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Items of ImportanceIOI090320 Tuesday, March 24th - First Presbyterian Dialogue Group This dialogue group continues its investigation of probation services in Muscogee County. Mr. Tim Donovan, co-owner of Judicial Alternatives of Georgia explained how his company operates in Muscogee County. The group has set itself a March 31 date to determine what action, if appropriate, should be taken regarding this issue in our community.
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 11th and 12th Streets.
Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363
Wednesday, March 25th - "My Challenge With Race" celebrates anniversary Lee Brantley, General Manager for WTVM-TV will be the presenter on the first Anniversary of the series "My Challenges with Race." This series that continues each second Wednesday features presentations by individuals who share their experiences with diversity and race.. For a history of the Race Relations Breakfasts, see our website www.onecolumbus.com and click on Programs. Saturday, March 21st and Sunday March 22nd - Thunder In The Valley Air Show Thunder In The Valley Air Show is a not for profit Family Fun Event for the benefit of youth organizations in the Chattahoochee Valley area. This is the 12th year that WTVM-TV has been a major sponsor for this awesome event which keeps getting better and better. Over 11,000 youth in the counties of West Georgia and East Alabama benefit from this unique family-oriented outing and deserves your support. See the list of other sponsors and details about the planes, games and automobiles at www.thunderinthevalley.com Saturday, 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/ Saturday, 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. 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. April 25 - FREE CPR training & certification Ft. Benning, GA 9:00am - Noon Bldg 4 Ft. Benning, GA
Someone in your family or in your business needs to have this lifesaving skill. Friday, March 27th - Seminar for employers who get money from Uncle Sam The staff of the Atlanta office of Federal Contractor Compliance will present "Federal Employment Compliance Guidelines - What Employers Need To Know" Employers doing business with the Federal government must comply with the laws and regulations requiring non-discrimination. Employment opportunities generated by Federal dollars should be available to all Americans on an equitable and fair basis. The seminar spells out the details and runs from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Columbus Technical College Library, Room 600. Contact: Judy Giddings at Strategic HR Partners, Inc. 706-561-2465 DOWN THE ROAD Wednesday, April 8 - Race Relations Breakfast to review "More Than Just Race" In trying to describe why the poor stay poor, Harvard sociologist William Julius Wilson in his book "More Than Just Race," recaps 20 years of research done by himself and many of his peers to make a convincing case that both institutional and systemic impediments and cultural deficiencies keep poor blacks from escaping poverty and the ghetto. A review of the book will be the program on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:25am's Race Relations Breakfast. Tne main library has some copies, (call before going), but the book is available on Amazon.com. The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway. Breakfast begins at 7:25am. $6.00 is asked of regular members. First timers and visitors are our guests. 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. Doors will be closed at 6:45 pm since this will be a live show. Seating is limited. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call Lee Brantley at 706-494-5400 or Jorge Vega at 706-243-6235.
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