2007 Facility Program Event Piece - IPRA Agency Showcase CompetitionIPRA
The document is an announcement for the Harvest Fest event at Prairie Farm. It will include hayrack rides, children's games, tasty treats, and live music. The event is free and held every fall.
The children from Mattapany Day Camp visited the Whitney Farm to learn about caring for animals. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney introduced the children to the animals, including Bo Bo the donkey, Fluffer Nutter the sheep, cinnamon the alpaca, horses, goats, chickens, and peacocks. The children helped feed and care for the animals, learned how to brush, clean and spin wool, and collected eggs from the chickens. At the end of the fun-filled day, the children thanked the Whitneys for the learning adventure at their farm.
This newsletter summarizes events from the past month at a childcare center and looks ahead to upcoming September activities. It discusses the director returning from maternity leave, the center receiving an award for intergenerational programming. It also notes new children joining classes and field trips planned for September, including apple picking.
The document provides information about summer preschool programs and day camps offered at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine. The programs include nature exploration sessions for ages 2-5, day camps for ages 4-11 focused on themes like wildlife and wetlands, and volunteer opportunities for ages 14-17. Sessions are one or two weeks long and include outdoor activities like hiking, crafts, and pond exploration to help children discover and learn about nature. Registration information and fees are provided.
This document discusses several cultural traditions from different parts of the world:
- Straw Bear Day is an old English tradition where a man dressed in straw costumes dances from house to house in exchange for money or beer.
- Carnival in Greece lasts two weeks before Lent and involves costumes, parades, and throwing confetti. In Ireland, Women's Christmas on January 6th is when women get the day off and men do housework.
- The Bed Setting Ceremony in Greece involves decorating the marital bed and placing money or a baby on it to bless fertility.
The document discusses aspects of Blackfoot culture such as transportation, clothing, arts and crafts, shelter, food, location, and facts. It states that the Blackfoot used horses, rafts or dogsleds for transportation. Their shelters were tepees made from sticks and buffalo skins that were portable as they followed buffalo herds. Their diet consisted of buffalo, mountain sheep, nuts and berries.
This document is a newsletter from Sand Point School in Alaska dated January 15, 2010. It includes schedules for activities at the school such as open gym times, library hours and sports games. It also lists the school lunch menu for the week and provides updates on upcoming events like the end of the second quarter, a geography bee and a raffle fundraiser. A section recognizes top students in an accelerated reading program and announces the opening of a new teen center in the community.
2007 Facility Program Event Piece - IPRA Agency Showcase CompetitionIPRA
The document is an announcement for the Harvest Fest event at Prairie Farm. It will include hayrack rides, children's games, tasty treats, and live music. The event is free and held every fall.
The children from Mattapany Day Camp visited the Whitney Farm to learn about caring for animals. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney introduced the children to the animals, including Bo Bo the donkey, Fluffer Nutter the sheep, cinnamon the alpaca, horses, goats, chickens, and peacocks. The children helped feed and care for the animals, learned how to brush, clean and spin wool, and collected eggs from the chickens. At the end of the fun-filled day, the children thanked the Whitneys for the learning adventure at their farm.
This newsletter summarizes events from the past month at a childcare center and looks ahead to upcoming September activities. It discusses the director returning from maternity leave, the center receiving an award for intergenerational programming. It also notes new children joining classes and field trips planned for September, including apple picking.
The document provides information about summer preschool programs and day camps offered at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine. The programs include nature exploration sessions for ages 2-5, day camps for ages 4-11 focused on themes like wildlife and wetlands, and volunteer opportunities for ages 14-17. Sessions are one or two weeks long and include outdoor activities like hiking, crafts, and pond exploration to help children discover and learn about nature. Registration information and fees are provided.
This document discusses several cultural traditions from different parts of the world:
- Straw Bear Day is an old English tradition where a man dressed in straw costumes dances from house to house in exchange for money or beer.
- Carnival in Greece lasts two weeks before Lent and involves costumes, parades, and throwing confetti. In Ireland, Women's Christmas on January 6th is when women get the day off and men do housework.
- The Bed Setting Ceremony in Greece involves decorating the marital bed and placing money or a baby on it to bless fertility.
The document discusses aspects of Blackfoot culture such as transportation, clothing, arts and crafts, shelter, food, location, and facts. It states that the Blackfoot used horses, rafts or dogsleds for transportation. Their shelters were tepees made from sticks and buffalo skins that were portable as they followed buffalo herds. Their diet consisted of buffalo, mountain sheep, nuts and berries.
This document is a newsletter from Sand Point School in Alaska dated January 15, 2010. It includes schedules for activities at the school such as open gym times, library hours and sports games. It also lists the school lunch menu for the week and provides updates on upcoming events like the end of the second quarter, a geography bee and a raffle fundraiser. A section recognizes top students in an accelerated reading program and announces the opening of a new teen center in the community.
