Events
“How to Have a winning Team to Heal a Challenging Child” a Nancy Thomas Seminar
Jul 15, 2011
CASA of Laramie County is hosting a two day seminar with Nancy Thomas on “How to Have a winning Team to Heal a Challenging Child”, details are in the attached flyer.
Request_for_Registration.pdf
21st Annal Operation Back to School
Jul 15, 2011
Do you know someone who needs school supplies?
See attached flyer for FREE supplies to those who qualify.
UW Ruckelshaus Institute’s Sept. 14-15 - Strategic Communications in Natural Resource
Aug 04, 2011
Aug. 11-12 Advanced Negotiation Skills in Natural Resource Management, Lander, WY
Aug. 18-19 - Essentials in Facilitating Controversial Public Meetings, Laramie, WY
Sept. 14-15 - Strategic Communications in Natural Resource Management, Cheyenne, WY
The cost for each 2-day workshop is $375, or $335 if you register for two or more workshops.
For information and registration, log on to http://www.uwyo.edu/enr/ienr.
For additional information, please contact Nancy Hoffer at (307) 766-5058,nhoffer@uwyo.edu
Men’s Health Fair
Aug 05, 2011
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is hosting a Men’s Health Fair on August 27 at CRMC 7a-10a
Lots of Door Prizes! Free Screenings!
LCCP August Meeting Minutes
Aug 05, 2011
See attached below for August Meeting Minutes
August_2011_Minutes.doc
FREE! ASK Enrollment for 2011-2012 School Year FREE!
Aug 05, 2011
FREE! ASK (After-School for Kids) will offer care Monday through Friday from 3:45 pm until 6:00 pm
ASK sites are at the following schools: Arp, Rossman, Cole and Henderson
& Currently busing from the following schools: Goins, Afflerbach, and Hebard.
To enroll: Turn registration form (see below) in to ASK staff or school office at your child’s school PRIOR to your child attending.
CALL 635-5100 for more information.
EnrollmentInformation.pdf
2011_Member_Enrollment_Forms.pdf
Fill BOTH forms and return to ASK office, school office, or ASK staff at school.
UW offers board training class in Cheyenne
Aug 08, 2011
Juliet Daniels with the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service is offering the “Leading with Excellence: Tools for Being an Effective Board Member” training series this fall. According to Daniels “The series is designed to help individuals who have never served and those currently serving on boards get more involved and become more effective leaders.” The training sessions will cover board responsibilities & good governance, tools for effective meetings & decision making, financial management of non-profit organizations, and conflict resolution & effective communication.
The five session “Leading with Excellence” series starts on Thursday, September 1st, 2011, and concludes on Thursday, September 29 2011. The fee for the series is $55. Discounts for multiple attendees from an organization and scholarships are available. Classes will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Laramie County Extension Office in the Historic Court House and will be taught by Juliet Daniels, Southeast Area Community Development Educator for the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service.
To register for the “Leading with Excellence” series, call 307-633-4383 or visit the extension office at 310 W. 19th, Suite 100. For additional information, contact Juliet at 307-633-4383 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
StrongWomen Train-the-Trainer for the state of Wyoming on Tuesday, October 4, in Casper
Aug 09, 2011
UW Extension will be sponsoring another StrongWomen Train-the-Trainer for the state of Wyoming on Tuesday, October 4, in Casper.
The cost of registration is $150 to cover the StrongWomen tool-kit, snacks, and lunch.
Training will occur at the Natrona County Agricultural Resource and Learning Center (Extension office).
Participants must have some strength-training experience but this can be done prior to the training.
For more information on the StrongWomen program: http://www.strongwomen.com/strongwomen-programs/strongwomen/
Debby McBride Two-Day Workshop: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Assessment in a Nutshell
Aug 09, 2011
Debby McBride, MS, CCC-SLP will be the presenter
The workshop dates are Thursday, September 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, September 16, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
At the Alice Hardie Stevens Center, Laramie, Wyoming.
This workshop will prepare and equip participants to systematically assess individuals in their local districts or work settings. WATR staff will join attendees as they explore, practice, and realize the steps involved in reaching a viable and appropriate communication outcome.
The registration deadline is Thursday, September 1.
Cost for this workshop is $215 per person.
To download the brochure and registration form visit: http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/_files/docs/watr/AAC%20Assessments%20in%20a%20Nutshell%206-3.pdf.
WATR Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr/
At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Webinar Series
Aug 22, 2011
Learn about the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the CACFP. The At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program is now available inall States. Learn more about this program and how your organization can serve free meals to kids during afterschool programs. Register to participate in one of our upcoming free webinars!
Monday, August 22, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern Time – United Way
Thursday, August 25, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Time – General Public
Monday, August 29, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Time – General Public
Thursday, September 1, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Time – Faith Based Organizations
Tuesday, September 6, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Time – Catholic Charities
Thursday, September 8, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Time – Lets Move in Indian Country
Monday, September 12, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Time – General Public
Wednesday, September 14, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Time – Latino Serving Organizations (Session will be in Spanish)
**Please note:All sessions will cover the same information and material.
Sessions for specific target audiences will have examples tailored to that audience.
