Newsletter / Boletín - Vol. 6 Issue 4 August / September 2010

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1 Newsletter / Boletín - Vol. 6 Issue 4 August / September 2010 Community Partners Making A Difference Pg. 3 Phoenix Revitalization Corporation Annual Board Meeting & Quality of Life Plan Pg. 19

2 Table of Contents / Contenido 1. Cover 2. Table of Contents 3. Cover Article - Bethune School 4. Recreation 5. Health 6. Services 7. Individual Development 8. Housing 9. Economic Development 10.Transportation 11.Golden Threads 12.Marcos de Niza 13.Marcos de Niza 14.Harmon Library 15.Harmon Library 16.Congressman Pastor/HOPE VI/Vernell Coleman 17. Promise AZ/AZ Humane Society 18. Students and local business come together 19. PRC Annual Board Meeting/QLP 20. Back cover/state Farm BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kendra Cea Arizona Public Service Chair Tiffany Halperin Landscape Architect Vice Chair Grace Salinas Marcos de Niza Community Secretary Marilyn Tang I.G. Homes Community Treasurer Robert Sells City of Phoenix Recreation Member Fred Taylor SW Prostate Cancer Foundation Member Lt. Michael Kurtenbach City of Phoenix Police Member STAFF Eva Ordóñez Olivas Executive Director/CEO Eloisa Johnson Program Manager Affordable Housing Disposition Program (AHDP) Patricia Arviso Program Manager Events & Community Programs Jay O. Olivas Multi-Media/Facility Services & Newsletter Production Wendoly Abrego Sustainable Communities Project Rachel Johnson Accountant/CPA Raul Daniels Business Outreach Mia Ricardo Special Projects / Events Adam Schorger Special Projects / Events Leslie Abrego Special Projects / Events Teresa DeValle Grant Writer Ragan Mozee AmeriCorps VISTA Member Sue Moyer Special Projects / Events Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, PRC must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. For example, this means that if necessary, PRC must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that PRC will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance it at all possible. Please contact PRC at Según la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA), PRC tiene la obligación de realizar esfuerzos razonables para facilitar que las personas discapacitadas puedan participar de los programas, servicios o actividades. Esto quiere decir, por ejemplo, que PRC debe proveer intérpretes de lenguaje de señas para las personas sordas, una localización accesible por silla de ruedas, o materiales impresos en letra agrandada. También significa que PRC hará un esfuerzo razonable para que usted pueda participar en una actividad o comprenderla, incluyendo cambios razonables en la actividad. Si usted cree que no podrá entender una actividad o participar en ella a causa de su impedimento, por favor, comuníquenos de antemano su impedimento si le es posible. Por favor, llame a PRC al August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 2

3 City of Phoenix Recreation Our Lady of Fatima Church Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Community Partners Making A Difference Bethune Elementary School and the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department have forged a new partnership. The Recreation Department held it s summer programs out of the Bethune multi-use gymnasium. Under the direction of Robert Sells, Recreation Coordinator II, the program launched on June 1 st, 2010 and ended on July 23 rd, The programs that were available to the kids were basketball, dodge ball, indoor football and mini soccer. Mr. Sells stated that the program averaged 80 youth per day who enjoyed the activities. We would like to thank the Phoenix Elementary School District, particularly CEO Myriam M. Roa and Bethune Elementary School Principal Dr. Ronnie Pitre. This collaboration enabled many of our neighborhood youth to have a safe and fun place to play. We would also like to give a special Thank You to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, who graciously housed the program throughout the school year. Thank you to Mrs. Rita Ruiz and Mrs. Emma Hughes who gave countless hours to support the community. Congratulations to Mary McLeod Bethune School for meeting State and Federal education standards for the school year. Socios Comunitarios Haciendo la Diferencia La Escuela Elementaría de Bethune y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Phoenix han formando una asociación. El departamento de Recreación estuvo dirigiendo sus programas de verano en el gimnasio de multi-usos de Bethune. Bajo la dirección de Robert Sells, II Coordinador de Recreación, el programa fue lanzado el primero de Junio 2010 y termino el 23 de Julio Los programas que fueron disponibles a los niños incluyeron, baloncesto, esquiva la pelota, futbol Americano para interiores y futbol de media cancha. El Sr. Sells dijo que el programa regularmente conto con 80 jóvenes por día que se divirtieron en las actividades de verano. Nos gustaría agradecer al Distrito Escolar de Elementarías de Phoenix, en particular a la Directora Ejecutiva Myriam M. Roa y la Directora de la Escuela de Bethune el Dr. Ronnie Pitre. Esta colaboración nos dio la oportunidad de proveer un lugar seguro y divertido para los jóvenes de nuestra vecindad. También nos gustaría darle un agradecimiento especial a la Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, quien provecto un lugar para el programa durante el año escolar Gracias a la Señora Rita Ruiz y la Señora Emma Hughes que donaron numerosas horas para apoyar a la comunidad. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 3