The newsletter summarizes recent events held by the Feliciana Animal Welfare Society (FAWS). It discusses an upcoming pet adoption day as well as a recent spay/neuter event where 36 cats were vaccinated and altered. It also highlights several cats and dogs that were recently adopted and found new forever homes.
The document summarizes a field trip taken by students to plant trees at a farm. It describes the preparations made for the trip including arranging transportation and preparing the trees. On the day of the trip, the students took a bus ride to the farm where they were greeted and had a snack. They then planted 800 trees with the help of adults and landowners. After completing the planting, the tired students had lunch and returned by bus to school.
The newsletter provides updates on wildlife sightings at Ka'ingo Private Game Reserve, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras. It discusses the growth of antelope babies and how predators are flourishing in the dry conditions. The newsletter highlights the reserve's focus on being kid-friendly and providing educational experiences for families. It also describes some of the San Bushmen rock art found on the reserve, their hunting practices, and the problems they now face, such as loss of their traditional lands and ways of life.
Cyndy Michalsen owns and operates two bed and breakfasts in Illinois - the Timeaway Lodge and the Getaway Lodge. As a single mother, she discovered bed and breakfasts provided a fun family vacation option where her son could play outside while she socialized with other guests. Now in her 60s, Michalsen still enjoys cooking creative dishes for guests. She offers theme weekends like an "Iron Chef" cooking competition where guests form teams and prepare dishes for each other to sample. Guests praise the friendly atmosphere and delicious breakfasts at Michalsen's bed and breakfasts.
The document is a wildlife newsletter compiled by Isaiah Banda, the wildlife services manager. It provides updates about wildlife sightings at Mabula Game Lodge and Mabula Private Game Reserve over the past month. Some highlights include increased sightings of southern ground hornbills calling with the start of the rainy season, elephants playing in water, and the arrival of woodland kingfishers signaling the summer months. The newsletter also provides information on the endangered status of southern ground hornbills and a conservation project monitoring their populations on the reserve.
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ Summer Camp Brochure 2014Lisa Jones
This document provides information about Girl Scout summer camps run by Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ). It summarizes 3 camps: Oak Spring in Somerset County, Inawendiwin in Burlington County, and Sacy resident camp in Gloucester County. Camp activities include hiking, cooking outdoors, swimming, archery, zip lining and more. The document lists program dates and fees for Oak Spring day camp and includes descriptions of individual program themes. Safety is the top priority and staff are trained to provide a fun, confidence-building experience for all campers.
Operation Santa Claus collects donated toys and bikes to provide gifts to less fortunate children in the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities. This year, donations are much lower than last year, with only about a quarter of the toys donated. Volunteers repair and clean used donations to distribute on Christmas. Local schools like St. Raphael Elementary had students and parents donate toys and bikes. Donations can be dropped off at any El Paso fire station or the Fort Bliss Operation Santa Claus warehouse. Monetary donations are also accepted to support the program's goal of giving gifts to children who may not otherwise receive any.
The document describes Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details include:
- Amagüestu involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, dancing, and other autumn activities.
- It marks an important seasonal transition when foods like chestnuts, apples, and corn became staples before the introduction of the potato.
- The festival is celebrated throughout Asturian villages and schools in November when chestnuts are ready to be harvested and roasted. Traditional dances, music, games and foods are enjoyed.
The document discusses Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details provided include:
- Amagüestu originated as a pagan autumn festival and involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, and dancing.
- It is traditionally celebrated in November when people gather in village squares or forests to participate in these autumn activities representing an important time of year for food collection before widespread use of corn and potatoes.
- The school described holds cultural weeks focused on different aspects of Amagüestu, such as apples, chestnuts, pottery, and
The document describes Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details include:
- Amagüestu involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, dancing, and other autumn activities.
- It marks an important seasonal transition when foods like chestnuts, apples, and corn became available after harvesting.
- The festival today is celebrated through schools and villages across Asturias in November, carrying on Celtic traditions from ancient times.
Latin American countries celebrate Three Kings' Day on January 6th, honoring the biblical Magi's visit to baby Jesus. Traditions include children writing letters to the Kings asking for gifts, families having photos taken with actors portraying the Kings, and balloons carrying letters floating up to "deliver" wishes. On the eve, children leave grass for the Kings' camels and a wish list, hoping to find gifts in the morning. A signature tradition is sharing Rosca bread, which sometimes contains a baby Jesus figurine meaning that person must host the next celebration. Parades are also held to commemorate the biblical event.
Ballynure Primary School has been working on various sustainability projects through its Eco Schools program. Last year an Eco Committee was formed and this year students have been conducting audits of water usage, biodiversity, waste, and other areas. Students have participated in activities to help birds and other wildlife by building insect habitats and bird boxes. They have also focused on reducing litter and promoting healthy living. The whole school community is working towards nurturing nature and becoming better stewards of the environment.
