Santa's Workshop Qualifies for Morris County Small Business Grant - Morris County, NJ

Published on June 30, 2022

Mom & Pop Shop Operating “Big Red Santa” Receives $5,327 Check

Even Santa qualified for a Morris County Small Business Grant, which was personally delivered today to him and Mrs. Claus at their Kinnelon workshop as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners continued to promote a program open to small businesses and nonprofits.

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Bob and Pamela Smith – honestly, those are not aliases – were at their “Big Red Santa” workshop to greet Commissioner Stephen Shaw as he delivered the check. Santa said the gesture would win the Commissioner a temporary reprieve from the “Naughty List.”

“We consider this to be more than a grant. It is an investment, really, in our community and our small businesses … It’s my pleasure on behalf of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, and really all the residents of Morris County to present you with this letter and this small business check. We appreciate what you do here in Morris County,” said Commissioner Shaw.

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“Big Red Santa,” which opened in 2009, was hit hard by the pandemic.

“The grant program is instrumental to making this a more successful year,” said Bob Smith.

“This has allowed us to invest in our business and grow it, rather than fold it up,” Pamela Smith added.

The couple had to adapt an in-person performance business to a virtual operation overnight.

“We do tree-lightings, parades, children hospital visits and many charity events. But the majority of our business, naturally, is in December,” said Bob Smith, explaining how the pandemic shut him down overnight.

“We had even begun expanding, doing country club visits. But COVID forced us to go virtual, and we of course had the expense of the studio set up, and the office set up and the backdrops, the cameras, the mics, the lighting, the monitors and classes on how to do it,” said Pamela Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus have since begun to return “Big Red Santa” to largely an in-person business, but are still building back the business and continue some virtual activity.

The Smiths regularly attend training classes to update skills they have honed in dealing with children.  Portraying Santa and Mrs. Santa is much more involved than donning costumes, they said.  Children who may be going through personal difficulties, battling cancer or experiencing problems often ask Santa and Mrs. Santa for advice.

“So, we actually attend a number of classes. How do you deal with sick children? How do you deal with children with autism? How do you deal with children who have tough questions like, can you bring my grandma back? So we belong to several professional organizations and, this is actually growing,” Pamela Smith explained.

Learn more about Big Red Santa:  https://bigredsanta.com/

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Santa and Mrs. Claus (Bob and Pamela Smith) chat with Commissioner Stephen Shaw, who delivered a Morris County Small Business Grant to their Kinnelon workshop on a hot summer day.

 

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Small business owners pack the house for Kentucky Innovation workshop - The Lane Report

SOMERSET, Ky. — Small business owners from across the community filled Somerset Community College’s Hal Rogers Student Commons on June 21 ready to learn about state incentives that can help their enterprises grow.

Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) President and CEO Chris Girdler said the workshop, a partnership between his organization and the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, was one of the most well attended in SPEDA’s history.

“We received incredibly positive feedback about this workshop, from the knowledge of the folks at the Kentucky Innovation Office to the quality of the information presented,” Girdler said. “We are thrilled to partner with our friends at the Chamber to provide events like these, which give valuable insight for business owners on ways they can thrive in the marketplace. Small businesses are crucial to our economy and this workshop is hopefully the first of many that provide resources to them.”

The workshop was presented by Kristine McNeil and Tori Wood, project managers for the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Innovation Office. They shared information about the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit, loan support options, and how small tech companies can leverage an Angel Tax Credit program to attract investors.

Bobby Clue, executive director of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber, said providing informational sessions like these is crucial in supporting small businesses, which are “the backbone of our country’s economy.”

“We are proud to partner with SPEDA to bring quality speakers and training opportunities into our local community to provide our business community with the resources they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing economy,” Clue said.

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Clarkson Biology Graduate Student Presents Work at a Max Planck Institute Workshop in Plon, Germany - Clarkson University News

Akter Also Presented at the American Society for Microbiology Meeting in Washington DC.

Mahfuza Akter, a PhD candidate in Clarkson’s Biology Department’s Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Biotechnology (IBB) program, presented at an invitation-only workshop on Evolutionary Dynamics and Processes at the world-renowned Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plon, Germany in early June. The workshop brought together around 60 expert scientists and promising graduate students from around the world. Mahfuza was selected to give a poster presentation on a part of her PhD research, entitled “Evolution of Bacterial Populations in Response to Antibiotic and Spatial Structure”.

Also in June, she gave an oral presentation entitled “The Evolutionary Dynamics of Tradeoffs Between Motility, Antibiotic Resistance, and Fitness in Bacteria Populations Evolving in Spatially Structured Environments” at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (Microbe-2022) in Washington D.C.

Mahfuza was grateful to receive financial support to attend these meetings from Clarkson’s School of Arts & Sciences, the Biology Department, and the Graduate School (as a prize for winning second place in Clarkson’s 3-Minute-Thesis competition).

Mahfuza’s research, advised by Assistant Biology Professor Susan Bailey, focuses on understanding the evolution of antibiotic resistance in heterogeneous environment. She works primarily with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium best known for contributing to chronic lung infections in Cystic Fibrosis patients, ultimately aiming to identify strategies for treatment and management of antibiotic resistant infections. Mahfuza also works as a Teaching Assistant for Microbiology and the Molecular Biology Lab in the Biology Department.

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V Rising Workshop Floor - DBLTAP

As players start building their castles, they might wonder how they can acquire Workshop Floor. This flooring is necessary for players to create the Workshop Room.

V Rising is an open-world survival game that revolves around its dim vampire aesthetic. On top of the normal open-world gameplay, though, is a dynamic castle-building feature. Customizations range from purely visual improvements to rooms that can increase the player's various stats. The Workshop Room is one of several rooms that the player can add to their castle, as well as a Library, Alchemy Lab, and more.

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In order to build a Workshop in V Rising, you need to cover an entire room's flooring in Workshop Floor. Only once the entire floor is covered in Workshop Floor will the room become a Workshop. To acquire Workshop Floor, players have to take down Grayson the Armorer in Farbane Woods. He's a Level 27 V Blood Carrier, so make sure to come prepared.

