Welcome to the World! Introducing Kaniyah

Welcome to the world, little

 Miss Kaniyah Anderson

Born 8/8/10 at 3:47pm; weighing 6lbs;9oz

Congrats to proud parents Tiffany and Deon 

and to new big brother Khanya!

ALL PINK EVERYTHING!!!!

Smart Spending: 20 Colleges Worth the Investment

Top Universities as listed by Mainstreet.com

EVENT: 2010 Duke University Student Activities Fair

The Fall 2010 Student Activities Fair will be held on Friday, September 3 from 4-6pm on East Campus Quad. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet with representatives from most of Duke's 400+ student organizations! In the meantime, check out http://dukegroups.com for information about student groups.

Sponsored by: Office of Student Activities and Facilities (OSAF) for information and directions visit: Office of Student Affairs

EVENT: Girls Can Lead Too - Sept. 11

For a larger view and printable form please go to: Girls Can Lead Too

Neighborhood News: Wade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL)

Hello from the Wade Edwards Foundation and the Wade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL)!
Hope you're having a great summer. Here's the latest on what's going on this fall...

WELL FORUMS ARE BACK!

We're kicking off this FREE Wednesday speaker and activity series with an informative session on College & Financial Aid. Planning and paying for college can be a challenge. You may be wondering: How can I afford college? What does it mean to get financial aid? Get the answers to all your questions at the College & Financial Aid Forum!

Join Sarita Broadway (College Foundation of NC) Kevi Dixon (NC State University Financial Aid Office) and Danny Bland (NC Teaching Fellows) on Wednesday, September 1st from 3:15 to 4 pm at the WELL. (714 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh NC 27605, brick building, blue awning just across from Broughton High) to find out more about YOUR future and how to prepare for a great college experience! Plus, we'll be serving FREE PIZZA to forum participants. View our forum poster by using this link:http://wade.org/financialaidforumflyer(2).pdf

For more information visit www.wade.org or contact Dakia Davis, Foundation Assistant at (919) 856-9355 or foundation@wade.org.

TIPS: What do school kids need to be cool kids?

Traditional school has started in Raleigh, while some year rounds have already been in session. It's never too late to keep your kids hip to the latest trends in supplies and clothing. MainStreet.com has some lists for you parents to look over...

• 7 Hot Back-to-school Trends
• 8 Great Back-to school Deals
• Back to school budgeting: Clothes Swap

Neighborhood News: The Wade Edwards Learning Lab

The WELL is located across the street from Broughton High School at 714 Saint Mary's Street (brick building, blue awning), Raleigh, NC 27605. To learn more about The Well's purpose and mission, Contact them online at www.wade.org or call 919-856-9355. The WELL and its activities are sponsored by the Wade Edwards Foundation. Contact Sarah Lowder at 856-9233 for more information.


NEW STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT!!
In the meantime, please join us as we welcome back a longtime friend of the WELL. Dakia "Kia" Davis served the Wade Edwards Learning Lab and Foundation in several roles (foundation and program assistant, volunteer, lab assistant, etc.) from 2000 to 2005. Kia will coordinate WELL Forums, the Student Advisory Board and provide general foundation and program support. We're excited that Kia will be joining us once again as Foundation Assistant. 


Kia is returning to us from Greensboro, NC where she studied social work, women's and gender studies and nonprofit management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). After graduating she worked as the Administrative Coordinator for the Greensboro Hope Project, a youth gang prevention initiative and served as a volunteer counselor for the Women's Resource Center of Greensboro. She will be with us until winter 2010 when she heads for Washington, D.C. to attend Howard University for a master's degree in social work. Follow her journey to D.C. here!

Neighborhood News: FREE COMPUTER & JOB TRAINING AT THE WELL

FREE COMPUTER & JOB TRAINING AT THE WELL
Whether you're looking to brush up on your computer knowledge or gain some transferable skills for today's job market, free computer courses at the Wade Edwards Learning Lab could be just what you need! 


The International Free Computer Training and Charitable Center (IFCTCC) will administer 9 week courses in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SQL (programming/database management), web-design, keyboarding, and more. Schedule, registration, and orientation information for fall 2010 can be viewed online at http://wade.org/IFCTCC/free_computer_training.htm.


Classes are open to the public in Wake County and the surrounding area.
Contact (919) 835-1313 or IFTCC instructor Joe Mabiala at jmabiala2001@yahoo.com
for more information.