1) The Southern Cross Schools weekly newsletter provides updates on the school's sports teams and extracurricular activities from the past week.
2) The college sports teams traveled to Pretoria to participate in the Pecanwood Festival where the girls' hockey team won the tournament and the netball team finished runners up.
3) The equestrian team participated in the 2nd SANESA qualifier in Polokwane where riders achieved great results, earning several 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes.
This newsletter from Southern Cross Schools provides updates on recent and upcoming events. It discusses that 12 students participated in a cooking competition TV show, 4 students attended an adventure camp supported by a foundation, and a grade 4 class visited a historic baobab tree. It also announces netball match results, recipients of green awards for sustainable practices, and kayaking and fishing activities. Finally, it provides boarding house news including outings taken and changes to morning routine.
This document provides information on various local events occurring from August 2nd to August 12th in West Cork, Ireland. It lists the name, date and location for each event, which include art exhibitions, theatre and music festivals, regattas, and community festivals in towns like Skibbereen, Castletownshend, Clonakilty, Ballydehob and more. It also advertisements an internet and phone package and discusses the author's experience in a business start-up course.
Jarrellee Bad Eagle of the Piitaki (Eagle Women) tribe is presenting various handmade items including a necklace and earring set, star quilts, cradle boards, baby moss bags, and items from Piikani pageants and pow-wows featuring her daughters Savannah and Ceaudy. The items showcase Jarrellee's artwork and designs celebrating Piikani culture and motherhood.
My interact programme newsletter july sept 12 a4ecdp
The document announces InterAct's summer program of activities for disabled youth ages 13-18 including events by location, registration forms, an upcoming residential weekend, and several special events like a fun day and skydiving fundraiser. Participants can book activities regardless of location in Essex County. The program aims to provide enjoyable activities in the community with support for families.
Reiser Relief Inc. is a volunteer run non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded by Father Bernard Reiser of Coon Rapids, MN, its mission is to help the impoverished people of the Caribbean country of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Reiser Relief projects are located in Cite Soleil (a shanty town located in Port-au-Prince), Les Pinasse (a mountain village located two hours south of Port-au-Prince) and Titanyen (a coastal village located about one hour north of Port-au-Prince).
http://www.reiserrelief.com.
Donations can be made to Reiser Relief, Inc.’s Haiti Earthquake Relief by visiting
http://www.razoo.com/story/Haiti-Earthquake-Relief.
México es uno de los 10 países más visitados del mundo y el principal destino turístico de América Latina, atrayendo a visitantes con importantes atracciones como Cancún, Chichen Itzá, Teotihuacán, la Ciudad de México, Tijuana y Cabo San Lucas.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The newsletter summarizes recent events held by the Feliciana Animal Welfare Society (FAWS). It discusses an upcoming pet adoption day as well as a recent spay/neuter event where 36 cats were vaccinated and altered. It also highlights several cats and dogs that were recently adopted and found new forever homes.
The document summarizes a field trip taken by students to plant trees at a farm. It describes the preparations made for the trip including arranging transportation and preparing the trees. On the day of the trip, the students took a bus ride to the farm where they were greeted and had a snack. They then planted 800 trees with the help of adults and landowners. After completing the planting, the tired students had lunch and returned by bus to school.
The newsletter provides updates on wildlife sightings at Ka'ingo Private Game Reserve, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras. It discusses the growth of antelope babies and how predators are flourishing in the dry conditions. The newsletter highlights the reserve's focus on being kid-friendly and providing educational experiences for families. It also describes some of the San Bushmen rock art found on the reserve, their hunting practices, and the problems they now face, such as loss of their traditional lands and ways of life.
Cyndy Michalsen owns and operates two bed and breakfasts in Illinois - the Timeaway Lodge and the Getaway Lodge. As a single mother, she discovered bed and breakfasts provided a fun family vacation option where her son could play outside while she socialized with other guests. Now in her 60s, Michalsen still enjoys cooking creative dishes for guests. She offers theme weekends like an "Iron Chef" cooking competition where guests form teams and prepare dishes for each other to sample. Guests praise the friendly atmosphere and delicious breakfasts at Michalsen's bed and breakfasts.
The document is a wildlife newsletter compiled by Isaiah Banda, the wildlife services manager. It provides updates about wildlife sightings at Mabula Game Lodge and Mabula Private Game Reserve over the past month. Some highlights include increased sightings of southern ground hornbills calling with the start of the rainy season, elephants playing in water, and the arrival of woodland kingfishers signaling the summer months. The newsletter also provides information on the endangered status of southern ground hornbills and a conservation project monitoring their populations on the reserve.