Once you've covered a room of your castle in Workshop Floor, you'll finally be able to reap the benefits of the Workshop Room. These benefits include faster crafting production speed as well as a decrease in the necessary items needed for crafting.

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Players Workshop seeks garage sale treasures - Burlington Hawk Eye

Edible Schoolyard to hold adult workshop series - KGET 17

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Islands of Brilliance hold "Sandbox" workshop in Kenosha - Kenosha News

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Within the bright, colorful walls of Lemon Street Gallery, Islands of Brilliance, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit, held a workshop for neurodiverse people and their families titled Sandbox@.

The workshop, which is making its way to different cities within Wisconsin, hit the road for the first time this year, and it features different aspects of programming offered at Islands of Brilliance.

Angela Ruesch attended the workshop along with her children after learning of the event at an autism conference. 

"I think it (Sandbox@) is amazing," Ruesch said. " Especially because you can bring siblings ."

The workshop began with an activity called Natterdays, which is designed to help people with storytelling skills. Participants filled out a Mad Libs-style worksheet and an "about me" worksheet and shared their work with the rest of the group.

The next part of the workshop was the Doodle Lab, in which participants created different works of art on iPads via procreate and traditional paper and pencil.

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The workshop concluded with Smactivities, in which participants constructed object out of popsicle sticks, paper, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and more. Some creations included an origami dinosaur and a monster truck made from foam circles and pipe cleaners.

"It's been really exciting to be in difference areas of Wisconsin," said Natalie Derr, a creative technologist for Islands of Brilliance. "And I think the more we can get out there and get our word out, the more that we can spread this and have more people participate."

Islands of Brilliance was founded by Mark and Margaret Fairbanks, who have a son on the autism spectrum, in 2012.

When their son was younger, he noticed Mark using a digital illustration software and asked to try. After minimal instruction, he drew his favorite character at the time-- Percy from Thomas the Tank Engine.

"And that's when we were like, 'oh my gosh, area of interest, technology and a little bit on instruction-- what's gonna happen?" Margaret said. 

Margaret and Mark tested their idea of including art, design and STEM-based teaching at Discovery World in Milwaukee and their programs, which are all based around those principles, have grown ever since. 

Today, their organization still aims to teach an art, design and STEM-based curriculum to help people on the spectrum gain technical skills and practice social and emotional learning.

"I think it's great that they're bringing awareness for kids with disabilities or autism," Ruesch said. " I think that's so great."

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Islands of Brilliance, Sherman Phoenix team up for creative workshop for those on the autism spectrum Islands of Brilliance, Sherman Phoenix team up for creative workshop for those on the autism spectrum - WDJT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- When you look at Cristian Arias, it's not tough to tell he's a Wisconsin sports fan. His favorite Packers player? Aaron Rodgers. His favorite Bucks player? You guessed it; Giannis Antetokounmpo. He went to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field for his 16th birthday just a few weeks ago.

Decked out in a Packers hat and t-shirt, Cristian was at Sherman Phoenix Monday morning the Islands of Brilliance workshop created to help teach children and young adults on the autism spectrum creative skills.

"I'm drawing the Brewers playing the Chicago Cubs," said Cristian, as he participated in one of the morning's activities.

When asked if the Brewers were beating the Cubs in the drawing, he smiled and answered a simple "Yes."

"It's very special for me," said Missy Arias, Cristian's mom, when asked about the program. "I'm glad and I'm happy that they have this for special needs children. There should be more programs like this."

Islands of Brilliance is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that works with children and young adults on the spectrum. IOB uses art and design as an intervention tool to teach students valuable technical skills while also helping them learn and practice social, emotional and communication skills essential for navigating everyday life and successful employment. The program averages about 20 students a week, but hopes to grow and continue to share their services with more people in the community.

"It's really cool to be expanding throughout Milwaukee," said Natalie Derr, a creative technologist with IOB. "Creativity is very special to every single person. Creativity is an outlet to heal and create empathy between human beings."

Dr. Stacia Thompson is the executive director of Sherman Phoenix Foundation. A mother herself of a child with autism, she recognized the importance of having programs available for those on the spectrum and their families, and was happy to open the doors of Sherman Phoenix for Monday's workshop.

"For me, it's important that we make sure we reach every element, every child who might be interested in STEAM or STEM," Thompson said. "As a parent of a special needs child, I have been blessed in the fact that we've had some great resources and great activities and great organizations to work with over the years. Now we have another one with Islands of Brilliance."

Thompson says she hopes Monday's workshop is the first of many held at Sherman Phoenix. As for Derr, she hopes word will continue to spread about IOB and the programs the organization offers the community.

"I really hope that this reaches people and that we can get more people into our programming; to be more connected, to build more community and to see how creativity can really bond us all together," Derr said. "The people we serve right now, it's a really small, tight knit community where everyone feels comfortable and able to share. We're just lucky no matter what capacity we're at."

Milwaukee is one of ten Wisconsin cities where IOB is hosting in-person sessions. Other cities include Madison, Waukesha, West Bend, Kenosha, Wisconsin Dells, Sheboygan, Racine, Green Bay and Superior.

Anyone interested in learning more about Islands of Brilliance and the programs offered can visit the organization's website here.

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USPS hosting career and applications workshop for job openings Tuesday - CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a career and applications workshop to fill immediate openings on Tuesday. 

Stop by the Irving Park Station, located at 3319 N. Cicero Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

You can submit your application and check out job openings at www.usps.com/careers.

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Ventura Land Trust presents plein air painting workshop at Harmon Canyon Preserve - Santa Barbara News-Press

Ventura Land Trust is expanding its public program offerings with an artist-led plein air painting workshop at 8 a.m. July 9 at Harmon Canyon Preserve. 

Artists Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans and Marian Fortunati will offer instruction for beginner and experienced artists on how to capture Harmon Canyon’s natural landscape through composition, form, color and paint handling.  

Participants will receive instruction as a group and one-on-one. Group discussion will allow painters to learn from one another. Ventura Land Trust staff will join the workshop to share elements of Harmon Canyon Preserve’s natural and cultural history. 

