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Thanks to a new initiative, hardworking families are now able to place their three- and four-year olds in high quality early learning centers. After a year of learning, research and in-depth analysis, United Way developed the Success By 6 initiative to increase the number of preschool children prepared to enter kindergarten.
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>> Your Impact in our community
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Success By 6 will help local preschoolers be prepared for kindergarten.
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Car and motorcycle enthusiasts, mark your calendars to attend the 6th annual United Way 2-1-1 Charity Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 27, at World Golf Village. Hosted by European Car Club of Northeast Florida, this automobile and motorcycle show will feature classic European and vintage vehicles from across the region. Event proceeds will benefit United Way 2-1-1, Northeast Florida's 24/7 information and referral helpline. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, begins at 9:00 a.m. and includes live performances by The Umpah Band and Bavarian Dancers. There will also be an award ceremony for car show entrants. Event grand prizes include a Frigidare stainless steel grill donated by Electrolux, and an aerodynamic, state-of-the-art car topper. To purchase raffle tickets, or register your automobile, race car, or motorcycle, visit the 2-1-1 website.
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Full Service Schools of Jacksonville is hosting a powerful parent training series for parents stressed out by their teen's behavior. Parents of strong-willed teens are raving about the series The Parent Project®.
The Parent Project® takes place at the Regency Square Regional Library in the Arlington area on eleven Thursday evenings beginning October 11th and concluding on December 20th.
These parenting sessions can be life-changing for both parents and their teenagers. Parents of challenging teens come together to be supported and empowered to take specific actions that positively influence teen behavior and the decisions teens make.
Certified facilitators lead each session and workbooks are provided. Sign-up is easy. You won't want to miss a session!
The Parent Project®
Regency Square Regional Library
9900 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Arlington Area near 9A and Monument
Thursdays, October 11 - December 20
5:45pm - 8:45pm
Call (904) 858-1955 to register
$25 one-time registration fee*
*Don't let cost be a barrier. Contact us at the number above for more details.
>> View the invitation
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Watch how United Way is changing lives for the better on the First Coast in the comfort of your living room!
Comcast is featuring United Way of Northeast Florida’s campaign video as one of its “on-demand” selections. Tell your friends and associates to access the video to learn more about United Way’s work in improving the lives of children, youth and families.
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How to access the video:
Using your remote, hit Channel 888; Channel 888 lands you in "Searchlight". Inside Searchlight, choose Entertainment, then Featured Attractions, United Way Jax.
NOTE: If you hit the "On Demand" button or Channel 1, it will take you to the screen prior to Searchlight. Channel 888 is a "direct tune" into Searchlight. Searchlight is a category on the main On Demand menu.
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>> Visit the Full Service Schools Web Page
Workshop Series to Help Parents Change Destructive Adolescent Behavior
>> View Invitation
Date and Time: Thursdays, October 11 - December 20 @ 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Location: Regency Square Library
Contact: Julie Besley
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>> Visit the 211 Website
Charity at World Golf Village
>> More information
Date and Time: Saturday, October 27 @ 9:00am
Location: World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL
Contact: Robert Arnold
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>> Visit the Atlantic Circle Web Page
>> View Invitation
Date and Time: November 15 @ 7:30am – 9:00am
Location: The University Club | 1301 Riverplace Blvd. | 32207
Contact: Joanna Edgell
Date and Time: December 13 @ 6pm - 8pm
Location: 6241 Magnolia Springs Lane | 32258
Contact: Joanna Edgell
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>> View Registration Form
Date and Time: November 10 - Registration starts at 9am
Location: JEA Commonwealth Service Center to Whitey’s Fish Camp in Orange Park
Contact: Mollie Sue
>> View Invitation
Date and Time: December 21 @ 6pm
Location: Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Contact: Sandy
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If you are unable to properly view this newsletter, you can access it online at
http://www.uwnefl.org/enews/2007nov/
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