Neighbor Hood News: Children's Good News Spectacular

To contact the organizers call (919) 779 - 2825 or go to http://www.cefgra.org 

DEALS: 50 School Supplies Under $5

Avoid the crowded parking lots and stressful last-minute trips to the store. Amazon.com has great prices on everything you need for back to school. Shop these 50 great products under $5 and check out even more great savings http://www.amazon.com

EVENT: Kick-Off to Kindergarten -Downtown Raleigh,NC

For info visit http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/

EVENT: Family Fun Day & Youth Exhibition Reception

Family Fun Day & Youth Exhibition Reception
Saturday, August 21, 2010
12:30 - 3pm
Exhibition Dates: August 17 – 21, 2010

Join us on Saturday, August 21 for Family Fun Day from 12:30 - 3pm in conjunction with the Youth Exhibition Reception. This one-of-a-kind festival for the whole family includes artists’ demonstrations, face-painting, carnival treats, and art activities for young and old!

Fun and games wll include exciting artist demonstrations, face painting, and make & take activities. Lunch items and carnival treats will be available. For more information, please call Artspce at 919.821.2787. http://artspacenc.org

Students - remember to pick up your artwork at this reception!

Charities We Support: Healthy Child, Healthy World

HealthyChild.org

Healthy Child Healthy World includes: scientists creating solutions, physicians advancing the cause, activists spreading awareness, and parents implementing change to protect children's health. A diverse array of perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise makes for well-rounded and effective advice. Children are our most precious resource and creating a world where they can flourish is the best way to secure a healthy and bright future for us all. 

Read more: http://healthychild.org/about/who_we_are/#ixzz0wz2F1t6U

Healthy Child Healthy World, LUNA and Klean Kanteen share your passion for creating healthy environments for children. We want to help you raise awareness through community education. With the information provided in a Healthy Home Party Kit, you can educate and empower your family, friends, schools, and community to protect children’s health and development from common toxics. YOU can make a difference by inspiring others to take Easy Steps to create healthier living environments. Our Healthy Home Party Kit is available for a minimum tax deductible donation of ONLY $20, thanks to great sponsors such as: Klean Kanteen, LUNA, Weil Baby, Activeion and many more.

Read more: http://healthychild.org/get-involved/healthy_home_parties/#ixzz0wz3XGkwV

Los Angeles Headquarters

12300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 320
Los Angeles, California 90025
Tel: 310.820.2030
Fax: 310.820.2070

EVENT: Quail Ridge Book Store

QRB EVENTS 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 3:00 p.m.  Encore II discussing ANGLE OF REPOSE by Wallace Stegner. Open to everyone (as are all our book groups and events).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 6:30 P.M.  Raleigh Write2Publish free seminar with guest Suzy Barile, author of UNDAUNTED HEART: THE TRUE LOVE STORY OF A SOUTHERN BELLE AND A YANKEE GENERAL.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 3:00-4:00 P.M. Peggy Tabor Millin discussing and signing WOMEN, WRITING, AND SOULMAKING.  From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. she will offer a writing workshop, free with the purchase of her book.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 7:00 p.m.  Contemporary Fiction discussing OLIVE KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Strout.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 7:00 p.m.  Origami for everyone.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 7:30 p.m.  Kathy Pories, editor of NEW STORIES FROM THE SOUTH 2010, with contributors Aaron Gwyn and Wells Tower.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:00 p.m.  QRB Discussion Group with GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Maryann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 7:00 p.m.  Enchanted Adults discussing SAVVY by Ingrid Law.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 7:30 p.m.  Family Music Event:  KidZNotes & El Sistema in NC:  Transforming Children's Futures Through Classical, Orchestral Music.  Presentation and performance. 

THURSDAY, September 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.  Pat Benatar will sign copies of her memoir, BETWEEN A HEART AND A ROCK PLACE.  Signing line tickets issued with purchase of her book and you will be entered in a raffle to win (with two others) a private meeting with Pat after the signing to chat and have your book personalized.
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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S EVENTS:  The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Summer Reading Ice Cream Truck rolls into town on Thursday, August 19, 5:00 p.m..  Come get a free frozen treat to celebrate the upcoming publication of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK #5: THE UGLY TRUTH, on sale Tuesday, 11/9.  This is not an author event.

Same day, Thursday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m., Stephen Messer, author of WINDBLOWNE (for ages 8 and up) will visit with his delightful fantasy, set in multiple worlds linked by trees and winds. 

