Forty young people share positive 'Respect in the Commonwealth' workshop experiences at six-week check-in - Commonwealth

Forty young people joined a virtual meet-up six weeks on from their participation in peace-building workshops in Sri Lanka.

Hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with UNDP Sri Lanka, the Zoom session on Wednesday was designed as a follow-on activity from two hugely successful “Youth for Diversity and Inclusion” workshops that took place from 29^th August – 9^th September 2022 in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.

The “Youth for Diversity and Inclusion” workshops were delivered as part of the Faith in the Commonwealth programme, the next iteration of which, entitled Respect in the Commonwealth, was also launched on Wednesday to coincide with the meet-up.

The two, four-day long workshops were delivered to 40 participants respectively, and aimed to promote skills and knowledge for diversity, inclusion, and peacebuilding. In total, the project engaged 80 young people, government representatives, NGO staff and activists from across Sri Lanka.

Participants spoke about their experiences taking part in the peace-building workshops in Sri Lanka.

The virtual meet-up brought together people from both cohorts, most of whom had never met each other before, as a way of reinforcing the robust connections formed during the workshops and forging new ones.

The six-week check-in also enabled the Commonwealth Secretariat and UNDP teams to get an update on the activity of all participants since attending the workshop.

With around 40 participants joining, the meet-up was a great success. There were a variety of activities, breakout sessions and presentations, and participants were also briefed on multiple Commonwealth Secretariat opportunities that have arisen since the workshops.

An interactive session where participants shared the impact the workshop has had on their lives was a powerful and uplifting moment with many describing the transformational effect of the workshop on their personal and professional lives.

Facilitators roamed the “breakout rooms” making notes of the great work that the participants have undertaken since the workshops, using an online collaboration tool to visually represent the progress.

The attendance, engagement and success of the follow-on meet-up reinforce the efficacy of the Respect in the Commonwealth programme, now launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

This includes a peacebuilding toolkit resource free for individuals, stakeholders and organisations seeking to help groups build bonds and cross-cultural understanding across perceived ideological boundaries. 

Learn more about the Respect in the Commonwealth programme
Access the Respect in the Commonwealth toolkit

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Michaels offering 12 days of free holiday craft workshops for kids - WWNY

(Gray News) - An arts and crafts store is helping families spread a little holiday cheer by offering free winter workshops.

Michaels announced it would offer 12 free online classes starting Dec. 1 to help kids create family-friendly projects.

The Kids Club Winter Workshop classes are for kids at least 6 years old and are scheduled to run daily at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time until Dec. 12.

According to Michaels, each class will be a different project, and those interested in attending will need to register. Parents can register their child for either all of the classes or select dates.

The classes will include making holiday craft stick puppets, foam ice skates, clay winter animals, a winter beaded ornament, and more.

The virtual events are free, but supplies will be needed to complete the projects. The classes will also be recorded and available online within 24-48 hours.

Parents can purchase everything needed for all 12 classes in a Winter Workshop Bundle for $39.99 or supplies just for a specific project.

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English education students attend workshop on commitment statements - Today at Elon

Students in Jennifer Eidum's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Theory & Practice course attended a workshop on commitment statements led by Beth Godbee, creator of Heart-Head-Hands: Everyday Living for Justice.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Elon student teachers in TESOL: Theory & Practice were invited to consider their teaching motivation and inspiration and how those ideas connect to how they aim to practice in their future classrooms. They were guided in this process by Beth Godbee, creator of Heart-Head-Hands: Everyday Living for Justice, a writer, educator, and former writing studies professor who now offers public education courses, coaching and retreats.

Beth Godbee leads a Commitment Statement workshop on zoom for students in TESOL Theory & Practice.

Students prepared for the workshop by reflecting on their prior experiences as students and teachers and the values they hoped to carry into their teaching practice. In the workshop, Godbee clarified the distinction between values and commitments, noting that commitments are dedications or priorities plus follow-through. These statements also differ from the traditional teaching philosophy statement because they are often not publicly shared, but are an opportunity to articulate one’s personal commitments with the goal of consistently revisiting them for update and revision. Godbee shared two examples of commitment statements in practice: the National Council of Teachers of English’s (NCTE) statement on Antiracist Teaching and the Combahee River Collective Statement.

In addition to looking at commitment statements circulating among educators, Godbee led reflective exercises utilizing guided relaxation techniques enabling students to engage with their embodied experiences. Several students noted that these activities were their favorite, as they don’t often have opportunities to connect with their body during learning exercises.

This workshop was developed by Beth Godbee for the English TESOL: Theory & Practice course in collaboration with professor Jennifer Eidum. This course, ENG3060, is a foundational course for the new TESOL minor at Elon. The workshop was supported by a CATL mini-grant, as well as funds from the English department and Department of Education and Wellness.

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Morean Workshop Space opens in St. Petersburg - Tampa Bay Times

Artist and philanthropist Beth Morean has expanded her arts empire in St. Petersburg with the new Morean Workshop Space.

Envisioned as a destination for artists looking to concentrate on and expand their craft, the space is housed in a 9,000-square-foot historical building on the Pinellas Trail and has been completely remodeled, offering room for 200 people.

