September 4 2008
America United
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CommonGood Blog
4 H
Support Our Students
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Bien ComúnAMERICA UNITED MANO al HERMANO America United will be meeting in September to review the following questions:
"What do you think America United should be?"
"What can you commit to the effort?"
"How should we move ahead?"
The Meeting will be held:Friday, September 12th, 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Corner of intersection of Kitty Hawk and Herbert Perry Roads Please RSVP to nancy203@gmail.com
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Where on the Outer Banks would you find the above historical marker? In what country, did Governor Jarvis serve as minister?*
Visit the Historical Markers Database.
This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing marker pages with new photographs, links, information and commentary. Markers in this database have links to Google maps pinpointing their location. How cool is this! Does your GPS device support GPX files? You can download the locations of historical markers into your GPS unit with these files. Push the right buttons and your GPS will tell you when a marker is near; or tell you how to get to them. Some units will also display the text of the marker.
*North Carolina (Currituck County), Jarvisburg - A-6 - Thomas J. JarvisGovernor, 1879 - 1885; Minister to Brazil; U.S. Senator; was born in a house which stood here
Hurricane Links
NEW BETA Interactive Doppler
WRAL.COM Hurricane Info
National Hurricane Center
Currituck County Emergency Management
Currituck County Hurricane Preparedness
Dare County Emergency Management
If you think 4-H is just about cows and sheep and cooking, think again.
4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding citizen leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today's global society.
Through the efforts of a dedicated statewide network, 4-H offers programs, trips, and scholarships for members, leaders, and families. There are more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. Best of all, membership is FREE! 4-H costs nothing to join, and you are not required to purchase a uniform.
4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. 4-H is best identified by its green four-leaf clover with an H on each leaf. The four H's on the emblem stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. 4-H is the only youth organization based at land-grant universities and the first experience many youth have with higher education.
Volunteers are the keys to success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you're interested in becoming a leader, or just have a few hours to invest, we've got challenging and fun jobs who want to make a difference. Each County Extension Agent manages the process locally to help volunteers find the role that fits best their interests and schedules.
In Dare County, contact stephanie_goodman@ncsu.edu or
katherine_irby@ncsu.edu
In Currituck County, contact
latoria_moore@ncsu.edu or
ellen_owens@ncsu.edu
Currituck County: 4-H/SOSSupport Our Students (SOS) Program is a community based program that provides support and guidance to young people by involving them in constructive activities to keep them focused and out of trouble during after-school hours.
The goal of SOS is to reduce juvenile crime and to reduce the number of youth who are unsupervised after school. 4-H/SOS is Free and open to all Currituck County Middle School Students.What is a typical day like at 4-H/SOS?4-H/SOS begins at 3:15 when students check in. Following a snack, there is time for assistance with homework, tutoring, and special workshops. The program ends at 5:00 or 6:00 pm, depending on whether the students are picked up by parents or ride the bus.
The workshops include activities such as golf,sports and games, and arts and crafts, community service projects, birthday parties, and field trips.
Parents can obtain more information by contacting the NC Cooperative Extension office at 232-2262 or by emailing the 4-H/Support Our Students Department at latoria_moore@ncsu.edu
or
stephanie_minton@ncsu.edu
Showing posts with label Hurricane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hurricane. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 3
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July 10, 2008
Hurricane Knowledge and Flotsam
Visit Archives
Harmony Cave
Interfaith Community Outreach
Participate in CommonGood
Hurricane Season: Analysis and Flotsam*
You can sit at your computer and watch Bertha move across the Atlantic, test your knowledge about hurricanes, or check out evacuation routes.
You can also sit on your computer and read an analysis of Hurricane Graffiti (the writing on playwood used to cover windows and doors during a hurricane). "The content of these landscape inscriptions ranges from practical information to deeper expressions of emotion and beliefs. Hurricane graffiti is an under-analyzed yet potentially useful indicator of the range of psychological needs, social tensions, and environmental attitudes circulating within coastal communities." so says Heather Ward and colleagues at the East Carolina University (presented in Boston April 2008) Know the difference between a 'coastliner' and a sea-changer'. Read Ward's article on the emergency communication and risk perceptions in NC's Coastal Zone. [I really love this kind of stuff. It is amazing the diversity and focus of scholars. In the old days, I use to love to browse in the periodical room at the graduate library. ]
Heather Ward is a doctoral student at ECU's Coastal Resource Management Program. She received the 2008 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards and NOAA Awards for Excellence in Coastal and Ocean Management. She is the 2007-08 North Carolina Sea Grant science communications fellow and a writer for Coastwatch.
"Heather is breaking new ground by examining the role of language and communication in coastal management, paying close attention to how the public, scientists, and policy-makers talk about the coast and its various challenges and opportunities," said Derek Alderman, ECU professor of geography. Given the tension between various stake-holders on the Outer Banks, we need all the help we can get in how we communicate with each other.
Hurricane Information Links
WRAL.COM Hurricane Info
WRAL.COM Hurricane Tracker
WRAL Weather CAMS
Read Virginia Pilot online (June 23, 2008) concern about traffic along evacuation route
National Hurricane Center
Currituck County Emergency Management
The Evacuation Route link on the Currituck website is not working.
Dare County Emergency Management
Test your knowledge about Hurricanes
* Flotsam is a great book by David Wiesner. No words, wonderful illustrations. Caldecott Winner 2007
Harmony Café: Eat out & join us for Great Music, Dessert and Coffee only $5.00A Coffee House, sponsored by GEM Adult Day Services, Inc and the Nags Head Lions Club , begins a monthly Open Mic Night series Friday July 11 at 7pm at His Dream Center, 205 Baltic St in Nags Head. Featured artists are Nick Hodsdon,noted baritone, guitarist and songwriter and Angelo Sonnesso, tenor and keyboardist. Compete for the "Peoples Choice Award" the winner receives a tee shirt. Coffee, supplied by Southern Bean owner Eric Gardner, and delicious homemade treats (supplied by Lions Club and GEM members) will be available for a $5 donation.