4 RECREATION Vernell Coleman Recreation Center 830 W. Tonto, Phoenix, Arizona Fall Class Schedule Classes Start The Week of August 30 th Classes End The Week of October 30 th Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 4:00PM-7:00PM Saturdays, 10:00AM-3:00PM For More Information Call: (602) Get Involved Now! All programs are free and offered as drop-in classes. Just come in sign up and pay for your annual $10.00 Recreation Membership Card. GENERAL ACTIVIES Gardening Come plant a fall garden, vegetable, herb and flowers and learn some basic gardening tips. Ages: 6- up Time: 5:30 Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays Family Movie Night Come join us for a family movie. Free popcorn provided! Ages: All Time: 4:30pm Day: Fridays Tutoring This class is geared for K-8 th graders who want to be at the head of their class! The sessions will cover most subjects and is open all students looking for that extra academic edge. Ages: 5-14 Time: 4:00-5 pm Day: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Open Computer Lab Come to the lab do research, homework assignment, study or play games, all for free! Ages: 5-14 Time: 4:00-5 pm Day: Mondays - Thursdays Night Hooping Ready to burn some energy, have some fun and listen to the latest music? Then the Coleman Courts is your destination for pick up, 3 on 3 and other basketball contests. Gym shoes required. Ages: 6-14 Time: 5:30-7 pm Day: Mondays Beginning Gymnastics &Tumbling This class fun and exciting class is for the beginner tumbler. Participants will learn and develop basic tumbling skills which will include handstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel and handspring, plus much more. Ages: 5 & 8 Time 4:15-5pm Day: Thursday Ages: 9 & 13 Time 5-5:45pm Day: Thursday Arts & Crafts This class is filled with fun and exciting arts projects such as kids masks making, paper mache, painting, mosaic and much more. Come explore and discover the art in you! Ages: 6 & 12 Time: 5-6pm Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays Dance Combo This class will get you up, spark imagination and creativity, while learning basic techniques and explore creative movement of various dance styles, such as ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, modern and more. Ages: 6-12 Time: 4:30-6:30pm Day: Wednesdays Girl Scouts Ages: 6-14 Time: 4:30 Day: Every 2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays Field Trips Here is something fun to do, take a fieldtrip in the middle of the week, have fun, go to new places and meet new people. Trips are limited to the first thirteen to turn in permission slip. Cost will vary depending upon trips, most trips will be free! Libraries, fishing, skateboard parks movies, museums are just a few examples of trips to be taken Ages: 6-14 Time: 4:30-7:00pm Day: Every 2 nd Wednesdays Harmon Library Trip Every 5pm Bret Taver Learning Center Trip Every 5pm FITNESS CLASSES Zumba Want to really break a sweat? This aerobics/dance class features fast paced routines designed to give you the work out you are looking for. The instructor leads the class with warm ups, floor exercises and cool down techniques. All routines are set to the beat of hot Latin music. Ages: 16 & up Time: 6:00-7:00pm Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays Walking Club Burn calories, increase heart rate and enhance your overall fitness level. Learn how to maximize your walking routine by using stationary environmental items, all levels of walkers welcome. Ages: 16 & up Time: 5:30-6:30pm Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 5pm Warm-ups & Nutrition Tips Ages: 10 & Up Time: 5:30-7:30 Every Second Friday SATURDAY ACTIVITIES Little Sports Ready to burn some energy? This fast paced class is a must have for those little ones, who can t sit still. Come let off steam while learning to play a variety of group games and sports with an emphasis on fun! A new Sport is introduced each class. Gym shoes are required. Ages: 3-6 Time: Open Recreation- Time: VC Dance Academy- Time: 10:30-2 These classes offer a variety dance styles for ages Place refer to VC Academy Dance Flyer for schedule of classes. Tourney Time - Time: 11:30-12:30 Fun, fun, fun! Indoor game tournaments: foosball, pool Name That Game - Time: 12:30-1:30 Pick a game and everyone plays it, duck, duck, goose, tag, etc.. Get Out And Play - Time: 1:30-2:30 Everybody outside, time to play; kickball, hide and go seek, Horse, etc.. Open Recreation - Time: 2:30-3:00 August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 4