Morean became involved with the St. Petersburg arts community decades ago. Her investment in the Arts Center led to it being named the Morean Arts Center and now includes the Morean Glass Studio. She brought the Chihuly Collection to St. Petersburg and purchased the Historic Seaboard Freight Depot to create the Morean Center for Clay.

“The new Morean Workshop Space is the last piece of the puzzle,” Morean said in a news release. “This all started after taking a clay class at The Arts Center and falling in love with the local arts community. This new space is the culmination of my dream, adding to the extensive offerings in the city, a space for large-scale immersive studies in all mediums.”

It fills a void locally for holding workshops, according to executive director Valerie Scott Knaust, who said that other arts organizations would have to cancel classes to make space for them. This space gives those organizations the opportunity to expand their offerings.

Morean’s private collection will be featured in the new space, offering a comprehensive look at the history of ceramic art.

Differing from other local art centers, there won’t be studios for rent or regular classes. It will only be open by appointment.

“We don’t want to compete with anyone in the community,” Knaust said. “We want to enhance.”

Workshops have already been planned. November’s first class on glazing has sold out. On Nov. 11-12, Jessica Brandl will lead a workshop on surface design on pottery. Local Legends, with ceramics instructors Don Williams, Charlie Parker and Doris Conner, happens Dec. 3-4. Florida Heat: Wood Fire Workshop will include lectures and demonstrations, and all participants will take part in loading, firing and unloading the Anagama kiln from Jan. 3-18.

While the primary focus is on ceramics, Knaust has been reaching out to artists in all disciplines to lead workshops. She said the idea for the space has been discussed for years.

“The dream was always to be able to have a space to do exactly this and bring all our heroes to our city,” she said.

The Morean Workshop Space is at 2025 Third Ave. S. For more information, visit moreanworkshopspace.org.

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Local water quality government workshop planned | Environment | fltimes.com - Finger Lakes Times

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Sesame Workshop and Quest Diagnostics Team Up to Address Health and Well-Being Inequities with Resources Connecting Parents and Healthcare Providers - Quest Diagnostics Newsroom

Sesame Workshop and Quest Diagnostics Team Up to Address Health and Well-Being Inequities with Resources Connecting Parents and Healthcare Providers

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries, and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced a new nationwide program to address health and well-being inequities among young children, particularly in low-income, rural, and marginalized communities.

The pandemic has had wide-ranging and lingering effects on children's health, with many missing routine and preventive healthcare check-ups. Preventive health care for children is critical to address physical, mental, and emotional conditions and essential for providing routine vaccinations, tracking developmental milestones, treating identified health concerns, and providing support to families. According to a recent Public Health Report, missed visits among children under 5 years old were more common among lower-income, Black, and Latinx households than among higher-income and White households. The program's English and Spanish-language resources are designed to connect and support parents and healthcare providers as partners in children's care.

New research conducted by Sesame Workshop indicates a need for active and supportive "healthy teams" to promote young children's well-being—a circle of care that includes parents, culturally-competent healthcare providers, and other caring adults. The initiative aims to reduce disparities by highlighting the unique strengths of each family and community; developing a common language around health and wellness and providing easy-to-understand resources; and fostering strong partnerships between families, healthcare providers, and other trusted individuals so that they can work together to make informed health-related decisions for each child. 

"Sesame Workshop and Quest can promote positive outcomes for children and affirm families' health and well-being by supporting equitable, culturally-competent practices," said Jeanette Betancourt, Sesame Workshop's Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact. "Together, we're creating strategies and messages around preventive and everyday healthy practices, building health literacy, and addressing the increase in children's food insecurity to reduce health inequities by empowering parents, caregivers, and the providers who serve them."

Quest is teaming up with Sesame Workshop as part of Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE), a multi-year program focused on providing a combination of donated testing services, education programs, and funding to support initiatives working to close the gap in healthcare disparities in underserved communities across the U.S.

"We are excited to support the launch of this important program to help reduce health inequities," said Ruth Clements, Vice President and General Manager of Infectious Diseases and Immunology at Quest Diagnostics and leader of Quest for Health Equity. "This collaboration with Sesame Workshop will create a solid network dedicated to supporting and improving health and wellness outcomes for children in under-resourced communities and empower parents to become strong advocates for their families."

The program's bilingual resources are designed to connect and support parents and healthcare providers as partners in children's healthcare by:

• Promoting Whole Child Well-Being
• Present everyday family routines as building blocks for learning healthy habits and reaching developmental milestones in both body and mind
• Offer families and children, especially those most marginalized, ways to support their children's wellness by understanding their growing needs in areas such as nutrition, physical milestones, preventive care, and social-emotional wellness
• Focusing on Forming a Healthy Team
• Include the child's wider circle of care, using resources that support and empower parents in their communication with a broad range of providers, including non-traditional providers and influential community leaders
• Support families to proactively use health care systems and have more effective communication with their healthcare teams
• Work with our partners to integrate and distribute these resources to providers in these key communities so families have access to the information they need to improve their children's well-being
• Building on Families' Strengths
• Help providers explore the idea that families' unique strengths—including those related to their race, ethnicity, and culture—are assets in coping with challenges
• Foster equitable, culturally-competent partnerships and build trust between parents and caregivers, children, and their healthcare providers

The new resources will be available on sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health/, and will also be implemented with key national partners to reach families and children, especially those in marginalized communities, and distributed through Sesame Street in Communities, a program to support community providers in their work to help children face challenges, big and small. Sesame Street in Communities combines Sesame Workshop's proven and trusted expertise in early childhood education with an incredible network of educators, social workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations across the country.