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ Summer Camp Brochure 2014Lisa Jones
This document provides information about Girl Scout summer camps run by Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ). It summarizes 3 camps: Oak Spring in Somerset County, Inawendiwin in Burlington County, and Sacy resident camp in Gloucester County. Camp activities include hiking, cooking outdoors, swimming, archery, zip lining and more. The document lists program dates and fees for Oak Spring day camp and includes descriptions of individual program themes. Safety is the top priority and staff are trained to provide a fun, confidence-building experience for all campers.
Operation Santa Claus collects donated toys and bikes to provide gifts to less fortunate children in the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities. This year, donations are much lower than last year, with only about a quarter of the toys donated. Volunteers repair and clean used donations to distribute on Christmas. Local schools like St. Raphael Elementary had students and parents donate toys and bikes. Donations can be dropped off at any El Paso fire station or the Fort Bliss Operation Santa Claus warehouse. Monetary donations are also accepted to support the program's goal of giving gifts to children who may not otherwise receive any.
The document describes Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details include:
- Amagüestu involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, dancing, and other autumn activities.
- It marks an important seasonal transition when foods like chestnuts, apples, and corn became staples before the introduction of the potato.
- The festival is celebrated throughout Asturian villages and schools in November when chestnuts are ready to be harvested and roasted. Traditional dances, music, games and foods are enjoyed.
The document discusses Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details provided include:
- Amagüestu originated as a pagan autumn festival and involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, and dancing.
- It is traditionally celebrated in November when people gather in village squares or forests to participate in these autumn activities representing an important time of year for food collection before widespread use of corn and potatoes.
- The school described holds cultural weeks focused on different aspects of Amagüestu, such as apples, chestnuts, pottery, and
The document describes Amagüestu, an autumn festival celebrated in Asturias, Spain after the chestnut, apple, and corn harvests. Some key details include:
- Amagüestu involves roasting chestnuts over fires, drinking sweet non-alcoholic cider made from freshly pressed apples, dancing, and other autumn activities.
- It marks an important seasonal transition when foods like chestnuts, apples, and corn became available after harvesting.
- The festival today is celebrated through schools and villages across Asturias in November, carrying on Celtic traditions from ancient times.
Latin American countries celebrate Three Kings' Day on January 6th, honoring the biblical Magi's visit to baby Jesus. Traditions include children writing letters to the Kings asking for gifts, families having photos taken with actors portraying the Kings, and balloons carrying letters floating up to "deliver" wishes. On the eve, children leave grass for the Kings' camels and a wish list, hoping to find gifts in the morning. A signature tradition is sharing Rosca bread, which sometimes contains a baby Jesus figurine meaning that person must host the next celebration. Parades are also held to commemorate the biblical event.
Ballynure Primary School has been working on various sustainability projects through its Eco Schools program. Last year an Eco Committee was formed and this year students have been conducting audits of water usage, biodiversity, waste, and other areas. Students have participated in activities to help birds and other wildlife by building insect habitats and bird boxes. They have also focused on reducing litter and promoting healthy living. The whole school community is working towards nurturing nature and becoming better stewards of the environment.
1) The Southern Cross Schools weekly newsletter provides updates on the school's sports teams and extracurricular activities from the past week.
2) The college sports teams traveled to Pretoria to participate in the Pecanwood Festival where the girls' hockey team won the tournament and the netball team finished runners up.
3) The equestrian team participated in the 2nd SANESA qualifier in Polokwane where riders achieved great results, earning several 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes.
This newsletter from Southern Cross Schools provides updates on recent and upcoming events. It discusses that 12 students participated in a cooking competition TV show, 4 students attended an adventure camp supported by a foundation, and a grade 4 class visited a historic baobab tree. It also announces netball match results, recipients of green awards for sustainable practices, and kayaking and fishing activities. Finally, it provides boarding house news including outings taken and changes to morning routine.
This document provides information on various local events occurring from August 2nd to August 12th in West Cork, Ireland. It lists the name, date and location for each event, which include art exhibitions, theatre and music festivals, regattas, and community festivals in towns like Skibbereen, Castletownshend, Clonakilty, Ballydehob and more. It also advertisements an internet and phone package and discusses the author's experience in a business start-up course.
Jarrellee Bad Eagle of the Piitaki (Eagle Women) tribe is presenting various handmade items including a necklace and earring set, star quilts, cradle boards, baby moss bags, and items from Piikani pageants and pow-wows featuring her daughters Savannah and Ceaudy. The items showcase Jarrellee's artwork and designs celebrating Piikani culture and motherhood.
My interact programme newsletter july sept 12 a4ecdp
The document announces InterAct's summer program of activities for disabled youth ages 13-18 including events by location, registration forms, an upcoming residential weekend, and several special events like a fun day and skydiving fundraiser. Participants can book activities regardless of location in Essex County. The program aims to provide enjoyable activities in the community with support for families.
