemorate Fair Housing MonthBoth the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and the City of Charlottesville award funding to housing projects in the areaCharlottesville may change the way to administers transportation projectsGovernor Youngkin rescinds an executive order that banned state agencies from using single-use plastic Bacteria levels in a Charlottesville waterway are back to normalAnd the city of Charlottesville will resume disconnecting utility customers for unpaid balances First subscriber-supported public service announcement - MLKCVILLECharlottesville’s Community Celebration of the life, times, and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues on April 10 with  keynote speeches from the Rev. Brenda Brown-Grooms, the Rev. Alvin Edwards, and Rabbi Tom Gutherz. All three will appear the event at the Ting Pavilion on the east end of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall beginning at 3 p.m. Rev. Brown-Grooms is co-pastor of New Beginnings Christian Community; Rev. Edwards serves Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, and Rabbi Gutherz, Congregation Beth Israel.The Community Celebration is put on each year by the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church. Visit and bookmark the YouTube MLKCVille page to review part one of the celebration as well as previous events. Albemarle Supervisors return to in-person meetingsAfter 25 months, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors have held a meeting in Lane Auditorium, where they have met since the county acquired the former Lane High School for an administration building back in the late 70’s. Members of the public were there, too, and Rivanna Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley noted the occasion. “I just wanted to welcome everybody who came today and it’s wonderful to be back in person and to see so many people and all of us to be together,” LaPisto-Kirtley said. The sentiment was shared by Scottsville Supervisor and Chair Donna Price.“It is wonderful to be back live, in-person, in Lane Auditorium, and we expect that we will continue to see more people show up for our meetings,” Price said. “But the silver lining that’s come out of the pandemic in terms of our situation is that we now have this hybrid opportunity so those are not able to come to Lane Auditorium can still participate virtually.” Albemarle Supervisors then made a proclamation to recognize April as Fair Housing Month. Supervisor Ned Gallaway of the Rio District read from the proclamation, which marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of Title ViII of the Civil Rights Act. “This act provides for equal housing opportunities for all Americans, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability, as well as to ensure fair practice in the sale, rental, or financing of property,” Gallaway said. The proclamation states it is the intention of Albemarle Supervisors to recognize the importance of housing rights. They heard from Stacy Pethia, the county’s housing coordinator. “I can’t say enough about how important it is to be able to provide housing choice to all of our residents because where we live really does matter,” Pethia said. “It determines the quality of education we will have, the quality and types of employment opportunities that we can access, what amenities we have available to us. Fair housing is really the basis of success throughout everyone’s lives.” Pethia said Albemarle is celebrating Fair Housing Month with an art contest. Visit the county’s website at engage.albemarle.org to learn more and to submit your work. TJPDC funds three affordable housing projects; Charlottesville funds fiveThe Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has awarded $1.8 million in funds to regional housing nonprofits and entities. The funding comes from a $2 million grant to the TJPDC from the entity formerly known as the Virginia Housing Development Authority for the purpose of constructing or preserving affordable housing. “By virtue of us receiving $2 million, we are obligated to construct at least 20 new affordable housing units,” said Ian Baxter, a planner with the TJPDC. The TJPDC received five proposals totalling $6 million in requests. Baxter said these were measured by a series of metrics. “Cost per unit, location of development, type of development, affordability level, site control, funding sources, and the capacity to be completed by June 2024,” Baxter said. The funding will be split among three providers.$640,000 for three Habitat for Humanity chapters for 32 new units to be build throughout the TJPDC region$660,000 to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 48 units at the second phase of the South First Street redevelopment$500,000 for Virginia Supportive Housing for 80 new permanent supportive housing as part of the Premier Circle project“This $1.8 million will fund developments in all of the six jurisdictions in the planning district,” Baxter said. “It will create a mix of rental, supportive housing, and new homeowner units, all affordable.”This is the first time the TJPDC has received funds from Virginia Housing for this purpose. Executive Director Christine Jacobs said she is hopeful that there will be another round in the future. Council makes CAHF awards, repurposes the HACOn Monday, the city of Charlottesville awarded $750,000 in funds from the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund. Alex Ikefuna is the interim director of the Office of Community Solutions, a relatively new division of city government set up to oversee housing issues.