About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We're present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

About Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, Quest's diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest Diagnostics annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com. 

About Quest for Health Equity
Quest for Health Equity is an initiative of Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation focused on providing resources, funding, testing services and education to address health disparities in underserved communities across the U.S.

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics

For further information: Beatrice Chow, Sesame Workshop, Beatrice.chow@sesame.org

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Master Gardeners plan 'Pumpcullent' workshop - The Madison Record - themadisonrecord.com

MADISON – For their next workshop, Master Gardeners of North Alabama Inc. are recognizing the beauty of autumn’s colors.

Their workshop, “Pumpcullent,” is focused on pumpkins and succulents. People usually don’t associate these two types of plants together, but the Master Gardeners will guide workshop participants to make a beautiful live arrangement using a pumpkin artfully filled with succulent plants.

The workshop’s date is Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Madison County Extension Office Classroom at 819 Cook Ave. NW in Huntsville.

Presenters for the workshop will be Janet Boothe and Carol Milton, who are both Master Gardeners.

Fee for the workshop is $25, which covers all materials and is non-refundable. “And you will go home with a wonderful holiday arrangement,” Milton said.

The class size is limited to 20 people. This workshop is open to the public and does not require any prerequisite training. Registration deadline is Nov. 10.

Master Gardeners of North Alabama also endorsed recent material about pumpkins from Mississippi State University Extension Service. Pumpkins, gourds and squash all are members of the same scientific family and share several similar characteristics. When shopping this fall, look for these varieties that are perfect for cooking:

* Cinderella pumpkins – Sweet, rich tasting and delicious in desserts.

* Peanut pumpkins — The ‘warts’ are excess sugars and perfect for baked goods.

* Hubbard Squash: Versatile fall produce that is sweet, golden and tasty in both sweet and savory fall dishes.

* Turban Squash: Can substitute for butternut or acorn squash in recipes.

However, jack-o-lantern pumpkins and ornamental gourds are not easy to work with and don’t taste as good as other varieties. Also, never eat pumpkin after it has been carved.

The participants in the workshop must pre-register. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945A4AC28A6F58-pumpcullent. Review the available slots and click an option to sign up.

Presenters ask for anyone who has a cold glue gun to bring it to the workshop.

Master Gardeners of North Alabama Inc. is a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

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Workshop On How To Navigate High School and Be Ready For College Thursday - Baristanet

Montclair, NJ – Succeed2gether’s Pathways Forward program is partnering with Montclair State University’s Dr. Lesley Sylvan for a workshop this coming Thursday from 6.30 p.m. Get tips and ideas to navigate high school successfully and be on the right track for college. All high school students and their families are welcome to attend. In person at 11 Pine St, Montclair. RSVP by replying to info@succeed2gether.org or calling 973-746-0553. More information here https://succeed2gether.org/parent-workshops/

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Basic computer skills workshop offered at MEO - Maui Now

October 26, 2022, 1:30 PM HST

“Computers 001: Basic Digital Skills Workshops,” targeting those “who know nothing about computers,” will be held Nov. 16 at Maui Economic Opportunity.

The two sessions, set for 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., are being taught by digital literacy consultant Ka‘ala Souza. Each workshop is limited to 10 people.

There is no charge for the workshops. MEO is located at 99 Mahalani St., next to the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.

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Topics to be covered include turning on devices, mouse and pointer functions, using a web browser, email, telehealth, recognizing advertisements, basic online security, identifying scams and video conferencing. 

Qualifying participants will receive a laptop at no cost. Other benefits include receiving a learner account without cost from Northstar Digital Literacy and an introduction to the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a $30 subsidy for monthly internet bills.

To apply for the workshop or for more information, contact Zilpah Kaimiola at (808) 243-4313.

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Upcoming Saratoga budget workshop and public hearing schedule - NEWS10 ABC

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop | Office of International Affairs | The Ohio State University - Office of International Affairs

Monday, November 7, 2022 , 10  - 11 a.m.

Location: CarmenZoom

Contact: International Student Team

Tags: International Students CPT & OPT Workshops

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is intended to provide hands-on practical work experience that is directly related to a student's major area of study. The training is authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a maximum of 12 months.

It is available to students who have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for at least one academic year (9 months). OPT is a benefit of being an F-1 Student. OPT is an application process and is subject to evaluation. This workshop will help you understand the eligibility and application procedures.

Register for the CarmenZoom meeting.

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SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP - kqennewsradio.com

October 25, 2022 3:10 a.m.

Space is still available as CCD Business Development holds “The Abundancy Concept: A Small Business Workshop” this Friday.

