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Filipe Fa and Sione Fa, two of the most popular contestants in television’s “The Biggest Loser” show, will make a special appearance in Beaver County on Tuesday, Aug. 3, to encourage employees of local educational entities to eat right, shape up and slim down

Their visit is sponsored by the National Network of Digital Schools (NNDS) as the kickoff event for this year’s wellness program for click to continue

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver Countyprovides programs that are designed to assist at-risk children from primarily low-income families. Youth development experts agree that at-risk children benefit from having supportive adults in their lives to instill confidence and self-worth. 

Jordon’s Story 

“I met Jordan last year when he was introduced to my family as my seven-year-old son’s Big Brother. I have to admit, I was apprehensive click to continue

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Discuss how to best care for an aging parent or ill spouse

Valley Care Association and Baby Boomers & Beyond Realty will host a Family Caregiver Support Group on August 11, 2010 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Valley Care Adult Day Center, 650 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, 15108.

Attendees will share strategies, resources, and click to continue

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Strong Women Healthy Hearts Workshop and Research Study

July 16, 2010 Penn State Cooperative Extension
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Penn State Cooperative Extension is working with Tufts University to provide an exciting opportunity for women to improve their heart health through an active, educational study and workshop. If you are a woman over 40, have a body mass index over 24, and are not exercising more than once a week, you may be eligible [...]

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RSVP’s Traveling Breakfast Club, It’s Free!

July 6, 2010 RSVP
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The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP) of Beaver County is sponsoring  monthly continental breakfast meetings for senior citizens!  This tasty gathering presents different senior care providers every month to discuss various topics vital to senior health & wellbeing! Don’t miss it!  

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5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from the Summer Skies

July 5, 2010 Beaver County Association for the Blind
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This summer children and their families will be enjoying more outdoor activities and planning family vacations to the beach.  Parents and children are becoming more accustom to applying sunscreen to your skin, whether it’s a cloudy or sunny day, to protect themselves from the harmful UV rays of the sun, but what are we doing [...]

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Gender Eye Health, Why Women Should Pay Attention

June 17, 2010 Beaver County Association for the Blind
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Did you know that In the United States, of the roughly 1.1 million legally blind people, over 700,000 are women?  Of the roughly 3.4 million visually impaired people, over 2 million are women. Globally – Nearly 2/3rds of people who are blind or visually impaired are women and girls. Why are women nearly twice as [...]

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Christmas in July Performance to Benefit Salvation Army’s Give-A-Christmas Fund

June 16, 2010 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
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Deck the halls and grab the mistletoe! But don’t forget your sunscreen!  Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center presents Christmas in July, a benefit for the Salvation Army’s Give-A-Christmas Fund. The event will take place on Saturday, July 10th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available now for only $25 for reserved seating.    Not only will Santa [...]

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Tiger Pause Has a New Website

June 14, 2010 Tiger Pause Youth Ministry
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We have gotten a makeover!    Tiger Pause has a new website. Come and check it out at http://www.tigerpause.net/.  We are more exciting, dynamic and easier to use than ever before!   Log on to sign up for email newsletters, program-site addresses, or to contact us.   Tiger Pause is a Christ-centered, community-based organization that serves Beaver [...]

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Disabilites Never Stand in the Way of a Job Well Done

May 25, 2010 McGuire Memorial
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Have I told you how much our clients love to work for you?  You may remember that the folks at the Employment Option Center are individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, and autism.  We provide them with opportunities to make meaningful choices in a safe, enriching and supportive environment.  Their [...]

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