Hickory, NC – On September 13, WSOC-TV Channel 9 honored nine winners in three categories for it’s 9 Who Care Award at a special luncheon hosted by Debi Faubion and Vince Coakley at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. These winners were recognized for selfless service and extraordinary contributions to their communities. Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse was one of three winners in the business category. The coffeehouse was nominated by Women’s Resource Center. With the conception of Aroma of Art, a month long silent art auction that benefits local charities, Taste Full Beans shows that supporting local not-for-profit agencies strengthens our community by creating an event that links the arts, philanthropy, education and the community at large. Taste Full Beans co-proprietor DW Bentley states, “I am excited about the award because it honors the contributions of the 70 to 80 artists that help make Aroma of Art a success. And it inspires me to continue and grow the event.”
Women’s Resource Center has provided crisis assistance, life transition services and enrichment programs since 1986 and is a resource that benefits everyone. For more information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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September 22, 2006
WSOC-TV now has a video featuring the folks at Taste Full Beans. Be sure to drop by WSOC’s website and check it out. Below are some images from the video:
Hickory, NC — Womens Resource Center, in conjunction with HMHEC, will present September’s Lunch & Learn, “Finding Credible Health Information on the Internet.” It will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at HMHEC. Program fee is $10 with lunch included and registration deadline is September 22nd.
Facilitated by Karen Martinez, MLS, Outreach Librarian, Northwest AHEC, this program will introduce you to some credible resources and equip you to make decisions about what health information you find on the internet that you can trust.
A hands-on computer workshop will be held on Saturday, October 28th as a companion program from 9:00 a.m. to noon at HMHEC. This workshop will provide some criteria upon which to judge internet information and participants will learn a least three internet resources for obtaining credible health. Program fee is $15 and registration deadline is October 28. To register for one or both programs, call WRC at 828-322-6333 or register on line at http://www.wrchickory.org.
Women’s Resource Center has provided crisis assistance, life transition services and enrichment programs since 1986. For more information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: http://www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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Hickory, NC – Women’s Resource Center is offering an exciting series entitled, “A Dream Workshop: Exploring the Language of Dreams” beginning September 19, 2006. This workshop will meet every Tuesday evening for 7 weeks from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WRC located at 125 3rd Street NE, Hickory. The program fee is $35 and registration deadline is September 15, 2006. Call WRC at 322-6333 or register online at www.wrchickory.org.
This workshop will introduce participants to various tools for understanding their dreams, the “language of life.” Learning how to work dreams can help us understand what they are trying to communicate to us about how life is for us, leading us, coaching us, drawing us into the fullness of life. Cindy Jordan, Director of Spiritual Care at Catawba Valley Medical Center, will facilitate this program. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Seminary, Cindy is also a Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, and graduate of Dream Group Facilitator Training with Haden Institute.
Women’s Resource Center has served this community since 1986 as a resource that benefits everyone with crisis assistance, life transition services and enrichment programs. For information about services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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Hickory, NC – Women’s Resource Center in conjunction with HMHEC, is sponsoring a six session workshop series entitled, “Leadership Building Blocks for Women.” Starting September 14, 2006 this series will run 2 sessions per month through November 16, 2006 and will be held at HMHEC from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. A light meal will be provided. Registration fees are: $20 per session; $50 for 3 sessions; and $100 for all 6 sessions. Registration deadline is September 8, 2006 by calling WRC at 322-6333 ext. 207 or register online at www.wrchickory.org.
This series is facilitated by Dr. Jane Everson, Director of Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center, and Suzette Plaisted, Director of Catawba County Chamber of Commerce’s Champions of Education Initiative. Topics include: Composing Your Life, A Women’s Guide to Improvisational Thinking; Secrets of Your Success; Multi-Tasking Made Easy; Communicating Effectively with Family, Friends, and Co-Workers; Managing the Mingling; and Managing Conflict. Please call WRC for specific dates of each program or online at the Women’s Resource Center website.
Women’s Resource Center has provided crisis assistance, life transition services and enrichment programs since 1986. For more information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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