The event will run from 7:45 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. and will be held at the Roseburg Public Library. The keynote speaker is Jeff Ball of Orenco Systems. Breakout sessions will be held on the topics of marketing, finance, and workforce development.

The last hour of the event will have groups of those attending move to one of several local restaurants for a complimentary lunch. The workshop is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Go to: https://www.ccdbusiness.org/ to get signed up.

Those with questions can call 672-6728 extension 307.

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Student Success Peer Learning Workshop Series Kickoff Oct. 26 - University of Arkansas Newswire

Oct. 25, 2022

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The Student Success Peer Learning Workshop Series kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 5:15 p.m. in the World Languages & Digital Humanities Studio, located in JBHT 207. The series is composed of three one-hour, student-led workshops (Oct. 26, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10) focusing on how to successfully study world languages and cultures. 

Each workshop is designed for undergraduate students to share their knowledge and helpful tips with other students who are studying a world language. Student workshop leaders have been working with Student Success coaches Claudia Devich (instructor, German and Italian), Louise Cole (instructor, Spanish) and Curtis Maughan (director, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio) to create their presentations to share with fellow Razorbacks.

Below is the complete schedule for the fall Peer Learning Workshop Series. All workshops will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the designated day and will be held in JBHT 207. Dinner will be provided.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION

• Wednesday, Oct. 26: Resources Beyond the Classroom & Preparing for an Oral Exam
  Workshop Leaders: Laney Hoggatt (Spanish), Belinda Watson (Spanish) and Elizabeth Black (Spanish, Arabic)

• Thursday, Nov. 3: Reading Comprehension and Writing
  Workshop Leaders: Joshua Jacobs (Classics) and Adoette Vaughan (French, Italian)

• Thursday, Nov. 10: Active Listening and Listening Comprehension
  Workshop Leaders: Annette Quinn (French) and Sarah Falknor (Arabic, Spanish)

For any questions about the Peer Learning Workshop Series, please contact: Claudia Devich at cdevich@uark.edu, Louise Cole alcole@uark.edu or Curtis Maughan at cmaughan@uark.edu.

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Postal Service job application workshop Wednesday - Canton Repository

Free storytelling workshops presented by RFA - CentralMaine.com - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

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Have you ever wished you could keep a crowd on the edge of their seats with a good story? Well now is your chance to learn how in a storytelling workshop with director Tim Straub from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley.

Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for your own story, something that really happened to you. Since you are telling a true story, there are no lines that need to be memorized. In the workshop you will learn to craft your story into its best presentation.

After completion of the workshop, participants will be able to share their story as part of the The Kitchen Table events from 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, also at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley.

There is no fee for the workshops and drop ins are welcome. Anyone interested should contact Tim Straub at [email protected] For more infromation, email [email protected]

For the RFA’s complete schedule of events and programs, visit rangeleyarts.org.

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Exhibits to celebrate 45th anniversary of Normal Editions Workshop - Illinois State University News

Two exhibits will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Normal Editions Workshop at Illinois State University. 

Normal Editions was founded in 1976 to publish limited-edition fine art prints in a professional print research setting, create new works of art, educate, and expand appreciation of print media.  

Veda Rives Aukerman

“Over the years, the workshop has welcomed more than 150 visiting artists who collaborate with our team of students, staff, and faculty in the Wonsook Kim School of Art, creating over 300 works of art,” said Normal Editions Workshop’s Interim Director and Master Printer Veda Rives Aukerman. 

Milner Library is featuring a retrospective of selected Normal Editions works created over the past 45 years in Collaborative Explorations: Selected Prints from the Normal Editions Workshop. The exhibit will run October 21–December 11, with a reception on November 30.  

University Galleries is hosting a juried exhibition of prints organized by Normal Editions from recent works created by U. S. and Canadian artists in Beyond the Norm 2022 from October 27-December 18, with an opening reception October 27.  

Collaborative Explorations: Selected Prints from the Normal Editions Workshop  
October 21–December 11, 2022 
Benway Student Art Exhibition Area 
Milner Library, Floor 2  

The exhibit will highlight 48 works by 46 artists selected from over the decades. The works were created in a team approach with students, faculty, and staff during the short-term residency with national and international artists, who also provided campus and community lectures as part of their time at Illinois State.  

A meet and greet with the Normal Editions team will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, at the Benway Student Art Exhibition area on Milner Library’s Floor 2. The event is free and open to the public.  

Digital representations of the Normal Editions Workshop collection for research and study are online at both Milner Library Digital Collections and Normal Editions websites.  

Those with questions about the exhibit can email normaleditionsworkshop@ilstu.edu. Those needing accommodation to fully participate in this event may contact milnerexhibits@ilstu.edu. 

Beyond the Norm 2022 
October 27-December 18, 2022 
University Galleries 
11 Uptown Circle, Normal 

The exhibit will feature 38 prints by 29 artists who responded to the international call for a juried exhibition. On display will be a “wonderful variety of methods and content being produced via print media today,” said Aukerman. “This includes traditional, contemporary, and innovative techniques.”    

