Posted on 15th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Family Event, Information, Meeting, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshop
Bloomington IL, West Bloomington Revitalization Project, West Bloomington Youth Soccer League, Western Ave Community Center, Youth Soccer League, YWCA
Three community organizations, the YMCA, Western Avenue Community Center, and the West Bloomington Revitalization Project announce the establishment of the West Bloomington Youth Soccer League (WBYSL), a collaborative effort to serve youth on the west side of Bloomington.
This activity is provided free of charge to youth ages 6-14 years of age.
The Winter/Spring league registration day will be on Sunday, December 4th from 4 – 6 PM at the Lawrence Irvin Neighborhood Center located at 1615 W. Illinois, Bloomington for children and parents or guardians. This activity will include program registration, a soccer demonstration, free food and refreshments, and a free book give-away provided by the Book Bike.
Parents can pre-register their children at:
- The YMCA, 602 S. Main, Bloomington
- Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington.
All children that pre-register are required to attend the December 4th kick-off activity and be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
The community is invited to support this initiative by donating new and used youth soccer clothing, shoes and equipment. Donations will be accepted from November 15 to January 15 at the following locations:
- All Normal Fire Stations
- Bloomington Fire Stations (Station 2/Hamilton St., Station 3/Empire St., Station 6/Oakland Ave)
- The YMCA
- Western Avenue Community Center
Need additional information or would you like to volunteer as a coach?
Please contact Joe Rodgers, YMCA Healthy Living Coordinator, (309) 827-6233 jrodgers@bnymca.org
Posted on 7th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Fliers & Posters, Information, Job Opening, Student Opportunities
Bloomington IL, Job Opening, State Farm
State Farm is currently seeking Claims Representatives. State Farm anticipates these hiring needs in the Indianapolis area throughout 2011 and 2012.
They are seeking highly-skilled candidates to begin the pre-employment process. Those interested will need to create a profile on StateFarm.com.
Job posting numbers are listed below by location:
Kalamazoo, MI- 28929 Chicago, IL- 28922 Indianapolis- 28872
Posted on 18th October 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Information, Student Opportunities
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Community Organization, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanics, Salsa Dancing
Join us on November 3 at The Loft for our first ever Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed event! Click here for more details and to purchase your tickets! Proceeds from this event will be used to fund special projects in 2012.
Please purchase your tickets before October 28th.
Thank you for your support!
Posted on 18th October 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, Student Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Fox Creek Elementary School, Spanish Volunteer Opportunity
Several Unit 5 schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences this Friday, October 21stand are in need of Spanish-speaking interpreters.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Colleen O’Dea or call Fox Creek Elementary School directly at 309.557.4416 to sign up.
Posted on 18th October 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Cedar Ridge School, Community Organization, HFWG, HFWG Meeting
We will be having our next HFWG meeting tonight Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 5:30p.m. at Cedar Ridge Elementary School, located at 2808 Breezewood Blvd in Bloomington IL.
Please note the change in time and location – we will be alternating between lunch and evening meetings from now on.
Hope to see you there!
Posted on 10th October 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting, News, Workshop
Bloomington IL, Cedar Ridge School, Education, Financial Education, Hispanic Community Event, State Farm, State Farm Bank
State Farm Bank will be hosting a Financial Town Hall meeting (Mejore Sus Finanzas) at Cedar Ridge Elementary School (Saturday October 29th).
Doors will open at 10:00 AM and breakfast will be provided for all attendees, the panelist discussion will begin at 11:30 AM. We want to invite local community organizations to set up resource tables to provide information or upcoming events for Hispanic families.
Agenda:
10:00 AM Doors Open (Organizations arrive to set up tables)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Breakfast being served (All attendees, including organization members are invited to eat)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Panel Discussion (Financial Town Hall begins)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Families can visit community organizations booth to gather information
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Break Down
If you are interested or have any additional questions, please email David Im. Please RSVP by Wednesday October 12th.
Posted on 10th October 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Information, Links, Student Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Cedar Ridge Promise Council, Cedar Ridge School, Community Organization, Education
The Cedar Ridge Promise Council is looking for volunteers to assist with Child Care during the Adult Program from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Children ages range from 1 yr to 10 yr old. We are looking for 6 volunteers for Wednesday, October 12th and Thursday, October 13th. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up on a shift here.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Cuca Avila.