Registration Link:http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g4c15b
Webinar Connection: This session will be available via Microsoft Office LiveMeeting (Webinar) and is free for all participants. You will need access to a phone line and a computer with internet access for this webinar. Check your system before the meeting to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting. We highly recommend youcheck your system prior to the session to make sure you can access the webinar.
Recording: These sessions will all be recorded and posted on the Food and Nutrition Service website shortly following the sessions. The recordings will be available online and on-demand.
To participate, please complete the online registration. Further information will be forthcoming toregistered participants. You must register to receive additional information.
If you have any questions, please contact: Emily Buckham Buday, USDA FNS, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Sara Gold, USDA FNS, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Special Friends Presents:Parenting Classes
Aug 25, 2011
Monday Evenings
Sept. 12th - Oct. 17th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
“Managing Sass Class” for Parents (Part of a DFS approved Healthy Families Parenng Series)
&
“How to Get Your Way” for Kids (A fun class for kids ages 6-14) (Childcare is available for children ages 0-5)
Call to make your family’s reservation at 637-6480
BONUS: Families who attend all six sessions will
receive a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse!
ParentingClassFlierSept2011corrected.pdf
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity: Poverty Impact Projections
Aug 30, 2011
What: Audio Conference Sponsored by Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Topic: Poverty Impact Projections: What Are They and How Can They Make a Difference?
When: Friday, September 16, 12:30-1:15 EST
Register @: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5728/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=43208
Imagine a tool that would show the direct impact of proposed anti-poverty ef forts in reducing the number of poor people in your state. Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity will sponsor a national audio conference examining Poverty Impact Projections (PIPs), an emerging tool that assesses the effect that proposed policy would have on the number of people in poverty. Speakers will discuss how PIPs have helped them in the past and how states can tailor PIP analysis to their own policies and programs.
After you register for the call, you will be able to send in questions. You will receive resource materials and call-in instructions in September.
Moderator:
Jodie Levin-Epstein, Deputy Director, CLASP
Guests:
John Kefalas, Representative, Colorado General Assembly
Brian Rusche, Executive Director, Minnesota Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
Linda Giannarelli, Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute
Mark Levitan, Director Poverty Research, New York City Center for Economic Opportunity
Abuse in Later Life: Responding to the Needs of Women
Sep 01, 2011
What: Safehouse Services, Inc. hosts “Abuse in Later Life: Responding to the Needs of Women.” by Donna Howard, Organizational Development Specialist
When: Wednesday September 21, 2011, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: DFS Building, 1510 East Pershing, Cheyenne, Wyoming
As a training of the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, there is no registration fee. In order to have adequate materials available to participants, please email Donna Howard at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by September 12th. Dress is casual, and as many have experienced in training sites, it is recommended to dress in layers Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Flyer_Sept_21st_Cheyenne.docx
Registration_form_-_Sept_21st.docx
Wyoming Geographic Alliance Book Mark Contest
Sep 13, 2011
THEME:“Geography: The Adventure in Your Community!”
CHECK OUT THE NG WEBSITE: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/collections/geographyawarenessweek
DUE DATE: All bookmarks are due to the WGA office no later than November 1, 2011.
AWARDS:Awards will be given out to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade bracket: Grade brackets: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th & Four grand prize winners (one for each age group) will have their bookmark published and distributed throughout Wyoming! 1st and 2nd place winners for each grade level will receive Inflatable globe, WGA Bamboo USB Flash Drive, AND 1 Year subscription to National Geographic Kids (for sponsoring teacher).
2011_Bookmark_Contest_final_reduced1.pdf
GROWING HEALTHY, WEALTHY, WISE COMMUNITIES by Tyler Norris
Nov 10, 2011
Click below for Tyler Norris’s Presentation from October 21st’s Healthy Communities Conference.
Tyler_Norris_Cheyenne_October_21_2011_v_print.pdf
Cultural Competency Training by Wyoming Office Of Multicultural Health 2/28
Feb 03, 2012
Join Dr. Jose Reyes to answer some informative questions such as:
What is cultural competency?
What is a health and healthcare disparity?
What are the CLAS* standards and why are they important?(CLAS is the acronym for the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care that provides the framework for all health care organizations to best serve the nation’s increasing diverse communities.)
WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Laramie County Library - Cottonwood Room
2200 Pioneer Ave. Cheyenne, WY
***Space is limited so register early*****
To Register online visit: http://www.womh.org
Kids free dental service 2/4/12
Feb 03, 2012
Date: Feb 4th (Sat)
Time: 9AM-3PM
Location: LCCC Dental Hygiene Clinic
Details or Appt: 638-7039
Clinic will offer dental exams and subsequent treatment to underserved three- to fifteen-year-old children in the community.
Clinic will be held at the LCCC Dental Hygiene Clinic, Science Center, Room 122 at 1400 East College Drive.
Appointments can be made by calling the GKAS Hotline, 307.638.7039.
Interested families also may come to the clinic and be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
See attached flyer.
FREE_Kids_Dentist_Clinic_Saturday.pdf
Laramie County Suicide Prevention Conference 4/12/12
Feb 03, 2012
SAVE THE DATE!
April 12, 2012
Laramie County Suicide Prevention Conference
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION!
Laramie County Community College
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register for this FREE Conference beginning February 1, 2012 at http://www.Gracefor2Brothers.com