The coffee house is held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Those interested in signing up for the open Mic may call Angelo at 202-1190 to reserve a time slot for the evening. Walk-ins are welcome.
Proceeds from the coffee house will support the Nags Head Lions Club in their projects providing services for children and adults with visual problems and GEM's programs supporting Dare County citizens with dementia and their care givers.
For more information about the GEM's Harmony Café call Gail Sonnesso at 480-3354.
Interfaith Community Outreach has made a difference in the lives of others.
The home of a couple in their 80's was in such disrepair that they couldn't afford the high heating bills. A young mother whose newborn did not survive, could not afford to bury her baby girl.
A disabled man, struggling to survive on Social Security payments, lost his home of 17 years, when the trailer park he lived in was sold. He simply couldn't afford the deposits necessary for a new home.A family of seven, left struggling when the Dad, a construction worker, fell three stories, injured his back and was out of work temporarily.A 40 year old single mother of two young boys, suffers with cancer and is unable to work. She gets behind in her mortgage and utilities. The family whose car broke down and cannot afford the repairs. The father must arrange rides to work, if he cannot find a ride then he cannot provide for his family.The family of four who, because they spent their earnings on other necessities, come to the ICO for a food voucher.
Interfaith Community Outreach
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription. Nancy Proctor
Hurricane Knowledge and Flotsam
Visit Archives
Harmony Cave
Interfaith Community Outreach
Participate in CommonGood
Hurricane Season: Analysis and Flotsam*
You can sit at your computer and watch Bertha move across the Atlantic, test your knowledge about hurricanes, or check out evacuation routes.
You can also sit on your computer and read an analysis of Hurricane Graffiti (the writing on playwood used to cover windows and doors during a hurricane). "The content of these landscape inscriptions ranges from practical information to deeper expressions of emotion and beliefs. Hurricane graffiti is an under-analyzed yet potentially useful indicator of the range of psychological needs, social tensions, and environmental attitudes circulating within coastal communities." so says Heather Ward and colleagues at the East Carolina University (presented in Boston April 2008) Know the difference between a 'coastliner' and a sea-changer'. Read Ward's article on the emergency communication and risk perceptions in NC's Coastal Zone. [I really love this kind of stuff. It is amazing the diversity and focus of scholars. In the old days, I use to love to browse in the periodical room at the graduate library. ]
Heather Ward is a doctoral student at ECU's Coastal Resource Management Program. She received the 2008 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards and NOAA Awards for Excellence in Coastal and Ocean Management. She is the 2007-08 North Carolina Sea Grant science communications fellow and a writer for Coastwatch.
"Heather is breaking new ground by examining the role of language and communication in coastal management, paying close attention to how the public, scientists, and policy-makers talk about the coast and its various challenges and opportunities," said Derek Alderman, ECU professor of geography. Given the tension between various stake-holders on the Outer Banks, we need all the help we can get in how we communicate with each other.
Hurricane Information Links
WRAL.COM Hurricane Info
WRAL.COM Hurricane Tracker
WRAL Weather CAMS
Read Virginia Pilot online (June 23, 2008) concern about traffic along evacuation route
National Hurricane Center
Currituck County Emergency Management
The Evacuation Route link on the Currituck website is not working.
Dare County Emergency Management
Test your knowledge about Hurricanes
* Flotsam is a great book by David Wiesner. No words, wonderful illustrations. Caldecott Winner 2007
Harmony Café: Eat out & join us for Great Music, Dessert and Coffee only $5.00A Coffee House, sponsored by GEM Adult Day Services, Inc and the Nags Head Lions Club , begins a monthly Open Mic Night series Friday July 11 at 7pm at His Dream Center, 205 Baltic St in Nags Head. Featured artists are Nick Hodsdon,noted baritone, guitarist and songwriter and Angelo Sonnesso, tenor and keyboardist. Compete for the "Peoples Choice Award" the winner receives a tee shirt. Coffee, supplied by Southern Bean owner Eric Gardner, and delicious homemade treats (supplied by Lions Club and GEM members) will be available for a $5 donation.
The coffee house is held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Those interested in signing up for the open Mic may call Angelo at 202-1190 to reserve a time slot for the evening. Walk-ins are welcome.
Proceeds from the coffee house will support the Nags Head Lions Club in their projects providing services for children and adults with visual problems and GEM's programs supporting Dare County citizens with dementia and their care givers.
For more information about the GEM's Harmony Café call Gail Sonnesso at 480-3354.
Interfaith Community Outreach has made a difference in the lives of others.
The home of a couple in their 80's was in such disrepair that they couldn't afford the high heating bills. A young mother whose newborn did not survive, could not afford to bury her baby girl.
A disabled man, struggling to survive on Social Security payments, lost his home of 17 years, when the trailer park he lived in was sold. He simply couldn't afford the deposits necessary for a new home.A family of seven, left struggling when the Dad, a construction worker, fell three stories, injured his back and was out of work temporarily.A 40 year old single mother of two young boys, suffers with cancer and is unable to work. She gets behind in her mortgage and utilities. The family whose car broke down and cannot afford the repairs. The father must arrange rides to work, if he cannot find a ride then he cannot provide for his family.The family of four who, because they spent their earnings on other necessities, come to the ICO for a food voucher.
Interfaith Community Outreach
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription. Nancy Proctor
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