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Discover Google CS First and Scratch – fun for all ages!
I am a Senior Corps RSVP volunteer keeping my brain sharp by serving as a Guru for the Jackson-Via Computer Club – Charlottesville’s first Google CS First after-school club. Scratch is really a fun new language to learn — and the kids are always happy to help me. Thanks, Google and Scratch! Learn more from this EdSurge…
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We are again enjoying Scratch coding at Jackson-Via
Our first spring 2015 after-school Computer Club meeting on Monday was a huge success. We have some new enthusiasts joining a number of “old” members so we have a good environment for sharing and collaboration. We are very happy to have this opportunity for joint inquiry, experimentation, and play! An interesting article from Harvard Magazine: The…
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Heart-Healthy Cooking Demo – Senior Center
Wednesday, February 18, 5:00-6:00 pm Keeping your heart healthy is not a matter to be taken lightly — it’s a hard-working muscle that powers your every move. This cooking demo with dietetic interns from UVa provides tips for creating healthy meals. Learn to prepare kale chips, stuffed peppers, and honey-mint yogurt with strawberries, plus get…
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So excited to see Knitting Together donated hats on NBC 29! | Knitting Together
We are pleased to be able to support Ramona’s Room in this wonderful positive-image boutique! We were happy to see Knitting Together donated hats in the NBC 29 story about the Flourish Boutique in the Emily Couric Cancer Center at the University of Virginia Health System: Flourish is one of the only shops in central Virginia where women who’ve…
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Never too late to learn – Looking forward to Scratch Programing course from #edX
After teaching an introductory course in computer programming with Java a few years ago, I am expecting that using Scratch will allow the concepts of computer coding to shine through without the annoyance of typing in the code in a text editor. I think this edX course will be so much fun – and maybe I will…
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Literacy Volunteers seeks new volunteers to tutor adults
Literacy Volunteers seeks compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, or speaking English. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, and hope to acquire the skills they need to independently pursue life goals, support their families, and contribute to their communities. Help our students achieve their goals and register for our New Tutor…
finding joy along the way
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