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If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend one of our quarterly networking socials, they are really fun! So far, we’ve had the opportunity to paint ceramics at Lazy Daisy and make a fused glass ornament at The Glass Palette. Next up, basket weaving! Discover the art of basket weaving and create your very own small basket to take home. District outreach workers are invited to pre-register, which is required to attend. Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Social Networking Event - Basket Weaving
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Date: Friday, September 12
Description: Discover the art of basket weaving and create your very own small basket to take home. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect and craft with fellow attendees. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Facilitator: Tracy Haines, Home Decor Sewist, Knitting Instructor, Basketmaker
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Format: In-person at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department Prindle Conference Room (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903 - Enter through Door #3) |
Emergency Preparedness
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Date: Wednesday, September 17
Description: Learn how to build an emergency kit and create an emergency plan for your family.
Facilitators: Leanne Knox, Emergency Manager, Blue Ridge Health District
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Format: In-person in the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Care Center (595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911) |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse
Location: Nelson County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Child Health Partnership
Job Position/Title: Family Support Specialist/Parent Educator
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Communities in Schools NOVA
Job Position/Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
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Job Position/Title: Community Outreach Engagement Peer Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate A, MH Residential (PRN)
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate B/Peer Support Specialist
Location: Nelson County, VA
Job Position/Title: Intellectual & Developmental Disability Case Manager
Location: Nelson County, VA
Job Position/Title: Regional Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) Manager
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Regional Housing Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Support Staff III/Engagement Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
Foster Creek Baptist Church (4028 East Jack Jouett Rd., Louisa VA 23093) will be holding a Friends and Family Community Fellowship on Sunday, September 21 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. This is a free event with a picnic, games, and health education. For questions, call 540-967-2940 or email FCBC4028@gmail.com. |
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The Doula Association of Virginia is partnering with the Virginia Department of Health to offer a free Lunch and Learn on STD Prevention – Syphilis. This virtual session will take place on Thursday, September 24 at 12 PM and cover:
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The increase in syphilis infections
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The impact of syphilis during pregnancy
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Prevention strategies & early intervention
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How doulas can support & guide clients through related challenges
Pre-registration is required. For questions, email admin@thedoulaassociationofvirginia.org or call 1-844-DOULAVA (398-5282).
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Interested in quitting nicotine or tobacco products or know someone who it? Free support is available for residents of Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson Counties through the Quit Smoking/Nicotine Blue Ridge Program! This course will take place virtually via Zoom every Wednesday beginning September 24 through October 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Sessions will cover strategies for quitting like medication options, acupuncture, stress reduction, and nutrition education. To receive the link to participate or for questions, contact Scott Mein at 862-432-0490 or scottrmein@gmail.com.
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The 2025 Healthy Birth Healthy Baby Birth Expo is returning to the Carver Recreation Center (233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903) on Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM!
This is free event will showcase local resources for pregnant people and their babies. In addition to local service providers, this expo will include guest speakers, door prizes, and free food! Visit the Healthy Birth Healthy Baby website for more info. Para español, visite https://sites.google.com/view/healthybirthhealthybaby-es/inicio.
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Mount Zion First African Baptist Church (105 Lankford Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902) will be hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The free event will offer health screenings for men and women, tournaments, giveaways, and food!
If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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