Painting en plein air, the French expression for “in the open air,” is the act of leaving the walls of a studio and painting in the outdoors. Artists explore how to paint form and light, with its changing, ephemeral qualities, with portable paints and easels. 

“Plein air painting allows me to focus and interact in real time to understand and learn about a place,” said workshop leader Debra Holladay. “Experiencing the light, color, sound, smell, temperature and touch magnifies and records my experience through paint.” 

“One of the most rewarding aspects of working en plein air is seeing things you’ve never noticed before, like the color of dry grass or a fleeting neon edge where light bends or reflects. I hope to share that aspect of seeing and how to translate it into paint with participants of the workshop, in addition to a basic approach to transforming a blank canvas into a painting.”

The workshop is $20 for Ventura Land Trust members and $30 for nomembers. Participants can view a full list of suggested painting supplies and register for the workshop atwww.venturalandtrust.org/pleinair.

The mission of Ventura Land Trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. The organization currently owns and manages land along the Ventura River and in the Ventura hillsides, including the 2,100-acre Harmon Canyon Preserve. All preserves are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk for free. Ventura Land Trust is an accredited member of the Land Trust Alliance.

A lifelong painter and native Californian, Ms. Holladay’s art career began at age two with a tube of red lipstick and her cooperative dog, followed by a crayon wall mural unsuccessfully hidden behind a chest of drawers. Working both in the studio and in the field, Ms. Holladay rewards the viewer with small details often overlooked by the casual observer in her paintings.

She earned her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Central Oklahoma followed by six years of study at the Art Students League of New York. An artist member of the California Art Club, she is a co-founder of Studio2310, and a founding member of the PAC6 Painters. 

A Native Californian, Ms. Wambsgans began landscape oil painting 16 years ago, after working as the managing director of a major recording studio and then as a sculptor for two decades. Studying intensely with Scott Christensen and other well-respected landscape painters and painting daily, Ms. Wambsgans strives to capture the effect of light on the land, through color and paint quality.

In 2006, the artist spearheaded “Chasing Open Spaces,” an environmental project painting the open spaces of the Santa Clarita Valley. Exhibits generated by this project were instrumental in preserving Elsmere Canyon in Santa Clarita. Ms. Wambsgans has been an active member of the California Art Club since 2002 and is a founding member of the PAC6 Painters.

An award-winning artist, Ms. Fortunati is a contemporary California impressionist who uses oil paints to create interesting experiments with texture and color. She is a Southern California native who enjoyed a lengthy career as a teacher and a principal in Los Angeles. After painting and studying art for many years during time off work, she now paints full-time. 

Ms. Fortunati has established a foundation in the Impressionist tradition of seeing and painting shapes of light and color through instruction by artists Ray Roberts, Frank Gardner, Matt Smith, Daniel Pinkham, and master landscape and undersea artist David C. Gallup.

An artist member of the California Art Club and a founding member of PAC6 Painters, she retains affiliations with the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and various other art organizations.

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Virtual workshop set to help farmers prepare for future - wlfi.com

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Operation Welcome Home to hold an agriculture workshop, 'a place for veterans to gather and learn from one another' - The Dominion Post

By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Whether you’re seeking a hobby in gardening or a career in agriculture, Operation Welcome Home invites everyone to participate in its upcoming Veterans Agricultu

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MSU encourages community stakeholders to attend workshop on resiliency improvements - Mississippi State Newsroom

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STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State will host the Disaster Resilient Food Energy Water Systems workshop this Wednesday [June 29] at The Mill at MSU.

A first-of-its-kind event, DIRE-FEWS is hosted by a team of researchers from the university’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts in the College of Forest Resources and funded by a National Science Foundation Sustainable Regional Systems planning grant. It will include a panel of speakers, Lunch and Learn, and breakout and tutorial sessions. Registration is $25 and available at https://gfrc.tamu.edu/dire-fews/education-and-workforce-development/workshops/. 

Beth Stokes, MSU associate professor and scientist in MSU’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center, said the program is one of three workshops focusing on improving resiliency in Gulf South communities, with the others held this summer at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Stokes is collaborating with scientists from the two universities as well as others from The Nature Conservancy, RAPID Manufacturing Institute, Argonne National Laboratory and the Observer Research Foundation to create the workshop series.

She encouraged anyone involved in local businesses, disaster relief groups, community support organizations and academics to attend.

“Our team is doing convergent research, which means reaching out to communities and listening to stakeholders,” Stokes said. “It’s critical to engage with the people who will be impacted by the research before the research starts. We’re trying to reach as many people as we can.”

Last year, Coastal Resilience Program Manager Debalina Sengupta with the NOAA Sea Grant at Texas A&M University contacted Stokes with the idea. Sengupta explained that in her home country of India, the Observer Research Foundation is having positive impacts in communities developing practical methods for increasing resiliency.

“As we’ve seen large-scale natural disasters—floods, tornadoes and hurricanes—increase in the Gulf South over the last 10-15 years, Dr. Sengupta had the insight that our communities would benefit from similar programs modified for an American system,” Stokes said.

This conversation led to a collaborative planning of events to bring scientists, disaster specialists and community stakeholders together to discuss challenges and potential solutions to these natural disasters.

“There are challenges in reaching our rural communities after an event. Resiliency programs would give them the support before they need it,” Stokes said.

A series of related webinars also can be found at https://gfrc.tamu.edu/dire-fews/education-and-workforce-development/webinars/.

MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu.

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Native Hawaiian Advancement Council Offering Workshop Scholarships - Kauai Now

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement – CNHA – is inviting students and teachers to register for ‘Aha ‘Ōpio: Ulu Koa, an education workshop designed to engage and inspire future leaders in civic engagement.

The workshop takes places on July 19, the first day of the 21st Annual Native Hawaiian Convention at Sheraton Waikīkī. Scholarships to cover the cost to attend the convention are being offered to students and teachers who register for the workshop.

