April 06, 2008
Learn about autism resources available in Tennessee
I felt this needed it's own post, Thank You - Jessica for the information
I am hoping that it is okay that I post this here, I know its not in Portland, but I hope that it is a cause that our town is interested in, as I know it is a very important issue to me..
Do you have a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker who would benefit from learning about autism resources available in Tennessee?
Then.....
Come to the Autism Resource Fair
held in conjunction with the
5K Run/Walk Beyond the Limits for Autism
at Memorial Park in Hendersonville on April 19th!
There are 30 resource providers coming to the Autism Resource Fair representing a wide variety of services. A few are listed here:
The Arc of Davidson County TRIAD
First Steps 17th Avenue Psychiatry
Blessings Unleashed The Autism Society of Middle TN
ABC Services Moms In Touch
Seven Gable Farm Therapeutic Riding Special Riders of Sumner County
Blessings Unleashed And Many Others……
Schedule of Events
6:30 a.m. - 5K Run - (Same day registration)
7:30 a.m. – 5K Run Begins (To register online - www.active.com)
8:30 a.m. - Walk (Same day registration)
9:30 a.m. – Walk Begins (To register online - www.active.com)
10:00 a.m. – Autism Resource Fair
10:00 a.m. – Family Fun Fair (inflatables, music, balloons, food, face painting)
12:00 p.m. – Live Music (bring a lawn chair)
4:00 p.m. - Event is over
Spread the word to everyone you know! Come out and support this great autism event! The proceeds from this event will benefit Beyond the Limits, An Autism Resource Connection. For more information about this event, a “Face of Autism” sign, the silent auction and the mission of Beyond the Limits, go to www.autismresourceconnection.com.
Posted by Jessica Escue at April 6, 2008 08:26 PM
Posted by judy at 08:34 PM | Comments (3)
March 20, 2008
MY Space - Good, Bad or Ugly?
After seeing the report on TV last evening about the 12 Y.O. Sumner County girl that met her rapist on MY Space, I thought this would be a good time to bring up this topic on the blog.
What are your experiences with MY Space?
Should there be better security measures that not allow under age members?
What do you do in monitoring under age computer users in your household?
The stories that come out about My Space are horrific, yet some good has come as well, what, and who should be responsible for policing this site if any? Lets hear your thoughts, experiences and suggestions.
Posted by judy at 07:40 AM | Comments (32)
June 21, 2007
Does Portland have another RISING STAR!
As reported in the local paper, Avery Hovey 16 of Portland beat out 249 other singers from 36 states to win big in the Music City Rising Star youth vocal competition.
Among other things she plans to audition for the season eight American Idol!
Avery and her family moved to portland in recent years to pursue her singing career and get some exposure in the Country music world. I think this will be exciting to follow. Way to GO Avery!
Avery has a website www.averyhovey.com
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April 03, 2007
Give it up for Corey
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November 03, 2006
YOUTH - The Future of, Our Responsibility, Their Success
I didn't feel this needed to go under the category of Kids.
I started this post and NEW Category out of respect for our young adults.
I have not opened this topic as an outlet to put down the youth or the people, the City leaders, the Churches, the schools, or the businesses, of this town, etc. etc. etc. If you think there is a problem, fine, speak your thoughts... but don't be ugly.
What I would like to see here is this;
For every problem let's hear "2" (two) solutions.
Please don't make this a Boxing Ring, not much ever gets accomplished with anger, bitterness, or scarcasm, I would LOVE to see some positive results come from here but it won't happen if we can't first act like adults.
Posted by judy at 12:17 PM | Comments (15)