“Staff received seven applications totaling $4,6 million,” Ikefuna said.They are:$425,000 to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for South Street Phase 2$75,000 for down payment assistance for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville’s Equity Homeownership Initiative $100,000 for Albemarle Housing Improvement Program’s Charlottesville Critical Repair Program $50,000 for the Local Energy Alliance Program’s Assisted Home Performance and Electrification Ready (AHP) targeted to owner occupied homes.$100,000 for LEAP’s AHP for renter occupied homesCouncil also agreed to amend the by-laws for the Housing Advisory Committee to reduce membership and to transfer review of city housing funds to a dedicated Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund Committee. Three Councilors indicated they wanted to make sure a representative from the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is on the amended Housing Advisory Committee. “In my view, the bottom line is just to try to have a body that is more effective in giving City Council guidance about how to implement our affordable housing strategy and meet our affordable housing goals and these are just changes meant to have it be a more effective and efficient body in doing that for us,” said City Councilor Michael Payne, who is also on the CRHA’s Board of Commissioners. Charlottesville to resume utility disconnections for non-paymentIn another sign that the pandemic has receded, the city of Charlottesville has announced they will resume disconnecting water, sewer, and natural gas service for non-payment beginning next week. “Green door hangers will be distributed to addresses that owe balances, encouraging customers to set up payment arrangements,” reads the announcement sent out by the city yesterday. The city’s utility billing office stopped disconnecting service for unpaid bills in March 2020 soon after the state of emergency was declared, followed by a moratorium imposed by the State Corporation Commission. That was lifted in last September. According to the release, the utility billing office continued to tell customers with unpaid balances how much they owed. The city covered the cost of $557,000 through various federal assistance programs related to the pandemic. Governor Youngkin overturns previous administration’s order to ban single-use plastic In March 2021, former Governor Ralph Northam signed an executive order banning state agencies from buying, selling, or distributing single-use plastics. His successor, Governor Glenn Youngkin, has called that directive “burdensome” and yesterday replaced it with a new one that directs state agencies to recognize the value of recycling. "It is the policy of the Commonwealth, and all executive branch state agencies, including state institutions of higher education, and their concessioners (Agency or Agencies) to increase awareness of the importance of recycling and better capture recyclable material, as well as encourage the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) products and biodegradable materials,” reads Executive Order 17.The order also takes an economic development approach and directs the Department of Environmental Quality to attract recycling-related businesses to Virginia.The University of Virginia formed a working group last April to begin to implement the Northam administration’s order. Last month, the UVA Sustainability Office accepted the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Gold Award for its efforts, according to an article on their website. “The University of Virginia is taking active measures to enhance sustainability and reduce waste, pursuant with the directives detailed in Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 17 and in former governor Ralph Northam's Executive Order 77,” said Deputy UVA Spokesperson Bethanie Glover in an email to Charlottesville Community Engagement this afternoon. Glover said sustainability leaders at UVA will be evaluating the new executive order to determine what additional steps need to be taken.  