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'? ? ? Community Calendar VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer connections Volunteers are needed for the Volunteers Connection Pro gram. The United Way agency assists people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to work with individuals with develop mental. physical and mental dis abilities. For more information call 759-9370 extension 238. Assist Hospice Patients Handy men and women are needed to help Hospice patients and families with occasional odd jobs. For more information about specific jobs, call 768-? 3972. Student Exchange Families are needed to host a high school student from over seas starting in August 1999. For more information call Joyce toll free at (877)-846-5848. Moses Cone Hospital Volunteers Middle and high school stu dents can get involved with the Teen Volunteer Programs at Moses Cone Hospital in Greens boro during the summer by pick ing up registration packets at the information center. Those inter ested in volunteering at Wesley Long Community Hospital may call 832-1745. For The Women's Hospital calf 832-6661. Space is limited. Blood Drive Volunteers Volunteer greeters or Can teen Aides are needed during the American Red Cross blood drive. For more information call volunteer services at 724-0511. Customer Service Oriented Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed imme diately for donation pick-ups and customer service work for the Habitat for Humanity for Forsyth County. On-the-job training will be provided. To get involved in this exciting new venture, call Meredith Bell at Habitat for Humanity at 765 8854. Host Families Needed Host families for the- next, school year are needed for a 17 year-old girl from Finland, a 16 vear-old girl from Germany and a J4-year-old boy from Russia. The students are fully covered with health and accident insur ance and have their own spend ing money. For more informa tion call (704)633-6126 or 1-888 587-0075. Volunteer Meeting Ho'spice of Winston Salem/Forsyth County Inc. will hold an information meeting this month for people who would like to learn more about volunteering to assist in patient care. This meeting will take place at Kingswood United Methodist Church in Rural Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. , ?* ?*r , ONGOING EVENTS Senior Financial Care The Winston-Salem Senior Financial Care service is avail able to all adults over 60 years of age who live in Forsyth County. A counselor can help clients with personal budgeting, bal ancing their checkbooks and writing mohthly checks For more information call the office at 725-1972. Free Legal Clinic The Legal Clinic for the Elderly at Wake Forest Universi ty Baptist Medical Center is accepting new cases. The clinic provides free legal services to people age 60 and over who meet certain financial guidelines. The clinic is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays in the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging And Rehabili tation. To be screened for eligi bility call (336) 713-8630. WS/FC School Parent Meetings and Zone Fairs Parents who have children who will attend elementary school during the 1999-2000 academic year can learn about the various curriculums at indi vidual schools by attending par ent meetings and zone fairs. For more information on dates and times of these events, call the Winston-Salem / Forsyth Coun ty School System at 727-2816. Free Tutorial Program The Children's Loft announces the opening of its After-School Tutorial Program This program will run Monday Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Temple CME Church, 2935 Glenn Ave. The Loft is sponsored by the Beta Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. For registration infor mation call (336) 724-7132. Wheelchairs Available The Senior Wheels Program USA will make available to senior citizens (65' and up) and the permanently disabled elec tric wheelchairs at no cost. Call Leon Johnson at 1-800-246-6010 to get more information. Summer Camp UNC-Greensboro will hold its annual All-Arts & Sciences Camp for youths ages 7-15. Dates at UNC-G will be June , 27-July 2 and July 25-30. For more information call 334-5414. Multiple Sclerosis Program If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or think you suffer from its symptoms, there is a class being offered by the Central N.C. Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society titled But You Look So Good in June. Contact their offices at 299-4136 for more information and to sign up. Crimestoppers Crimestoppers needs your help in identifying the suspects responsible for the March 1,4,,,,, arson at Saint's Delight Church on Barry Street in Winston Salem. Cash rewards of up to $1,000 will be given for informa tion that leads to the solution of any unsolved crime. Your identi ty does not have to be revealed. If you have any information you may call Crimestoppers at 727 2800. - r Applications Being Accepted Leadership North Carolina, a six-month innovative educa tion leadership program designed for emerging leaders ^ from across the state from the public, private and non-profit sectors, is currently taking appli cations for its seventh class, which will begin November 1999. Application information may be obtained by contacting Patrick Farlow at 279-6599. July 15 is the deadline to apply. Donations And Volunteers Needed Southfork, a 'DePaul Senior Living -Community located at 1345 Jonestown Road in Win ston-Salem, is requesting dona tions of craft supplies and per sonal care items from the com munity. For further information call Jane Armenaki at 768-8828. They are also seeking volunteers on an ongoing basis to assist with resident activities and to help residents in some activities of daily living. For ipore infor mation call Ann Slater or Jane Armenaki