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Ca Sa dE Vida, a respite care program for caregivers of early onset Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, is offered weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m at NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central. It’s strictly a social program, with no medications or health care administered. Activities include morning snacks, exercise, bingo, crafts and music. A $10 fee covers the day’s program; application required. Call Ann Anderson at 972.783.8780 for information.

diSablEd amEriC aN VETEraNS big d ChapTEr 57 meets every first Saturday at 1 p.m. at 8630 Thurgood Lane for discussions and lunch. Meetings include various activities, presenters and topics. The group also is informed about legislative matters. All disabled veterans are welcome. For information, call 214.343.8643 or email adjutant57@verizon.net.

ThE SpCa Of TExaS runs an injured animal rescue ambulance service to help strays. The SPCA responds to calls in our neighborhood from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Field officers evaluate injured animals and take them to the SPCA, Highland Park Animal Clinic or an emergency clinic for treatment. 214.651.7387.

TEEN COmmuNiT y biblE STudy meets Tuesdays from 6:308:30 p.m. at Schreiber Methodist Church. Teens from North Dallas public and private high schools are invited. 4525 Rickover. For information call 972.387.0188 or visit teencbs.org.

Education

hillCrEST TE aChEr SuSaN blaNChETTE has been elected vice president of the National Council for the Social Studies, the country’s largest professional organization for social studies educators. Blanchette has taught both middle and high school in DISD, and she has more than 30 years of experience as an educator.

SEVEral W.T. WhiTE STudENTS have been selected to be a part of DISD’s student-run TV news shows this year.

Julie Negussie will be a reporter on “School Zone Dallas,” a 30-minute news program about DISD, which is produced by district employees and hosted by students. Fabiola Martinez was chosen to co-anchor the show’s Spanish version, “Zona Escolar de Dallas.” It airs on KUVN. Paola Arreola and Daryl Zarate will be reporters for “News Beat”, a new student-hosted program that covers current events. That will air on cable channel 98 and on the district’s website.

Volunteers

aSSiSTaNCE lE aguE Of dalla S is a volunteer group dedicated to assisting the elderly, children, and the abused. Volunteers work in structured and established programs for Children’s Medical Center, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and Dallas ISD. To join or for information, call 972.437.1239 or visit assistanceleagueofdallas.org.

CONTaCT CriSiS liNE needs volunteers to help callers through some of life’s most critical moments. Those interested will be taught crisis management techniques, develop their listening skills, and enhance their interactions with family, friends and co-workers. CONTACT Crisis Line specialists provide a caring human connection, a trained listening ear, and a connection to resources, to help people through tough times. For information, call 972.233.0866, ext. 311.

dalla S C a Sa needs volunteers to train as advocates for abused and neglected children. Volunteers gather information for the court and work with the child welfare system and others to help quickly find a safe, permanent home for each child. To register for an upcoming information session, call 214.827.9603, ext. 228, or visit dallascasa.org.

fEral friENdS is seeking volunteers to foster cats, assist with pet adoptions and care for animals. Volunteer times are flexible, and adoptions are Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. at Petsmart, 16821 Coit. Free training is provided for all positions. For information, visit feralfriends.org or call 972.671.0429.

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