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Men Serving God to host first golf tourney on May 16 at Walnut Creek CC Martin student MEN SERVING GOD will host its first fundraising golf tournament at 1 p.m. on publishes a May 16 at Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield (1151 Country Club Drive). Net children’s book proceeds from the tournament will be used for the following: NICOLE TACCONI, • Establishment of a special projects grant fund that will be utilized to partner a senior at Martin with community nonprofit agency affiliates to fund and provide manpower from High School, recently Men Serving God membership to accomplish a specific need for that agency. published her first • Provide funding for the 2nd annual free Men, God, and BBQ event in children’s book, titled October that will provide fellowship for organization members, inspirational and “Charlie Ravioli.” motivational speakers, and connection with community agency partners. Men The book follows Serving God will use this event to continue to grow its base of members to the goal the story of an Italian of 1,000 by the end of 2022. chef named Charlie • Provide funding for bi-monthly free breakfast programs to provide motivation, Ravioli who “invents” inspiration and detailed information from two or three of the organization’s agency the ravioli pasta. partners at each event. “This story in

Sponsorships for the tournament range in price from $250 to $5,000, and the particular means cost to participate is $125 for individuals and $500 for teams of four. a lot to me as it’s

Check in begins at 10:30 a.m. A putting contest will be held at 11:30 a.m., based around my followed by a lunch at noon. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 Italian heritage p.m. A light dinner will be offered to participants at the conclusion of tournament. and childhood For more information, email: jim@menservinggod.org experiences with family cooking and tradition,” Tacconi says. “As a whole, the book Things will be rockin’ at the Levitt Pavilion encourages creativity, perseverance, and CLASSIC ROCK FANS, here’s your “Heads-up”: Tickets are on sale for a double- openness to new header Levitt Pavilion concert on June 25 headlined by Tommy DeCarlo, singer for foods.” the legendary rock band Boston, with special guest Rudy Cardenas of “American The book is sold on Idol” fame. Amazon, and Tacconi

The show will feature hits of Boston and Journey, and tickets begin at $38. But has been reading it you also should consider checking out the Levitt’s VIP concert upgrade, featuring at local elementary premium seating and complimentary come-and-go hospitality at the Levitt Center. schools. To order it:

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Martin High School student Martin High School student Nicole Tacconi holds up copies Nicole Tacconi holds up copies of “Charlie Ravioli.” of “Charlie Ravioli.”

Kailee Collier selected for National Indigenous Recognition program

KAILEE COLLIER, a STEM Senior at Martin High School, was recently selected for the College Board National Indigenous Recognition Program because of her remarkable academic achievement and outstanding performance on the PSAT. Collier was recognized in the Indigenous category because she is a member of the Cherokee Nation, which is the largest tribe in the U.S. She was the only Indigenous student in the district to receive this recognition.

Outside of school, Collier dedicates much of her time to community service. She is a 20212022 Richard Green Scholar, which has given her an opportunity to expand that service and enrich her love for her community and gain valuable life experience at a young age.

Collier is a three-year-plus lifeguard for the City of Arlington and is also a swim instructor. She loves painting, hiking and fishing.

She will attend the University of Texas at Arlington to pursue a Bachelors degree in Nursing. Her goal is to become a labor and delivery nurse.

Chosen Ones provides help for foster/adoptive families

FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, Chosen Ones has served foster and adoptive families throughout Texas. The organization recently launched a new program for pregnant moms and parents of children under 36 months. They will be served with diapers, clothing and food.

In order to shop at the Chosen Ones warehouse for free they must show proof of Texas residency and hold citizenship/green card.

Clients can make an appointment with Katherine Jacob at KatherineChosenOnes@yahoo.com.

For more: chosenones.org

Local team earns Destination Imagination finals berth

THE DIVAS AND THE DUDE, a team of fifth graders from Corey Academy, will compete in the Destination Imagination Global Finals on May 2024 in Kansas City, Mo.

Destination Imagination is an educational academic program that features a variety of competitive, STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) challenges. The Arlington team – composed of Adalyn Anderson, Natalie DeChiara, Nolan Meyer, Jessar Alrashaideh, Brynlee Skuza, Ava Henson and Valerie Del Toro – won first place in the regional and state competitions earlier this year.

The Divas and the Dude have worked 100 hours, after school and on the weekends, over the past 24 weeks to create and prepare for competition. As the only Arlington team to make the Global Finals, they will compete against teams from 46 states and 30 countries in the fourday event in Kansas City. They will be supported by team managers Sabrina Anderson and George DeChiara.

To offset the costs of the trip the team is raising funds. To learn more about the fundraising efforts visit gofundme.com/f/divas-and-the-dude.