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Bridgton Public Library plans to start a "nonprofit learning community" The group would be a connection between local nonprofits and the library.
The library serves as a meeting place, along with providing technology help and resources for research.
The idea for the learning community came from Amy Stone, director of the Bridgton public library, and her previous experience working with community foundations.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Fayette County Community Foundation
Fayette County Community Foundation recently awarded over $176,000 to 23 Fayette County organizations and nonprofits for the betterment of their communities.Grants are awarded through...more
James Umble is a two-time winner of the YSU Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award.He will perform a new piece of music written for saxophone and piano by New York City composer and jazz musician...more
Worlds Within Us is a three part writing workshop for people with stories to tell.Each session will be 60 minutes, in three 20 minute slots inclduing the lesson;writing in response to prompts that...more
Clothilde Bullen awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Indigenous arts.Clothilde is currently Manager Art, Culture and Collections at Edith Cowan University, and previously...more
Travis Lohmann started composing music in his early college years, informally- through FL Studio 6.As of 2017, he ventured more into composing music which gets wider usage for more TV usage.He's been...more
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation
Coral Gables Community Foundation unveils needs assessment findings.Residents reported several strengths in Coral Gables, including its historic charm, quality of life, green spaces, sense of...more
Barrie Wallace dedicated her life to family, community, volunteerism, and creating opportunities for the arts and education in North Carolina, New Hampshire and Maine.She will be remembered for her...more
A $200,000 grant from the Sierra K-16 Collaborative includes a full-time intervention teacher at Mark Twain Elementary.High school students are applying to tutor elementary students in need, with...more
Washington State Music Census aims to understand economic impact of state's music scene; deadline is Friday.Washington Nightlife and Music Association recommends musicians or music-related...more
Spend Feb, April, Summer School Vacations at Creative Arts.First Rehearsal of Reading Community Singers.International Week Open House.Residents opposing proposed MBTA expansion in neighborhoods and...more
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This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.
