NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2006, PAGE 3C a@B[r [ Jt Advertise now! SMS journalism staff sell business ads for yearbook Journalism students are selling business ads fdr publication in the Suwannee Middle School 2006-2007 yearbook. Avail- able are customized, scan of business card, pictures or one de- signed for your business. Space is limited. Info: Cheri Copeland, Journalism Staff, 386-364-2730. Register Now! Sept. 29 Protect Yourself from Cyberpredators program offered The Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) presents Protect Yourself from Cyberpredators, Myspace.com and other emerging cybercrime issues program from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 in main library multi-purpose room, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Space is limited. Please RSVP. Info/RSVP: Gwen Rhodes, 904-630-6330, GRhodes@coj.net or Glen Mitchell, 904-396- 9665, Glen.Mitchell@rgma-jax.com. Volunteer now! SHS class of 1992 reunion Attention! Dependable committee needed to help plan a class reunion for Suwannee High School class of 1992. Thank you and God bless you! Info: Chadwick Martin, 386-362- 3853. Volunteer now! Nov. 4-5 Volunteers needed for 25th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show City of Gainesville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs needs volunteers for its 25th Annual Down- town Festival & Art Show to be held Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4- 5 in Gainesville; Info/to volunteer: Linda Piper, 352-334-5064 or www.gvlculturalaffairs.org. Today! Sept. 20 Picture day at SES America's- Picture day at Suwannee El- ementary School will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20; Note: Retakes Thursday, Nov. 2 for students absent; Info: 386- 364-2670. Today! Sept. 20 Live Oak and Branford libraries closed for staff training Suwannee River Regional Library Branford and Live Oak branches will be closed for staff training Wednesday, Sept. 20; Note: Live Oak Artists Guild 10th Annual Firne Art Exhibition will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Crapps Meeting Room. Info: 386-362-2317 Today! Sept. 20 Office hours with Congressman Boyd's staff in Live Oak and Branford A member of Congressman Allen Boyd's (D-North Florida) staff will be visiting Live Oak and Branford on the third Wednesday of every month so the people of Suwannee County have the opportunity to personally discuss issues concerning them. Congressman Boyd's staff is trained to assist con- stituents with a variety of issues relating to various federal agencies. It is important to Congressman Boyd that his staff is available for those who are not able to travel to either his Panama City or Tallahassee offices. Office hours with Con- gressman Boyd's staff this month will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Live Oak City Hall, Live Oak and from 1-2:30 p.m., Town Hall, Branford. Today! Sept. 20 , Entrepreneur of the Year award luncheon , SCORE of Suwannee Valley will host its Entrepreneur of the Year award luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks Country Club in Lake City. Florida Retail Federation President Rick McAllister will be the featured speaker. Spon- sor tables and individual tickets are available. SCORE is a non-profit organization that provides free counseling to small business. Info/tickets: SCORE office, 386-755-9026, ext. 3214 or John Pierce, 386-344-2472. Today! Sept. 20 CashFlow Night at Colonial Photography Richard Wright, author and photographer, will host a group for anyone interested in playing Robert Kyosaki's board game CashFlow from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Colonial Photography, 118 Parshley St. SW, Live Oak. CashFlow could best be described as "Monopoly on steroids." The game teaches money and investment strategies, and is designed to in- crease "financial literacy." Visit www.richdad.com for more in- formation. There is no charge and the game is open to both novice and advanced players. Reservations required, limited positions. Info/reservations, Richard or Sunshine, 386-362- 2223. Thursday Sept. 21 Branford Camera Club meeting The Branford Camera Club will meet at Branford Public Li- brary, Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to join them for Gilbert Bemardo's guide to archiving photographs. Bring some of your pictures to share, bring your photo equip- ment/manuals if you need help or have expertise to share, arid enjoy a fun evening! Next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 19. Guest speaker: John Moran, a gifted landscape and wildlife photographer who focuses on the natural Florida. Learn more about John Moran at www.JohnMoranPhoto.com. Membership not required. Info: Carolyn Hogue, program chair, 386-935- 2044 or technical consultants: Gilbert Bernardo, 386-935- 0340, Dick Bryant, 386-935-1977 or Dick Madden, 386-935- 0296. Thursday Sept. 21 and 28; Oct. 5, 12, and 19 Free five-week parenting series Marianne St. Clair, life coach, will host free five-week par- enting series to give parents new ideas, resources and insights into parenting from 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 19 at Suwannee River Regional Library, 1848 US 129 South, Live Oak. Info: 386-364-5322. Friday Sept. 22 Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series presents Chief Bobby Johns Bearheart 19th annual Live! At Dowling Park Artist Series presents a program by Perdido Bay Tribe of the Lower Muscogee Creek Indians Chief Bobby Johns Bearheart at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22 in Phillips Dining Room, Advent Christian Village, Dowl- ing Park. Preceding the program from 4:30-6:30 p.m. a Musco- gee cuisine sampler will be served; Cost: ACV members: $10, adults: $15, students, ages 13-18: $5, and children, ages 5-12: $5; Tickets also available at a lower price for program only. Contact: 386-658-5400, oi e-mail dgrillo@acyillage.net. SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 5C Continued From Page 1C Denei mayor Wellington W\ebb. "At United Way, our expe- rience tells us that it takes the whole community-working together-to focus on what matters most to help young people achieve their dreams" said Gallagher. "Our mission is to improve people's lives includes people of all ages," he continued. "The 100 Best competition shines a national spotlight on the communities that truly. embrace the impor- tance of promoting healthy development of our children- from birth to early adult- hood." About America's Promise- The Alliance for Youth: America's Promise is a broad-based Alliance whose members work together to en- sure that all young people can realize their full potential. Alliance partners focus at- tention and resources to help every child receive the Five Promises essential to success: caring adults who are actively involved in their lives; safe places in which to learn and grow; a healthy start toward adulthood; an effective educa- tion that builds marketable skills; and opportunities to help others. Founded by re- tired General Colin L. Powell, the America's Promise Al- liance includes nonprofit, cor- porate and community groups as well as individuals across the nation. Alma J. .Powell currently serves as chair. Among the founding partners are the Corporation for Na- tional and Community Ser- vice, Points of Light Founda- tion, The United Way of America, Communities in Schools and MENTOR/Na- tional Mentoring Partnership. America's Promise grew out of the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997, where Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton and Ford, with Nancy Reagan representing President Reagan, challenged the country to make children and youth a national priority. President George W. Bush af- firmed his commitment in 2001. ei 4., 41t~