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Family Outdoor Nature Discovery program at Shawnee Prairie
It’s no secret that we all have way too much screen time. According to
Scott D. Sampson, author of How to Raise a Wild Child, “The average
North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at
screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors, a
dramatic transformation within the past generation. Yet recent research
indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth.
Regular exposure to nature can help relieve stress, depression, and
attention deficits. It can reduce bullying... Read
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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BBBS “X-Force Think Big” Program ends with Success!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters 2016/17 X-Force Think BIG program
concluded its’ very first year of programming. During the last session
they celebrated with pizza, learning soft skills, and certificates of
completion. The program paired adult mentors with Sidney Middle School
students... Read
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ANNIE OAKLEY FESTIVAL
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Craft People Needed for Annie Oakley Festival
Help Wanted: Do you know a craft that dates back to Annie Oakley’s
time, between 1860 and 1926. The 2017 Annie Oakley festival will
be its 54th anniversary. We need artisans who work with glass,
tin, iron, wood, leather, stoneware, needle crafts, soap, weaving or
other such crafts of that time period, etc. What a great way to
showcase and sell your... Read
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| DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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DCCA Thanks Darke County for Successful Season!
Connections enrich lives, expanding our reach, inspiring our
aspirations, grounding our dreams while extending our possibilities.
For Darke County Center for the Arts to succeed in its mission to
present and promote performing and fine arts, connections with the
community it serves are... Read
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| EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
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Calling on our Darke County communities
Entering its second year of service, Empowering Darke County Youth
programs are growing. The ability to serve the increasing demand for
help, however, is severely limited by available resources. Last summer
Empowering tutors successfully helped 43 students get a jump on their
school year. This summer, parents and grandparents have requested help
for 63... Read
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| EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
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Edison students note value of Empowering After School Program
“Empowering Darke County Youth is an incredibly valuable program that
is bettering this county one child at a time,” said Edison spring
communications student Allie Davidson. Davidson, who worked nearly 50
hours in the program, is one of 23 Edison State Darke County spring
students... Read
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| BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
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Chores
By Aprill Brandon
I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before. I’m guessing it has
something to do with a mother’s natural inclination to try to do
everything herself. I mean, it’s hard to juggle 37 things at once by
yourself. But it can often be harder to ask someone to jump in and
match your exact rhythm to help you keep all those balls in the air... Read
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