5 HEALTH August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 5

6 SERVICES Give Your Family the Gift of Good Heath! The Women Infants & Children Program (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program that provides basic healthy foods for your family to live a healthy life. Foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, low fat milk, cheese, eggs, 100% fruit juice, peanut butter and low sugar, iron fortified cereals, are just some of the healthy foods available on the program. The WIC program also provides health and breastfeeding education and support as well as other services free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. Through our interactive FIT WIC classes, kids 3-5 years of age learn that being active can be fun. WIC is for all kinds of families: married or single parents, working or not. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under five, you can apply for WIC. A family of four can make up to $ 40,793 and still may qualify for WIC. For more information call: Maricopa County WIC Program at Dele a su Familia el Regalo de Una Buena Salud El programa para Mujeres, Bebes y Niños (mejor conocido por sus siglas en Ingles como WIC) es un programa de nutrición supleméntal que provee básicos alimentos saludables para que su familia viva una vida saludable. Estos son solo algunos de los alimentos saludables que proporciona el programa: Frutas y Verduras frescas, productos de grano integral, leche baja en grasa, queso, huevos, jugo de fruta 100%, crema de cacahuate (maní) y cereales fortificados con hierro bajos en azúcar. El Programa WIC también provee apoyo y educación sobre la salud y la lactancia al igual que otros servicios gratuitos a mujeres embarazadas, mujeres que acaban de dar a luz, bebes, y niños hasta la edad de los cinco años. Por medio de nuestras clases interactivas FIT WIC, niños entra las edades de 3-5 años aprenden que el ser activos puede ser divertido. El Programa WIC es para toda clase de familias: casados, padres solteros, trabajando o no. Si usted es un padre, una madre, un abuelo, una abuela, padres adoptivos temporales u otro guardián legal de un niño/a menor de cinco años de edad, usted puede aplicar para WIC. Una familia de cuatro puede ganar hasta $40,793 anuales y todavía puede calificar para recibir WIC. Para más información llame: Programa WIC del Condado Maricopa al número Classes: Class placement based on developmental readiness Infant: 6 wks - 1 year Toddler 1: months Toddler 2: months Early Preschool: 2 1/2 3 1/2 Preschool: 3 4 yrs. Pre-K: 4 5 yrs.* Convenient Location 115 E. Tonto (One block north of Buckeye) Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon - Fri August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 6

