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Written by Becky Melchert
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Friday, 06 November 2009 08:14 |
Monticello, IA— On Saturday November 14, 2009, Camp Courageous of Iowa will sponsor the 1st annual "Walkin' & Wheelin' for Camp Courageous." This fun-filled event will take place from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. Registration is from 8:30-9:30, with the walk from 9:30-10:30. Awards will be presented from 10:30-11:00. T-shirts will be given to each participant who has collected a minimum of $10 in donations. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team raising the most money for this event.
Participants may pre-register for this event by calling 319-465-5916, ext. 2130, visiting camp’s website at www.campcourageous.org, or may register the day of the event.
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities, located near Monticello, Iowa. The camp was built and continues to operate on donations, without government support, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fundraisers. In 2008, the camp served over 5,000 campers with special needs.
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Written by Jamie Sons
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 12:02 |
The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square invites you to their Annual Holiday Open House Sunday, November 22nd from noon to 4 PM.
Let us help you with your shopping list and at the same time you can make a difference in the fight against cancer! The Discovery Shop will be overflowing with all kinds of beautiful holiday clothing, ornaments, collectibles and gift items. If you are looking for something for yourself or for someone on your list, this is a great place to start.
The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research, patient services, education and advocacy.
The shop will be closed Saturday, November 21st to prepare for this event.
Donations are accepted anytime the shop is open and a tax receipt is always available. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM., Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM. and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. |
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Written by Angela Hunt
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 10:56 |
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Opens November 20 (November – December) at the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport.
Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas traditions. The Christmas Village exhibit includes the Bethlehem Christmas village and Nativity scene. Look closely, and you will see hand-carved wooden figures that represent the craftsmanship of the artisans who created them in the 1700s and 1800s. The village exhibit includes the collection of Arlene Rose Considine, of Clinton, Iowa. Over the years, she found these treasures in Christmas markets, antique shops and flea markets in Slovenia, Austria and Germany. (Museum members can enjoy a member-only preview of the exhibit on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30-7 p.m.)
FREE with admission ($5.00) or free to museum members.
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Written by Jill McMillan
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 07:59 |
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A CASA Volunteer is a Voice for Abused and Neglected Children
DES MOINES, IA – October 21, 2009 – The Iowa Child Advocacy Board is currently seeking people interested in becoming COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE® (CASA) volunteers for some of the thousands of Iowa children currently under the juvenile court’s jurisdiction due to abuse and neglect. The Iowa CASA Program trains and supports community volunteers to serve as an effective voice in court for these most vulnerable children, strengthening efforts to ensure that each child is living in a safe, permanent and nurturing home.
“CASA volunteers are truly special people who play a huge role in a child’s life by serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for judges presiding over abuse and neglect cases,” said Michael Isaacson, Chair of the Governor-appointed Child Advocacy Board. “They donate their time and energy to provide a safety net for kids in the child welfare system. The need for this safety net is even more obvious in these times of troubled budgets, as our Courts and child welfare agencies are being challenged to do more with less. CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things to help keep the best interests of our children in the forefront.”
CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to a specific abuse and neglect case, to gather information and make recommendations to the Court that help assure the child’s needs are being met and that everyone is working together to resolve problems and achieve permanency for the child. Volunteers typically stay with each case until it is closed by the Court, and the child is in a safe, permanent home.
The basic requirements for becoming a CASA volunteer are that one be a committed, caring adult who can think independently and use good judgment, have good communication skills and time to spend on their assigned case. Volunteers average about 10 hours a month on their cases attending court appearances and maintaining contact with the child, the child’s parents, case workers, foster parents, therapists, teachers, doctors, relatives and anyone else who has knowledge of the child’s situation.
CASA volunteers are asked for a one year commitment following 30 hours of training in the child welfare system, juvenile law and legal procedures, child development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect issues, interviewing and reporting techniques, advocacy skills and child permanency factors. Each volunteer works with their local Program Coordinator on a day-to-day basis and is appointed to each case by a juvenile court judge.
CASA® and COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE® are registered trademarks of the National CASA Association. For more information on how you can help an abused or neglected child in the Iowa juvenile court system please contact the Iowa Child Advocacy Board at 866-448-4608 or
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Written by Charlie Becker
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009 09:51 |
MONTICELLO, IA - The Camp Courageous Antique Market Show will be held on Sunday, November 1st at the Berndes Center on the fairgrounds in Monticello, Iowa. Doors will be open from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. This show, held each spring and fall, feature dealers and exhibitors from around the Midwest displaying a wide variety of quality antiques and collectables including unique primitives, glassware, folk art, furniture and accessories, architectural elements, quilts, toys, jewelry, baskets, buttons and so much more! Food and beverages are available for purchase throughout the day, including pie and ice cream.
All proceeds for the antique show will benefit over 5,000 campers with special needs who attend Camp Courageous each year. Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities of all ages. It is run on donations, without government support, without paid fundraisers, and without formal sponsorship.
Space is still available for dealers and exhibitors to display their quality antiques and collectibles. For inquiries or dealer information contact Sharon Roller at Camp Courageous (319) 465-5916 Extension 2200.
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