“An important part of the Native Hawaiian Convention is to engage our young aloha ‘āina, our Native Hawaiian students, to plant the seeds of civic engagement in future generation of ʻōiwi leaders,” said Kūhiō Lewis, chief executive officer of CNHA. “This is an opportunity for students and educators to take part in a workshop that will inspire them to become engaged community leaders. And it will also provide them an opportunity to learn and meet other leaders in our community during the annual Native Hawaiian Convention.”

The ʻAha ʻŌpio is scheduled on the first day of the convention – July 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will take participants through a full-day of learning and understanding more about the framework of native rights in Hawai‘i and the system that they operate in. Topics for discussion include water rights, ceded lands, kingdom laws and more.

Scholarship for ‘Aha ‘Ōpio are now available for students and teachers to register. Those who register will also be provided with full access to the entirety of the convention at no charge. Registration is available at https://cvent.me/OkK3Ax.

Teachers who register and attend the ‘Aha ‘Ōpio will also earn a stipend for their participation.

The 21st Annual Native Hawaiian Convention will be held at the Sheraton Waikīkī on July 19-22, 2022 and features discussions on cultural perpetuation, civic engagement and tourism transformation. In addition, for the first time ever, the Native Hawaiian Convention will host the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards ceremony.

For CNHA members, the convention registration fee is $75. For non-members, the registration fee is $175. Meals and evening event tickets will be available for additional fees. For more information about the convention and to register, visit https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/convention.

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CDCR holds July hiring workshops in Central Valley - Inside CDCR - CDCR

The CDCR Specialized Recruitment and Outreach Unit will hold two Central Valley hiring workshops in July.

Both workshops will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The July 26 workshop will be held at the Learning Technology Center, 1101 Dairy Avenue, in Corcoran.

Register online for the July 26 workshop.

The July 28 workshop will be held at Four Points by Sheraton in the Bistro Ballroom, 5101 California Avenue, in Bakersfield.

Register online for the July 28 workshop.

Job opportunities in nine CDCR institutions include:

• carpenters
• case records professions
• education professions
• electricians
• groundskeepers
• locksmiths
• maintenance mechanics
• painters
• plumbers
• supervising cooks
• water sewage and plant supervisors.

Activities offered in the Central Valley hiring workshops include:

• Information on current vacancies, salary, and benefits.
• CalCareer account assistance.
• Take an Exam and get on the list! (Contact us for a list of same-day exams)
• On site assessment of qualifications.
• Possibly interview.

For more information, or to learn about job locations, contact careers@cdcr.ca.gov.

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City Council Special Budget Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. - City of Palm Coast

The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.

A special budget workshop meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. No action will be taken during the workshop. Details of the items on the agenda are listed below.

• The Southern Group will give a presentation on the 2022 Legislative Overview to City Council which will include details on both policy and budget outcomes. Additionally, they will cover state agency and legislative grant programs that can be utilized by the City in the coming months.
• City Administration will present the Strategic Action Plan Project Plans aiding efforts to provide a timeline, budget projections and resource needs to implement the adopted City Council Priorities. This item was heard by City Council at their April 26, 2022 Special Budget Workshop with no changes suggested to this item.
• The Parks and Recreation Department will present an overview of the Regional Recreation Facility Vision providing potential opportunities to develop community recreation. This will include a branding outline that represents the community recreation needs for the southern extent of the City.
• The Information Technology Department will give a presentation on IT Cybersecurity and Initiatives. House Bill 7055 is expected to go into effect on July 1, 2022 which requires local governments to adopt cybersecurity standards that safeguard local government data, information technology, and information technology resources.
• The Community Development Department will present an overview of the department to assist City Council during the upcoming budget preparations. This overview will detail current operational workload, successful business friendly initiatives, and future opportunities. The Community Development Department consists of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.

Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name and may speak for up to 3 minutes. Comment cards are available for contact information in order for staff to follow up with each speaker.

Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.

Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and both are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.

If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Stay informed with the latest news and information from the City of Palm Coast by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You can sign up for weekly updates by visiting www.palmcoastgov.com/government/city-manager/week-in-review. 

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“Unprecedented workshop” highlights new infrastructure delivery methods | Cornell Chronicle - Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy (CPIP) at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at Cambridge University (CSIC) will bring together top private and public sector leaders, academics, experts, and practitioners for a workshop focusing on new methods of infrastructure delivery.

The workshop - Funding, Financing & Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure to Improve Resilience, Sustainability and Universal Access – will be held July 11-14 at Cornell Tech in New York City. Some workshop sessions will also be livestreamed allowing participants worldwide to engage in discussions. The conference is funded by the National Science Foundation and the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

“This will be an unprecedented opportunity for the smartest minds in infrastructure to share the latest thinking and develop new strategies,” said CPIP academic director Rick Geddes, a professor in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. “Time is money because of Congress’ passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and the global demand for improved transit and public services to respond to climate change.”

Signifying the international nature of the gathering, attendees will be welcomed by Professor Lord Robert Mair, a world-leading geotechnical engineer and tunneling expert. He serves at the University of Cambridge as the Emeritus Sir Kirby Laing Professor of Civil Engineering and director of research. He is also Founding Head of CSIC.

Experts from infrastructure’s technological, engineering, social, environmental, economic, and financial dimensions will discuss how a multi-disciplinary approach can address numerous pressing policy challenges. Those include infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change impacts, net zero carbon emissions and social equity, with a view to identifying potential policy implications and research needs.

Discussions will be led by prominent leaders in the field including:

Raymond DiPrinzio - a Senior Vice President and Team Leader of the Infrastructure Finance Team at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. He is responsible for originating and arranging debt financing for infrastructure projects in North America. He also serves on the CPIP Board of Advisors.

Thomas O’Rourke ’70 - The Thomas R. Briggs Professor of Engineering in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and associate director of CPIP, O’Rourke is an expert in geotechnical engineering for earth retention systems, foundations, and soil/structure interaction; earthquake engineering; underground construction technology, and engineering of large, geographically distributed systems, such as water supplies, gas and liquid fuel systems, electric power, and transportation facilities.   

