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MEMBER MICRONEWSLRC ANNOUNCES SUMMER KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM DATE The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. (LRC) offers kindergartners a summer opportunity to prepare for academic success with Camp READY! LRC’s Camp READY!, funded by United Way, is designed to build pre-reading and kindergarten-readiness skills through experiential learning centers that include art, music and movement, cooking, and reading-readiness. On average, students who attended the full four-week program have demonstrated learning gains of seven months in vocabulary development. Rising and repeating kindergartners are invited to attend at one of 10 Polk County sites. Each camp will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for four weeks, with the exception of Poinciana’s camp, which will take place Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Dates vary by location.
SAVANNAH COURT SENIOR HEALTH FAIR Savannah Court of Bartow, 290 Idlewood Ave., is offering a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, May 26, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free blood pressure checks, medication information, full prevention screening, Medicare information, blood sugar checks and hearing screening will be provided. A hydration station, freebies and door prizes will also be given away at the Fair. For more information, call Savannah Court at 863-519-3398. MAY 20 IS NATIONAL RIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK DAY And to celebrate, Polk County Commuter Services is celebrating at Fort Blount Park on that day from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Here's the scoop:  TINDALE OLIVER PARTICIPATING IN RED NOSE DAY, 2016Tindale Oliver (@tindaleoliver) is proud to announce its participation in this year’s Red Nose Day (@rednoseday), a national campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people who live in poverty.Tindale Oliver’s Tampa office will host an employee bake sale and luncheon to benefit Red Nose Day on May 26, 2016. All proceeds benefit Red Nose Day’s 11 partner organizations in the U.S and overseas. “Tindale Oliver strives to create a workplace that encourages social responsibility and giving back. We are proud to support Red Nose Day and make a difference in the lives of children across the world, and we look forward to a fun event,” said Bill Ball, Chief Operating Officer. On Red Nose Day, people and organizations around the county participate by wearing red noses and organizing “FUN-raisers” to spread awareness and raise money. The purpose of Red Nose Day is to bring people together to support a common cause through fun and laughter. The campaign has raised more than $1 billion globally in the past 25 years. To get involved, visit www.rednoseday.org.  We are busting at the seams – Furry friends need a home! – ½ off adoption fees for large dogs and cats (six months of age and older). Preview all the adoptable pets at spcaflorida.org/adopt or visit them in person Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. Call (863) 577-4615 for more information. Name: Callie Gender: Female Age: 9 years old Weight: 10 pounds Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Short Hair/Mix – Orange/Black Orphaned Since: March 2016 Adoption Fee: $30 Callie is a sweet lady. She is sensitive to stress and sometimes becomes overstimulated when petted. With the right home, she will be wonderful. She needs a quiet and calm, adult home. Interactive play sessions lasting 10-15 minutes each with her family is the best way to lower her stress level and build her confidence. Stop by and say hello to Callie. Name: O’Malley Gender: Male Age: 1 year old Weight: 4 ½ pounds Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Short Hair/Mix – Orange/White Orphaned Since: January 2016 Adoption Fee: $30 O’Malley is a handsome, young man and is looking for a forever home. He is shy but with a little patience, will come around. O’Malley could use a quiet area to adjust, but once is comfortable, he will request head rubs and cheek scratches. He would be best suited in a home without small children. O’Malley loves pipe cleaners and feathers on a string. Stop by and say hello to O’Malley. Name: Ty Gender: Male Age: 2 years old Weight: 48 pounds Species: Dog Breed: American Bulldog/mix Orphaned Since: March 2016 Adoption Fee: $100 Ty is an American Bulldog/mix and he is a high energy, playful guy. He can be unsure at first but once he warms up he's pumped and ready to go. He wants an adventure buddy to take him out and show him how great the world can be. Ty needs to build some confidence so making everything positive for him would be ideal! If you're a glass half full kind of person and want a dog to run, play and hang out with Ty is the guy for you! Stop by SPCA Florida and spend some time getting to know Ty. Name: Betsy Gender: Female Age: 6 years old Weight: 61 pounds Species: Dog Breed: Black-mouth Cur/mix Orphaned Since: March 2016 Adoption Fee: $50 Betsy is Black-mouth Cur/mix and is great with everyone. She loves people and would make an excellent sidekick for an active family. Betsy is a member of our active playgroup and is able to keep up with all the younger pups. Betsy is a ham on camera and loves to smile for a picture. She enjoys companionship and just wants to be in your lap or at your side. She's a friend until the end and versatile in all different environments. To meet her, is to love her. Stop by and say hello to Betsy. Paula Creamer, Director of Business Marketing and Philanthropy o 863-577-4608 e pcreamer@spcaflorida.org | |
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