Category: Communities In Schools

Old Home Night at Myra’s Kitchen

Man, it is getting more and more likely that I will run into someone I know if I pop in to Myra’s Kitchen on Colon Road for dinner – it is getting so popular!!! Well, tonight was the night to beat all nights!!! I… Continue Reading “Old Home Night at Myra’s Kitchen”

Live At 9, CIS Stuff The Bus, and More….

Did anyone see Live at 9 tonight? Go ahead, it is OK to admit you watch it — I do — it is a good local talk show. Wayne Staton has been really good to Communities In Schools over the years and graciously invites… Continue Reading “Live At 9, CIS Stuff The Bus, and More….”

You Can Make a Difference….

Yes, you can make a difference in the life of a child! It doesn’t take much to improve the quality of life for children – just a small donation can help! Here are a few opportunities to do just that – please consider contributing… Continue Reading “You Can Make a Difference….”

Live at 9

Did anyone catch tonight’s “Live at 9” on Sanford’s local TV station (cable channel 16)?? Yours truly was a guest on the show tonight! Lauren Lowry, CIS Program Coordinator, and I went on the show to talk about Communities In Schools and our Gala… Continue Reading “Live at 9”

Saturday Ponderings

Youth Leadership applications are being accepted by Communities In Schools and the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a GREAT program to help rising Juniors and rising Seniors learn about our community, government, industry, businesses, non-profit organizations, and leadership skills through participation in… Continue Reading “Saturday Ponderings”

Don’t Try This….

OK – have you ever been out in a major hail storm in a convertible???? Not something I would recommend!!!! I was at the monthly CIS Board meeting after work. When it adjourned, some of us mingled a little and then I stood outside… Continue Reading “Don’t Try This….”

Whew! What a night!

I’m beat! It was a LONG day! First – my day at work was busy, busy, busy! Then, I left about 4:00 to get to the Deep River Elementary School to man the Kid’s Voting Booth from 4:30 – 7:30. I had to get… Continue Reading “Whew! What a night!”

Upcoming Events

The Pottery Festival is this weekend! I love the Pottery Festival and go every year – this year will be no exception! I am always able to get some early Christmas and birthday gifts to stow away for later in the year! And –… Continue Reading “Upcoming Events”

Candidate’s Forum and Kid’s Voting

I had the pleasure of attending the Candidate’s Forum for the folks running for the Lee County School Board this evening. Communities In Schools has been working with Lee County Schools and the Sanford Herald for the second time (the last time was 2… Continue Reading “Candidate’s Forum and Kid’s Voting”

Announcing – CIS Gang Forum in Sanford

Communities In Schools of Lee County is holding a Gang Forum – information is listed below. Come learn about how to help keep (or get) your kids away from gangs. Bring your kids to learn about the many great alternatives to gangs we have… Continue Reading “Announcing – CIS Gang Forum in Sanford”