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| Tutors are available at Allen Statenville library, 123
Highway 129 South, Statenville, to help your child with
his/her homework. Call 229-559-8182. |
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| The American Red Cross is suffering a critical shortage
in type O blood at this time. With the summer, more people
on our roads for vacation and activities, means less donors
and as a result less blood. Along the same line, with more
people on our roads the risk for accidents is higher.
Please make a point to come by and
donate so we have a safe and adequate blood supply should
you or someone you know need the gift
of life.
Robbin Miller
Donor Recruitment Representative
American Red Cross Blood Services
2517 Bemiss Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31602
229.241.1141 ext.223
229.889.9000 ext.23
1.800.755.5325 |
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LEARNING IN RETIREMENT meets at Valdosta State University
Continuing Education Building (across from the Crescent).
Seniors 50 years and older are welcome to participate. There are 71 available
courses - no tests - no homework - only fun. Courses include computer instruction,
history, water and chair aerobics, trips to Moody Air Force Base, visits to the
Traffic Center and much more. Cost is $45.00 per term no matter how many classes
are taken.
Call Suzanne or Merry Jo at 229-245-6484 for a brochure or visit the Continuing
Education Bldg. (old Georgia Power Bldg.) or visit the web site www.valdosta.edu and
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Regularly
Scheduled 12 Step Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 7:30
PM Sundays and Wednesdays at Miller Lakeland Library, 124
South Valdosta Road. The meeting is open to the public. For
more information, call 229-482-2904.
AA, 5:30 meeting only, now meets Monday thru Friday,
at First Baptist Church (corner of Toombs Street and
Central Avenue) in building across the street from the
office on Toombs Street. Call 229-245-7516 or
229-244-0070.
Young Adults AA, Valdosta area meets
Mondays at 8:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 500 Baytree
Road. Call 229-245-0426.
Young People’s Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets at Mondays at 8:00
PM and Fridays at 10:00 PM, 117 North Patterson Street
(just a few doors down from Hildegard’s coffee
shop). These meetings are open AA meetings, but are
also meant to attract young people who have developed
a problem with alcohol a little sooner than others. Call
229-834-or 247-7601.
Al-Anon, a support group for family
and friends of alcoholics, meets at 7:30 PM Mondays,
Southland Church, 2206 East Hill Avenue. Contact
phone 229-245-8188.
Valdosta Al-Anon, a support group for
family and friends of alcoholics, meets at 12:00 Noon
Mondays, 5:30 PM Tuesdays and 5:30 PM Thursdays at First
Christian Church, 1905 North Patterson Street. For
information, call 229-244-5014 or 229-247-0764.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meets at 8:00
PM – 9:00 PM every Monday, Tuesday , Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 203 Central Avenue. Friday’s
meeting is at the same place, but 8:00 PM – 9:30
PM.
NA meets at the Boy Scout building
at the corner of Central and Toombs 8:00 PM – 9:00
PM, every Wednesday. Call 229-247-0971. |
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Community Friends for International
Students
Help give each new VSU international student a friend in
the Valdosta community…become a resource for the
student and help the student in times of homesickness and
cultural adjustment. A Community Friend also provides
the student an opportunity to share his/her culture. The
Friend can be an individual or an entire family. By
inviting an international student to dinner, taking her
to the mall, or participating in other such social activities,
a Community Friend helps an international student feel
welcome and helps compensate for the separation from friends
and family. This is a unique opportunity to learn about
another culture and make a difference in the life of an
international student. For more information, contact Irina
McClellan, International Student Advisor, 229-333-7410. |
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| The Annette Howell Turner Center
for the Arts. Visit their Web Site www.turnercenter.org for
more information or call 247-ARTS. |
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Azalea International Folk Fair & Dance Competition
Founded in 2000, Azalea International Folk Fair was created with the clear and definite mission of serving as an invaluable educational resource to augment the social studies curriculum in South Georgia. The festival promotes lively cultural exchange and provides richly diverse entertainment in the largest scale in Georgia State. The project has two days of school field trip on Thursday & Friday, then, one day regional festival on Saturday. In addition to the multi-cultural festivities, on Saturday, there will be America’s premier World Culture Dance Competition with total of $2,180 cash prizes awarded to the 1st - 5th places winners. Also Valdosta’s very own unique Youth Technology Creativity Contest is open to 4th - 8th graders. For information, tickets and registration, visit www.GAinternationalfolkfair.org. Watch the video clips at www.youtube.com/azaleainternational & www.myspace.com/gainternationalfolkfair. |
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Valdosta's
Big Brothers Big Sisters may be looking for you!
If you have EVER been involved with a Big Brothers Big
Sisters organization and are in the Valdosta area give
the local office a call at 229.253.8851. You don't want
to miss the BIG Magic planned for 2005! |
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| New website with resources and support
for parents with children with disabilities
http://www.parenttoparentofga.org/roadmap/ |
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| Habitat
- It's not just for weekend's anymore! We need
your help Tuesday - Friday as we prepare for Saturday.
