BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED EVERYDAY!!!
Blood donations are needed EVERYDAY to help save lives...Give the gift of life...Give Blood!!! For blood drive locations scheduled throughout the area, visit http://tnvalley.redcross.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) for more details. You CAN make a difference!!!
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Get Your GED!!!
There are many reasons why you may not have finished high school, but there's no reason not to go back and get your high school equvalency diploma or GED! You'll be in good company...GED graduates include comedian Bill Cosby, actor Christian Slater, and the current US Surgeon General Richard Carmona. So what are YOU waiting for?!? For more information on getting your GED, visit www.gedtest.org or call 1-800-62-MY-GED!!!
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TennHelp
TennHelp is a new website that helps needy Tennesseans help themselves. Use this website to find organizations and agencies across Tennessee that can help you and your family. Just log on at www.tennhelp.com.
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Free Medication
FREE MEDICATIONS are available for people with limited resources. For more information, call toll free 1-888-380-6337 or visit www.a2zmedline.com for details!
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Become a Foster Parent...
Youth Villages is urging citizens of Tennessee to open their hearts and homes and become foster parents. All qualified parents will receive financial assistance up to $1, 500 and free training. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a foster parent, please call Youth Villages at 250-7200 or toll free at 1-877-983-6786.
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Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley
Be a part of the largest organization dedicated to helping girls and teens in the world. Volunteer with the Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley and make a difference in the lives of girls in your community. Call (800) 395-5318 or visit www.girlscoutsofcv.org.
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YW Domestic Violence Center
Are you afraid for your safety or for the safety of your children? Call now to join a domestic violence support group. The YW domestic violence center will direct you to safety and support. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call (615) 242-1199. Remember, you are not alone. Please call now, (615) 242-1199.
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United Way's--Dial 2-1-1
Dial United Way's 2-1-1 to get or give help wilth local health and human services information. Callers reach a real person, a trained information and referral specialist who helps callers determine their needs and then provides phone numbers and addresses for the agency, organization, or congregation that can answer that need.
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WARNING: Lung Cancer Risks From Indoor Radon
Homes in this area have been found with HIGH radon levels, and the Surgeon General and EPA is urging everyone to test their home for this invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. You can test for it and you can fix it by calling 1-8---SOS-RADON for more information on how, or by visiting http://www.eps.gov/radon for more details.
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Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Monday March 31 - Sunday August 31
If you don’t understand your current mortgage and fear possible foreclosure down the road, help is available by calling the Tennessee Housing Development Center at 1-888-995-HOPE.
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Monday May 12 - Friday December 31
If your organization would like us to help support your event, program or service, please contact Janna Garner, Public Service Director, at 615-744-4776. You may also submit via E-Mail at NashvillePSA@clearchannel.com
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Big Band Dances
Monday June 02 - Saturday September 06
The 25th annual season of Saturday night Big Band Dances is underway in Centennial Park’s event shelter. Music begins at 7:30. For info on the big bands that will be performing call Mimi Shimmin at 615-862-8424 or visit mim.shimmin@nashville.gov.
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FREE TUTORING FOR YOUR CHILD
Tuesday August 12
Free tutoring is available for your child if he or she attends a Title I elementary, middle or high school that your state says needs to improve and receives free or reduced-price lunch. This free, extra academic help is available in reading, math and other core subjects before or after school, on weekends or in the summer.
If your child is eligible for these supplemental educational services, you may choose a qualified service provider that has been approved by your state.
Every child in America deserves a high-quality education. No Child Left Behind, the historic education law, provides for the extra help students need to do well in school.
For more information, call your community partner:
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Heroes & Legends
Monday August 18 - Sunday August 24
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 2nd annual “Heroes and Legends” tribute show will be held on Sunday, August 24th at the Nashville Palace from 2-9 PM. The event features David Frizzell, Tommy Cash, Charlie Louvin, The LeGarde Twins, Jim Vest and the Nashville Cats and more. Call 615-832-5005 or visit www.TicketsNashville.com.
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Monarch Madness at Shelby Bottoms
Monday August 18 - Friday August 22
This is an evening stroll around the park in search of the monarch butterfly that is getting ready to go on a big journey. All ages Friday, August 22nd from 6-7:30 PM … Call 615-862-8359 to register.
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