South Mountain Villager

A Positive News Publication About the South Mountain Village

Archive for the ‘SMCC’ Category

« Previous Entries

SMC LIbrary (Jan-Feb 2012)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 23, 2012

CULTURE PASS

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 other to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

___________________________Children Programs

 

Family Storytime—(Mondays) – 6:30 pm - All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities.

 

Babytime—( Tuesdays)  Babytime for Crawlers – 9:30 am and Babytime for Walkers at 10:30 am–Children birth to 23 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program.

Family Storytime—( Wednesday) 10:30 am  – All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities.

___________________________Teen Programs

 

Teen Computers—Internet computers for teens ages 12 to 18 located in the TEEN Limitless Lounge.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

 

Teen Program – 4pm to  5pm – Teen programming the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.  Enjoy movies, Wii Sports, books, music and board games.

_________________________Adult Programs

 

Computer Classes in English — (Wednesdays)  7:00 pm to 8:30 PM

Computer Classes in Spanish – (Thursdays)      7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Basic Computer Skills I, Introduction to the Internet, Basic Computer Skills II, and Introduction to Email. Limited seating. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time.

 

 

Friends of the Library, South Mountain Community Library Chapter  —(Saturday) January 7, 9:00 AM

Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

 

y

Posted in Community, Education, Phoenix Public Library, SMCC | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

SMCC Laveen (Jan-Feb 2012)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 22, 2012

Posted in Community, Education, Laveen, positive news, SMCC | Tagged: , , , | Leave a Comment »

SMC LIbrary (Dec 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 15, 2011

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.smclibray.org

December @ South Mountain Community Library

7050 S. 24th St.● All programs are free!

 Library Hours

Mon

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Tue

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Wed

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Thu

 7:30AM – 9:00pm

Fri

 7:30AM  – 5:00PM

Sat

 7:30AM -  5:00PM

Sun

 1:00PM – 5:00PM

 

South Mountain Community Library

No programs in December, programs will start again in January.

CULTURE PASS

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 other to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

__________________________Children Programs

 

Family Storytime—(Mondays) — 7 pm - All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities. (Starting January 2, 2012)

 

Babytime—( Tuesdays)  Babytime for Crawlers – 9:30 am and Babytime for Walkers at 10:30 am–Children birth to 23 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program. (Starting January 3, 2012)

Family Storytime—( Wednesday) 10:30 am  – All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities. (Starting January 4, 2012)

___________________________Teen Programs

 

Teen Computers—Internet computers for teens ages 12 to 18 located in the TEEN Limitless Lounge.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

 

Teen Program – 4pm to  5pm – Teen programming the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.  Enjoy movies, Wii Sports, books, music and board games. (Starting January 12, 2012)

_________________________Adult Programs

Computer Classes in English — (Wednesdays)  7:00 pm to 8:30 PM (Starting January 4, 2012)

Computer Classes in Spanish – (Thursdays)      7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Starting January 5, 2012)

Basic Computer Skills I, Introduction to the Internet, Basic Computer Skills II, and Introduction to Email. Limited seating. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time.

 

Friends of the Library, South Mountain Community Library Chapter  - (Saturday) December 3, 9:00 AM — Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

Posted in Community, Education, Phoenix Public Library, SMCC | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

SMCC LIbrary (Oct 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 30, 2011

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.smclibray.org

October @ South Mountain Community Library

7050 S. 24th St.● All programs are free!

 Library Hours

Mon

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Tue

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Wed

 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Thu

 7:30AM – 9:00pm

Fri

 7:30AM  – 5:00PM

Sat

 7:30AM -  5:00PM

Sun

 1:00PM – 5:00PM

 

October Events @ South Mountain Community Library

CULTURE PASS

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 other to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

__________________________Children Programs

 

Family Storytime—(Mondays) — 7 pm - All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities. (Starting October 3, 2011)

 

Babytime—( Tuesdays)  Babytime for Crawlers – 9:30 am and Babytime for Walkers at 10:30 am–Children birth to 23 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program. (Starting October 4, 2011)

Family Storytime—( Wednesday) 10:30 am  – All ages with children, birth to five, accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities. (Starting October 4, 2011)

___________________________Teen Programs

 

Teen Read Month

 

October is Teen Read Month! Attend free programs, write book reviews and submit work for the next Teen Zine to get $5 off overdue fees and enter a drawing for a free Ipad2.

