Picture of local artist Rihanna Alvarado working on her mural for the Chalk Waco festival. Her mural is located in the alleyway across from Cultivate 7Twelve off of Austin Ave.
Photo by Christopher Winston
Happy Friday, Waco!
It’s Baylor Graduation! Waco is going to be full of families this weekend looking for things to do. Downtown Waco is going to be the perfect place to find activities for everyone to enjoy.
- Creative Waco is partnering with Eastside Market, Lulubelle’s, Anthem Stories and Waco Downtown Farmers Market to take over four blocks on Austin Avenue May 14th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the 15th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., spotlighting talented artists, businesses, and local vendors in our community. Chalk Waco 2022 will feature chalk murals created by local artists representing local businesses within McLennan County, a two-day market, live performances, and much more. Bring the whole family out to marvel at the amazing chalk artworks and support local vendors, food trucks, and explore all that Downtown Waco has to offer.
- Join Creative Waco for the Every Color Is Beautiful fashion show Saturday night, featuring eight designers and fashion artists who style for the stars and have chosen to be located in Central Texas. This immersive experience will showcase cutting edge fashion (clothing, millinery, jewelry, leather, repurposed, and couture creations), music by Chicano country artist Romeo Vaughn and DJ Matt At Home, the freshly created chalk murals on 7th Street, and curated samples of food and beverages from Waco’s culinary artists.
- If you are looking to add to your family this weekend, the Humane Society of Central Texas will offer NO COST adoptions this Friday and Saturday. If you are thinking about adopting, please stop in to the shelter and take a look at the amazing dogs they currently have that are just waiting for a family. We have big dogs, little dogs, white dogs, brown dogs - lots of great dogs! The Humane Society of Central Texas is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is located at 2032 Circle Road in Waco.
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
From the blog
Calendar
Thu May 19
Rooted: A Community Dinner and Celebration
(Grassroots Community Development)
Sat May 21
Tue May 24
Love Me Do Caregovers Conference
(Alzheimer's Association)
Sat May 28
THE MAKESHIFTS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RUNAWAY MOUNTAIN & GRIM SYMPHONY
(Texas music cafe)
Sun May 29
Badass Texas Half Marathon
(Run Project)
In the news
Killeen PD Hosts Pancake With a Cop | Fox44 (fox44news.com)
Three Baylor Grads: Father, Son, and Daughter Walk The Stage | Fox44 (fox44news.com)
Relay for Life Bell County to be held this weekend | Fox44 (fox44news.com)
As year ends for exchange students, organizers search for more host families | KWTX (kwtx.com)
Salado students take science projects on zero-gravity flights | KWTX (kwtx.com)
Midway, Lorena punch tickets to regional semifinals | KWTX (kwtx.com)
Bill passed in House to honor SPC. Vanessa Guillen | KXXV (kxxv.com)
British General Stationed at Fort Hood shares his path to leadership | 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]
- 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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