Reiser Relief Inc. is a volunteer run non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded by Father Bernard Reiser of Coon Rapids, MN, its mission is to help the impoverished people of the Caribbean country of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Reiser Relief projects are located in Cite Soleil (a shanty town located in Port-au-Prince), Les Pinasse (a mountain village located two hours south of Port-au-Prince) and Titanyen (a coastal village located about one hour north of Port-au-Prince).
http://www.reiserrelief.com.
Donations can be made to Reiser Relief, Inc.’s Haiti Earthquake Relief by visiting
http://www.razoo.com/story/Haiti-Earthquake-Relief.
México es uno de los 10 países más visitados del mundo y el principal destino turístico de América Latina, atrayendo a visitantes con importantes atracciones como Cancún, Chichen Itzá, Teotihuacán, la Ciudad de México, Tijuana y Cabo San Lucas.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Iconnyx - Making Cloud Systems a Reality for the Recruitment IndustryIconnyx
The document discusses Iconnyx, a company that provides cloud computing services for the recruitment industry. It outlines Iconnyx's vision and values, and describes how its VITAL portfolio of cloud services including managed IT, virtual desktops, and hosted Exchange can provide benefits for recruitment companies such as lower costs, flexibility, scalability, and mobility. The document also presents two case studies of recruitment companies that implemented Iconnyx's cloud solutions.
Colombia and the United States are discussing the benefits and disadvantages of a free trade agreement. While increased trade could benefit both economies, it is important to ensure the agreement respects environmental protections and does not allow the exploitation of natural resources. Certain goods like firearms, pornography, live animals, and counterfeit items would be prohibited from import between the two countries under the agreement.
This schedule shows the daily activities for the week. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there are classes. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the activity is at home. The number 154 appears each day of the week.
The document discusses several theories about a mysterious man floating in a picture, including:
1) He is a preserved head from the future or another planet.
2) He is a regular man who misinforms people about floating.
3) The picture is a fake made before Photoshop existed.
The author claims to have contacted a man online, "Vulsca", who may be the person in the picture and is studying him further.
This document discusses the benefits of Microsoft Office 365 for businesses. It notes that Office 365 allows customers to access the latest Office features without upgrading, freeing up IT staff to work on more strategic projects. It offers predictable monthly costs compared to periodic hardware/software purchases. Office 365 provides security, reliability, and mobility through the cloud while reducing deployment time. It guarantees 99.9% uptime and offers financial incentives for outages.
KamailioWorld 2014: Kamailio, IMS and WebRTCCarsten Bock
This is the presentation, i held at KamailioWorld 2014 in April.
We are looking at Kamailio, IMS and WebRTC and how everything fits together.
In addition, we do a little market-research on these topics.
Experiences while deploying IMS and the benefits brought by relying on Kamailio and open source for building flexible IMS platforms. Not many took the challenges of developing IMS extensions, even fewer could keep it going, this talk comes to present that IMS implementation is mature, with key deployments world wide, at a moment when this technology has to become the core of 4G+ networks.
Ria Hooper, a volunteer from England, visited South Africa for 6 weeks to help out with various tasks at Nourish, including spreading manure for their vegetable garden and assisting with email jobs. Nourish is grateful for Ria's support and hopes she will continue to be involved with their organization in the future. They were also able to get a water supply for their community garden through donations, which will help support many families in the area. Several local businesses are now working with Nourish on fundraising initiatives and selling their recycled crafts. Nourish continues to expand their outreach efforts through school programs, homestays with local families, and collaborating with anti-poaching groups.
The newsletter discusses upcoming events and activities for August, including library trips, tuition payments, and a preschool graduation. The children have been learning about farms, camping, and the county fair. Older residents continue to enrich preschool lessons by reading stories and playing music.
This newsletter provides updates from Daktari Wildlife Orphanage in South Africa. It discusses the various volunteers in October, welcoming a new mongoose named Weasel, a donkey giving birth to a foal named Halloween, and introducing the newest baby squirrel named Sonja. It also describes rescuing an injured baboon and transporting it for treatment, though it ultimately did not survive. Various animals were acquired or helped, and construction projects were undertaken at the orphanage. It requests sponsorship for several animals and provides donation details.
Potter Park Zoo welcomes Dr. Sally Nofs as its new Director of Animal Health. Dr. Sally comes from Baylor College of Medicine where she did postdoctoral research on elephant disease. She has participated in international conservation research around the world. Dr. Sally's goal is to continue Potter Park Zoo's impact on global conservation research and help preserve species. Her first priorities are getting to know the zoo's 593 animals and strengthening the zoo's relationship with Michigan State University.
