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Senator Rodrigues to Host a SouthCoast Employer
Forum.
Someday Stables to conduct Mindfulness in Motion workshops.
Mason Terra wins River Run
poster contest.
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Senator Rodrigues to Host a SouthCoast Employer Forum. EverythingWestport.com Tuesday, June 07, 2011 A Forum Designed to Address Issues
Concerning Unemployment Insurance and Career Centers. State
Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, (D-Westport) is hosting a SouthCoast
Employer Forum on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Advanced Technology and
Manufacturing Center on 151 Martine Street in Fall River. Invited to join
Senator Rodrigues as part of the Forums panels, are representatives from the
Bristol and Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs), Greater
Fall River and Greater New Bedford Career Centers, as well as representatives
from the Department of Unemployment Assistance and the Department of Career
Services. Senator Rodrigues emphasizes the importance of the forum, and
encourages both employers and employees to attend. It is
critically important to bring together the employers, employees and the
unemployed from both the public and private sectors to address frequent
concerns regarding unemployment insurance and Career Centers,‖ said
Sen. Rodrigues, ―This forum is in response to concerns my constituency
has had with accessing and utilizing these very important services that
remain available to them,‖ he said. The
forum will feature a panel from the MA Department of Unemployment Assistance
and the Department of Career Services, business-led Workforce Investment
Boards (WIBs), and local Career Center Operators. They will present vital
information to the audience, and Senator Rodrigues will facilitate a
discussion to address feedback, and a question and answer period. The forum
aims to provide employers and the unemployed with a better understanding of
the unemployment insurance system, how it works, and will elaborate on
services available to businesses and job seekers. Anyone
with questions or concerns can contact Brendan Sullivan, Legislative Aide, at
Brendan.Sullivan@MaSenate.Gov or
call Senator Michael Rodrigues’ Boston office at (617) 722-1114. Someday Stables to conduct Mindfulness in Motion
workshops. EverythingWestport.com Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Now elephants
have been known to perform Bakasana (Crane Pose), but horses? "The
yoga is for our human students," smiled the attractive, 33 year-old
riding instructor from Someday Stables.
"Our
focus is on teaching children, helping people overcome fear of horses, and
inspiring people to reconnect with horses in a new way. Yoga and meditation
help the student relax before doing interactive ground exercises with the
horses." Someday
Stables, located at 122 Old County Road in Westport, will be conducting
Mindfulness in Motion workshops on June 18 and July 16 from 10 - 12 noon. Mindful Horsemanship and Wellness Classes. "We
will be offering a Mindfulness in Motion workshop on June 18 and July 16,"
Orr said. "This workshop begins with a yoga and meditation practice,
followed by interactive ground exercises with the horses, intended to engage
your mind, body and spirit."
And
that is how yoga and meditation come into play. "Mindfulness
starts by noticing what we are thinking, feeling and sensing, in any given
moment," Orr said. "Our feelings allow us to communicate more clearly,
with specific intention and purpose, on the ground, in the saddle, and in our
lives." Moment of Momfulness
Gathering. On
June 25 and July 30th from 10 - 11:30 a.m. they will be having their monthly,
Moment of Momfulness Gathering. "This group is
for mothers of any age and will include time for yoga, meditation, group
discussion and parenting support," Orr said.
The
clean and well-maintained stable and riding arena are located at 122 Old
County Road, just north of the Westport High School. For
more information or to sign up for one of the upcoming classes please call or
click Kathie at (508) 636-4547 or email: kathie143@charter.net. Mason
Terra wins River Run poster contest. EverythingWestport.com Friday, June 10, 2011
Submitted photo from the WRWA. The
Westport River Watershed Alliance is pleased to announce the winners of this
year’s poster contest depicting the eighth annual River Run Race. Students in the watershed were asked to
graphically capture the excitement of a paddling race for canoes and kayaks
and /or the theme of “people-powered boats.” Congratulations
go to Mason Terra, a Westport third grade student, whose winning artwork has
been put on a poster to advertise the event and on a tee shirt for all of the
paddlers to wear on the day of the event. The art work was outstanding this
year and there are three winners in each grade level, as well as the one
finalist. Thanks
go to Carol Duby, the Westport Elementary School
Art Teacher, and all of the students who contributed their talent. Overall
Winner:
Mason Terra (grade 3) Grade
1 1st -
Brynn
Clare 2nd -
Mason Coato 3rd -
Samantha Viveiros Grade
2 1st -
Megan Perry 2nd -
Liam Whelan 3rd -
Sarah Machado Grade
3 1st -
Josee
Audet 2nd -
Sam Corey 3rd -
Alia-Lee Jordan Grade
4 1st -
Jaclyn Kennedy 2nd -
(TIE) LoganDeree and Allison Machaud
3rd -
Sydney Swain Join
WRWA and Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures for the 8th Annual River Run Race - a canoe and kayak race and family fun
paddle on the East Branch of the WestportRiver.
Race day is June 18, 2011 rain or shine. Enter a family course, a total of
3.5 miles, or the competitive course, a total of 6.5 miles. Both races start
at Hix Bridge and finish at the Head of Westport. Kayaks
are available from Osprey Sea Kayak (for reservations please call (508) 636-0300)
at a discounted price for race day. For
registration and information please call or click the WRWA office at (508) 636-3016,
or visit www.westportwatershed.org
to download a registration form. © 2011 Community Events of Westport. All rights
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