An opening reception will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 27, at University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Suite 103, in Normal. Exhibit juror Carmon Colangelo will offer a public lecture at 3 p.m. Colangelo is the dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, St. Louis.    

Events will also include a printmaking panel discussion  at 3 p.m. November 1, at the University Galleries. The panel will consist of Interim Director Veda Rives Aukerman; Assistant Professor of Art History Saskia Beranek; University Galleries Registrar Lisa Lofgren; and Instructional Assistant Professor of Printmaking Alexander Martin. The panel is organized by graduate student Holly Filsinger.  

A Juror’s Choice Award-winner will have a future collaboration with Normal Editions to produce an edition of prints, and a University Galleries’ Award-winner will have a future one-person exhibition in University Galleries’ project space. These winners and four additional merit awards will be announced during the opening events on October 27.    

Programing at University Galleries includes field trip programs, curator-led tours, and workshops available by appointment throughout the exhibition. Reimbursements are available for K-12 schools or community organizations to offset the costs of transportation. Please contact University Galleries at gallery@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-5487 to schedule an appointment. 

The exhibition and programming are supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Harold K. Sage Fund. 

 Those who need to arrange accommodation to participate in any events related to the exhibition can contact the University Galleries at gallery@IllinoisState.edu or call (309) 438-5487.  

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Sturdivant Hall hosted Pumpkin Workshop - The Selma Times‑Journal - Selma Times-Journal

Sturdivant Hall hosted Pumpkin Workshop

Published 8:34 am Monday, October 24, 2022

By Travis Gupton

The Selma Times-Journal

After hosting BBQ on the green last week, Sturdivant Hall held a pumpkin workshop for the citizens of Selma on Wednesday.

Kelly Pomeroy hosted the event and was attended by four ladies.

The pumpkins were velvet pumpkins just in time for the Halloween season. The ladies sat in the dining hall and made velvet pumpkins with different decorations.

Pomeroy said that this event is just all-around fun for those involved.

“Crafting is always fun, but the beautiful surroundings of Sturdivant Hall took it to another level,” Pomeroy said. “The best part of this project was seeing friends, new & old, enjoy learning something new and being amazed with their beautiful velvet pumpkins. I know each of my crafting buddies had the perfect spot to display their project for the fall season.”

Sturdivant Hall will hold another event on the Second Saturday in November. Details will be upcoming in the Selma Times-Journal and the Sturdivant Hall Facebook page.

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SWEET TREATS WOOD AND CANVAS WORKSHOP | Upcoming Events in San Diego | sandiegomagazine.com - San Diego Magazine

Bring the family and join us at AR Workshop Coronado for a Family-Friendly DIY class to make a Wood Project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. Find out at the workshop about our DIY RewARds program!

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King County hosts workshop to recruit women for EMS, firefighting workforce - KING5.com

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Educators to host virtual workshop on dangers of social media - The Spokesman Review

Too much sharing can be a bad thing, especially when teens are doing so on social media.

That’s one of the messages local educators will share during a one-hour virtual workshop Tuesday night covering the effects of social media on brain development.

“Avoid the Overshare: Social Media Effects on Student Health and Safety” is a cooperative venture involving Spokane Public Schools, the Mead School District and the Northeast Washington Education District 101.

Panelists include David Crump, director of mental health services for Spokane Public Schools; Staci Cornwell, the mental health and threat assessment coordinator at Mead; and Steve Schreiner, the technology and learning coordinator at NEWESD 101.

The workshop, which begins at 7 p.m., will focus primarily on setting boundaries on social media and encouraging youth to reduce exposure to potential danger.

“There are a lot of positives to social media, and there are also some safety concerns,” Crump said. “It’s a great way to connect with friends and have that social interaction, but at the same time we have to have discussions about the rules.”

The anonymity of social media makes it easier for others to take advantage of teens, up to and including grooming and human trafficking, Crump said.

For those reasons and others, Crump said it’s important for parents and guardians to be able to talk to their children.

“It’s a sensitive thing, and social media does help in broadening the world view, but we have to be careful of exposing our information to others,” Crump said.

“A phrase that I’ve tried to live by is that we are often married to our phones and social media, but sometimes that marriage isn’t the healthiest,” Crump said.

Cornwell said she’s troubled by social media’s effect on teens’ anxiety levels, which can lead to depression and even suicide.

The action of posting photos or comments is a stress-inducing exercise, Cornwell said, because many students seek validation through social media. If a post receives only a small number of “likes,” the student will feel embarrassed and take down the post.

Cornwell’s advice: Post for yourself, not for the approval of your peers. She also urges families to turn off vibrations and sounds, thereby reducing the compulsion to reach for the device so often.

Cornwell said she is particularly troubled by social media platforms that “are trying to get you addicted” by withholding some “likes,” then releasing them in batches to create euphoria.

“They’re trying to use our brains against us,” Cornwell said.

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Workshop set for youths interested in media - Yahoo News

Oct. 21—HIGH POINT — "So You Want To Be In Media?," a workshop for youths who want to begin a career in media, will be held Nov. 5 at NorthPoint Conference Room, 136 NorthPoint Ave.

A meet-and-greet will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the workshop beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m.