The document is a newsletter from the Santa Barbara Audubon Society announcing their annual Christmas Bird Count to take place on December 30th. It provides details on signing up and locations for the count, and asks for reports of any unusual bird sightings in the count area. It also announces the compilation dinner that evening and introduces the new compiler, Joan Lentz. There is a list of target birds provided.
On 16th February, Sunny the donkey gave birth to her first child, a baby boy named Shady. Mother and baby are both doing well. The first week of January brought eight orphaned children to Daktari for a special week with game drives, a wildlife center visit, and lunch out. The children said it was the best week of their lives. Daktari said goodbye to its warthogs Miranda and Samantha, who were relocated to a private reserve with more space and grass.
- The newsletter provides updates on the animals and volunteers at Daktari Wildlife Orphanage in August 2010. It describes two new animals, a nyala calf named Bambino and bushbuck mother with a newborn.
- It also describes an incident where the genet Chouchou escaped from his cage but was later recaptured.
- Finally, it thanks their regular supporters Wait a Little horse safaris and provides information on how to donate to support Daktari.
This document promotes a family farm getaway event at a 54-acre organic farm in northeastern Pennsylvania on May 19th. Visitors can experience the farm's food systems and heritage breeds, learn skills like beekeeping and making wood-fired pizza in an earthen oven, and enjoy outdoor recreation with the family. The event aims to educate children about where food comes from and connect people to farming through hands-on activities.
The document provides information about summer events and activities taking place in the local area, including:
- Outdoor events like bug hunts and craft sessions aimed at families with children.
- Teddy bear picnics at local community centres on specific dates.
- A guided walk along a local beck upstream to a farm for tea and cake.
- Details of the Stockton International Riverside Festival in early August with music, dance and street performances.
- A unique farm experience aboard a double decker bus that transports small groups of children to meet farm animals.
- A music school that teaches children ages 4-8 how to read music notation in a fun environment using various instruments.
The June 2012 newsletter provides updates from the various classrooms at the childcare center. It announces that the director, Jeni, will be going on maternity leave and her replacements. It lists upcoming field trips, events, and holidays for the month. The Bird and Giraffe classrooms each provide a brief summary of what the children have been learning and doing recently. Construction at the pool may delay swimming until August.
This document discusses Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary's spring baby season and provides tips for what to do if you find a baby squirrel. It summarizes Greenwood's 2005 animal intake statistics, thanks longtime volunteer Victoria Nykamp, and lists various volunteer opportunities available at Greenwood. The baby squirrel season is underway, and Greenwood urges residents not to feed wild baby squirrels but to call Greenwood if found injured. Greenwood's 2005 intake was over 3,000 animals of 141 species. Victoria Nykamp has volunteered at Greenwood since 1991 and is praised for her exceptional work as Foster Care Coordinator. Greenwood relies on volunteers for education, foster care, maintenance, transport, release, and more.
This newsletter provides updates from the month of May at an early childhood program. It summarizes that staff changes are occurring as the director goes on maternity leave. It also notes that a student graduated from an early childhood program and that construction may require canceling swimming in July/August. Upcoming program dates and birthdays are listed. The newsletter provides updates on intergenerational activities between children and older adult residents. It shares news from the "Birds" and "Giraffes" classrooms, including spring activities, field trips, and Earth Day celebrations.
The document is a newsletter from Animal Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to building awareness about wildlife and rescuing injured animals. It discusses the organization's wildlife hotline that directs callers to licensed rehabilitators. It also encourages supporting Animal Nation through donations, becoming a rehabilitator, or volunteering with their rescue team. The newsletter provides tips for helping wildlife through having bird feeders and baths, planting berries, and not disturbing trees or babies in the spring. It shares stories about rescuing a pig named Ivy Rose and asks readers to make a difference.
Paws to Learn is a nonprofit organization that pairs rescued dogs with children and adults with special needs to provide engaging learning experiences. The CEO, Alicia Tilson, describes how she was inspired to start Paws to Learn after her own rescued blind dog, Ginger, taught her valuable life lessons. Paws to Learn has been invited to work with three classes in the past month and will host its first "Books & Biscuits" outdoor carnival on September 8th to introduce the organization to the public and collect book and dog treat donations.
Paws to Learn is a nonprofit organization that pairs rescued dogs with children and adults with special needs or learning disabilities to provide an engaging learning experience. The CEO, Alicia Tilson, discusses how she was inspired to start Paws to Learn after her own rescued blind puppy, Ginger, taught her compassion and strengthened her commitment to helping vulnerable populations. Paws to Learn will host its first outdoor "Books & Biscuits" carnival on September 8th to introduce the organization to the public and collect book and dog treat donations to support its programs.
For the fifth year running we’ve decided to skip the small presents and replace them with something that really counts. This Christmas, we are taking part in Oxfam Unwrapped where we make a series of donations on your behalf. Join us as we unwrap some pretty awesome gifts over the next 12 days!
iVolunteer | Karen Stirk and Beverly SpoonerLeedsComms
Part of the iVolunteer flipbook for Leeds City Council.