at 768-8828. " Seeking Korean War Veterans The Korean First Presbyter ian Church in Greensboro will hold an Appreciation Day for Korean War veterans on Satur day, Jube 26. They trying to get in contact with those men and women who served in the war. For more information or to sub mit names, call the Rev. Jae H. Chung at 632-1585. Society of Historians Accepting Nominations. The N.C. Society of Histori ans is now accepting nomina-* tions from individuals and orga nizations for its 1999 history, genealogy and preservation awards program. Awards will be presented in several categories relating to local, regional or statewide historical, people, events or places. July_ 31 is the deadline for all entries. To receive more information or an award entry application send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Elizabeth Bray Sherrill, Pres ident, NCSH. PO Box 93, Sher rills Ford, NC 28673-0093. 1999 Special Olympic Games The '99 Games production crew is still looking for dancers of all skill levels, cultural dance groups (especially those with a ' Latin or African background) and trumpeters. Anyone inter ested in performing should call (919) 831-1999 and leave his or her name and the type of audi tion desired. Safety volunteers are still needed too. Anyone interested may call the Triangle area Red Cross at (919) 231-1602 or Stacy Ryan at (336) 333-2111. Basketball Sign-ups The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will sponsor a 19-and-over men's late night basketball league starting June 15 with games on Tuesday and Thursday nights. A women's late night basketball league will begin June 14 for participants 17 and over with games on Mon days. Registration for both leagues has begun. Summer youth activities will run from June 1-August 6. For further information call Bill English at 727-2748. Adult Scholarships Available Five scholarships for adult students working toward under graduate degrees at tlNC Greensboro are now available. Application forms which cover all five scholarship sources can be picked tip at the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students, located on campus, by calling 334-5757 or via e-mail at aces@uncg.edu. Hepatitis Education Support Group If you have a friend or loved one coping with hepatitis and you want to lehrn more about this disease and talk about your experience with others, you may participate in a hepatitis support, group monthly meeting. Every third Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Digestive Health Special ists building in Winston-Salem. For more information call 768 6211. Medicaid Survey , N.C. A&T Siate University is seeking people to participate in a -20-minute survey regarding Medicaid. Each participant will receive $5 and must meet certain guidelines. For more informa tion call-334-7752. Kraft Cheese & Macaroni Contest Kids ages 4-12 can enter the "I Want the Blues" contest by Kraft Cheese & Macaroni. Age groups are 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 and kids can enter in three cate gories by submitting a creative story (no more than 100 words), colorful drawing (8 1/2 by 11) or clever rhyme or slogan (10 words or less) that describes why Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is their favorite. Entries should be sent to: KRAFT "1 Want the Blues!" Contest, P. O. Box 35966-OR, Los Angeles, Calif. 90035-0966 and should include the child's name, date of birth, address, day and evening telephone numbers and the type of entry.The con test ends July 30 and winners will be announced in March 2000. Twelve winners will appear on more than 20 million boxes of Kraft Cheese & Macaroni and will receive a college schol arship worth $10,000 and family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Food Service Program For Children The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School food service divi sion will offer youths free to children and youths up to 18 this summer at 30 sites throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. This program will run from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until August 6. Four Seasons Town Centre Summer Programs Families are invited to come out to Four-Seasons Town. Cen tre in Greensboro every Wednes day and Friday evening in June and July for fun and entertain ment. These free events will take place at the new Performing Arts Amphitheater beginning at 7 p.m. along with prize drawings and other activities. Birth Control Classes Free birth control classes are offered every Tuesday at 3 p.m. and every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. For more information call 727 8172. Mayor Seeking Applications Mayor Jack Cavanagh is accepting applications for citi zens interested in serving on the Citizen Budget Advisory Coun cil. The purpose of the advisory council is to assist and advise the city manager and the Board of Aldermen in the operation of the city manager's budgetary process and the Board of Alder men's development and adop tion of the city's annual operat ing budget. Applicants interest ed in applying should contact Liebe Wesley at 748-3550. June 16 is the deadline for all submis sions. JUNE 10 The Triad Chapter of the National Association of Black > Accountants has scheduled a meeting at The Dudley Universi ty Cafeteria in Kernersville. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For further information please call Cassandra Tatum at 519 5672 or Shandi Starks at 292 3800. , JUNE II ? Art Auction And Exhibition The Enrichment Center will sponsor its third annual art auc tion and exhibition called "Beyond Walls" at 7 p.m. at the Scales Fine Arts Center on the campus of Wake Forest Univer sity. An exhibition of the art will be on display from June 4-12, June 18-19 and June 25-26 from II a.m.