Items of Importance

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Tuesday, March 17^th  - First Presbyterian Dialogue Group

This dialogue group continues its investigation of probation services in Muscogee County and black history in the Muscogee County School District. If you have knowledge that would help the group make an informed decision about these two issues, you would be welcome.

 

The session begins at 6:30 pm in the Library of the First Presbyterian Church downtown.  Enter the church on First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage between 11^th and 12^th Streets.

 

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363

 

DOWN THE ROAD

Wednesday, March 25 - "My Challenge With Race" celebrates anniversary

On March 25 One Columbus' Race Relations Breakfasts  will celebrate the anniversary of the special series of presentations by individuals who shared their experiences with diversity and race.

This anniversary will be a special moment in the history of the Race Relations Breakfasts program.

Contact: Lee Brantley 706-324-6471     

Thursday, April 30 - Second Diversity Forum

Following the very successful Inaugural Diversity Forum, WTVM-TV announced that the second in the series will take place on Thursday, April 30, at 7:00pm at the RiverCenter.  You need to register now (name, telephone number and email address). at onecolumbus4@msn.com. Seating is limited.     

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Call Lee Brantley at 706-494-5400

or Jorge Vega at 706-243-6235.

March 21 - "Super Saturday" for taxpayers

The IRS is spearheading a cross-functional campaign to promote March 21, 2009, as Super Saturday to get free tax help. Super Saturday is a nationwide effort designated as a day to provide extra service to taxpayers, particularly those who are experiencing difficulties during these stressful economic times.  We want to offer taxpayers help through the hundreds of venues, both in IRS offices, at partner sites across the country and online where they can get free tax assistance.  To find the locations of Taxpayer Assistance Centers please visit   http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/  or call 1-800-829-1040.   Free File Tax Software is available on www.irs.gov  where taxpayers can select a company from the Free File Alliance.  This service is free for most taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $56,000 or less.

.March 21 - Free CPR offered by Red Cross

The American Red Cross West Central GA Chapter will offer free CPR training and certification in the following locations listed below.
In addition, the Red Cross will be traveling to surrounding counties to distribute materials including fire prevention and tornado safety.

March 21 - CPR training in Columbus, GA at CSU's Lumpkin Center and Brookstone School.  9:00am  11:30am  1:00pm  You must pre-register at 706-323-5614

The following is the schedule for surrounding counties:

March 14 - FREE CPR training & certification in Talbot Co.
9:00am - Noon
Talbot Co. Chamber of Commerce   Talbotton, GA
To Pre-Register call: 706-665-8079
 
March 28 - FREE CPR training & certification in Harris Co.
9:00am - Noon
Harris Co. Performance Learning Center   Hamilton, GA
To Pre-Register call: 706-763-1028
 
April 11 - FREE CPR training & certification in Stewart Co
9:00am - Noon
Lumpkin, GA   Class Location TBA

April 25 - FREE CPR training & certification Ft.  Benning, GA  

9:00am -  Noon  Bldg 4

Ft. Benning, GA

 

Someone in your household or in your business needs to have this lifesaving skill.