 

Super Hero Photo Booth: A cape, a mask, maybe some wings… we’re all super heroes on the inside. We’ll bring the props, you bring the attitude. In between photos, prove your heroic skills in a Wii tournament. Thursday, October 13, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

College Depot “Heroes Go to College” How to prepare for college Workshop. Thursday, October 20, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hero Flick w/ MuVChat:  The first TRUE interactive movie experience! Fire up the thumbs BC U will <3 MuVChat! The only movie that allows you to text to the screen during the film. Free, but cell phone required to participate. Thursday, October 27, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Teen Computers—Internet computers for teens ages 12 to 18 located in the TEEN Limitless Lounge.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

 

Teen Program – 4pm to  5pm – Teen programming the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.  Enjoy movies, Wii Sports, books, music and board games. (Starting October 13, 2011)

_________________________Adult Programs

Computer Classes in English — (Wednesdays)  7:00 pm to 8:30 PM (Starting October 5, 2011)

Computer Classes in Spanish – (Thursdays)      7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Starting October 6, 2011)

Basic Computer Skills I, Introduction to the Internet, Basic Computer Skills II, and Introduction to Email. Limited seating. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time.

 

Friends of the Library, South Mountain Community Library Chapter— Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

Posted in Community, Education, Phoenix Public Library, SMCC | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

Discount Food Box Distribution

Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 18, 2011

 South Mountain Community College Teams with St. Mary’s for
Monthly Discount Food Box Distribution in 2011

The next monthly sales event will take place on Fridays, October 7th., November 4th. and December 2nd. 2011.  Distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of the Performing Arts Center at SMCC, 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix (just north of Baseline Rd.)

Anyone is welcome to purchase the food. St. Mary’s Food Bank purchases the food at a reduced price from area grocers and passes the savings along to consumers.  There is no paperwork, and all purchases must be in cash.

Participants may choose from a variety of items:

  • $13 pantry box (may include soup, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta and juice)
  • Ground beef, one pound, $2.50
  • Chicken fajita strips, one pound, $2.75
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, one pound, $2.75
  • Sirloin ball tip steak, one pound, $3.75
  • Italian sausage, one pound, $3.00
  • Boneless pork chops, 1.25 pounds, $4.50

Bonus items, such as potatoes, may be available at no cost.

For additional information about the food program, call 602.305.5830.

Posted in Community, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

Good Folks (Sept 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 6, 2011

The Good Folks of The South Mountain/Laveen Village’sBy George Young – gayoung@cox.net

This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages.  In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us.  There were a whole bunch of folks that came together to make the following possible.  We thank them all.

 

There is a lady in our Village that I have the privilege of calling my friend and is one of the kindness people I know.  You have seen her picture in the Villager for years and other print media in our Village.  Maybe you have received one of her postcards.  Maybe you have seen her at the annual Haunted Hayride, local parades, Pioneer luncheon, South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful event picking up trash or cooking or other local events.  Maybe she has assisted you in buying or selling your property.  Maybe you have seen her on the side of her company moving van.  Yes, she has her own moving van that is available for folks to use if they are one of her clients and need a way to move their personal items after a purchase or sale of their home.  It is also available for church’s and non-profits.

She has a very busy professional life, but somehow finds time to volunteer in our Village.  She is on the Board of the South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful, Co, Treasurer (and yes she does pick up trash), a member of the South Mountain Community College Advisory Board,  South Mountain/Laveen Chamber Advisory Board, was the president of the South Mountain/Laveen Chamber and has recently volunteered to join and support the South Mountain/Laveen Village Festival of Thanksgiving Committee and agreed to let the committee use space in her office building located at 3540 East Baseline for meetings and also her administrative staff for support.  She has written many informative articles for the Villager and the South Mountain District News about real estate.  She is well versed in short sales, bankruptcies, and anything that has to do with today’s ever changing real estate market.

