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Collar City Pride hosting Town Hall to discuss local needs – Troy Record

TROY, N.Y. — Collar City Pride will host a Town Hall on Saturday, Sep. 14, at the Troy Public Library, 100 2nd St., Downtown Troy, the organization announced in a press release.

The event will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public with a virtual participation option.

The Town Hall will provide an opportunity for community members to discuss the needs of queer individuals and trends in substance use, according to the release. The program will include an overview of Collar City Pride’s mission and values and an open forum for feedback on future programming and services.

Masks will be provided and are required for in-person attendees. Snacks and beverages will also be available. Virtual attendance details will be shared upon registration.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, Sep….


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AuPairCare Celebrates International Exchange Day by Championing Multilingual Learning and Literacy in Local Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2024 / AuPairCare (www.aupaircare.com), a leading international au pair agency designated by the U.S. Department of State that facilitates cultural exchange through live-in childcare, celebrated International Exchange Day by promoting cross-cultural understanding and highlighting the importance of international education with hundreds of gatherings across the nation with American host families and their international au pairs.

AuPairCare Au Pair Cultural Exchange

AuPairCare Au Pair Cultural Exchange
AuPairCare Au Pair Reading to Host Child

Au pairs are international young people who come to the U.S. on a J1 cultural exchange visa and live as a member of an American host family, providing flexible, live-in childcare. Au pairs not only provide flexible childcare but are also…


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AuPairCare Celebrates International Exchange Day by Championing Multilingual Learning and Literacy in Local Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2024 / AuPairCare (www.aupaircare.com), a leading international au pair agency designated by the U.S. Department of State that facilitates cultural exchange through live-in childcare, celebrated International Exchange Day by promoting cross-cultural understanding and highlighting the importance of international education with hundreds of gatherings across the nation with American host families and their international au pairs.

AuPairCare Au Pair Cultural Exchange
AuPairCare Au Pair Cultural Exchange
AuPairCare Au Pair Reading to Host Child

Au pairs are international young people who come to the U.S. on a J1 cultural exchange visa and live as a member of an American host family, providing flexible, live-in childcare. Au pairs not only provide flexible childcare…


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Local nonprofit dedicated to circus arts to host Soirée des Arts Special: ‘Sideshow’ at Trail Theater – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Nowadays, the circus is more than clowns just pouring out of a car. Some of the body-bending acts can blow you away.

Next week, Les Ailes du Désir Foundation, Miami’s only nonprofit dedicated to circus arts, is going to host their legendary soirée, and the performers are ready to give you a high-flying good time.

Feast your eyes in wonderment. LADD is throwing its third Soirée des Arts, called “Sideshow.”

Teresa Cesario: “There’s a line in ‘Mary Poppins’ where she goes, ‘Close your mouth, you look like a codfish.’ Everyone’s mouth is just jaw-dropped.”

This jaw-dropping par-tay is going to be at Coral Gables’ Trail Theater this coming Wednesday.

Teresa Cesario: “LADD is Les Ailes Du Désir, which is French and fancy, but the school itself is…


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Local News: Humane Society receives $1500 in donation following donation drive hosted by two dedicated volunteers (8/5/24)

Two avid supporters of the Dyersburg – Dyer County Humane Society collected an overwhelming volume of donations for the Shelter totaling $1500.
Shea Childress and Ben Cross started the Shelter Drive as a way for friends, family, and fellow animal enthusiasts to lend a hand. The event was hosted in honor of Shea’s 25th birthday.
Shea and Ben have been instrumental volunteers in the growth of the Shelter, hosting numerous annual events, including Volunteer Day. Items collected included 265 heavy-duty trash bags, 550 13-gallon trash bags, 486 lbs. of dogfood, 20 lbs. of dog treats, 48 rolls of paper towels, 5,700 nitrile exam gloves, roughly 8 gallons of laundry detergent, 770 disinfectant wipes, and over 5 gallons of bleach. Special thanks were extended to all those who supported this…


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