-4 p.m. For ticket infor mation about the auction call the center at 777-0076 ext. 116. Film Series The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art will sponsor ifs annual outdoor summer Film series starting at 9 p.m. "Casablanca" will be the fea tured film. For more informa tion call 725-1904. Coacert The Triad Pride Men's Cho rus will present its premiere con cert, "A Celebration of Pride," today "and tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Congregational United Church of Christ in Greensboro. For ticket information call 373-2974. Auditions For Play The Stained Glass Playhouse will hold auditions for the cast of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat." These auditions will be held at Marvin United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, June 12. For more information call 661-4949. JUNE 12 Health Matters For Men Moses Cone Hospital will sponsor its second annual "Men's Health Matters: Taking Charge" from 7:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. in the area Health Educa tion Center in Greensboro. The program is designed to help men take steps to protect, preserve and prolong their health. Pro grams on colon cancer, stroke and the Viagra piil will be offered. Prostrate Cancer Screening Men can receive a free screening for prostate cancer between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Anderson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State Univer sity. For more information call 716-3302 African American Heritage Festival The Annual African Ameri can Heritage Festival will take place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial State Historic Site in Sedalia. This annual event cele brates the heritage of North Carolina's black community and marks the birthday of Dr. Char Sec CaUndor on C11 ' COMMUNITY^ $j(pf CONNECTION CALENDAR Culture Jam of 1999 ? % * Coca-Cola and the City of Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation ] will present its first "Culture Jam" of 1999 . ? y - , SATURDAY ? ? ? 4:00 PM ? ? ? JUNE 12? BELVIEW RECREATION CENTER ^ '' ! This event is FREE and open to the public. We will kick off the summer with fun, games, music & talent. Local talent auditions to be held. Come out and show what you've got!! All performances must be clean and participants must provide their own music. .! Always in the Community, Always Coca-Cola ' 1 NOTICE MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED FIRMS The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking minority and women-owned firms (M/WBE) to bid on upcoming highway projects throughtout the State. The Locations of the projects are: I i ? .*? si l. 3 3 - . a s ~o> oOO >o> ? ?c otr dz h 5 8.T340308 Wilson 4 , Grading. Drainage, Stiuctures &" US-264 (Wilson bypass from East of SR Medic 10% Pavement mailings 1136 lo East of US-301 6.3490Q2B Wilson 4 Grading. Drainage. Paving. PVMT New interchange on US-264 at NC-222 near Metnc 10% 5% "? "* Marttings & Structures Saratoga 6.44901(TT Cumberland 6 Grading. Drainage. Paving. PVMT US-301 connector ftom US-301 to US-13' ' Metric IQ% 5% Maridngs & Structures East of 1-95 6.769006T Wilkes II Widening, Grading. Draining, Paving US42I from East of SR-2433 lo East of SR23b9 Metric 10% 5% Pvt. nut. & Strs 8.1792303 Cataw ba 12 Grading, DRairang. Paving, PVT Tale Blvd. Ext from SR-1476 (Fairgrove Church Rd. Metric 10% Mattings & Structures lo 1-40 81051902 Dare I Shoulder construction US>t264 ftom SR-1100 (Sti^tpy Paint Rd)lo English 12% US-64 Intersection - - ? ^ 81404001 Wake 5 Resurfacing, Pavement Markings & US-I/M& 1440 from West of US-1/64 English 15% Safety Improvements Interchange at SR-l009(TryonRd.) to East ofSR-1728 (Wade Ave.) 81462401 Scotland. 6 Grading, Drainage. Raving. PVMT Bridge over Lamber River and approaches English 12% Robeson Markings & Structure onNC-71 " v . ?? 82461801 Robeson 6 Grading, Drainage. Riving, PVMT Bridge over Big Rah Swamp & approaches English 10% Markings & Structure on SR-I3I8 8.1493801 Guilford 7 Safety Improvements 1-40 from Holden Rd to W of 1-85.1-85 English 12% from S of NC-6 to N McConnell Rd. SR-2254 from E of Holden Rd 8.1810203 Gaston, ? 12 Grading, Drainage. Paving. PVMT NC-27ftoniNC-273toSR-l606(Bell English 8% Mecklenburg 11 Markings & Structure Meade Dr.) t > - 8.272081 Avery 11 Grading. Drainage, Paving & Structure Bndge over Linville River and approaches . English 6% , " . on SR-1525 6.804832 Ashe II Grading. Drainage. Mailing. Paving & SR-ll33(RayTaylorRd.)FromSR-l248 English 5% 5%. Pavement & Makings (BeaVerCrecltR(i)toSR-ll34(Back Mountain Rd.) 6.751010 Watauga. II Milling. Resurfacing & Pavement 2 Sections of Primary Roads English 5% 5% Yadkin Markings ' 8.T79I7I0 Catawba 12 Safety Improvements US-321 froth Sooth of SR-2514 to North of English 0% US-64770 & 140 from West of Brookford to East of SR-2514 8.1951201 Henderson 14 Grading. Drainage, hving. PVMT Bridge over Green River & approaches on US-176 Engbsh 6% Matkmgs A Structue 8.T351207 Durham 5 Widening. Grathng. Drainage, PVMT 1-85 from West of Camden Ave lo North of English 10% Markings & Structures Midland Terrance & East of Cheek Rd on US-70 LETTING DATE. Tuesday, June 15, 1999 *** MONDAY, June 14,1999 6 PM - MIDNIGHT *** North Raleiflh Hilton - 3415 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh. N.C. Prime contractors will be available to receive quotes for trucking, sub-contracting and materials. M/WBE's needing more information and/or technical assistance may come to Room 522 to meet with representatives from the Bennington Corp., NCDOT's Supportive Provider. (919)832-6027 NCDOT Office of Civil Rights & Business Development 1*800*522-0453 Certification of highway contracting firms Richard Chrisawn Certification of supply/service/engineering firms: Robert Mathes Comments or concerns: Delano Rackard: Director
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