She has lived in our Village about 20 years, in that time she has made a big difference in many folk’s lives.  She graduated from ASU and about fifteen years ago started her own business.  By now you probably have guess that I am talking about Mrs. Carlie Back, of the Carlie Back Team with Keller Williams Lifestyle Realty.  You know the “How Fast Can You Say Sold” lady (602-305-9033 or go to her web site at www carlieback.com).  I could write pages about Carlie, but unfortunately I have my print limitations.

 

Thank you Carlie for being my dear friend and for everything you do for our Village.  God Bless the South Mountain Community College and the City of Phoenix and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.

Posted in City of Phoenix, Community, Good Folks, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village, South Mountain Villager | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Ocotillo LIbrary (Sept 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 5, 2011

OCOTILLO LIBRARY CLOSES FOR RENOVATION AUGUST 21

 

Ocotillo Library (102 W. Southern Ave.) will close on August 21 for renovation. It will re-open as a Workforce Literacy Center on April 24, 2012.

The renovation project will triple the number of computer stations available to customers. In addition, a study room, training lab and new meeting room will be constructed. When the facility re-opens, it will offer classes in resume writing, interviewing skills, computer use, GED preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL).

The Center will continue to provide library service with a collection of materials to support workforce literacy, addressing resume writing, occupational testing, ESL and computer skills. A collection of children’s materials will continue to be available.

The project is funded in part by a one-time 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant Stimulus (CDBG-R) award to the City of Phoenix under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The total cost of the project is $1,655,846.

The book drop at Ocotillo Library will not be available during the renovation. Library customers are encouraged to visit Cesar Chavez Library (3635 W. Baseline Rd.) or South Mountain Community Library (7050 S. 24th St.), which opens to the public on August 16th. 2011.

Phoenix Public Library is a system of15 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary

Posted in Community, Education, Phoenix Public Library, SMCC | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Another Successful Fiesta of Independence (Aug 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 10, 2011

Another Successful Fiesta of Independence on July 4th. 2011

 

Arizona’s newest Americans hail from Canada and England, India and Nigeria, and 58 other countries.  They speak a multitude of languages and ply a potpourri of trades.  Some are here alone; others have large families. A few are newlyweds.  But the estimated 300 people cheered, clapped and waved American flags after they were declared United States citizens Monday July 4th. 2011 during a ceremony at South Mountain Community College.

“I am happy,” said Victoria Kanu, 75, grinning from ear to ear.

She wore a red and white traditional Nigerian dress and sported large gold hoop earrings.

“I am very happy.”

Another newly minted citizen, Angelica Valdibia, 21, is from Mexico, as are a great number of the newest citizens.

“I am so proud to be an American,” Valdibia said. “I can vote!”

Valdibia and Kanu were among hundreds of new citizens, family members and friends who packed the auditorium for the 23rd annual Fiesta of Independence, held every year on the Fourth of July to celebrate citizenship.

“It is also significant for the people of Phoenix . . . to see how people take the legal steps to citizenship,” said John Kamar of U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services.  The newest Americans must be at least 18, have lived in the country at least five years and be “of good moral character.”  They must read, write and speak English, and be familiar with U.S. government and history.

U.S. District Court Judge Earl Carroll urged the crowd to learn English well and participate in elections.  The new citizens had a chance to register to vote at the end of Monday’s event.  “You have the same rights and the same privileges as a citizen that I have,” Carroll said

Posted in Community, Events, SMCC | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

Good Folks (Aug 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 7, 2011

The Good Folks of The South Mountain/Laveen Village’sBy George Young – gayoung@cox.net

This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping
with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have
contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. There were a whole bunch of folks that came together
to make the following possible. We thank them all.

On December 2, 2009, ground was broken on the new South Mountain Community Library. South Mountain Community College, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, will construct this new Library and Learning Resource Center to provide additional room for library collections and technical services; computer classrooms and open computer labs;  study spaces; the college’s Teaching and Learning Center and technical support; staff office and support areas; and college learning assistance areas. The new facility will be  jointly operated as a City of Phoenix public library. Opening will be on August 16th. 2011 to the public and a grand opening scheduled for September 2011. A joint-use facility  funded by the City of Phoenix (2006 Citizens Bond) and Maricopa County Community College District (2004 Maricopa Community College District Bond Program) to be located on the South Mountain Community College campus located at 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85042. With over 110,000 items in their collection and an annual circulation of  approximately 600,000 items, this will be a model for libraries through the nation. The public will have access to 131 PC’s with internet. Some of the other features will include a  children’s story room, group study rooms, quiet study area, teen center, cyber café with wireless Internet access, computers for public use, patio spaces, and a new collection of newspapers and magazines, books, DVDs and CDs. The new facility integrates the social, academic and educational aspects and function requirements of a college campus library
with the popular and community based nature of a public library creating a seamless functioning joint library.