7 INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT Looking for a job? Or Looking for a better job? Services Include: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance Job Search - Internet Access Job Readiness Workshops Monday Thursday 8:30 am 7:30 pm HOPE VI ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER Located in the Emmett McLoughlin Community Training & Education Center 1150 S. 7 th Avenue (NW corner of 7 th Avenue & Buckeye Road) For further information call (602) Child watch available on a first come first serve basis Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 12 pm Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request to Individuals with disabilities Rio Ann Ott Learning Center Registration Information for our Free GED and English Classes We offer free GED classes and English classes for speakers of other languages at our learning center. We will be registering new students on the dates you see below. Classes will begin on Monday, September 6 th. Registration is a three-day process. You must attend all three days! Please bring a valid driver s license, state id, or other form of photo id that shows legal residency in the US on the first day of registration. Our program is available only for those who are at least 16 years old. Autumn Registration Schedule Morning GED Evening GED Morning ELAA (English) Classes are held from 8am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursday Registration Dates Friday, August 20 th ; Friday, August 27 th ; Friday, September 3 rd You must attend all three Fridays Classes are held from 4:30 to 8:00pm Monday to Thursday Registration Dates Monday, August 30 th ; Tuesday, August 31 st ; Wednesday, September 1 st You must attend all three days Classes are held from 8am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursday Registration Dates Monday, August 30 th ; Tuesday, August 31 st ; Wednesday, September 1 st You must attend all three days Evening ELAA (English) Classes are held from 4:00 to 8:00pm Monday to Thursday Registration Dates Monday, August 30 th ; Tuesday, August 31 st ; Wednesday, September 1 st You must attend all three days Ann Ott Learning Center S. 12 th St. (the front entrance is on E. Apache St) Phoenix, Arizona Telephone Number: August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 7

8 HOUSING Looking for an affordable apartment to rent? If you are in need of an affordable apartment and, have proof of a income and a driver s license, please contact Eloisa Johnson at Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (602) or go to our website for information on the Affordable Housing Disposition Program. We can provide you with a list of rental properties that have set aside units for low and moderate income families, as well as income qualification guidelines. Affordable Housing List Disclaimer: Phoenix Revitalization Corporation is neither affiliated nor endorses any of these properties. Property owners establish their own rental guidelines, according to state and federal law, and have the right to decline your application to be a tenant if you do not meet their qualifications. Esta en busca de unapartamento de alquiler accesible? Si usted necesita un apartamento accesible y, tiene prueba de ingresos fijos y una licencia de conducir, favor de comunicarse con Eloisa Johnson de Phoenix Revitalization Corporation al (602) o visite nuestro website al para mas información, acerca del Programa de Disposición de Vivienda Accesible. Le podemos dar una lista de apartamentos de alquilrar que mantiene un porcentaje de unidades para familias de ingresos bajos o moderados. También podemos ayudarle a entender los límites de ingresos para calificar. Renuncia de Responsabilidad acerca de la Lista de Vivienda Accesible: Phoenix Revitalization Corporation no es ni afiliado o endorsa estas propiedades. Los dueños de las propiedades establecen sus propios reglamentos de alquiler, de acuerdo con las leyes federales y del estado, y tienen el derecho de rechazar su aplicación para inquilino si usted no satisface los requisitos. Waiting List Now Open! August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 8

9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO JOIN US IN COMMUNITY CHANGE Phoenix Revitalization Corporation is seeking local businesses to join the CCS 100/1000 Business Network to support the revitalization efforts and the Quality of Life Plan in Central City South (CCS). Residents have identified businesses as vital to their success in reaching their visions and improving the opportunities in CCS. Be part of a network that strengthens your voice, keeps you informed, creates opportunities that will support new businesses or the expansion and development of existing businesses in partnership with community residents. Learn about beautification efforts, crime reduction efforts, surrounding development projects, Central City South history and make new friends. We would like to thank our first business partner: Jesse s Auto Body The first 100/1000 CCS Business Network Luncheon will be held on September at 11:30a - 1:00p at HOPE VI located at the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road at the Emmett McLaughlin Training Center. To register or for more information contact Eva O. Olivas, Executive Director/CEO at Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (602) or evaolivas@phxrevitalization.org. SHOP CENTRAL CITY SOUTH AND SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 9

10 TRANSPORTATION Phoenix Revitalization Corporation is evaluating and conducting surveys on the transportation system in Central City South A diverse, walkable community depends on a transportation system that provides many choices of how to get around. This includes people walking, riding the bus, riding the light rail and people who drive their vehicles. Good transportation systems contribute to healthy communities. This can be affected by housing sites, affordable and convenient transportation, easy access to shopping and services, safety and equity. PRC is in the process of evaluating the transportation system in Central City South. If you have any comments, please call us or us at: info@phxrevitalization.org Join us at the C.A.T. Meeting on August 12th as we discuss the CCS system. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 10