The workshop is designed for youths ages 8-17. They will learn about such topics as radio, television news, podcasting, social media influencing, videography and photography, and there will be opportunities for hands-on learning.

Special guests for the workshop will be CDK of 102 JAMZ, Daryl Matthews of WGHP-TV (Fox 8 News), Timothy McKain of McKain Entertainment, Jackie Pascale of WXII-TV (News 12), Madaline Richardson of Miss Tarheel State Princess, Brandon Bias of Brandon Bias Productions and Rashida Renee of Be Xclusive Photography. Professional photography services will be provided by LGM Photography, and the event will be hosted by Brandon L. Smith.

The cost is $25, which will reserve one seat for your child and one seat for a parent or guardian.

To sign up or for further information, contact Brandon L. Smith at 336-491-8055 or brandonlamontsmith@yahoo.com.

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Faculty workshop: Planning for retirement benefits – Michigan Medicine Headlines - Michigan Medicine Headlines

No matter your age, planning for your retirement is important at every stage of your career. Whether you are near retirement, considering it in the future, or are simply curious about what retirement could look like for you as a faculty member, please join this workshop to learn more.

Alanna Troup, benefits administrator intermediate from the U-M Human Resources Benefits Office, will present on topics for faculty such as retirement eligibility, benefits in retirement, retiree contributions to health care, phased retirement and retirement furloughs, and additional U-M benefits in retirement. A Q&A session will follow. 

A team from TIAA and Fidelity will also be present to answer any questions about your U-M Retirement plan and can be available for 1:1 discussions on site.  

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9

Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register

This workshop is hosted by the Office of Faculty Development and is intended for faculty. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this workshop or have questions about accessibility, please contact us at UMMS-Faculty-Development@med.umich.edu. 

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On the Market: A Berkshires Home with a Car Workshop - Boston magazine

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Comeback of the Cortina User Workshop - WhatTheyThink

Thomas Potzkai, head of service at Koenig & Bauer, explained the key elements of the group strategy Exceeding Print.

Annual discussion forum on waterless offset printing returns in 2022 after Covid hiatus

• A look back at the 16th Cortina User Workshop in St. Gallen
• Packed agenda discussing challenges in waterless printing
• Operative benefits of the waterless Cortina still effective today
• Last Cortina User Workshop with Peter Benz

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Cortina users and supplier industry partners from all over the world were at last able to revive their annual get-together this year. At the 16th Cortina User Workshop in St. Gallen, Switzerland, they shared experiences on various aspects of the waterless offset printing process. The workshop was, at the same time, an opportunity to bid farewell to Peter Benz, the ‘father’ of this much-loved conference series.

The participants had been asked to contribute their thoughts on current issues and developments in the run-up to the actual workshop. Using this as its basis, Koenig & Bauer prepared a comprehensive and diverse agenda of analyses and news for the two-day event, which was attended by over 100 users and partners. The topics ranged from recent developments at Koenig & Bauer to new findings from the supplier industry and challenges posed by the market. Many of the presentations triggered lively discussions, underlining once more the importance of face-to-face conferences like this one. In future, a number of round table working groups will also be added to the workshop.

Subjects presented and discussed included predictive maintenance, technical innovations for the Cortina press, energy-saving measures and the development of a new pneumatic distributor roller, alongside insights from experiences with plate peeling problems, long-term tests of anilox rollers and further advances in printing plate technologies. The agenda also offered insights into developments in the paper industry, the challenges faced by ink manufacturers and quality-enhancing processes in newspaper printing as they relate to energy and material costs.

One central understanding to emerge from the two-day workshop was that the benefits of the waterless Cortina press remain as effective as ever today. In cooperation with Q.I. Press Controls, a closed-loop colour control solution was, for example, realised for Cortina user Coldset Printing Partners (CPP) in Paal-Beringen, Belgium. The Cortina press sections at CPP were installed in 2018 and the closed-loop colour control system IDS-3D was commissioned a year later. The conclusion reached in the presentation given by Q.I. Press Controls, namely that no other coldset/heatset press series is better suited for closed-loop control solutions, met with overwhelming approval at the Cortina User Workshop.

For Peter Benz, the former project manager responsible for the Cortina press at Koenig & Bauer, this was his last user workshop. Dubbed ‘Mr Cortina’ by his industry colleagues, the Swiss national took his well-earned retirement at the end of last year after a career devoted to advancing waterless newspaper printing. “The Cortina series is today a highly developed solution which, in my eyes, continues to deliver the optimum combination of economic efficiency, quality and sustainability,” said Peter Benz during a conversation on the fringes of the workshop. Responsibility for the Cortina series will now pass from Peter Benz to Georg Zitterbart. And the Cortina User Workshop will also be back again in 2023, this time with Rodi Media from Diemen in the Netherlands as host and partner.

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IPMA Holds Second Annual Termite Workshop - PCT Online

Editor’s note: Tom Drapeau, president of Freedom Pest Control, Merrimac, Mass., reflects on this year’s PestVets Day of Service that took place in Boston, host city of NPMA PestWorld 2022.