God Bless the South Mountain Community College and the City of Phoenix and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.

Posted in City of Phoenix, Community, Good Folks, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village, South Mountain Villager | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

SMV Fiesta of Independence (JUNE 11)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on May 31, 2011

South Mountain Village Fiesta of Independence

By George Young

Twenty-three years ago, a group of South Mountain Village residents and South Mountain Community College got together and decided to host a 4th. of July event for people wanting to become citizens.  The College gym became a court room with an esteemed Judge and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services presiding.  The first year fifty new citizens were sworn in, the numbers grew every year and one year we had four hundred and fifty and the Fire Department said that was too many as each person brings his own cheering section.  So we cut back to three hundred and fifty and this year we will be doing two hundred and fifty.  The event has become a community event and we average two thousand visitors.  We have a speaker, sometimes from Washington D.C., a Color Guard, patriotic music and every candidate gets an American flag.  There are refreshments following the program and mementos for the kids.  This event is sponsored by the South Mountain Community College, South Mountain/Laveen Village Festival Inc., and South Mountain/Laveen Chamber of Commerce.   What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than to welcome new citizens from over sixty countries to our diverse community.

Posted in Chamber, Community, Events, positive news, SMCC, Volunteers | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

SMCC – New Online Classes

Posted by South Mountain Villager on May 18, 2011

LEARN MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION & BILLING ONLINE THROUGH SMCC
June 27 Orientation Set for Non-Credit Program; Students Enrolling Receive Free Laptop

WHAT:
South Mountain Community College (SMCC) has partnered with Career Step to introduce two new online non-credit programs designed to provide students with the training they need for careers in the fields of medical coding and billing and medical transcription.
Students are invited to attend a free orientation session about the new programs on June 27 at SMCC.
Classes are offered entirely online, and are self-paced. Students may begin their program at any time, and have up to a full year for completion.
All student enrolling in the program will receive a laptop, to facilitate their training.
WHO:
Career Step is a leading online education company focused on the allied health care market, specializing in medical billing and transcription. Career Step is an active provider in the health care education market, with nearly 20 years of experience in the field.
WHEN:
The orientation session is scheduled for Monday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
The orientation session will be held in the SMCC Student Union, 7050 S. 24th Street in Phoenix, just north of Baseline Road.
REGISTRATION:
To register for the free orientation session, visit http://careerstep.com/smcc <http://careerstep.com/smcc>  or contact Isaac Hawkins at 602.305.5772.
INFORMATION:
For additional information, call the SMCC Career and Technical Education Office, at 602.243.8034.
South Mountain Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.
For additional information about the college, visit http://southmountaincc.edu <http://southmountaincc.edu> .
###

Posted in Community, Education, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Villages in Transition III (from the cover May 2011)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on May 1, 2011

“Villages in Transition III”

(By Annia Quiroz)

South Mountain Community College held the event “Villages in Transition III” on Friday, April 8 2011 to discuss issues like education, public safety and development in the community. The event started at 8 a.m. with introductions by Greg Brownell, Chair of the SMCC President’s Community Advisory Council and Justice of the Peace of the South Mountain Justice Court, Cody Williams who gave a historic overview of (South Mountain Village) south Phoenix.

There were three panels of experts which were open to questions and discussion from the audience. The first panel opened up the discussion of planning, geography and transportation, the second was education and the final was about public safety, the media and community image. A recurring theme among the panels was the great natural resources available and the need for the community to take advantage of them. A second one was the need to re-image or “brand” the community for its advantage.

A member of the first panel, Leslie Dornfeld, owner of PLAN-et and retired employee for the city of Phoenix, responded too many of the questions with suggestions for growth and expansion.  “As a community we need to buy local. This market is a very unique market,” said Dornfeld.