Need trees? Charlottesville Area Tree Steward sale is this Saturday! In today’s first Patreon-fueled public service announcement, the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards are preparing to hold their first in-person tree sale since 2019. On April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will open up their tree nursery at the Fontaine Research Park and will sell saplings of native trees, some of which are hard to find from commercial sources. The prices will be between $5 and $15. There will be large trees from Birch to Sycamore, smaller trees from Blackgum to Witch Hazel, and shrubbery! Visit charlottesvilletreestewards.org to learn more!Albemarle and Greene both receive regional support for Three Notch’d Trail planning grantThe members of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission have indicated support for two separate planning efforts for more pathways in the region. Both Albemarle County and Greene County are seeking federal funds to build new infrastructure. “The grant would fund a shared bike pedestrian path from the city of Charlottesville to Crozet likely along U.S. 250,” said Jessica Hersh-Ballering, a transportation planner with Albemarle County. “From there it would continue west all the way to the Blue Ridge Tunnel in Nelson County.” “In Greene, because we are a more rural community, there are no walking paths even in our growth area,” said Jim Frydl, the Greene County Planning Director. “If you live in the housing that’s in the growth area, there’s no safe way to walk to the shopping and the work centers.”A federal infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Congress last year has increased funding for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant program, which goes by the acronym RAISE. Albemarle is requesting between $1.5 million and $3 million for the planning effort. The idea would be to build something that works as both a functional transportation use as well as a recreational destination that could attract tourism as is the case with the Virginia Capital Trail. “This is a range that we are requesting because we are still working through our budget for this project with some local consultants,” Hersh-Ballering said. “We will have a number somewhere in this range finalized by the time we submit our application next week.” If funded, the project would first conduct a feasibility study, particularly to identify a route between Crozet and the Blue Ridge Tunnel. “It could go directly through Crozet, it could go a little south of Crozet and go near more schools, or it could follow potentially the CSX railroad line to have a very gentle grade for the entirety of that section,” Hersh-Ballering said. The funding would also include public outreach as well as “functional design” for the trail that would fall short of environmental review required for the project to go to construction. “So the idea is that it would be really expensive to construct the project all at once so what we’re probably going to do is identify those pieces that can stand-alone and then use some of our more common, smaller funding sources to fund construction separately,” Hersh-Ballering said. The entire route would span between 25 to 30 miles and would connect three localities. The TJPDC agreed to send a letter of support without comment. Greene County is seeking a $1.4 million RAISE grant to plan for a trail between the South River Falls in the northwest of the county to the town of Stanardsville, A second pathway would follow along U.S. 33 to connect to the unincorporated area of Ruckersville. “And then interconnectivity pathways in Ruckersville that connect the two nodes of the Ruckersville growth area,” Frydl said. Frydl said Greene’s project would also likely be built in phases. Charlottesville will be reviewing how it works with VDOTSince 2005, The City of Charlottesville has planned and administered construction of transportation projects within city limits as part of something called the First Cities program or the Urban Construction Initiative. This includes major projects such as the Belmont Bridge replacement currently underway, and extends to the many Smart Scale projects for which the city has received dozens of millions of dollars in funding.This week, Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders told City Council on Monday that this arrangement is under review.“Our leadership and project management teams are completing a review of our [Virginia Department of Transportation] program ahead of a deep dive with VDOT that’s scheduled fot later this month,” Sanders said. “We anticipate some changes that we’ll be bringing to Council in regards to how we manage those projects going forward.”Last year, City Council agreed to withdraw local money required to match state funds awarded to the West Main Streetscape and to put this local dollars toward to renovations of Buford Middle School. Sanders said the city has begun work with the firm EPR on a study of Fifth Street Extended to inform a new Smart Scale application for the next round. Community meetings may be held later this month but definitely by May. Council will get a presentation at their meeting on May 16. Dairy Road bridge There is no local match necessary for the pending replacement of a bridge that carries Dairy Road over the U.S. 250 bypass. VDOT has provided $7.2 million in funding to replace the bridge from a pot of money called State of Good Repair. Tony Edwards is the Development Services Manager in the Charlottesville Public Works Department. “It received a condition rating of 4 for the deck, and therefore qualifies for the SGR funding,” Edwards said. “In 2015 the sidewalk was replaced by a separate bike and pedestrian bridge next to the original structure which will provide public access during construction.” The design phase will now begin and a public hearing for that phase will be held at some point in the future.  