Jennifer Schooling – Director of CSIC and an expert in the development and delivery of smart infrastructure solutions to real-life industry problems. She is also an expert in using data as an engineering tool for tackling pressing challenges facing industry, including climate change, resource constraint and resilience.

Kenichi Soga - A professor of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley, Soga is the founding director of the Center for Smart Infrastructure, a collaboration with the East Bay Municipal Utility District that applies cutting-edge technology to tackle infrastructure challenges caused by climate change, aging systems, and natural hazards.

“This is an important and timely event bringing together international experts across academia, policy and practice to explore how to improve infrastructure delivery in a post-COVID world through innovative funding and financing as well as emerging technologies,” Schooling said. “The thinking from both in-person and online events will help shape the outputs from this international workshop, which will be crafted into a series of white papers to be shared with a wider audience, including policymakers, and they will inform future research agendas.”

The Cornell Tech sessions of the workshop are by invitation-only but the online presentations are open to all with registration information here.

Jim Hanchett is assistant dean of communications in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

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WBTV Sets 2022 Television Directors Workshop Participants - Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Television Group has announced the seven directors selected for the 2022 WBTV Directors’ Workshop.

The 2022 edition will be the first in-person class of the workship since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The WBTV Directors’ Workshop launched in 2013 with the aim to discover new and innovative talent, to prepare directors from other creative fields (motion pictures, commercials, music videos, shortform content, etc.) for the transition to television, and to provide increased opportunities for women helmers and those from underrepresented groups. Since its founding, the Directors’ Workshop has helped to launch or further the TV directing careers of more than 60 women and/or people of color, according to WBTV.

This year’s class was instructed by directors Bethany Rooney and Stacey K. Black.

Prior Directors’ Workshop graduates include Bola Ogun (Shadow & Bone, The Witcher, Walker, Lucifer), Stacey Muhammad (Queen Sugar, Harlem, Guilty Party, Love Life), Pamela Romanowsky (Gossip Girl, Riverdale, Prodigal Son), Marcus Stokes (The Walking Dead, Station 19, 9-1-1), Jennifer Phang (Secrets of Sulphur Springs pilot, The Flight Attendant, Riverdale, The Boys), Alexis Ostrander (Riverdale, American Horror Story, Cruel Summer, Servant), Sherwin Shilati (National Treasure, Animal Kingdom, Lucifer, Riverdale, Manifest), Michael Goi (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Riverdale, American Horror Story, Big Sky), Antonio Negret (Hightown, Prodigal Son, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The 100), Jude Weng (Black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Good Place, Young Sheldon), and Jaffar Mahmood (Young Sheldon, Brooklyn 99, Superstore), among many others.

The following participants, culled from more than 650 applicants, comprise the Class of 2022:

Kayla Compton is set to direct an episode of Warner Bros. Television/The CW’s DC drama The Flash. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, she has been writing and directing since the age of 8 and acting professionally in Los Angeles for 12 years. Kayla recently wrote and directed the short film In Training, which is currently on the festival circuit. She also currently plays the role of DC Super Hero Allegra Garcia on The Flash.

Claire Fowler, a Welsh writer and director, is set to direct an episode of WBTV/Netflix’s Manifest. After studying at Oxford University, she made several documentaries focused on human rights before attending Columbia University’s M.F.A. program in film on a Fulbright scholarship. She has since participated in AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women, the Ryan Murphy HALF program, and the Sony Directing program. Her short films have screened at more than 200 international film festivals, including Tribeca, London, Palm Springs and Outfest. In 2020, she won a BAFTA Cymru award for her short film Salam.

Tiffany Frances, a Taiwanese American writer and director, will direct an episode of WBTV/The CW’s Kung Fu. She is an alum of the AFI Directing Workshop for Women, a Blackmagic Collective fellow, and a SeriesFest + Shondaland Women Director Mentorship Finalist. She wrote and directed an original film for ELLE and Lexus that screened at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event in October 2021. Her short Dot was selected for the Caz Matthews Fund. Her short film Hello from Taiwan won the Grand Jury Prize at the Taiwanese American Film Festival, Best Drama and Best Director at SeriesFest, and screened at MoMA. She has worked with Levi’s, Vogue, Citibank, Acura, Lancome, National Geographic, and more. She is currently developing two TV series as well as two feature films. Tiffany received her BA from UCSD and her MFA in Directing from the Art Center College of Design.

Calvin “Jai” Jamison Jr., a writer/director from Richmond, VA, will direct an episode of WBTV/The CW’s Superman & Lois. He is an alum of Almanack Screenwriters (fka Nantucket Screenwriters Colony), is a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellow, and a graduate of Hampton University, and American University’s MFA Film program. His feature film Tri led to his selection for the Shoot Magazine New Director’s Showcase. Slave Cry, his most recent short film, won The Commonwealth Award at the Virginia Film Festival and screened at the 2021 Pan African Film Festival. He is currently a story editor on Superman & Lois.

Leon Lozano, an Oakland native, will direct an episode of WBTV/The CW’s acclaimed drama All American: Homecoming. He is the founder of Son of Oakland Productions. His directing credits include Renée, an episode of Tales set to premiere this summer on BET Network, and the short film My Father Belize, which premiered at the 2021 Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner. Lozano is currently in post-production on his feature film A Little Hope for Chicago and his documentary short Prom Night Flex.

Geeta Malik will be directing an upcoming episode of the breakout WBTV/ABC hit comedy Abbott Elementary. Malik is an award-winning writer and director whose accolades include the inaugural Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. She won the Austin Film Festival Comedy Screenplay Award for her feature script Dinner with Friends, later retitled to India Sweet and Spices, which she also directed. Starring Bollywood superstar Manisha Koirala, Adil Hussain, Sophia Ali, and Rish Shah, India Sweet and Spice premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, was released theatrically by Bleecker Street, and is currently streaming on Hulu.

