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This Friday
Tea, Samosas & the “Promise of Education” ----- Benefiting internally displaced families of Pakistan

Please join us for tea, samosas and a presentation on the work of the Women’s Literacy Drive Organization (WLDO). We will have arts and hand crafts made by internally displaced families of Pakistan for sale, as well as information on how you can help this empowering organization.

Sponsored by Pakistani Student Association & Women’s Literacy Drive Organization.
Education for every child, Independence for every woman

Women’s Literacy Drive Organization (WLDO), founded by Shamim Bilgrami in 1991, is a humanitarian organization in Pakistan. It is non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian. WLDO is currently operating five independent schools which cater to the needs of more than four hundred deprived women, children and internally displaced families within Karachi & the surrounding slums

Tea & Samosas provided courtesy of Rasoi: The Indian Kitchen.

Students at UNT are pulling together to make a difference in our community by using their artistic and organizational talents. American Humanics, the nonprofit management student organization in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service, is teaming up with the Drawing 2 art classes in the College of Visual Arts and Design to present “Shhh!” The art students will create drawings representing all of the United Way partnering agencies, and you will have the opportunity to bid on the pieces at a silent auction Sunday, Nov. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Art Building's Lightwell Art Gallery. All net proceeds benefit the partnering agencies of United Way of Denton County. Reception will include music and food.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at Fouts Field and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 15 hours in length.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back. Denton has hosted Relay For Life for 15 years and will be celebrating it with a carnival theme, so bring out your favorite carnival game, snack or decorations! This will be a night you never forget and look forward to for years to come.

Register your team today online at www.relayforlife.org/rfldentontx

For more information email Susan at susan.r.manuel@gmail.com. We are looking for live entertainment, if you would like to perform pro bono, please let me know.

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps is a group of citizen volunteers who would provide emergency medical treatment to the citizens of Denton County if there would be an outbreak of pandemic flu, a bioterrorism attack, or other disaster in which large numbers of people must be treated in a very short period of time. No special skills are required. Whatever talents and skills you already have are needed. Training is provided. A criminal background check is required after the orientation session if you wish to become a volunteer.

Course description: The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation will include: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Cost: Free
Registration: Please contact Sandi Wiggins at 940-349-2923 or E-Mail Sandi.Wiggins@dentoncounty.com. Please make sure you register for this class to reserve your spot.

For more information about the Medical Reserve Corps visit these websites,
http://dentoncounty.com/heart/medical-reserve-corps.html
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage
or contact Paul Dworak (dworak@unt.edu).