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Neighborhood News is the newsletter of the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority (KS). Visit us on the web at www.ldcha.org
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Welcome Bethann!
If you have stopped by the
LDCHA Main Office lately you
might have noticed that we
have a new receptionist.
Bethann Mole has been living
in the community for 15 years
and is very excited to join the
LDCHA team.
“I’m excited to work for
LDCHA because it’s a great
opportunity to work for the
residents of the community, in
and around the Douglas
County area. I bring several
years of experience to the po-
sition having worked for the
LIEAP program.”
Stop by and introduce yourself
to Bethann. She is excited to
meet our residents.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS LDCHA RESIDENT SERVICES
M A Y 2 0 1 5
Employment pg. 2
Homeownership pg. 3
Office Assistant Position pg. 3
Current Calendar pg. 4-5
Youth Program pg. 6
Early Childhood pg. 7
Summer Lunch Schedule pg. 7
IN THIS EDITION
Did You Know that May is Bike Month? May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of
American Bicyclists and
celebrated in communities from
coast to coast. Established in 1956,
National Bike Month is a chance to
showcase the many benefits of
bicycling — and encourage more
folks to give biking a try.
National Bike Month is also a good
time to review safety precautions
for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Adult and youth riders
would benefit from reviewing the following tips from the Kansas
Department of Transportation. With summer fast approaching
now is a good time to review these tips with the younger people
in your life.
Safety Tips
Whenever possible, you should cross the street at designated
crosswalks. This makes you more predictable and visible.
Drivers are required to yield right-of-way to pedestrians in
marked or unmarked crosswalks.
Never step into a street until you are certain right-of-way will
be given to you. You may be walking in front of a driver that
does not see you or is not aware of the law.
It’s always safer to walk on a sidewalk, but if you have to walk
in the street because there isn’t a sidewalk available walk
against traffic. This way you can better see the traffic as it
approaches you which will help you avoid any surprises.
You should wear a properly fitted bike helmet while riding.
Proper use of bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head
injury by as much as 85 percent.
When riding your bicycle in the street, you must obey the
same rules of the road as a car. This includes obeying traffic
signs and signals, following lane markings, riding in the same
direction as traffic, and using hand signals when you are
turning.
2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS • MAY 2015
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Personalized Computer Classes and
Employment Workshops May is choose-your-own workshop month! Here is how it works: 1) You pick from one or more of the topics listed below 2) Call Steven at 842-1533 to schedule a time Tuesday - Friday 3) Come in to RSO and learn something new! Some lessons may be one-on-one lessons while others may have up to four people. Call ahead because seating can become limited! Topics include: Basic Computer Skills
How to Save, Move, and Organize Files and Folders on Computers
Basic Internet and Email
Microsoft Word & Publisher
Microsoft Excel
Resumes and Cover Letters 101
Mock Interviews
Look for Jobs More Effectively
College and Education Planning
Please contact Steven at 842-1533 to learn more!
Job Interviewing 101 Wednesday, May 20th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
On May 20th, Resident Services will host a workshop about what businesses and industries look for in an “ideal” applicant. Attendees will learn which businesses are currently hiring, what skills to emphasize during interviews, and how to utilize job descriptions to plan answers and think of questions for your upcoming inter-view!
Employer Expectations For New Job Wednesday, June 17th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
On June 17th, Resident Services will host a workshop about the things employers will expect from you at your new job. Attendees will learn about common employer expectations for new hires, how to avoid conflicts with co-workers, and how to avoid getting fired or making yourself ineligible for unemployment benefits!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 3
HOMEOWNERSHIP
Homeownership Workshops 6:30—8:00pm at the Huppee Community Facility, #150 in Edgewood
May 21: First Time Homebuyers Class. Why pay rent when you can
buy?
June 18: Realtors & Mortgage Lenders talk to you. Find out the role
of the realtor and lender.
Call Heather Odell—842-1533—to register or for more information.
Resident Advisory Council
The LDCHA is inviting residents to serve on the Resident
Advisory Council (RAC). The purpose of the RAC is to advise
LDCHA management and the Board of Housing Commis-
sioners on program policies that affect LDCHA tenants and
usually holds two meetings during the summer to help the
Executive Director develop the agency’s Annual Plan. If you
would like to serve on the RAC, please contact Ruth Licht-
wardt at 830-2253 or rlichtwardt@ldcha.org (please put
Resident Advisory Council in the email title). Thank you!
Temporary Office Assistant Training Position Available
The Resident Services Office is taking applications for a
temporary Office Assistant Training Position. This position is for
section 8 and public housing tenants with limited work history to
gain experience and a good reference while learning basic
office skills, professionalism and other soft skills. The position lasts 3
months at 28 hours a week between Monday and Thursday.
Contact Heather Odell, Employment Specialist, at (785) 842-1533
or hodell@ldcha.org for more information and assistance with
applying.