Pollocks Branch bacteria levels have returned to normalFinally today, the City of Charlottesville has reported that bacteria levels in a waterway south of the Downtown Mall have returned to normal. In late March, the Rivanna Conservation Alliance analyzed water samples from Pollocks Branch and found elevated levels of E.Coli. A second round of tests saw lower levels. “Given the steady decrease in E. coli levels and the lack of evidence of a source of the E. coli, the elevated levels were likely related to rainfall and associated runoff,” reads today’s announcement. The Rivanna Conservation Alliance will continue to monitor the situation. For more information, visit rivannariver.org.Support Town Crier Productions through Ting!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. So, your $5 a month subscription yields $5 for TCP. Your $50 a year subscription yields $50 for TCP! 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2022 ends its third week today, and this edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement is intended to capture where we are as of January 21. Listeners and readers do not need to know that this is Squirrel Appreciation Day, National Cheesy Socks Day, National Hugging Day, and One-Liners Day. But, now you do, and that is information you may find useful. I’m your host, Sean Tubbs, and now here’s something I hope you’ll really like.In the 318th edition:The Blue Ridge Health District hits another one day record for COVID-19 with 800 casesA quick snapshot of where the General Assembly was as of this morning And the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership takes a look at “missing middle” housingFirst subscriber-supported public service announcement - #MLKCVILLEThe commemoration in Charlottesville of the life, times, and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues on Sunday with the 37th Community Celebration put on by the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church. Beginning at 4 p.m., a panel discussion will be held virtually on the topic of “The Urgency of Creating the Beloved Community.” Nancy O’Brien will moderate the event which will features speakers Bitsy Waters, Sarad Davenport, and Cameron Webb. Community members will be recognized and the winners of the local MLK essay contest will be announced. Visit and bookmark the YouTube mlkcville page to review last year’s celebration while you wait for Sunday at 4 p.m. New one-day record of new COVID cases in the Blue Ridge Health DistrictThe Virginia Department of Health reports another 800 new cases of COVID-19 in the Blue Ridge Health District. That’s the highest one day total so far. Those cases are among 17,027 reported across the Commonwealth today. The seven-day average for percent positivity statewide continues to decrease and is at 30.9 percent today. Kathryn Goodman of the Health District confirmed the numbers.“It is important that people follow multiple mitigation strategies to help prevent spreading COVID-19, which include staying home when sick, getting COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, wearing masks in public settings,” Goodman said. The highest plateau of hospitalization numbers so far continues with 3,836 new cases according to the Virginia Healthcare and Hospitalization Association. There are 632 patients in intensive care units and 387 are on ventilators. Today the UVA Health System has the most number of COVID patients then at any time of the pandemic to date. Wendy Horton is the Chief Executive Officer for UVA Health and said there are 114 in-patients today.“And of those 114 COVID patients, 36 are in our ICU’s and six of them are pediatric patients,” Horton said. Some of those COVID patients are asymptomatic and had gone to the hospital for other reasons. We’re now in the third year of the worldwide pandemic, and the Associated Press reports some countries across the world are opting to shift their public health strategy towards accepting COVID-19 as a continuing condition. More of an endemic rather than a pandemic. Dr. Costi Sifri is the director of hospital epidemiology at UVA Health he cautions against making that conclusion.“Many people have predicted the ending of the pandemic at various interactions through this and we think that we’re all a little bit concerned about doing that prematurely,” Dr. Sifri said. “We don’t know what things may look like after Omicron and if there are other variants that we’ll have to deal with. We may see some of the old variants come back and cause problems.”So far, Dr. Sifri said the omicron variant does not cause as many fatalities per infection. “There are reasons for that that seem to be bearing out based on studies,” Dr. Sifri said. “Things like the fact that it causes upper respiratory tract infections compared to pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infections.” Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order Two declared that mask usage in public schools was optional. One stated reason is that the omicron variant “results in less severe illness.” Dr. Sifri said it’s still a serious issue.“Omicron still really can cause very, very serious illness and we’re still seeing patient deaths and we’re seeing them almost on a daily basis,” Dr. Sifri said. Vaccination continues to be a protection against serious disease. The seven-day average for doses administered per day is at 20,915 today and 68.6 percent of the total Virginia population is fully vaccinated and around 2.3 million have received a third dose or a booster. Horton said it is a misnomer to state that omicron is not a threat. “It does cause quite a bit of disease especially in immunocompromised individuals so far our health systems a lot of strain on the intensive care units and caring for those individuals,” Horton said. Later in the week, Youngkin issued another executive order to declare a limited state of emergency to provide hospitals and health care with “flexibility” in the work against COVID-19. (Executive Order 11)“For a health system it really is an acknowledgment of where we’re at and really garners additional resources,” Horton said. “I was really so pleased to see an emphasis on making sure that people have access to vaccination. So that is really very, very important.” Horton said this allows hospitals the ability to increase bed capacity and increase staffing. “We are very fortunate here at UVA that we haven’t had to activate those special accommodations, but it is really great that we know that we have them if we ever need to activate or use any special resources available,” Horton said. Regional group briefed on “missing middle” housingChanges to land use rules are being made across the region to allow for additional density to create what planners and developers refer to as “missing middle” housing. The term was coined by Dan Parolek in 2010. “His focus is on small units and making them feasible to build in neighborhoods where only large single-family houses currently exist,” said Emily Hamilton is a senior research fellow and director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.Hamilton was one of the speakers at the latest discussion run by the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership on Thursday. She said additional flexibility to allow more housing can lead to units becoming more affordable. (watch the video)“In some of the cases where we see lots of small in-fill construction happening there is that increased flexibility where for example large duplex units or townhouses can be built in places where exclusively detached single family houses would have been permitted previously,” Hamilton said.The recent adoption of the Crozet Master Plan as well as the Future Land Use Map in the Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan are both intended to encourage the production of these units and developers have responded. Many community members have pushed back, as seen this week in Scottsville when community opposition may have led to a deferral of two special use permits.However, Hamilton said this is how houses in communities used to be built.“Historically in an era before zoning we saw that what we would now call missing middle was often times the bread and butter housing of working and middle income Americans because it has lower per-foot construction costs compared to a large multi-family building,” Hamilton said. The topic comes up a lot in the community. Here are two examples I’ve not yet had the chance to review completely: The Places29-North Community Advisory Committee was introduced to the new Middle Density Residential category at its meeting on January 13. (watch the video)The Crozet Community Advisory Committee discussed a planned residential community within that designated growth area on January 12. (watch the video)Second subscriber-supporter public service announcement goes to Shift/EnterDo you or someone you know want to find a job in the tech community? On this upcoming Saturday, there will be another Shift/Enter workshop in which participants can go through directed sessions with knowledgeable volunteers on resume feedback, interview advice, and perspectives on the tech landscape. For an $8 ticket, you'll have three different interview sessions with people to have a career conversation, to review your resume, or to have a mock interview. To learn more and to sign up, visit shiftenter.org. General Assembly update: Charlottesville sales tax referendum moves close to passage in the SenateToday is Day Nine of the Virginia General Assembly, and we’re at the point where the first pieces of legislation have made their way out of Committee and await a vote in either the House of Delegates or the Senate. There’s a lot of these, but here are some of note. For starters, a bill from Senator Creigh Deeds that would allow Charlottesville to levy a one-cent sales tax