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9/11 - 5/8
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The Alice Paul House, a domestic violence shelter
"Tis the season for New Year's Resolutions!" Have you ever thought about volunteering for the Alice Paul House? Make a donation of your time as your resolution. The Alice Paul House is once again offering an 80-hour training course in crisis intervention counseling. This is an oppurtunity for you to learn the skills necessary to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other serious crimes and to become an active member of our volunteer corps. Ther is no cost to you for the training or materials. For more information on the program and to schedule a pre-training interview, call the Alice Paul House at 724-349-4444. Class size is limited, so call today.
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1/12 - 3/13
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If you are age 55 or over and interested in utilizing your skills and talents to improve our community
Community Action, Inc. announced Lois Pifer of Reynoldsville to be the Jefferson County Senior Corps-RSVP Volunteer of the month for January. If you are age 55 or over and interested in utilizing your skills and talents to improve our community and change people's lives, you can become a member of Senior Corps-RSVP. Call Janeen Love at 814-938-3302 ext. 236 or Toll Free at 1-800-648-3381.
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1/28 - 4/10
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Community Action, Inc. announces free income tax preparation
Community Action, Inc. announces free income tax preparation and help determining eligability for the Earned Income Tax Credit is available to Jefferson County residents with income less than $49,000. For more information, contact Sheri Price at 1-800-648-3381 x. 204
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3/1 - 4/26
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Street Smart Self Defense Classes are being offered at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center.
Street Smart Self Defense Classes are being offered at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. Class size is limited to 12 individuals. They will be every Monday night from 7:45-8:45 PM until April 26. $70.00 for all classes. You may pay the full amount when Signing up, or pay $35.00 for the first five classes and the final $35.00 on week five. Classes will fill on a first-come first-served basis. Stop in the Community Center to fill out your form. For more information, call Punxsutawney Area Community Center at 938-1008. A portion of the proceeds will go back to help the Community Center.
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7:45-8:45 PM,
at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center
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3/1 - 7/10
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Are you looking for a project for your group or organization in which to make a donation?
Are you looking for a project for your group or organization in which to make a donation? PASSAGES, Inc., the sexual violence center serving Clarion, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, is seeking donations for their care kits. A Care Kit is provided to a sexual assault victim at the emergency room following the rape exam. A victim's clothing is taken as evidence during the exam and thus the victim can be left with nothing to wear home from the hospital. A Care Kit provides clothing and basic toiletries for the victim. PASSAGES, Inc. is seeking new sweatshrits and tee-shirts in a variety of sizes for the kits. Monetary donations are also accepted and encouraged! If your organization would like to make a donation, please contact PASSAGES at 1-800-793-3620.
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3/2 - 7/10
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Share your home, change the world. Host a Youth for Understanding exchange Student.
Imagine welcoming a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany or one of over 60 other countries into your family. Now everyday experiences take on a new and exciting twist. American Traditions gain deeper meaning as you share them with your new son or daughter. Call 1-866-4-YFU-USA or visit our website at www.yfu-usa.org to learn how you can become a Youth for Understanding host family. Teens, if you're interested in studying abroad with Youth for Understanding, call 1-800-TEENAGE or visit www.yfu-usa.org.
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3/3 - 7/10
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American Red Cross is seeking additional type O-Negative, A-Negative and B-Negative donors
American Red Cross is seeking additional type O-Negative, A-Negative and B-Negative donors. The American Red Cross says that the seemingly non-stop winter stroms cancelled many blood drives, turning away more than 3000 potential donors. To find a blood drive near you, log on to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Individuals can also follow Red Cross on Twitter (www.twitter.com/redcrossGAR)
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3/13
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A Soup Supper will be held on Saturday
A Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, March 13, from 4-7 PM at the Leeper fire hall. Meal includes all-you-can-eat Soup, bread, dessert and drink. $5.00 a person, 4 and under eat free. Benefits the Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Company.
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4-7 PM,
at the Leeper fire hall.
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3/20
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The 10th annual Spring Fling dance and Chinese Auction
The 10th annual Spring Fling dance and Chinese Auction will be March 20th at the Warsaw Township Fire Hall in Hazen. Dance to the sounds of LW Productions. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Sponsored by the "Family Ties" Relay for life team. $3 per person or $5 for a couple. BYOB. Children under 12 will be admitted for $1, but anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact 328-2395 or 952-8271
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3/21
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Dubois Regional Medical Center Hospice will hold a Memorial Service
Dubois Regional Medical Center Hospice will hold a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Sunday March 21, at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, 116 South State St., Dubois. This inter-faith ecumenical service will be held in memory of DRMC Hospice patients who died between August 1, 2009 and Jan 31, 2010. A reception with light refreshments will immediately follow the service in the church gathering area for those who wish to stay. All are welcome to gather and share as those who have touched our lives are remembered. For questions regarding this service, please contact Jill Stewart at DRMC Hospice at 375-3300.
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2:00 PM,
at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, 116 South State St., Dubois
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4/10
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annual community spring cleanup
The Downtown Dubois Revitalization Group has announced the date for the annual community spring cleanup as Saturday, April 10 from 9 AM to Noon. The Cleanup is in it's 7th year and has become an important event in terms of community spirit and cooperation. The cleanup is registered with the state as part of "Let's Pick It Up PA" and with "The Great American Clean-up". Dubois City Park will be the staging are a for the clean-up starting at 9:00 AM. Starting at 11:00, registered groups can return from their cleanup sites, and they will be treated to a complimentary lunch. Contact Julie Stewart at 371-3064 or email downtowndubois@verizon.net to register.
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9 AM to Noon,
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