For the past few years at PestWorld, the annual industry meeting hosted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), part of the final day is dedicated to service projects. This year, NPMA’s PestVets Council chose the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) as a group to support. The project was called ‘Supporting Veterans for a DAY, a MONTH, and a DECADE’. This Day of Service was the  largest ever for PestVets, with over 50 Veterans, family members, and friends of PestVets participating.

The DAY portion consisted of manning the chow line at NECHV and serving lunch to approximately 130 Veterans and staff. This gave us the rich opportunity to spend time with the Veterans, sit and talk with them, clear their dishes, and get to know them just a bit. Our entire PestVets team participated, either serving meals or simply cleaning up afterward. The whole evolution was extremely rewarding for all participants and I can safely say that I have never had so much fun washing dishes. It reminded me of my boot camp days!  

While we were washing dishes, a member of our team recognized one of the Veterans who was living at the home and helping us in the kitchen. They had served together at Camp Pendleton almost 30 years ago.

I asked Dave Ramsey about the chance encounter. “I served with Martin in 1991 and 1992. We worked at a medical supply deployment warehouse; he was in the Navy and I was in the Marines. We played basketball and volleyball during lunch. He was memorable to me as he has a distinct walk and was a jokester, always making everyone laugh. 

Since my honorable discharge in 1994, I have not reconnected with any of those I served alongside. It was a time of war and conflict that I don’t want to relive and I was concerned as to what we would talk about. Seeing Martin after all these years has sparked that interest to connect with others. I told him that the next time I am in Boston, I would take him to lunch, Because I said I Would”. 

This whole episode reminded all of us why giving back is so important, as it could have been any of us needing support and a place to live.

The MONTH portion of our project was to provide Veterans with a ‘Welcome Aboard’ kit when they first check into the Center. I say ‘check in’ but these Veterans are often coming in from the street with little or nothing in their possession. The kit consists of sheets, a blanket and pillowcase, and a variety of different personal care products to transition them through their first 30 days at the Center. We were able to provide 180 of these kits.

The DECADE task, the most difficult one we took on, involves refurbishing and updating one of the bathrooms to be ADA-compliant. Through a variety of channels, we reached out to members of the pest control industry, and others, at a time when many were preparing to participate in PestWorld. Our efforts paid off, and we offer a humble ‘thank you’ to all who contributed, as we were able to raise over $35,000 for this aspect of our Day of Service. 

© PestVets

For this year's Day of Service, NPMA PestVets raised $35,375 for the New England Center and Home for Veterans.

In summary, there were so many memorable moments created on this day: the reunion in the dishwashing room; presenting the giant, oversized check; and meeting many of the Veterans and sharing stories. For me, however, the most rewarding was the honor of simply giving back to those who are so deserving, and our PestVets group was proud to provide the NECHV with a total package worth over $43,000. 

One more thing – you do not have to be a Veteran or currently serving our country to be part of PestVets. For more information, simply enter ‘PestVets’ on your Google machine.  

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WVSU Extension offers yearlong garden workshop series | Putnam News - Huntington Herald Dispatch

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State University Extension Service will present a free, yearlong series of workshops on community gardens beginning Thursday, Oct. 20, and continuing monthly through October 2023, according to a news release.

Workshops will take place from 6 until 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, with some adjustments in November and December around the holidays. The workshops will be in the demonstration kitchen of the Dr. Hazo W. Carter, Jr. Integrated Research and Extension Building on WVSU’s campus.

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Workshop offers lessons on making a DIY terrarium - The Suffolk News-Herald - Suffolk News-Herald

Workshop offers lessons on making a DIY terrarium 

Published 4:50 pm Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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Learn how to create a “do it yourself” terrarium Saturday, Nov. 12 at the East Suffolk Recreation Center, 138 S. 6th St.

Hosted by the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department, the workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to participants age 13 and older.

This relaxing workshop will guide participants through the art of creating timeless terrariums, parks and rec officials said in a news release.

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The registration fee is $20 per person and includes all materials and light refreshments. Registration is now open online at www.suffolkva.us/266/Parks-Recreation. Registration closes Nov. 9.

For more information, contact ChiNiese Williams at 757-514-4500 or ctwilliams@suffolkva.us. 

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Public Art Design Workshop - Yahoo News

Oct. 17—A public art design workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Bernard Brown Community Center, 629 N. Market St., Frederick. This workshop is being held for the public to learn about and provide feedback on plans for a new sculptural landmark for North Market Street.

"Community input is a vital component of this public art project," says Kara Norman, executive director of Downtown Frederick Partnership. "We're excited to gather feedback."

The workshop is being organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership and African American Resources Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick County (AARCH Society).

Public art consultants William and Teresa Cochran will describe little-known aspects of the site's history and engage participants in a conversation to shape the design approach and artist selection for a prominent new contemporary sculpture at the Seventh Street Fountain Park.

The sculpture is envisioned as a statement piece to honor our shared humanity and Frederick's collective commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive community.

The newly redesigned and improved Seventh Street Fountain Park will begin construction in the summer of 2023. The restored 19th-century cast iron fountain and the new contemporary public artwork will be twin focal points for the new park.