The panel explained that (South Mountain Village) south Phoenix is just as important as north Phoenix or east Phoenix or any part of the valley, according to Dean Brennen, a retired City of Phoenix Village planner, who was part of the same panel.

The education panel brought to light the many great things the (South Mountain Village) south Phoenix communities have achieved.  Mary Beyda, from the Roosevelt School district, told the audience of the recognitions and changes the district has achieved, like the “Kids at Hope” program and a new culinary school.   Dr. Kent Scribner from the Phoenix Union High School district talked about his achievements with a new International Baccalaureate program. “We have to invest in the education community,” said Mrs. Josie Pete.

The last panel underlined the importance of re-branding the community with the help of Jason Rose, part of the Rose+Moser+Allyn PR Company.  “There needs to be a goal of re-branding this community,” he said. “Unless you fundamentally change the image of the community nothing will change.”

A series of guest speakers were also part of the event sharing valuable information about the community, its history and leadership.

“There is passion in the people of the community and because of that passion of the people, great things can happen in this community,” said Greg Brownell.

Posted in Events, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village, South Mountain Villager | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

SMCC (April 2011)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on March 31, 2011

Scholarships Assist Single Parents Who Have Come Back to College

SMCC and the Dorrance Foundation Help Students in Need

A limited number of tuition scholarships are now available to single parents who have returned, or will return, to college after a break of at least one year due to family demands or other commitments.

South Mountain Community College has teamed with Dorrance Scholarship Programs to establish a scholarship program designed specifically for single parents. Criteria include the following:

  • They must be sole providers for their family
  • They must be continuing their education after an interruption of one year or longer
  • They must demonstrate financial need
  • They must be currently enrolled at South Mountain, Glendale, Phoenix or Mesa Community Colleges
  • A cumulative 2.75 GPA is required
  • Applicants must be pursuing an Associate’s Degree (AA) or approved program

In addition, applicants must demonstrate evidence of motivation and potential for higher education.

Awards are available for as much as $4,000 annually, for a maximum of six semesters (three years), and are renewable.

Application must be received or postmarked by application deadline of April 29, 2011, at 5 p.m.

To apply, visit www.dorrancescholarship.org.

Those interested should contact SMCC Program Advisor Christopher Erran, at 602.305.5607, or via e-mail at christopher.erran@smcmail.maricopa.edu.

For more information regarding the scholarship program requirements and application, visit www.dorrancescholarship.org

South Mountain Community College is located at 7050 S. 24th Street in Phoenix, just north of Baseline Road.

South Mountain Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

Posted in Community, SMCC, SoMo Village, South Mountain Villager | Tagged: | Leave a Comment »

Village In Transition III Registration

Posted by South Mountain Villager on March 22, 2011

South Mountain Community College will host Villages In Transition III, the third in a series of community dialogues designed to focus on issues including growth and development, education, transportation and public safety, on Friday, April 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The goal of the daylong session is for individuals from community organizations and leaders throughout the South Mountain region to come together and examine where these communities are today, and how to plan for their future. During the course of the day, participants will hear panel discussions and engage in open dialogue with community leaders on a variety of topics. A historical overview of the communities and personal stories reflecting the history of the area, facilitated by the SMCC Storytelling Institute, will also take place. Registration fee is $20 per person, and includes breakfast and lunch.

Posted in Chamber, Community, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

Good Folks (MAR 2011)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on February 22, 2011

The Good Folks of The South Mountain/Laveen Village’s

By George Young

(gayoung@cox.net)

 

This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages.  In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us.

The Good Folks at South Mountain Community College, with assistance from Ironco Inc. volunteered on MLK day at Rosa Linda Elementary School   located at 12th. Street and East Wier and planted trees, painted walls, doors, fences and playground equipment.  There were about 100 students show up for the Day of Service event.

My friend Anthony Gathers, (Tony) received the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award in January. - Anthony Gathers, owns Ageez Barbershop, located at 542 West Southern Avenue.  He mentors youths by giving them jobs and free hair cuts while providing them tutoring services with the help of Mr. Jim Welter of One Body Collaboratives, Inc.  Call 602-323-0511 for more information.

 

God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.

Posted in Community, Good Folks, kids, positive news, SMCC, SoMo Village | Tagged: , | 1 Comment »

« Previous Entries
 
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 77 other followers