increase for capital education costs has been reported out of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on a 14-2 vote. Senators Steve Newman and Emmet Hanger voted against the measure. (SB298) Today, the bill was read for the second time by the full Senate. Delegate Sally Hudson has similar legislation in the House of Delegates. It is currently within a subcommittee of the House Finance Committee (HB545)If signed into law, voters would have to approve the measure in a referendum. The funding would be earmarked for the school reconfiguration project. Here’s the status on more legislation. A bill (HB28) from Delegate Ronnie Campbell (R-2) to increase the length of the Maury River’s Scenic River status by 23.2 miles was approved by the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee on a 19-2 vote. One of the two to vote against it was Delegate Chris Runion (R-25). The full House had first reading today. A bill (HB828) from Delegate Tony Wilt (R-26) to expand eligibility in the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program was reported out of the same committee on a unanimous vote. Learn more about the program here. The full House had first reading today. Delegate John McGuire (R-56) has a bill (HB358) would direct the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to examine the feasibility of waiving fees for small businesses owned by veterans. The House Commerce and Energy Committee unanimously recommended adoption. A bill (HB8) from Delegate Tim Anderson (R-83) would allow veterans hired by school boards to be school security officers to perform any other duty they are requested to do so. The House Education committee reported that out unanimously. The full House had first reading today. Another bill (HB9) carried by Delegate Lee Ware (R-65) would allow school boards to extend probationary period for teachers and would appear to make it easier for school boards to dismiss teachers by reducing the period of notice of a dismissal hearing from ten days to five days. That was also reported out of the House Education Committee unanimously. The full House had first reading today. A tax credit program for “major business facilities” is currently slated to sunset this July 1, but a bill from Delegate Kathy Byron (R-22) would extend that to July 1, 2025 (HB269). The House Finance Committee reported that out on a 20-1 vote. Delegate Nick Frietas was the lone vote against this action.  The full House had first reading today. The Attorney General would be required to report every year the number of fraudulent Medicaid claims on a public website if HB232 from Delegate Bobby Orrock (R-54) becomes law. The House Health, Welfare, and Institutions unanimously reported this out unanimously. The full House had first reading today. Over in the Senate, a bill (SB8) from Senator Chap Petersen (D-34) to permit hunting on Sunday reported out of the Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources on a 9 to 4 vote, with two abstentions. Second Here are some other bills of note:A bill from Senator Barbara Favola (D-31) that would allow roof replacement projects at for public buildings to enter into a energy performance-based contract (SB13). The Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources committee reported this out and it has been rereferred to the General Laws and Technology Committee. Another bill from Senator John Edwards (D-21) would remove the ability of the Department of Wildlife Resources to charge a fee for boat ramps that the agency manages but doesn’t own. (SB141) The same committee reported this out, and rereferred it to the Finance and Appropriations Committee. Currently localities with combined stormwater and sewer systems have until 2036 to have replacement systems in place. Under a bill from Richard Stuart (R-28), that would be moved up to 2030. This reported out of the same committee by an 11 to 4 vote, and the bill will go to the Finance and Appropriations Committee. (SB534)A bill has passed the full Senate that would add the City of Chesapeake to a list of localities that require an analysis of drinking water. Albemarle County already has this ability. (SB53)Localities would be allowed to require broadband be installed as part of a residential development if a bill from Senator Jennifer Boysko (D-33) is approved. The Senate Commerce and Labor reported that out and it now goes before the Local Government committee. (SB446)Boysko has another bill to be known as Adam’s Law to require private and public higher education facilities to develop anti-hazing policies (SB439). This was reported unanimously from the Education and Health Committee but with one abstention. Legislation is also pending to require the Department of Education to develop guidelines on policies to inform student athletes and their coaches about the dangers of heat-related illness. SB161 was reported out of the Senate Education Committee and is now before the Finance and Appropriations Committee. The Virginia Arts Foundation would be eliminated and its powers transferred to the Virginia Commission of the Arts under one bill (SB597) from Senator Todd Pillion (R-40). The Education and Health Committee unanimously reported this out. A bill from Siobhan Dunnavant (R-12) would allow certain pharmacists to dispense cannabis products until such time as retail sale licenses are available. (SB621) The Education and Health Committee reported this bill out, and it’s now been assigned to the Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee. A bill from Senator Richard Stuart would require cyclists riding two abreast to not impede vehicular traffic passed out of the Transportation Committee on an 11-4 vote. (SB362)Support the program!