The Girl Blue Project: A creative self-empowerment program for teenage girls
The Girl Blue Project was founded in June of 2003 as a proactive move to re-educate, motivate and empower teen girls, 14 to 19 years old, in Los Angeles County. This innovative, free intensive was designed by actor and writer Marlow Wyatt to focus on the social and emotional problems of teen girls and how these issues affect their ability to learn and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When volunteering as a tutor in Los Angeles Unified Schools with the Reading by 9 program, Wyatt began to understand that the emotional needs of teenage girls at this delicate age were being overlooked.
The Girl Blue Project is a FREE self-empowerment program for teen girls 14 to 18 years old in Los Angeles County. Our program is designed to build self-esteem and promote discipline and self-acceptance. Our curriculum includes yoga, self-esteem workshops, etiquette, money management, women's health/harm reduction, dance, acting, voice, creative writing and much more!
All girls may apply and we are especially interested in those in Foster Care. Our program dates are July 9th through August 18th. All applications must be received by July 2nd. For detailed information about our program, please visit our website at www.thegirlblueproject.org or via email at info@thegirlblueproject.org . Please feel free to give this information to parents/guardians of girls who may benefit from our program.
Marlow Wyatt
Founder/Director
The Girl Blue Project
432 S. New Hampshire Ave, Ste. 503
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213-387-2053
www.thegirlblueproject.org
Email: info@thegirlblueproject.org
Friday, June 15, 2007
Happy Father's Day!
HONOR THY FATHER at Uncle Darrow's on Father's Day - Down Home Crawfish Boil
SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH!
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
JUNE 17th , 1:00PM until 5:00PM
FREE (Except For Food)
Give Dad a day of good food, music, people & love!
WE WELCOME ALL DADS! THERE'S FUN FOR ALL!
NEW DADS - WORKING DADS - SPORTY DADS - DAPPER DADS
Jazz, Blues and Zydeco Band by Uncle Monkey
UNCLE DARROW'S
2560 So Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
North East corner of Washington & Lincoln
www.UncleDarrows.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH!
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
JUNE 17th , 1:00PM until 5:00PM
FREE (Except For Food)
Give Dad a day of good food, music, people & love!
WE WELCOME ALL DADS! THERE'S FUN FOR ALL!
NEW DADS - WORKING DADS - SPORTY DADS - DAPPER DADS
Jazz, Blues and Zydeco Band by Uncle Monkey
UNCLE DARROW'S
2560 So Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
North East corner of Washington & Lincoln
www.UncleDarrows.com
Internships & Scholarships
APPLY NOW!
1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th floor NY, or call 212-903-5149.
2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
3. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40, 000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
4. The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
5. Lagrant Foundation Scholarships for Marketing and PR Students. They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
6. Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
7. AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th floor NY, or call 212-903-5149.
2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
3. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40, 000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
4. The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
5. Lagrant Foundation Scholarships for Marketing and PR Students. They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
6. Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
7. AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
Pet Finder
NEW REALITY SHOW “PETFINDER” CASTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO ADOPT ANY TYPE OF PET
Casting has begun for a new Animal Planet series called “Petfinder” that aims at placing the right pet with those searching for an addition to their family. Many people yearn to adopt an animal, but are uncertain about finding the right breed, size or kind that will mesh with their lifestyle. “Petfinder” experts will lend their proficiency to make for the perfect blend between humans and new best friends.
“Petfinder” will showcase participants’ pet search from the very beginning. Using their experts in the field, people will be guided throughout the entire process of determining what type of pet is right for them. All factors will be considered in the process; such as daily responsibilities, activity levels of both animals and of the participants, and preparation for the new pet. Dogs and cats placed in new homes will be rescued from local animal shelters and humane organizations. “Petfinder” experts will secure the adoption and cover all pet-related costs.
“Petfinder” is the first show to focus on match-making between humans and pets. Animal Planet strives to educate viewers on the importance of making the right pet match. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets end up in animal shelters and facilities across the country every year. Many pet lovers have the best intentions when welcoming a new pet into their home, but have not fully researched their pet’s breed. In the City of Los Angeles, over 30% of animals in shelters are relinquished from the public. The top reasons as to why animals are turned in are related to lifestyle and behavior.
Residents from greater Los Angeles can call the casting hotline at 310-727-3387, or send a story via email to petfindercasting@yahoo.com. The casting department is looking for everyday people who are seeking to adopt an animal of any kind.
Casting has begun for a new Animal Planet series called “Petfinder” that aims at placing the right pet with those searching for an addition to their family. Many people yearn to adopt an animal, but are uncertain about finding the right breed, size or kind that will mesh with their lifestyle. “Petfinder” experts will lend their proficiency to make for the perfect blend between humans and new best friends.
“Petfinder” will showcase participants’ pet search from the very beginning. Using their experts in the field, people will be guided throughout the entire process of determining what type of pet is right for them. All factors will be considered in the process; such as daily responsibilities, activity levels of both animals and of the participants, and preparation for the new pet. Dogs and cats placed in new homes will be rescued from local animal shelters and humane organizations. “Petfinder” experts will secure the adoption and cover all pet-related costs.
“Petfinder” is the first show to focus on match-making between humans and pets. Animal Planet strives to educate viewers on the importance of making the right pet match. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets end up in animal shelters and facilities across the country every year. Many pet lovers have the best intentions when welcoming a new pet into their home, but have not fully researched their pet’s breed. In the City of Los Angeles, over 30% of animals in shelters are relinquished from the public. The top reasons as to why animals are turned in are related to lifestyle and behavior.
Residents from greater Los Angeles can call the casting hotline at 310-727-3387, or send a story via email to petfindercasting@yahoo.com. The casting department is looking for everyday people who are seeking to adopt an animal of any kind.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Community Intervention
Bridging The Gap
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
USGA Grants Initiative
Golf Anyone?
Through its Grants Initiative, the USGA empowers organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.
Deadline Date: July 6, 2007
Find out more here >> www.usga.org
Through its Grants Initiative, the USGA empowers organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.
Deadline Date: July 6, 2007
Find out more here >> www.usga.org
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