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Thanks to JABA – our local “myth-busters” – for leading the way!
How exciting to see our own JABA rewarded with a grant and praised on the USDA blog! JABA is truly leading the way in many different areas. I have mentioned before that my favorite volunteer program is JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH). Helping students learn is a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp…
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Don’t retire your memory – Lots of opportunities for learning – Try Adobe Fireworks
Do you prefer hands-on learning to the more traditional courses and lectures? I was a college webmaster and instructor of web development for ten years, and one of the things that attracted me to the field in 1995 was the rapid pace of new software development, which meant that I had to run just to…
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Learn how to help build our own community wiki: cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1
Want to learn more about wikis? We have a community wiki that could use your help. Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow has posted a new training video to get you started! This cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1 shows how to create an account and login, create an article for a person, create an article for…
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Why learn how to use a computer? Bodies, computers and brains – HHS Health Beat
I have always loved solving puzzles, and using a computer can sure be a puzzle sometimes! I have spent many, many hours working on the computer since my first webmaster job in 1995, and I enjoy it more all the time. The hard part for me is remembering to get up and get that moderate…
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FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers
FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers to help tutor children in local elementary schools for the brand new school year. Trainings will be held the middle to end of September, as both teachers and students need time to settle in and have assessments completed for placement of FISH volunteers. Contact Marguerite…
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Volunteers Needed for 2010 Farm Tour: Earn a free car pass
Learning through volunteering is a favorite lifelong learning strategy of mine. How about you? Would you like to learn more about our local farms? The Market Central/Whole Foods 2010 Farm Tour will take place on Labor Day, and they are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Market Central, and our friends at Whole…
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