11 GOLDEN THREADS July Summer Break Summer Break Summer Break Summer Break Summer Break AUG 12 th Thursday 5:30p-7:00p CTEC Facilitator: Central Park (Pizza/ICE CREAM) SEP 9 th Thursday 5:30p-7:00p CTEC Facilitator: New Homes OCT 14 th Thursday 5:30p-7:00p CTEC Facilitator: I.G. Holmes NOV 11 th Thursday 5:30p-7:00p CTEC Facilitator: Sherman Park DEC Central City South Community Action Team Meeting (C.A.T.) Neighborhood Groups/Government / Providers/All Stakeholders MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE Holiday Break Holiday Break Holiday Break Holiday Break Holiday Break General Purpose Education Training Guest Presenters Networking Potluck: Open Community Table Potluck Bring a dish! Meeting Location: Hope VI - Emmett McLoughlin (CTEC) Training and Education Center 1150 S. 7 th Avenue NW Corner / 7 th Avenue and Buckeye Road For more information: Patricia Arviso-Program Manager Phoenix Revitalization Corporation parviso@phxrevitalization.org (602) X 102 Fighting crime, blight and building a safer community together. Leading, directing and guiding community change! Keeping the community informed! Partners: Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (PRC) City of Phoenix - HOPE VI / Housing Marcos de Niza Tenant Council (MDNTC) Marcos de Niza Block Watch (MDNBW) Marcos de Niza Jr. Block Watch (MDNJrBW) 7-11 Neighborhood Fight Back (7-11 FB) City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services (COPNS) City of Phoenix Police Department (COP-PD) Luke Krohn Neighborhood Fight Back (LKFB) McCormack Baron Salazar Central Park Neighborhood Association Grant Park Neighborhood Association Barrios Unidos Neighborhood Association Sherman Park Nuestro Barrio Neighborhood Association Ann Ott Community Valley Christian Center Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) Milpas Community All residents/stakeholders Potluck / Community Table and Door Prizes! August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 11

12 Marcos de Niza Tenant Council and Community Block Watch Address: 305 W. Pima St. Phoenix, AZ Office/Block Watch Patrol/Voice Mail Cell: (602) Fax: (602) gracesalinas@marcosdenizacbw.org) or mdentc@qwest.net Officers / Tabla ejecutiva: President/e Wendy Hernandez Vice President/e Grace Salinas Secretary /taria Sofia Fernandez Corresponding Secretary / Secretaria de Correspondencia Tami Eliserio Treasurer / Tesorero Maria Avila Sergeant at Arms Job Salinas Hernandez Committees & Chairs / comités y presidentes: Membership/Miembros Maria Ávila CFAA Events/ Eventos Sofía Fernández Patrollers /Patrullas Tami Eliserio Newsletter & Flyers distribution/ Distribución Informador Y folletos Job Hernández TC Fundraising / Crea Fondos Maria Ávila Tina Zamora Acts of Kindness/ Hechos de bondad Wendy Hernández Youth Ambassadors / Embajadores Jóvenes Grace Salinas, Advisor/Consejera YA Fundraising/ Crea fondos Grace Salinas; The People s Training Series 2010 In Partnership with Phoenix Revitalization Corporation City of Phoenix - Hosing Resident Services RFD City of Phoenix - Harmon Library Aug 7 Inside Out: Aug 14 Watch N do Aug 21 Same Differences Harmon Library 1325 S. 5 th Avenue., Phoenix, AZ :30 am to 2:00 pm Space is limited, please register early, call PRC at or info@phxrevitalization.org Youth Ambassadors are raffling Quilt for their Destinations funds. Future Marcos de Niza Events Fiestas Patrias G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizonans Involved In Neighborhoods) Thanksgiving August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 12