Alvaro Ron is set to direct an episode of WBTV/The CW’s Superman & Lois. He is an award-winning filmmaker and environmentalist, and an alum of UCLA, NALIP’s Latino Lens Program, the Sony TV Diverse Directors Program and the Berlinale Talents. Some of his short films include Swimming in the Desert (winner of 28 awards, starring Tony Plana) and The Red Thunder (with more than 300 film festival selections). Alvaro Ron has directed critically acclaimed international TV series like Hernán for Amazon, and Palomares and Velvet Collection for Netflix, for which he received a Platino Award nomination.

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Producer Nan Bernstein to host BFMC workshop - theberkshireedge.com

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Workshop Early-Bird Pricing Available Until June 30 - New Jersey School Boards Association

The deadline for early-bird group registration for Workshop 2022 is Thursday, June 30.

The New Jersey School Boards Association is offering a special early-bird group rate of $2,100 for 25 team members. The regular group registration rate of $2,200 goes into effect Friday, July 1.

Workshop is the largest training conference for public school officials in the Garden State. It will take place from Monday, Oct. 24 to Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. It is co-sponsored by the NJSBA, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials.

What You Get Workshop includes three full days of networking opportunities and professional development, including leadership training, keynote speakers, student entertainment,  demonstrations from industry partners and more.

When you register for NJSBA’s Workshop 2022, you will be joining thousands of school leaders in person and affirming your commitment to public education.

Group Registration  The group rate covers 25 team members and may include: the school board, business administrator, superintendent, facilities managers, curriculum professionals, IT staff, principals, human resource professionals and other district staff.

Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. Please ask your school business administrator to register your district today!

Housing Information  Ocean Casino Resort is the event headquarters hotel. Blocks of rooms have been secured at select Atlantic City hotels. Hotel and rate information is available on the Workshop 2022 website. Hotel reservations must be handled by your school business administrator.

More Information Visit the Workshop website for more information.

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Credit unions join forces to host first Fight Fraud Workshop - Montgomery Advertiser

Senior Vice Dean Baker helps develop National Academies workshop on DEI in health professions Medicine - today.wayne.edu

Richard Baker, M.D., senior vice dean of Medical Education for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, helped develop a series of workshops on diversity, equity and inclusion in health professions for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Dr. Baker, a professor of Ophthalmology, served as vice chair of the planning committee that produced “Exploring a Culture of Fairness, Respect and Anti-racism Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Health Professions Education: A Workshop Series” for the organization.

Dr. Baker’s committee convened a diverse group of educators, students, administrators and health professionals to explore diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism across the spectrum of health professions education. The participants shared ideas and educational materials that resulted in an interactive webpage tool for educators and health professionals to explore ideas and responses by considering:

Richard Baker, M.D.

• Accreditation as a mechanism for change

• The importance of language for sparking action

• How metrics and funding organizations are, or could be, used in measuring and promoting anti-racism structures of institutions

Each session explores forms of institutional structures as potential mechanisms for influencing or eliminating discriminatory practices within the education of health professionals. All three workshop sessions are summarized in the resulting free interactive educational resource, complete with downloadable content.

In addition to overseeing the committee that planned the workshop, Dr. Baker presented “Five Foundational Points,” which form the core of the program. His five points, which he described as “admittedly aspirational,” are “useful in facilitating a common understanding of the topic for a more focused and intentional discussion.”

The points include:

1. DEI - diversity, equity, and inclusion - is not the same as “anti-racism”
Make a clear distinction between the DEI efforts and anti-racism efforts. DEI is extremely important. It may be a pathway to, or a platform for, anti-racism, however, progress related to DEI should not be substituted or conflated with the achievement of goals related to anti-racism.

2. Race is not a biological construct
Race is not a biological construct, it is a social construct. Race as a biological construct is a pervasive and strongly held, but inaccurate belief and assumption. Science has definitively demonstrated that race is not based upon meaningful biology, it is at best a poor and often misleading proxy for real biological determinants of health, such as ancestry or genetic predisposition. Misrepresentation, particularly among our faculty and students, is highly problematic and it's a basis for perpetuating false beliefs, misinformation, inappropriate curriculum and inappropriate care.

3. Health inequities stem from racism and not race
Health inequities experienced by specific marginalized race, ethnicity groups are primarily the product and consequences of racism and not race. Racism is a powerful social determinant of health. Despite the undeniably powerful impact of racism on health, historically, the term racism has been typically de-emphasized, ignored, or actively avoided in discussions related to health.

4. Distinguish between structural racism and interpersonal racism
It's useful to distinguish between structural and institutional racism versus interpersonal racism. Discussions, activities and proposed interventions germane to anti-racism efforts in the health education environment primarily focus on structural and institutional racism, as opposed to interpersonal racism carried out at the level of the individual.

5. Structural racism extends far beyond the educational environment
Given the reality that structural racism extends far beyond the educational environment today, overarching questions are twofold. First, what is the role in the challenges of accreditors and recognizing and dismantling structural racism in the health professions’ arena? Second, what is the role and the challenges of creditors and mitigating structural racism’s pervasive and highly damaging effects on students faculty and the patients, we serve?

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Missouri S&T hosts second annual critical minerals workshop - Missouri S&T News and Research

The future of cell phones, solar panels and electric vehicles depends on materials like cobalt, germanium and rare earth elements. Those and other critical minerals are the focus of the second annual virtual workshop hosted by Missouri S&T Aug. 4-5. The workshop is part Missouri S&T’s critical-minerals workshop series funded by the National Science Foundation. It features U.S. and international experts on subjects including mineral deposits, critical mineral sustainability, public policy, and processing and recycling.

“Rising gas prices highlight the need for renewable energy technologies, which rely heavily on critical minerals such as cobalt for electric car batteries, tellurium for solar panels, and rare earth elements required for magnets in turbines that harvest wind energy,” says Dr. Marek Locmelis, assistant professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering at Missouri S&T. “To meet the increasing demand for critical minerals and other technological advances that will benefit society, we will have to increase critical mineral supply significantly over the next decade.”

Locmelis, the workshop organizer, says goals can be reached through better exploration models and improved recovery from existing production and recycling. He says the workshop will address the challenges and bring together people from different parts of the supply chain to discuss the best ways forward. 