For the Children's e-newsletter: kids@quailridgebooks.com / For the Music e-newsletter: music@quailridgebooks.com

QUAIL RIDGE BOOKS & MUSIC
25 Years of Independent Bookselling
3522 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 828-1588 or toll free 1-800-672-6789
www.quailridgebooks.com

FREE: Kids Fest at Triangle Town Center

Triangle Town Center Events

EVENT: Teen & Young Adult Expo & Concert Series

Teen & Young Adult Expo & Concert Series

Friday, July 23rd 11am - 7pm

Marriott Downtown Durham
Admission Cost: $5 

Goal: This teen expo will be the largest event targeting teens and young adults ages 14 – 21 in the triangle area. The ultimate goal will be to provide this audience with an outlet where they can obtain information on things such as staying in school, obtaining scholarships, picking the right school, moving away from home, maintaining positive self esteem and more. For current college students, there will be seminars on learning how to obtain a job after graduation, keeping finances in order and more.

There will be open forum seminars hosted by Terrence J of BET's 106 & Park, Brian Dawson of K97.5 and The Russ Parr Morning Show. There will also be college representatives, job recruiters and retailers present. The day will conclude with a concert series brought to you by Russ Parr. 

11:00 am: Doors will open up for attendees & Auditions for the K-TV Correspondent Live

12:00 – 12:10 pm: Performance Team Tokyo 

12:15 – 1:10 pm
Steps for Success: What you need to know now to prepare for later. Whether you own or what to own your own business want to be a doctor, radio personality or a teacher talk to some of the most influential people. They will give you advice about the things you need to know to propel you towards success.
Location: Grand Ballroom
Host: By Brian Dawson
Introduction: Professor Derek Greenfield
Panelists Include: Terrence J of BET 106 & Park, Karen Clark, local producer of The Tom Joyner Morning Show and one of the nations’ top wedding planners, community leaders and more, Antoine Harris (Former NFL-New England), J. Cole

1:15 pm – 1:25pm: Casino Crisis Performance

1:30 – 2:15 pm
Sports & My Future: Talk to professional athletes one on one. They will provide advice to high school and college students as they prepare for a career in the sports world.
Location: Breakout Room: # 104
Host: J-Breezy
Panelists: Antoine Harris (NFL), Josh Powell, LA Lakers Coach, Agent Female Athlete

Glamour Makeover: Look your hottest @ school:
Hollywood Stylz Unisex: will give you the hottest quick looks on how
Presented by: Hollywood Stylz Unisex

“I have the Most Friends on Facebook”
Presented by: Rob Martin N 2 net Security

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Entering the Workforce: Get prepared to find the right internship or job. Learn how to write great resumes & cover letters and get interview tips.
Hosted by: YO: Durham Academy Career Center
Giveaway: Internship

How to help Your Child Pay for College: It’s never too early to start saving for college. Financial options and tips for parents preparing to send their children to college.
Presented by Financial Aid Personnel from a school, Bank, Scholarship

Leaving the Nest: Transitioning from High School to College: Preparing for college can be a daunting task. Everything from college applications to dorm living can be an overwhelming experience. Let our experts help you with all of your questions and provide you with do’s and don’ts to make this a fun and easy step.
Host: TBD
Panelist: Nikki Washington, Author of “Prepped for Success”
Panelist: NCCU Freshman Experience
Panelist: Residential Life

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Real Talk: An open discussion with panelists and the audience about relationships, online drama and maintaining a positive image at school.
Location: Grand Ballroom
Hosts: Terrence J of BET 106 & Park, Brian Dawson, Nikki Nicole
Panelist: Robert Martin, Sexting,

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Russ Parr Concert Series and Fashion Show
Surprise Artists to be announced

EVENT: Miss Garner Rd. Character Pageant

EVENT: Camp Elite Sports 2010 Football Clinic

Camp Elite Sports Registration

Charity: Adeja Johnson Foundation

Charity always starts at home and this one is close enough to us to consider it being in our own backyard. Please read Adeja's story and consider donating to help fund The Adeja Johnson Foundation...

Purpose

To help financially,mentally,and emotionally in the community and beyond. To establish an awareness in the community of Bone Marrow Transplant, Cord Blood Transplants and other options to help get rid of diseases that as of right now do not have a cure recorded. To visit and volunteer in nursing homes, hospital, and other care facilities as needed. To help families in need by assisting with fund raisers, and also monterary donations from foundation. Also to pray with families before,during, and after transplants.

  

Goals

• To set up workshops in the community to educate on Sickle Cell Anemia, HIV, and other diseases.
• To speak with community leaders to help set-up programs for families seeking help.
• To assist in community programs that promote healthy living.
• To set up special programs in churches to promote healthy living also.

  

Our foundation is currently in the beginning stages and we need your help to our non-profit moving in the right direction. We are seeking sponsors for upcoming events.