For more information on the new park design, visit downtownfrederick.org/projects, call 301-698-8118, or email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org.

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Ice cream workshop scoops up former downtown Subway - RichmondBizSense

Taryn Wynn is the owner of Sweet Wynns. (Photos courtesy of Sweet Wynns)

After a stint in Midlothian, a company that offers ice cream-making workshops is dipping into Richmond.

Sweet Wynns is relocating in mid-November to 1209 E. Main St., where it has taken over an 1,800-square-foot downtown space that was formerly home to a Subway.

The company has been based in a kitchen space in the Midlothian outpost of Edible Education, which offers cooking classes for kids. Sweet Wynns owner Taryn Wynn said she always envisioned a dedicated space for the company, and that it has quickly outgrown the space it was using since it launched this spring.

“We noticed a lot of our customers at our Midlothian location were coming from all over. So, downtown Richmond seemed like a central place for an easier commute for people,” Wynn said.

Sweet Wynns offers workshops in which participants make their own ice cream.

The company’s instructor-led workshops guide customers through making ice cream from scratch, an experience that includes learning about the history of the frozen sweet treat and eating samples of in-house Sweet Wynns ice cream. Participants choose a chocolate or vanilla base, add some ingredients like chunks of candy and churn out a customized creation.

“We like to say you taste your way through ice cream history since the 1700s, and it’s pretty cool to see how far we’ve come,” Wynn said.

Sweet Wynns workshops have capacity for 16 people. Pricing starts at $50 per person for the regular workshops and $25 per person for child sessions.

The downtown relocation is expected to usher in greater frequency and variety of the company’s classes. Wynn plans to hold multiple workshop sessions throughout the week in the new space, after previously being able to hold one or two a month.

Sweet Wynns has taken over a downtown storefront at 1209 E. Main Street Suite A, where it plans to reopen in November. (Jack Jacobs photo)

Other planned additions to her concept include sales of pints of the company’s in-house ice cream as well as a retail area for snacks and ice cream-themed gift items from local vendors.

“We don’t want it to be an ice cream parlor per se, but selling some would be great,” Wynn said.

Wynn thought up the concept after her 2018 honeymoon in Paris with husband Pierre. The couple participated in a wine-making class, and Wynn thought that an ice-cream iteration of the idea would be enjoyable.

“I can’t tell you much about wine, except I like to drink it. But I thought this would be fun for ice cream,” she said.

After they returned home to the local area, Wynn couldn’t find an ice-cream making experience and decided to launch one herself.

The ice cream workshops are currently a side project for Wynn, who works as an underwriting manager for OptumRx.

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🌱 Stageworks New Improv Workshop + Tampa Disability Internships - Patch

Hello, hello! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about:

• 🎭 Stageworks Theatre has a new improv workshop.
• 🏈 The Bucs suffered a 20-18 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• 🗳️ Governor Ron DeSantis held a campaign event in Tampa this past weekend as the general election approaches.

Today is National Pasta Day. My favorite local Italian spot in Tampa is Bella's Italian Cafe in South Tampa. Enjoy a delicious local spot today.

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But first, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 84 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Stageworks Theatre in Tampa is offering a new improv workshop called Longform Adventure Playtime. The workshop is open to students ages 18 and older and class size is limited to 18 students. Workshops will be held starting Mondays Oct. 24 through Dec. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Tampa Patch)

2. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a campaign event in Tampa on Saturday for the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Talking points included COVID-19 shutdowns, vaccines, crime, and the economy. (WFLA)

3. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a 20-18 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bus Quarterback Tom Brady completed 25 of 40 passes for 243 yards. The Bucs will travel to meet the Carolina Panthers next week. (WTSP)

4. Hillsborough County School Board is planning to consider a new mascot for the Chamberlain Chiefs. Students have selected Chamberlain Storm as the replacement, according to a news report from Creative Loafing. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera is proposing a paid internship program for people with developmental disabilities. Viera proposes the program hire 10 to 12 people making $15 an hour to work within different departments throughout the city. The details are still to be determined. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

• 3rd Annual Jack Brubaker Jr. Memorial Golf Classic at Carrollwood Country Club. (10 a.m.)
• Mahjong at Temple Terrace Public Library. (4 p.m.)
• HIIT In The Park - Free Fitness Class at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. (6 p.m.)
• Tampa News Force Live - Free Comedy Show at Cafe Hey. (7 p.m.)
• Ben Rosenblum Trio Concert at The University Of Tampa College Of Arts And Letters. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• SkyWatch is returning to MOSI in Tampa on Oct. 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of space exploration through the museum's telescopes. No ticket or purchase is required to attend the event. (MOSI.org)
• The NHL's investigation into sexual abuse and grooming accusations against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole " found no evidence to substantiate the allegations,” according to a news release from the league on Saturday. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times, Free: ESPN)
• Manatee County Habitat for Humanity received a $10,000 donation from RASM REALTORS Charitable Foundation on Sept. 16. The funds will go towards 2023 Hometown Heroes Build. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared: "ICYMI: Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, will be taking flight in spring 2023. Plus, to add to the excitement— Pass Members will be among the first to ride and will receive exclusive ride time!" (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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