13 Marcos de Niza Tenant Council and Community Block Watch Mission / Misión: Marcos de Niza community takes pride in creating a clean, safe environment through communication, education, and creative activities for our residents. La comunidad Marcos de Niza tiene orgullo en creando un ambiente limpio y seguro por medio de comunicación, educación y actividades creativas para los residentes. Tenant Council Meetings For Marcos de Niza Residentes only / Junta de Concilio de Residentes Solo para residentes Marcos de Niza Community Center West Pima St. 5:30pm August/ Agosto 23, September/ Septiembre 25, 2010 Marcos Community Block Watch Meetings Juntas Comunitarias de Vigilancia de Vecindad de Marcos 2 nd Thrusday / Jueves EMCTEC - Hope VI 1150 S. 7th Avenue 5:30 7pm August / Agosto 12 September / Septiembre 9 Be informed about what is going on with your neighborhood Venga y sea informado en lo que pasa en su vecindad Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. New members registrations taken all year. Call for days and times Las formas de registración están disponibles todo el año. Llame por las fechas y horas de las juntas Meetings at Various locations/ Juntas en varias localidades Call for locations and times / Llame para horario y lugares Susan Murphy (602) Grace Salinas (602) Shelly Lear (602) Goals 1. Develop better communication 2. Active participation with the Housing Department 3. Promoting resident participation and involvement 4. Develop a Neighborhood Block Watch program 5. Actively recruiting collaborators and resources 6. To create an outreach, recruitment volunteer base Metas 1. Desarrollar mejor comunicación 2. Participando activamente con el Departamento de la Cubierta 3. Promoviendo participación, involucrando a los residentes 4. Desarrollando un programa de BLOCK WATCH (Vigilancia de la Vecindad) 5. Reclutamiento activo colaboradores y recursos 6. Crear y reclutar una base voluntaria Marcos de Niza Senior Center West Pima Street Phoenix, AZ We invite you to call and check on future events and activities. Le Invitamos que llame seguido para informarse de Eventos Y Actividades futuras Come play BINGO Every Wednesday and Friday 9:30am Call for the date of the $50 Jackpot Vengan jugar Cada Miércoles y Viernes Llame para el día del premio de $50 August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 13

14 Harmon Library Events August - September S. 5 th Avenue., Phoenix, AZ Free programs! CHILDREN: Bilingual Babytime Tuesdays 11:00-11:45am August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 Ages birth to 23 months English/Spanish This program is designed for babies and children from birth to 23 months who are accompanied by their caregiver. Enjoy time with your very young child sharing books, fingerplays and songs! Learn some tips for raising a child who loves books. A playtime follows the program. Bilingual Family Storytime Thursdays 11:00-11:30am August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 All ages English This program is designed for children of all ages up to five years old who are accompanied by their caregiver. Have fun with your child using interactive reading activities that are presented in English and Spanish. Enjoy a program filled with books, fingerplays, songs and more! TEENS: Teen FUN! 5 th Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm September 29 Ages English Join teen favorites like movies, Guitar Hero and the Wii. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks! LTC Movie 2 nd Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm September 8 Ages English The Library Teen Council (LTC) plans fun teen events. Watch a movie. Have some snacks. Make things happen in your library. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 14

