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Happy Friday, Waco!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It was started to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and to encourage those who need help to seek it—it's a sign of strength, not weakness. Spend some time this week to take care of yourself, build community, and get active!
If you or someone you know is looking for emotional support, please contact the COVID-19 Support Line through phone: 1-833-986-1919 or text: 832-479-2135.
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Join Urban REAP for their Workshop Series: Gardening for Wildlife Saturday, May 21st from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1509 North 15th Street. Attend this workshop to learn from Master Naturalist Rachel Mims on how to attract pollinators, birds, and other wildlife to your neighborhood. They will discuss different plants and practices, and look at examples at Urban REAP!
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Saturday is the Opening Exhibit for DC SUPER HEROES: Discover Your Superpowers at the Mayborn Museum. In this traveling exhibit, guests can save the city, vie with villains, and work as a team to restore order across the DC Universe. Beat the crowds and be the first to play! Mayborn Members can enjoy an exclusive hour in the DC SUPER HEROES: Discover Your Superpowers—a great perk of membership! Member-only hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 21st! Wear your favorite superhero costume on opening day and join the costume contest at 11:30 a.m. They’ll judge the best costumes between ages 0-6, 7-12, 13 and up! This exhibit is free with the price of admission.
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Monday, May 23rd The Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University (Monthly CTGS Meetings) will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the West Waco Library at 5301 Bosque Blvd for an evening of family history and the importance of archives. Join Dr. Monte Monroe, historian & archivist for a presentation on the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University. Dr. Monroe will discuss genealogical preservation at the university level, the great oral histories of Texans, heritage groups and of course dive a bit into the richness of the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University. He will also talk about how to preserve the archive you have in your own home.
As always, if you have information you would like to see included in Act Locally Waco (announcements, events, etc.) or ideas for a blog you would like to write, send it to [email protected].
~Debbie Wright
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In the news
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Waco PD detective creates fantasy book series | Fox44 (fox44news.com)
Waco’s OTB Cyclery hosting Enduro Racing mountain bike event at Cameron Park | KWTX (kwtx.com)
Killeen City Council approves emergency pay increase for solid waste workers | KWTX (kwtx.com)
STEM day comes true for one Killeen ISD elementary school | KWTX (kwtx.com)
Connally ISD receives $275,000 grant from Texas Workforce Commission | KXXV (kxxv.com)
Waco council members sworn in for new term | KXXV (kxxv.com)
Announcements
- Mission Waco is seeking 5 interns for different program areas including children (elementary age), Youth (middle school & high school), Groups Mobilization, Urban REAP (environmental justice), and Social Services at the Meyer Center The internship will be from June 1 – August 2, and interns will be paid $1800 for the summer. They will be expected to engage for about 35 hours per week. Link to the website that will provide more information:https://missionwaco.org/get-involved/internship/
- Students planning to enroll in summer or fall classes at McLennan Community College can take advantage of extended hours being offered by the Advising & Career Services department. Registration is currently open for Summer Minimester through May 11, Summer I through May 28, Summer II through July 9 and Fall through Aug. 20. Advisors are available to meet with students via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. by joining the Waiting Room at https://mclennan.zoom.us/j/91322884695 or going tohttps://mclennan.zoom.us/join and entering meeting ID: 913 2288 4695. Prospective students should visitwww.mclennan.edu/admissions/become-a-student/ to complete the application process for admission to the College prior to meeting with an advisor.
Jobs & Job Related
Send your job openings to [email protected]
- The Cove: is looking for two Youth Advocates to join our frontline team working with High School youth experiencing homelessness. Please check out the Job Description for more details about the role and how to apply.
- Advocacy Center: Prevention Educator
- Prosper Waco is seeking an Adolescent Health Communications Coordinator. For more information and to apply, visit the Indeed page for the position.
- Compassion Waco is seeking a new executive director to lead and direct daily activities with the objective of maximizing efforts of all personnel in meeting the mission of the organization. To apply, send letter of interest, resume, list of references, and writing sample to [email protected]. Only complete submissions will be considered. See the full position description on Compassion's website.
- Waco Family Medicine: currently have approximately 34 positions open. Click here to view their postings.
- Job Openings at ESC Region 12:
- PEIMS Support/Department Assistant
- Child Nutrition Specialist
- Secretary II
Ascender Student Software Analyst
Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
View All Job Openings: https://esc12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx - Immediate part-time and seasonal needs at Mission Waco Meyer Center. Visit their website for more information.
- Social Media Coordinator
- Children's Program Engineer Class Coordinator
- Jubilee Food Market General Manager
- Street Sweep Employment Program - Shift Manager
- Seasonal - Part Time - Program Staff
- My Brother's Keeper Shelter - Afternoon Monitor
- HMIS/Evening Shuttle Monitor
- Various Openings - World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market
- Meyer Center Front Desk
- Customer Servise Rep/Cashier
- McLennan Community College – For more information or other jobs at MCC, see MCC’s Job Board.
- Urban REAP: Program Coordinator
- Methodist Children's Home has several openings including After School Care Coordinator and Case Manager (Residential). Head over to their website to view all 16 job postings.
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Up Next... Tuesday, May 3
Reclaiming Your Community:
You Don’t Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One
by Majora Carter
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