Four keynote presenters will share their thoughts during the workshop:

• Michelle Michot Foss, Baker Institute fellow, Rice University
• Jeffrey Mauk, research geologist, United States Geological Survey
• Karin Olson Hoal, the Wold Family Professor of Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability, Cornell University
• Debra Struhsacker, environmental permitting and government relations consultant and professional geologist.

In addition, 12 invited speakers will bring a wealth of expertise related to critical minerals:

• Isabel Barton, assistant professor of mining and geological engineering, University of Arizona 
• Morgan Bazilian, professor and Payne Institute for Public Policy director, Colorado School of Mines
• Shannon M. Biros, assistant professor of organic chemistry, Grand Valley State University
• Giovanni Andrea Blengini, associate professor and leader of the life cycle assessment research group, Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy
• Brett Carlson, assistant professor of materials and metallurgical engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Sebnem Duzgun, professor and Fred Banfield Distinguished Endowed Chair of Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
• Mahelet Fikru, associate professor of economics, Missouri S&T
• Samuel Kessinger, graduate student in materials engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Hojong Kim, associate professor of material science and engineering, Penn State University
• Lee Ann Munk, professor of geological sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage
• Kristin Vekasi, associate professor of political science, University of Maine
• Eric J. Werner, professor of chemistry, University of Tampa.

Presentations will address several topics, including workforce development, global supply chains, domestic mineral exploration, sourcing and production, governance, and sustainability. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and further discuss the topics with the speakers.

In addition to Locmelis, workshop organizers include Dr. Lana Alagha, associate professor of mining engineering; Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, chair of mining and explosives engineering; Dr. Mark Fitch, assistant chair and associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering; Dr. Alanna Krolikowski, assistant professor of history and political science; Dr. Michael Moats, professor and interim chair of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T; Dr. Angela Lueking, vice chancellor for research and dean of the graduate school at Montana Technological University; and Shelby Clark, a graduate student in geology and geophysics at Missouri S&T. The workshop is hosted by Missouri S&T’s  Energetic Materials, Rock Characterization and Geomechanics Research Center.

The workshop is free and open to anyone who is interested in critical minerals. For more information or to register, visit criticalminerals.mst.edu.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,200 students. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System and located in Rolla, Missouri, Missouri S&T offers 101 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top 10 universities for return on investment, according to Business Insider. S&T also is home to the Kummer Institute, made possible by a $300 million gift from Fred and June Kummer. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.

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Want to know more about diabetes? A free workshop is coming to Huntsville - WHNT News 19

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Junior Beef Producers Workshop scheduled in Carrington - Jamestown Sun | News, weather, sports from Jamestown North Dakota - The Jamestown Sun

CARRINGTON, N.D. - North Dakota State University will host a Junior Beef Producers Workshop in Carrington on Aug. 9.

“We are thrilled to provide 13- to 18-year-olds with practical, interactive experiences related to beef production,” says Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension agent in Foster County.

“This workshop gives youth who are already involved in the beef industry the opportunity to learn in-depth about management practices that operations choose and why they are significant,” said Mary Keena, livestock environmental specialist.

The event begins at 9 a.m. CDT at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, 663 Hwy 281 N, Carrington.

Hands-on sessions will provide young cattle enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about reproduction (artificial insemination), herd evaluation, nutrition and manure management.

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During a “lunch and learn” session, participants will hear from professionals who are working in various fields related to beef production.

NDSU animal scientist Rob Maddock will lead a tour of a local meat processing facility in the afternoon.

Speakers include Maddock; Keena; Karl Hoppe, livestock systems specialist; Lisa Pederson, livestock specialist; and Tyler Kralicek, Extension agent in Burleigh County.

Preregistration is required by July 29. The workshop fee is $50. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/3aZqTSN .

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Junior Beef Producers Workshop scheduled | TSLN.com - Tri-State Livestock News

North Dakota State University will host a Junior Beef Producers Workshop in Carrington on Aug. 9.

“We are thrilled to provide 13- to 18-year-olds with practical, interactive experiences related to beef production,” says Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension agent in Foster County.

Livestock environmental specialist Mary Keena adds, “This workshop gives youth who are already involved in the beef industry the opportunity to learn in-depth about management practices that operations choose and why they are significant.”

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The event begins at 9 a.m. CDT at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, 663 Hwy 281 N, Carrington, ND 58421.

Hands-on sessions will provide young cattle enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about reproduction (artificial insemination), herd evaluation, nutrition and manure management.

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During a “lunch and learn” session, participants will hear from professionals who are working in various fields related to beef production.

NDSU animal scientist Rob Maddock will lead a tour of a local meat processing facility in the afternoon.

Speakers include Maddock; Keena; Karl Hoppe, livestock systems specialist; Lisa Pederson, livestock specialist; and Tyler Kralicek, Extension agent in Burleigh County.

Pre-registration is required by July 29. The workshop fee is $50. For more information or to register, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/junior-beef-producers-workshop.

–NDSU Extension

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Active Shooter Response Plan Workshop to be held at Glens Falls Youth Center - WRGB

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Active Shooter Response Plan Workshop to be held at Glens Falls Youth Center  WRGB

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Junior Beef Producers Workshop scheduled | TSLN.com - Tri-State Livestock News

North Dakota State University will host a Junior Beef Producers Workshop in Carrington on Aug. 9.

“We are thrilled to provide 13- to 18-year-olds with practical, interactive experiences related to beef production,” says Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension agent in Foster County.

Livestock environmental specialist Mary Keena adds, “This workshop gives youth who are already involved in the beef industry the opportunity to learn in-depth about management practices that operations choose and why they are significant.”

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The event begins at 9 a.m. CDT at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, 663 Hwy 281 N, Carrington, ND 58421.

Hands-on sessions will provide young cattle enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about reproduction (artificial insemination), herd evaluation, nutrition and manure management.

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During a “lunch and learn” session, participants will hear from professionals who are working in various fields related to beef production.

NDSU animal scientist Rob Maddock will lead a tour of a local meat processing facility in the afternoon.