15 Programas de la Biblioteca Harmon Agosto - Septiembre S. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Todos los programas son gratuitas! PARA NIÑOS: Hora del bebé, bilingüe!: para infantes desde recién nacidos hasta 23 meses junto con la persona encargada de su cuidado. Los martes 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 de agosto 7, 14, 21, 28 de septiembre 11:00am-11:45am Inglés / Español Este programa es particularmente para bebés recién nacidos a niños hasta 23 meses de edad, todos acompañados por una persona mayor quien los cuida. Gocen de un tiempo especial con sus niños pequeños mientras comparten libros, juegos de dedos, y canciones. Aprendan maneras de criar niños para que amen a los libros. Un tiempo para jugar seguirá el programa. Hora de cuentos para familias: para los niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años de edad, todos acompañados por un adulto encargado de su cuidado. Los jueves, 5, 12, 19, 26 de agosto 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 de septiembre 11:00-11:30am Inglés Este programa está presentado para niños de todas edades hasta los cinco años quienes vienen acompañados por una persona mayor. Diviértanse con sus niños por medio de actividades y lecturas presentados en inglés y en español. Disfrúten de un programa lleno de libros, juegos de dedos, canciones y más! PARA JÓVENES: Diversión en la tarde [ Teen FUN! ] El quinto miércoles del mes 29 de septiembre 5:00-6:00pm Inglés Una tarde de actividades favoritos: películas, Guitar Hero, y el Wii. Trae un amigo o haz unos nuevos. Refrescos! Las películas con LTC [Consejo de jóvenes de la biblioteca] El segundo miércoles del mes 8 de septiembre 5:00-6:00pm Inglés El consejo de jóvenes de la biblioteca (LTC) planifica eventos divertidos para jóvenes. Mira películas, toma refrescos, y contribuye a que pasen actividades que te gustan en tu biblioteca. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 15

16 HOPE VI Interns HOPE VI would like to introduce four interns who have been working at the Emmett McLoughlin Community Training and Education Center (CTEC) this summer. Arizona State University School of Social Work interns Melanie Johnson and Mike McKenna are gaining experience in assessments, case management and providing resource information and referrals to residents as they help residents work towards selfsufficiency. They will also be providing workshops and classes to community residents at the CTEC. GateWay Community College Human Service Paraprofessional Program interns Linda Harrison and Daniel Cochran have been assisting community residents in the CTEC One Stop Career Center job search, resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques and online applications. Daniel has also been teaching Basic Computer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. These computer classes are free and open to anyone. HOPE VI welcomes the interns to the Central City South community! Becarios de HOPE VI A HOPE VI le gustaría introducir a cuatro becarios que has estado trabajando en el Centro Comunitario de Entrenamiento de Emmet McLoughlin (CTEC) este verano. Los becarios de La Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona, Melanie Johnson y Mike McKenna están obteniendo experiencia en evaluaciones, manejo de casos y en proveer información de recursos y referencias a los residentes mientras tanto están ayudando a los residentes en trabajar hacia independencia. También darán talleres y clases a los residentes de la comunidad en CTEC. Los becarios del Programa de Recursos Humanos del Colegio Comunitario de Gateway, Linda Harrison y Daniel Cochran también están ayudando a los residentes en el Centro de Carreras de Una Parada en CTEC buscando trabajo, con su currículo, cartas de entrada, entrevistas y técnicas y aplicaciones por internet. Daniel también ha estado dando clases básicas de computación los martes y jueves de 10am-12pm. Estas clases de computación son gratis y para quien sea que quiera participar. A HOPE VI le gustaría darles la bienvenida a la comunidad de Central City South. CONGRESSMAN PASTOR S MOBILE OFFICE HOURS MARCOS De NIZA Senior Center Tuesday, September 14, a.m.-11 a.m. Problems with a federal agency? Let Congressman Pastor s Office help you. Congressman Pastor s Office is in your center to meet your needs. Staff from Congressman Pastor s Office will hold MOBILE OFFICE HOURS at Marcos de Niza Senior Center Tuesday, Sept. 14, Staff is available to meet with constituents and offer assistance with any problems regarding federal issues or agencies, such as Medicare, Veterans Affairs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Internal Revenue Service. More information is available at Congressman Pastor's Office Phone: N. Central Ave., Suite Phoenix, AZ Dance Combo - Ballet - Modern / Jazz - Hip Hop Classes begin: Saturday, August 7th - November, 20 th, 2010 Vernell Coleman Recreation Center 830 W. Tonto, Phoenix, AZ Presents V.C. Dance Academy Sign up TODAY! You must have a current annual recreation membership card to sign up! For more information please call The City of Phoenix prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability in its services, programs and activities. Anyone who believes he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint with the City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department. The City of Phoenix does not carry accident insurance to cover participants. Involvement in any activity is done at the participant's own risk. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 16