This is the contribution of staffer Karen Chiverall and Beverly Spooner.
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Theresa celebrated her 7th birthday at a wildlife park with her parents. As a fun activity, her parents blindfolded her and led her to different animal cages. She had to identify each animal by listening to its sounds. Theresa was able to correctly identify a horse by its neighing, a caiman crocodile by its grunting, a snake by its hissing, wild pigs by their oinking, pigeons by their cooing, and a cow by its mooing. Theresa had an unforgettable adventure at the wildlife park on her birthday.
This newsletter summarizes activities at a children's daycare center for the month of April. Several field trips and birthday celebrations are planned. The center also received a grant to improve literacy materials. Families are invited to join the children for a swimming party and pizza on April 17th to celebrate the Week of the Young Child. Classroom updates provide information on curriculum activities and the children's progress and interests that month.
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Farm Tales “…Where horse dreams become reality”
Fun on the Farm
Not all children experience a farm
environment. Every third Saturday of
each month, we invite different foster
care children, churches, other
organizations and institutions to
attend this event. It’s a free event
that we offer every month to
underprivileged children. Our goal is
“The outside of a horse is good for to expose them to the many
opportunities like, riding a pony,
the inside of a man.”- Winston interact with other farm animals and
enjoy a fun filled day! "We wanted
Churchill to help other children in our
community who are not able to
In January, HorsePower for Kids started a new program called horseback ride unless we gave them
The Equine Club for all new potential equestrians. This program free services," said Estela Orosz.
consists of learning all the basic fundamentals of horsemanship Fun on the Farm is open to the
such as safety rules, grooming, track instruction and more. The public for a small fee, $10 dollars for
program is only offered on Sunday’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. children one and older and $6
Lessons are $10 dollars an hour with our trainers Angela dollars for adults. Mark your
Roberson and Sarah Guma. Riders are required to wear calendars for:
appropriate clothing. Also, helmets are provided on site. Hurry
reserve and your spot today! Space is limited and only a few When: May 19
more slots left. Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Save the Date!
Summer on a Warriors for Drum Circle
Farm Camp Autism Camp CANCELLED
June 11 – Aug 17 June 18 – Aug 10 May 5
Whether it’s a whole Summer programs Tune in for our next
day or half a day, what specially design for event in June. Date to
better fun then a children with (ASD) & be announced.
summer on a farm. their siblings.
2. FARM TALES SPRING 2012
Lights, Camera, Action with ABC Action News!
Congratulations to all of our volunteers for a very Each year HorsePower for Kids host two major
successful Spring Fest! fundraising events, Spring Fest and Fall Fest, to
It was a very early morning atHorsePower for Kids raise money for the farm improvements and
volunteers as they cleaned and prepared the farm animal care.
for another Spring Fest Weekend. Spring Fest This Easter was a very busy day on the farm.
began its first celebrating day on March 31. For While MeredythCensullo reported live people
three weekends, children from all over the bay began to fill up our parking lot and road. More
area came to welcome spring on the farm. Spring then a thousand people spent their Easter on the
Fest event days were, March 31, April 1 and April farm. Talk about one amazing Sunday Fun day
7. for HorsePower for Kids!
On Easter Sunday, April 7, ABC Action News Children from the Bay area enjoyed their Easter
arrived on the farm to film four lively shots just Sunday with live music from Judy B. Goode, a
before they broadcasted live. Reporter bounce house, pony walks, hay rides, face
MeredythCensullo reported live to the Tampa Bay painting, a petting zoo and much more.
community about our Easter Sunday event during
Our next fundraising event will be announced in
our Spring Fest celebration.
the fall.
Sammy the Parrot
We would like to welcome our newest member of
our family.
Sammy is a Yellow-Faced Amazon Parrot. Sammy was
donated to our farm on April 20 by aSt. Petersburg
native. Sammy comes from a single homeowner where
he lived for 10 years.
His natural habitat is in Brazil and Bolivia in South
America. Sammy is considered an endangered species
according to the Convention of International Trade in
Endangered Species. We are very grateful to have such
a unique parrot for on our farm for our children.
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3. FARM TALES SPRING 2012
What’s Happening on the Farm?
In the spotlight
SaskiaRavelli, field trip coordinator started volunteering in
January 2011 when HorsePower for Kids became a non-
profit organization. She coordinates all Hillsborough and
Pinellas County field trips from Tuesday - Friday.
Teaching children about the animals on the farm is
Saskia’s joy. “I love seeing the excitement in their eyes
while they interact with animals the have never seen.”
You can’t catch me!
Students from Hillsborough and Pinellas County schools
were challenged in the chicken coop as part of a fun
experiment in the petting zoo! After a brief educational
background on our eggs, chicks, hens and roosters they
were invited to catch a chicken.