4 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS • MAY 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Notes:
3 4
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
5 6
5-7pm KU Pharmacy Health Fair
(HCF)
7
Planning Day—RSO & HCF Closed
8
9
10 11
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
12
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Yearbook
(HCF)
13
2:00-4:00 ECKAN Family Fun Day @
Broken Arrow Park
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Reading Hour
(HCF)
14
6-7pm Teen Scene (HCF)
15
16
17 18
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
19
Pre-K Last Day of School (USD
497)
20
10:00-11:00 am Job Interviewing 101
(RSO)
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Reading Hour
(HCF)
21
K-12 Last Day of School—AM Only (USD
497)
1-3pm Kickoff to Summer Cookout (HCF)
6-7:30pm First Time Home Buyer’s Workshop
(HCF)
22
23
24 25
LDCHA Closed
26
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Yearbook
(HCF)
27 28
5-8pm Cooking Class at Just Food
6-7pm Teen Scene (HCF)
29
30
31
May 2015
Memorial Day
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 5
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Notes:
3 4
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
5 6
5-7pm KU Pharmacy Health Fair
(HCF)
7
Planning Day—RSO & HCF Closed
8
9
10 11
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
12
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Yearbook
(HCF)
13
2:00-4:00 ECKAN Family Fun Day @
Broken Arrow Park
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Reading Hour
(HCF)
14
6-7pm Teen Scene (HCF)
15
16
17 18
6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)
19
Pre-K Last Day of School (USD
497)
20
10:00-11:00 am Job Interviewing 101
(RSO)
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Reading Hour
(HCF)
21
K-12 Last Day of School—AM Only (USD
497)
1-3pm Kickoff to Summer Cookout (HCF)
6-7:30pm First Time Home Buyer’s Workshop
(HCF)
22
23
24 25
LDCHA Closed
26
5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Yearbook
(HCF)
27 28
5-8pm Cooking Class at Just Food
6-7pm Teen Scene (HCF)
29
30
31
May 2015
6 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS • MAY 2015
Youth Bicycle Program The Full Circle Youth Program has partnered with Lawrence Unchained Bicycle Coop to pro-vide bicycles to youth. Through this partnership youth will receive a bicycle. Additionally they will learn minor maintenance and the rules of the road. To be considered youth must between 7 - 16 and receive housing assistance through the LDCHA.
Huppee Community Facility Summer Hours: Computer Lab: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–6:00pm or by appointment
Full Circle Youth Program Hours:
*Registration required. All programming is free. Youth must receive housing assistance to participate.
Please contact Chris Lempa at 331-4418 or clempa@ldcha.org for more information or to register.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
11am-12pm*
Youth Reading Hour
ZOMBIE RunWalk Club
Youth Reading Hour
1-3pm* Active Mon-days
Little ZOMBIEs (1:30-2:30pm)
STEMlab
Creative Arts Workshop
Little ZOMBIEs (1:30-2:30pm)
Game/
Chess Club
3-5pm Open Drop-in Hours
Open Drop-in Hours
Open Drop-in Hours
Open Drop-in Hours
5-6pm* ZOMBIE RunWalk Club
ZOMBIE Club ZOMBIE Club Teen Scene
Summer Reading Assistance Full Circle Staff is available to provide one-on-one and small group reading assistance for youth entering 1st—5th grade. Each session will be set-up to be fun and engaging. Snacks and books will be provided. When: Tuesdays and Thursday (or by appointment) Time: 11:00 pm—12:00 pm (or by appointment) Who: Youth entering the 1st—5th grades. Please call or email Chris (842-1533 / clempa@ldcha.org) to reserve a spot!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 7
Early Childhood
Little ZOMBIEs
Who: Children ages 4-6
What: Fun, educational activities and food!
When: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-2:30pm
All summer, June 2nd—July 30th
Where: Huppee Community Facility, #150 Parents encouraged to participate, but not required.
For more information, contact Mary Orem at 785-842-1533 or morem@ldcha.org
Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Free meal are available to all youth between the ages of 1-18. An adult must accompany anyone under
the age of 4 years old. Meals are served Monday - Friday. For more information contact: K-State Research
and Extension - Douglas County at 785-843-7058
Breakfast & Lunch Sites
Pinckney Elementary School - 810 W. 6th Street, Phone 785-832-5800 June 1 - July 24,
Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Prairie Park Elementary School - 2711 Kensington Road, Phone 785-832-5740 June 1 -
July 24, Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am -12:30pm
South Middle School - 2734 Louisiana Street, Phone 785-832-5450 June 1 - July 24,
Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch Only Sites
Broken Arrow Park - 29th and Louisiana Street July 27 - August 7, 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Lawrence Recreation Center - 1245 E 15th Street, Phone 785-832-7950 June 1 - August 7, Excluding July
3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawrence Public Library - Library Plaza 707 Vermont Street, Phone 785-843-3833 June 1 - August 7, Excluding
July 3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Park Gazebo - (east side of Massachusetts), 1141 Massachusetts, Phone 785-832-7930 June 1 - August
7, Excluding July 3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Save The Dates June 13th is the 4th Annual ZOMBIE Walk! This annual event takes place from 9:00—12:00 pm at
Edgewood Homes. Bring the entire family.
July 10—11th the Full Circle Youth Program will once again be going to Tall Oaks for OVERNIGHT
CAMP! Registration begins on June 6th. Contact Chris at clempa@ldcha.org or 785-842-1533 for
more information.
LDCHA Resident Services 1600 Haskell Ave. #187 Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: (785) 842-1533 Fax: (785) 841-8541 We’re on the web! www.ldcha.org
Preschoolers and parents are welcome to share some quality time in a fun, safe and active environment with assistance from highly trained instructors. Great social activity for toddlers and our space encourages activity for your little ones.
at East Lawrence Center PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM
Tues & Thurs, 10:15am—11:15am
Saturday, 11:45am—12:45pm
$3 per child per visit *scholarships available
The pint size fun begins Tuesday, May 5th at 10:15am!
Price will increase to $5 per visit on June 1st.
Contact Mary Orem at 842-1533 or morem@ldcha.org for more information.
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