Whether you're looking for love, fun, or want to feel
useful you are welcome to join us on the jobsite or in
our ReStore. To volunteer call 245-7853 and ask for Patti
Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator.Click
here for more information
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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a talent that you would
like to share? The Girl Scouts of
Southwest Georgia would like to invite volunteers to
participate in troop leadership,
public relations, event coordination, or service unit
management. Training is provided. Time dedication depends
on position selected. Here is your chance to put in a
great day's work helping others! For more information
call Sherri Girard at 229-242-5213.
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| Tutoring One on One:
Literacy Volunteer program consists of adult tutors who
donate their time to help other adults learn how to read.
Anyone who wants to learn more about LVP, call 333-5496 |
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| Grief Following
Suicide, a special support group sponsored
by Hospice of South Georgia, 205 Woodrow Wilson Drive. Because
suicide is like no other death, the grief following
this loss may also feel different. Hospice of
South Georgia is sponsoring a bereavement discussion/educational
support group for families and friends who are suicide
survivors. Contact Connie Register, 229-249-4100,
for information. |
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The Migrant
Farmworkers’ Clinic needs food goods
(rice, beans, tuna etc.) and medium or small men's
clothing and men's shoes sizes 7-8. Call Julisa Clapp
229-460-1031 or 229-559-9933 for directions or to
arrange food pick-ups. She is at the clinic from
2-10 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
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| Volunteers are needed
to provide assistance for our victims of crime in Lowndes
County. Volunteers will assist the District Attorney’s
(DA) Office by educating the public about victim’s
rights, attending court proceedings with victims, and
providing clerical assistance to the DA’s office.
The DA’s Office handles sensitive information regarding
crimes and victimization; therefore issues of confidentiality
are vital. To learn more about volunteering, please call
Paula Johns, Victim Service Director, at (229) 244-7170. |
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| Quilting Classes: The
Valdosta_Lowndes Recreation, Parks and community Affairs
Department is offering free quilting classes for citizens
50 and older Mondays from 10 am to noon at the senior
Citizens Center. Call 259-5469 |
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It is time for Koats
for Kids! Please go through your children’s
coats/jackets and bring them to Bishop Cleaners, Big
B Cleaners, Duck Barnes, Pleats and Creases, Valdosta
YMCA, the Medicine Shoppe, or Valdosta Dry Cleaners.
The coats should be in good condition. They will
be donated to children who do not have a coat for cold
weather. This is an annual project of the Valdosta
Junior Service League. Please ask your friends, family
and neighbors for their coats also. Please tell
everyone you know!!! Thank you all so much!
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SCOPE (School College Outreach Program
of Enrichment) is an educational outreach
program of Valdosta State University Continuing Education.
The SCOPE programs provide enrichment
opportunities for children grades 1-8.
Each 3 week session will provide 6 hours of age-appropriate
activities
in a fun and safe learning environment. SCOPE will
operate in two separate sessions:
Session 1 (3 Saturdays, Feb. 4-18) 10:00 AM-12 NOON
Session 2 (3 Saturdays, Feb 25-March 11) 10:00 AM-12
NOON
Additional information can be obtained by calling
the Continuing Education office at 229-245-6484, or
by visiting our website at:
http://www.valdosta.edu/conted (click
on SCOPE).
Don't miss this exciting year of SCOPE. Register early!
Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis
and may fill up quickly. |
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Odyssey
of Valdosta
Odyssey HealthCare is a national hospice provider
and we are in need of caring and compassionate people
to become Hospice Volunteers. Give some of yourself
to help brighten the life of another person. Ways
to volunteer with a hospice patient; Provide
caregiver relief, send cards, write a letter, bake
cookies and meals, offer friendly visits and smiles,
provide office/administrative support, lending a listening
ear.
Odyssey Mission is, "To serve all people during
the end of life's journey.”
For more information on how to become a hospice volunteer
contact: Rena Eason, Volunteer Coordinator @ 229-249-8687 |
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Valdosta
State University Alzheimer's Day Care program
has openings available for anyone with a diagnosis
of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The program,
which is free of charge, has the goal of
preventing isolation by providing daily activities
in a home-like environment for Alzheimer and dementia
patients. There is a support group for the
caregivers on the third Wednesday of every
month. Volunteers are always needed. Call 229-244-3044
for more information. |
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A Divorce and Dating Support Group, sponsored by Positive Christian Singles, provides free support and education for all who are separated, divorced, widowed, never married, or have had a broken relationship. It meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Valdosta Library on Woodrow Wilson Drive. For more information, see our Newsletter or contact Idelle Dear at 229-242-3797 or Positive_Christian_Singles@Yahoo.com.
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