Revitalize South Dallas Coalition
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Joint Elections for DISD & DCCCD
EARLY VOTING: Monday April 25, 2016 – Tuesday, May 3, 2016. ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 7, 2016. For a list of early and election day polling places, go to: www.dallascounty.org; click “County Gov’t” from top drop-down menu; go to “Elections”; and follow the instructions. Elections Dept: 214-819-6300.
Uber’s DriveSouth Driver Recruitment Sessions
Tuesdays beginning April 26, 2016 – Until Further Notice; 10:30 am – 11:30 am; and 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm; African American Museum; 3536 Grand Avenue, Fair Park. Find out how to become an Uber Driver, be your own boss, set your own hours, and make up to $23 dollars/hour, or more. Registration: Johnathan Mark at 713-825-6573; jmark@uber.com; or go to: www.t.uber.com/ds101.
Community Lawyering Centers Launch
Wednesday, April 27, 2016; 2:30 pm; UNT College of Law; 1901 Main Street, Dallas, 75201. The law school, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Dallas County Public Defender’s Office, FRI, among others, announce the opening of a center to help communities receive no or low-cost legal assistance. Register at:www.lawschool.untsystem.edu/CLC-RSVP.
Generation Justice: Lights in the City Program
Thursday, April 28, 2016; 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm; The Empire Room, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas. ACT, Advocates for Community Transformation, is a faith-based, legal organization that helps inner-city communities fight crime through the justice system. For ticket information about the fundraiser, go to: info@actforjustice.org; or https://actforjustice.org/generation-justice/register.
2nd Annual Women Empowerment Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, April 30, 2016; 9 am – 1 pm; EDISON’s Event Center, 1724 Cockrell Ave, Dallas, 75215. Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation, among others, will honor Dallas’ most influential women of faith as Living Legends. At noon, attendees will pray for elected officials and legislative issues affecting children and law enforcement. Call 214-932-1474; or info@vernashelp.org for tickets.
ZOO Day Dallas
Saturday, April 30, 2016; 9 am – 12 noon (free entry). Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton, Dallas 75203. Free entrance for residents of City Council Districts 1, 2, 14, and 7 (South Dallas/Fair Park). At least 1 person per party must live in one of these districts and provide proof of residency. Festivities begin at 1 pm. For more information, call: 214-670-4048 or x4689.
NTARuPT 2016: Teen Age Pregnancy Prevention Fair
Saturday, April 30, 2016; 9 am – 3 pm; Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart, Dallas 75241. FREE! Teen/Parent Panel Discussion; Talent Showcase; Resource Fair; Lunch and much more. Contact information: 214-717-6477; orwww.ntarupt.org.
Community Garden Groundbreaking: Rechanging Lives, Inc.
Saturday, April 30, 2016; 3 pm; 3723 Bertrand Avenue, Dallas 75210 (vacant lots to be sight of garden). Free refreshments. Contact information: 214-232-4124
GrowSouth VISTA Candidate Recruitment
Now – Friday, May 20, 2016. Mayor Mike Rawlings is recruiting seven VISTA workers to support community activities in Southern Dallas. Each VISTA worker will receive $983 per month, plus a $5500 educational award; and options for health care, child care and vacation benefits. Work begin July 18, 2016. Apply at: Brenda.allen@dallascityhall.com; or https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do.