Speakers include Maddock; Keena; Karl Hoppe, livestock systems specialist; Lisa Pederson, livestock specialist; and Tyler Kralicek, Extension agent in Burleigh County.

Pre-registration is required by July 29. The workshop fee is $50. For more information or to register, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/junior-beef-producers-workshop.

–NDSU Extension

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LRMA hosts workshop for integrating art into the classroom - WDAM

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - On Thursday, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art hosted an educator workshop focused on integrating art into the classroom.

Over a dozen teachers from around the area participated in the event, which provided them with ways of introducing hands-on projects and interactive lessons in the art to their students.

The workshop was coordinated by Landon Bryant, an art teacher at the Laurel Magnet School of the Arts located at 1125 N 5th Avenue.

“We as people are problem solvers, that’s how we think and how we learn,” said Landon.

“If we can use these skills to teach students academic lessons, they’re going to learn them more effectively, and it’s worked for us, and I like to share with other people because we’re all artists and it’s a great way to learn.”

Participants gained an understanding of how art benefits learning and how to implement an art-integrated curriculum into their lessons.

Hillary Steinwinder is the curator of education at the LRMA. Steinwinder said the class was just one of many outreach programs the museum provides for the community.

“The museum has been hosting professional development workshops for decades,” said Steinwinder.

“It’s something we like doing over the years and we change the topic each year depending on what we see a need for, or it may be a special exhibition we have here at the museum.”

The LRMA is Mississippi’s first art museum, located at 565 N 5th Avenue. It was founded in 1923 in memory of Lauren Eastman Rogers.

The museum has an extensive collection of American and European paintings, Native American baskets and British Georgian silver.

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Sonoma County's Energy and Sustainability Division presents summer workshop series - County of Sonoma

For Immediate Release

SANTA ROSA, CA | June 16, 2022

The County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Division is offering a new round of online homeowner workshops in its ongoing informational series about the benefits of making improvements that will help make homes more resilient.

The workshops, to be held each Wednesday from June 22 to July 27, cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a home more resilient to wildfires, understanding solar photovoltaics and battery storage, and how to fund a home-improvement project. 

Presentations will also include information about the county’s property-based financing program and other resources such as no-cost consultations, rebates and incentives to get projects done.

To register, please click on the workshop links below. All registered attendees will receive the video recording as well as copies of the presentation and slides upon conclusion of the workshop. 

Workshops are held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

June 22 - Making improvements for a more resilient home

June 29 - Solar and battery storage basics

July 6 - Saving energy at home – your house is a system

July 13 - Conserving water to combat drought

July 20 - Funding your improvements – incentives, rebates and financing 

July 27 - Understanding residential heat pumps for HVAC and water heating

For more information or to RSVP directly, call (707) 565-6470 or email GSenergy@sonoma-county.org.

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Media Contact:
Stuart Tiffen, Communications Specialist 
stuart.tiffen@sonoma-county.org
(707) 565-3040
575 Administration Drive, Suite 104A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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McEnery Listing Former 'Witch's Workshop' in the French Quarter - Biz New Orleans

06/16/2022

NEW ORLEANS — McEnery is listing a commercial condo in the French Quarter that claims an interesting former tenant.

In the 1970s, 521 St. Philip Street was the home of a “witch’s workshop” operated by Priestess Mary Oneida Toups, a Mississippi native who’s mentioned in a Dr. John memoir and received a name check in a season of “American Horror Story.” So, in addition to four bay windows and access to Quarter shops and restaurants, the space is said to include a “portal that connects us to another space in time … that brings entities of light, love and positive-healing energy.”

Other features of the property between Chartres and Decatur: a 900-square-foot commercial space with a 780-square-foot condo attached and an outdoor courtyard with shared access from both the residential unit and the commercial space. The shop space was remodeled in 2014, and the condo was updated in 2018.

Oh, and the listing also mentions 521 St. Philip is home to a “shop pet,” who may present himself to certain customers by “rubbing his nose against their bare legs to make them aware of his presence.” …

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CofC Offers Applications of Artificial Intelligence Workshop - The College Today

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed our lives, and it keeps altering different aspects of daily life. From driving autonomous vehicles to translating languages in real time, AI technologies can considerably improve the efficiency of every process in our diverse workplaces. That is why the Data Science Program at the College of Charleston is offering a four-day workshop for students to learn how AI can be integrated into different fields of science and technology.

Sponsored by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, the Applications of Artificial Intelligence workshop was designed to teach about artificial intelligence through instructional and hands-on training activities. Workshop components include AI in Music and Art, AI in Natural Language Processing, AI in Smart Cities and Autonomous Vehicles, AI in Environmental Informatics, AI in Education and AI at Home.

Led by high-profile speakers and instructors in academia and industry, the workshop will be held Aug. 2–5, 2022, from 1–5 p.m. (Tues.) and 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.), at the College of Charleston’s Harbor Walk location (360 Concord St.) and is open to students (including undergraduate and graduate students; as well as SPECTRA high school graduates), particularly those who were impacted by the pandemic. Any student who is interested in learning about artificial intelligence is welcome; a background in computer programming is not required.

The workshop is free; a $30 registration fee will be returned to attendees in the form of a gift card. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Registration for the Applications of Artificial Intelligence workshop is now open. Applicants must complete the online application, which includes submitting a one-page curriculum vitae along with a one-paragraph statement of interest, by July 6, 2022.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the workshop reaches its capacity. Once all the applications are processed, applicants will receive an email with a complete timeline and registration procedure. Please note the following:

• Workshop Dates/Times: Tuesday, Aug. 2–Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, from 1–5 p.m. (Tues.) and 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.)
• Workshop Location: College of Charleston’s Harbor Walk location (360 Concord St.)
• Workshop Participants: Students 16 and older with an interest in artificial intelligence
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
• Application Portal: https://forms.gle/caCo52dPCH7m5Mcs9
• Cost: Free ($30 registration fee will be returned to the participants who attend the workshop in the form of a gift card)

For more information, visit the Applications of Artificial Intelligence workshop website. Please contact, Navid Hashemi, assistant professor of computer science at the College of Charleston, with specific questions.

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