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$upport Jacob’s Chance on Saturday, May 14th beginning at noon!

May 11, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$upport Jacob’s Chance on Saturday, May 14th beginning at noon!

Center of the Universe brew company is having their annual Summer Moon Festival!
Local bands battle it out to raise money for their favorite charity. Our good friends, The Crain Brothers chose us as their favorite group to support!

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Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe Rock The Block!! Music, Food, Fun!!

May 9, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe

Rock The Block!! Music, Food, Fun!!
Sunday, June 5th noon – 6pm at 2825 Hathaway Road outside Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon
Kick-off Summer right with us at our 18th Annual Vibefest!! Catch the Vibe with bands like The Taters, Tin Can Fish Band, The Hullabaloos, The Cary Street Ramblers, The Sweet Potatoes, Zoe Macgill, and more!
Food and beverages will be provided by our friends at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon now open in our old café location.
As always, a $10 donation gets you in the door, and all proceeds go to support The Positive Vibe Foundation’s Training Program.
Come rock the block with us for the 18th year at Vibefest ’22!
https://positiveviberva.com/event/february-fun-with-the-thrifty-quaker/

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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) FREE Workshop

May 4, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) FREE Workshop

Understanding ACEs
Thursday, May 19, 2022
from 10 am to 12 noon (virtual)

The “Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)” workshop is a dynamic, interactive virtual workshop that teaches participants about how our brains work, how negative childhood experiences affect us and how to identify and prevent ACEs. The workshop also shares strategies participants can use to build resilience and live a happier, more fulfilling life. FREE but you must register. Hosted by Be Well VA and your local CSB.

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ASCV Coupon Code for 5/4/22 & All Info on Family Fun Day

May 4, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Use Our Coupon Code for a Special Discount!
Light side or dark side, take advantage of the fourth today with a special registration coupon for the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day!  Visit ascv5K.org and enter the code MayTheFourthBeWithYou for $4 off your registration.

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SOAR 365 Links & Resources

May 4, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

USEFUL VOLUNTEER LINKS & RESOURCES

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  • RSVP for an upcoming orientation
  • Request a General Menu of Opportunities
  • How to Apply and FAQs
  • Submit an electronic application
  • Explore our Volunteer Overview Page
  • Check out our Volunteer Gallery

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Next Generation Council Events

May 4, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Shout-Out to These Recent Service Partners!

FROM THE DESK OF NEXT GENERATION COUNCIL CHAIR LAURA FAISON

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It’s been a busy few months for the Next Generation Council as we have been working hard to recruit new members and plan our 2022 events and activities. Please join me in welcoming our five new NGC members:

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May’s Moments . A Reminder To Stop & Look Around …

May 2, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Happy May!

The days have a little more light, which is always a good thing for me. April seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Time has a way of continuing to move faster and faster. Trying to find ways to savor the moments,  feel the sunshine and breathe through all we handle in a day – that is my suggestion this month.

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DSGAR Events

May 2, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Link to register for all programs 

SummerFest 2022

April 29, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

SummerFest 2022

JUNE 9, 2022

Join SOAR365 for a FREE all-abilities festival highlighting organizations providing services for individuals with disabilities. In addition, we’ll have Momma’s Barbecue Food Truck on hand along with beer and wine for sale. Waters, treats, and activities will be available for children. Enter our raffle to win a party for 20 at PARK365! Prize includes cake, balloons, tablecloths, utensils, and fun decorations!

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Special Education Workshop Series by PEATC

April 27, 2022 By Carissa Garabedian

Special Education Workshop Series
Description
PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops!
May 4th: From Referral to Eligibility: A Deeper Dive
May 25th: Anatomy of an IEP
June 8th: Measurable IEP Goals
June 22nd: How To Talk So Schools Will Listen (And Listen So Schools Will Talk)
July 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia
Registration for one or all can be done here

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About Carissa

Carissa Garabedian is the publisher of Know Different and mother to a special needs child in Richmond, Virginia. Carissa also publishes the award-winning Macaroni Kid of Richmond.



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