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. So, your $5 a month subscription yields $5 for TCP. Your $50 a year subscription yields $50 for TCP! The same goes for a $200 a year subscription! 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*** Full Version Originally Launched on 8/19/21 On Saturday, June 19, 2021, The "Kelsunn-on-the-Air" Social Work Podcast, Award-Winning Flagship offering of “Kelsunn Communications” (www.kelsunn.org) went on location to record this podcast live. This podcast recording marked the commemoration of the first-ever Federally Designated & Recognized "Juneteenth Holiday". This took place at the 3D's Aftercare, Inc. Community Center in Baldwin. This community celebration was the culmination of many months of planning . It was collaboratively sponsored by The Nassau/Suffolk Association of Black Social Workers (https://m.facebook.com/nassausuffolkabsw/) and the 3D's Aftercare, Inc. (https://www.3dsaftercareinc.org/) Community Center in Baldwin. Throughout the course of the day there were a myriad of cultural activities and workshops. We asked organizers and participants to stop by and share their thoughts and reflections on the historic occasion. We were delighted to hear and record some of the comments attendees and members shared. A couple of youth also stopped by to give their opinions on the historic day. This is a collection of the comments and contributions set to an African-themed, originally created music bed. Tune in to listen wherever you get your podcasts. Please remember to download, like, and share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support

Queer sexualities have been decriminalised and Pride parades are ceremoniously covered by the news media. But can everyone really march with pride? In this episode of Pride & Prejudice, we trace the evolution of Pride from Stonewall Riots in the United States, to NRC-CAA protests in India. Our reporter Suryatapa Mukherjee speaks to Pride organisers from Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Shivakumar is the co-founder of Nestam and has been trying to organise Pride in Visakhapatnam for years. Nuzhat Nasreen Islam is the co-founder of Xomonnoy and she organises Pride in Guwahati. Rudra Kishore Mandal was part of the organising meeting for the first ever Pride walk in India which happened in Kolkata in 1999, and they still organise Pride in Kolkata. Dr. Karthik Bittu has helped organise Pride in various cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi. They speak about their experiences with the police, differences in politics within the community and what Pride really is about. Additional reading: Mumbai Pride: Over 50 People Charged With Sedition for Slogans Supporting Sharjeel ImamAssam NRC: What next for 1.9 million ‘stateless’ Indians?Citizenship Rights are LGBTQ rights: Thousands gather for Mumbai PrideSylvia Rivera’s “Y’all Better Quiet Down" Speech 1973See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

The "Kelsunn-on-the-Air" Social Work Podcast, Award-Winning Flagship offering of “Kelsunn Communications” (www.kelsunn.org) went on location to record a podcast live on Saturday, June 19, 2021. This marked the commemoration of the first-ever "Federally Designated & Recognized" Juneteenth Holiday. This took place at the 3D's Aftercare, Inc. Community Center in Baldwin. This community celebration was the culmination of many months of planning . It was collaboratively sponsored by The Nassau/Suffolk Association of Black Social Workers (https://m.facebook.com/nassausuffolkabsw/) and the 3D's Aftercare, Inc. (https://www.3dsaftercareinc.org/) Community Center in Baldwin. Throughout the course of the day there were a myriad of cultural activities and workshops. We asked organizers and participants to stop in and share their thoughts and reflections on the historic occasion. We were delighted to hear and record some of the comments attendees and members shared. A couple of youth also stopped by to give their opinions on the historic day. This is a collection of the comments and contributions set to an African-themed, originally created music bed. Tune in to listen wherever you get your podcasts. Please remember to download, like, and share. We would also be grateful for donations of any amount. Your support enables this podcast to continue to expand its reach. Also, we are a Registered 501(c)(3), Not-for-Profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support