Art on a horse
In the Arena, children were allowed to paint their horses
to match their personality as they completed with their
fellow riders. The board of directors scored their tactics
and their creativity during their monthly horse show. The
children were provided washable paint and decorations to
express their artistic abilities.
Zorse?
If there is one thing that brings excitement to children on
the farm is the petting zoo. Children get the chance to
feed the animals, hold the bunnies, take pictures with the
miniature horse, and much more! HorsePower for Kids is
home to the famous Zorse. What is a Zorse? A Zorse is a
horse that is half zebra and half thoroughbred horse. The
creation of a Zorse is unique once it is produced the
Zorse is not able to reproduce.
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4. FARM TALES SPRING 2012
There’s something about a Horse…
Finally, she got what she has been echo inside her head. Anabelle put her last
nervously waiting for, “My first pack of Newport’s,” cigarette down. She didn’t want to continue to
said AnabelleLonge. She closes her eyes as she break her mother’s heart.
absorbed the aroma of tobacco withdrawing from
the box. She picks up her lighter and pulls a fresh The solution to her problem was found in
single out of the pack. She lights up her first HorsePower for Kids, Inc. HorsePower for Kids is
cigarette and watches the tip sizzle as she inhales a non-profit organization that prides themselves in
her first puff. helping at-risk, inner city and underprivileged
children of all ages. These children benefit from
Anabelle was an invisible 15-year-old outcast riding, learning and caring for horses. The idea
toher peers at Clearwater Central Catholic wasn’t every convincing to Anabelle at first but
School. The only way she could be seen is to find she decided she would give it a shot for her
a way to fit in. After class she posted along side of mother.
the brick wall by the gymnasium, twirling her half
empty box of Newport’s in her hand. “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a
man,” said Armando Gort, the Executive Director,
It wasn’t long until she attracted the wrong crowd. as he recited Winston Churchill before he began
A’s turned into D’s and B’s into F’s. Her the tour of the farm.
academics were no longer a priority instead the
life of a rebel seemed more appealing to her. “I A year later, Anabelle changed into a completely
spent my weekends partying, having fun, smoking different person. She loves volunteering, has
and drinking,” said Anabelle. really positive friends, HorsePower became a part
of a new family, and her grades have
After a few months passed by her mother noticed skyrocketed. “At first, I didn’t like it,” said
a major change in her daughter. She feared she Anabelle, “It seemed silly that a horse farm would
would be losing her little girl completely. A help me out.” Now, Anabelle volunteers every
mother’s worst nightmare is learning that their weekend. She helps guide the pony walks, clean
child became a victim of drugs and alcohol, or stalls, feed the horses and teaches the children
imprisoned because of a horrible crime. In this about the horses when they visit the farm. She
case, Anabelle had only slightly fallen between a also takes horseback riding lessons very Sunday.
crack and was waiting for someone to come help
her out. “Anabelle has grown a lot since she started
volunteering,” said Estela Orosz, the Charity
“It’s not like her to miss school, carry the scent of Event Coordinator and Mentor, “I can see a
cigarettes and bring unacceptable grades home,” confident leader when I watch her ride Tank and
said Tracy Longe. It didn’t take long for Tracy to interact with children from our community visiting
find an alternate escape for her little girl. A little the farm.” Tank is one of the horses that helped
bird whispered in Tracy’s ear and exposed her to transform Anabelle into the new confident leader
the idea of having Anabelle volunteer for a good she is now.
cause. She began her search for local non-profit
organizations that would help construct a new Horses are loyal creatures. They feed on the
Anabelle and help her boost her low self-esteem. kindness and the friendship they create with
human beings. Horses help troubled children in
Anabelle was also on her own quest for clarity finding themselves. They help bring out qualities
and new direction. Internally, she knew she was in children never knew they had, like it did with
headed for the wrong path. Every time she would Anabelle. There truly is something about a horse
start to light a cigarette, her mother’s voice would that brings goodness out of a man.
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5. FARM TALES SPRING 2012
Sponsor A Child
There are so many children who wish to learn how to ride horses but
are not able to because they simply cannot afford the lessons.
HorsePower for Kids invites you to sponsor a child for only $19.99 a
month. When you sponsor a child you will receive a photo of the
child, invitations to attend their horse shows and competitions,
letters of their achievements, progress, and a plaque for contributing
to our program. The child will learn the fundamentals of
horsemanship, how to ride safely and how to care for a horse. Also they
will learn one of the three riding styles our farm teaches, which are:
Western, English or Jumper. There is no better feeling then the feeling
you get when you help someone else in need.
Sponsor a child today!
There’s no place like a
farm.
HorsePower for Kids, Inc.
8005 S. Racetrack Rd.
Tampa, FL 33635