WCL Event Calendar
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February 2012:
3 Feb |
Public Hearing 2/33 Feb The Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls was created by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners in June 2011. The Commission serves as a “Board-Appointed Advisory Committee” and its purpose is to promote matters pertaining to the status of women and girls in Leon County. One of the primary goals for the Commission is to promote awareness on issues that affect women. The Commission is charged by the Board of County Commissioners with the responsibility of giving input to the Board, as needed, on approaches in which to address issues on women and girls in Leon County. As an important part of their effort the Commission is holding its first public hearings to hear from the public about the obstacles and challenges faced by women and girls in Leon County.
Friday, February 3; 11:00 am—12:30 pm |
4 Feb |
Household Hazardous Waste4 Feb The Leon County Solid Waste Management Division announces the next monthly Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection, which will take place on Saturday, February 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Rd. This event is one of many monthly activities in Leon County’s regular collection season, which will continue on the first Saturday of every month through May 2012.
Citizens may bring up to 50 lbs. of hazardous waste, in addition to their electronics. Propane tanks must weigh less than 40 lbs., and there is a limit of one tire per participant. Medical sharps, medicines and radioactive waste cannot be accepted. ‘Easy As One’ will collect used cell phones (working and non-working) along with stray chargers. Phones will be donated to a 911 cell phone bank where data will be cleared, phones refurbished and provided to victim-assistance programs. Phones that can not be refurbished will be responsibly recycled. Participants in Saturday’s collections will receive a Florida State Park day pass, while supplies last.
For more information on monthly Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics collections, call the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center at (850) 606-1803 or visit www.leoncountyfl.gov/HHW/collection/ for the complete collection schedule. |
4 Feb |
Gospel of Social Change4 Feb
The Advisory and Planning Committees for the Day of Dialogue on Minority Health are pleased to invite you to attend |
4 Feb |
FREE Planetarium Show4 Feb Free "Sky Guy" Planetarium Show - February Skies Over Tallahassee Saturday, February 4, the 10 a.m. planetarium show, February Skies Over Tallahassee will be free for all guests. The February sky over Tallahassee will be reviewed including prominent constellations, stars, and planets. Explore the planets and moons of the solar system in a majestic journey through our celestial neighborhood in "New Horizons," the 11:00 AM planetarium show at one-half off the regular price for those attending the 10:00 am free planetarium show. Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, 200 S. Duval Street, Main: (850) 645-7827 (STAR), Showtimes: (850) 644-4629 (IMAX), Box Office: (850) 645-7796,www.ChallengerTLH.com |
4 Feb |
FREE Double Feature4 Feb Free Double Feature - The Flying Ace and The Emperor Jones Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Featuring Dr. A. J. Brickler, Steve Sternberg, and guests from the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum Visitors will be invited to tour the exhibit, Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight and browse in Florida's History Shop In association with the Tallahassee Film Society, Florida A&M University, and the Tallahassee Film Festival Heritage Hall Auditorium, First Floor, R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street., Downtown Tallahassee For more information, 850.245.6400 or www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
4 Feb |
Free Clothing Give-Away4 Feb Free Clothing Give-Away Saturday, February 4th, 11:30am - 1:00pm, New Destiny Church of Christ, 5015 Tennessee Capital Boulevard Call 933-1498 for more information. |
6 Feb |
Edible Garden Club6 Feb Tallahassee's Edible Garden Club Meets the first Monday of each month at the pavilion in Winthrop Park, 1601 Mitchell Avenue, at 6:00pm. Meetings are informal and information. Anyone is welcome. Contact Elizabeth Markovich for more information, or to join the email list. |
7 Feb |
COPE Coalition7 Feb The Tallahassee Childhood Obesity Prevention Education (COPE) Coalition, funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation), will launch a grants program to address childhood obesity on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Neighborhood Health Service Center, 438 West Brevard Street in Tallahassee. As a part of the announcement, the COPE Coalition will release its “Call to Action” Plan to alleviate childhood obesity in Tallahassee and more broadly Leon County. The Call to Action Plan highlights the current needs and gaps and provides key recommendations for a community-wide effort to combat childhood obesity. The COPE Coalition is expected to fund 20-25 grants, totaling $200,000. Potential grantees can submit proposals for up to two years of funding. Funds for this initiative were made possible through a grant from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Florida Foundation as part of Embrace A Healthy Florida Initiative, an ongoing effort to help communities access programs and services to adopt healthy lifestyles and reverse childhood obesity. |
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