The SW Environmental Justice group continues to research, monitor, report and campaign for improvements within our neighborhood. I was asked to report on some recent developments. One goal of environmental justice campaigns is to move toward zero waste management systems. This is undoubtedly a long-term goal, but many properties are […]
Jefferson Academy Begins Second Year
Jefferson Academy, now beginning its second year, is poised to be an outstanding middle school. Housed in the once magnificent old building, the new school has begun the process of certification as an academically rigorous International Baccalaureate school. Teachers are now preparing the courses they will introduce this spring to […]
Southwest residents to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Are you 40 years or older? Do you have a family history of breast cancer? Are you in need of assistance to arrange a screening for breast health? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, community breast care navigator Thelma Jones, Smith Center for the Healing and the […]
Computer for Kids kicks off after Columbus Day
YATF is gearing up for its fall Computer for Kids Program which has been in existence since October 2007, graduating approximately 70 youth between the ages 6-13. As in the past, students will learn computer application skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, the students will learn keyboarding, the […]