17 Promise Arizona, PAZ Right now there is almost a half million unregistered voters in Arizona. Join the promise to make sure your voice is heard November 2, 2010 as you vote for positive change in Arizona. If you are a convicted felon restore your rights to vote. For information on how to get your rights restored call: Make your voice heard and vote! We will be going to your community to ensure all members are civically engaged and vote this year! If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved please contact or go online to Important Dates: Primary Election: August 24, 2010 Registration Deadline: July 26, 2010 at midnight General Election: November 2, 2010 Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 at midnight Who Can Register? Citizens of the United States Be 18 years old on or before the General Election Residents of Arizona (29 days preceding the election) To find Early Voting Sites or Voting Sites on Election Day call your county recorder: (602) All Arizonans Can Achieve Their Dreams! Some tips for caring for pets in summertime Provide plenty of clean, cool water in a non-metal, spill-proof container Provide shelter that is clean, adequate air circulation and shade Walk your pet early in the morning or in the cooler evening hours Do not exercise your pet strenuously. Avoid extra-long walks, hikes or excessive play NEVER leave your pet in a parked car. Call 911 if you see this Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: loud, rapid panting; rapid pulse; glazed eyes; excessive salivation; elevated body temperature; excessive whining or agitation and vomiting Brush your pet s coat to keep it free of mats. Use caution if you shave your pet; bare skin can sunburn. To protect your pet, apply a zinc-free sunscreen to is ears and top of his nose If you see an animal in distress contact the Arizona Humane Society at (602) , Ext For more information and a more complete list of recommendations, please visitwww.azhumane.org August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 17

18 Students and Local Businesses Come Together During the school year, a collaboration was formed between Central City South businesses, Local Initiatives Service Agency (LISC), Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (PRC) and Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary school students to provide a service learning project. The students learned required educational academic skills while providing needed materials to local small business owners. This project was provided to the Central City South community by a grant from State Farm Insurance. C T HE CONNER CONNECTION Estudiantes y Negocios Locales se Unen Durante el año escolar , se formo una colaboración entre los negocios de Central City South y los estudiantes de la Escuela Elementaría de Paul Laurence Dunbar para crear un proyecto de servicio y aprendizaje. Los estudiantes aprendieron habilidades académicas requeridas para su educación y mientras tantos proveyeron materiales necesarios para los dueños de los negocios pequeños. Este proyecto no pudo ser posible sin el apoyo de la Escuela Elementar Dunbar, LISC (La Corporación de Apoyo de Iniciativas Locales), y PRC (la Corporación de Revitalización de Phoenix) y especialmente a State Farm quien proveyó los fondos para este proyecto. August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 18

19 Phoenix Revitalization Corporation 2010 Annual Board Meeting & Quality of Life Plan unveiling Community Advocate Awards and Connie Bledsoe Neighbor to Neighbor Award Recipients at the Annual Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Community Advocates Award Our Lady of Fatima Church Community Advocate Award Councilman Michael Johnson City of Phoenix Community Advocate Award Susan Murphy Cactus Pine Girls Scouts Connie Bledsoe Neighbor to Neighbor Award Rudy Valenzuela Sherman Park Resident Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (PRC) celebrated their 2010 Annual Board Meeting with a community luncheon where they were joined by residents, businesses, faith based groups, educational institutions, government departments and representatives of the many providers in Central City South. In addition, to highlighting their programs, PRC unveiled their Quality of Life Plan which included eight strategies on guiding community change in our neighborhoods. PRC, residents and many partners have worked the past two years to produce this document, a recording of ideas, visions and dreams of all generations and cultures that live in our community that will not only improve the quality of life for everyone, but encourage new stakeholders to build on this plan and join us as partners in our community, our vision, our plan. To view the complete document visit our web-site at: Additional support provided by: City of Phoenix The Quality of Life Plan funders team: Neighborhood Services From the Board of Directors and Staff at PRC We thank you for your support August / September 2010 Central City South - A Community for All Ages / Una comunidad para todas las edades Page 19

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