tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81657930124116210412012-01-08T05:06:47.075-08:00MISSION STATEMENT: A nonprofit dedicated to exploring and finding solutions to reduce poverty in the Deer Park area with the help and involvement of the community, so all may thrive.Deer Park, Washingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878336036010642351noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165793012411621041.post-41439184187493873922012-01-08T05:02:00.000-08:002012-01-08T05:06:47.112-08:00

Next meeting March 2012,Exact date, time , place will be posted later.

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DPiP Board MeetingOctober 18, 5:30PMDeer Park Senior Center

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The DPiP Community Garden project was postponed due to lack of community interest and needing a Garden location. The DPiP Board of Directors voted to look to it as a future project. We will post updates on the blog.

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Deer Park in Progress started because of Horizons.HORIZONS IS ABOUT MOVEMENT AND CHANGE: From waiting to leading...from talk to action...from poverty to prosperity...from a few to many...from despair to hope...from indifference to pride.The Horizons program is about the changes a community can make to move from poverty to hope, from population and economic decline to prosperity. This initiative

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Board Meeting at the Deer Park LibraryMonday May 23, 5:30PMAgenda: DPiP Community Garden

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Community Gardening can be a good way to get to know your neighbor and meet people in the Deer Park area. It can be fun, informative, save money and help others. Come to the meetings and learn more.

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If you enjoy gardening or need a plot of ground so you can garden please plan on attending this meeting.Deer Park in ProgressCommunity Garden Committee Meeting●Meeting to discuss updates on proposed Deer Park Community Garden . All are invited to attend this informative meeting. Bring your questions and concerns - your input is encouraged and needed! Garden Design, water, budget and community

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Deer Park Community Kiosk CompletedDeer Park in Progress and Eagle Scout Troop #28 worked together to apply the finishing touches to the Deer Park Community Kiosk at City Hall.Community information can be posted on the east side by calling 509-280-4635. On the west side there is a cork board for posting other information.The DPHS Key Club will help with the maintenance of community information to

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The Deer Park community has requested a brochure; a way to get details available about the community concerning local services, lists of information for Deer Park churches, schools and vital locations needed such as the Deer Park Post Office, City Hall, Senior Center, Greenhouse Food Bank, and other local services and resources.Last year the Deer Park Horizons group identified poverty as being

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Spokane Neighborhood Action Program, (SNAP) Services available include energy assistance and weatherization, community and emergency services including voice mail for those without telephones, financial access services, assistance with other services.SNAP services can be accessed at the Deer Park Greenhouse Community Center at 12 W. First or by phone: 509-276-8224; http://

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Winterfest Schedule sponsored by the Deer Park Kiwanis Club is the FIRST community event to be posted to the recently completed Deer Park Community Kiosk. The schedule of events for January 21 and 22, 2011 can be viewed by the community at the Kiosk in front of Deer Park City Hall.There will be Free Books for Children at the Community Arts Center during Winterfest.

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Board meetingMonday 5:30PMAPRIL 11, 2011 Deer Park Library

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Approximately 20 people attended The Futures Game Pacific Northwest. There were three teams. The games end point, year 2030, revealed the decisions each team made. Some team members said that there were unexpected outcomes but overall the game definitely helped them to consider future decision styles. The High School Senior and Key Club attendee said he was really excited about bringing this

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Deer Park in Progress is happy to announce that the Deer Park Community has come together to officially form the Deer Park in Progress (DPiP) Community Garden Committee. The newly formed committee will be making all the decisions regarding the garden. Keep checking the blog to see updated information about the Deer Park in Progress (DPiP) Community Garden, a FIRST for The Deer Park area.

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Rural Community Leaders and Assistance Providers, People who are interested in their community.COME EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE! Imagine being able to decide today what 2030 will look like! Well, in fact you can. Each and every policy decision and choice you make, each day and/or at each board or Town Council meeting, shapes or at least influences the future.Imagine being able to join other rural

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Fresh Food Funding Initiatives to battle poor nutrition across our nation will soon come to Washington State with your help. According to a nationwide Food Atlas (www.ers.usda.gov/FoodAtlas), obesity in Spokane County occurs in 27 of 100 residents.A recent webinar on Fresh Food Initiatives was hosted by Natalie Tauzin of the Spokane Regional Health District.Initiatives to provide investment

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Approximately 25 people attended the Ripples and Waves Community Impact Mapping meeting. They learned of how the ripple effects of Horizons has helped to create the new Deer Park In Progress Nonprofit. Information was provided on an upcoming Community Garden meeting and Futures Game event to take place this fall.The attendees gave their input of the ripple effect of the Horizons Program on the

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Pilot Kiosk Facilitator, Eagle Scout Seth Nelson . The nice green roof is added to the Kiosk as progress continues.

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The Deer Park Gazette publishes an article about our Deer Park In Progress(DPiP) Nonprofit Organization. It tells how we introduced our board of Directors to the Deer Park City Council at their monthly meeting, thus informing them of how we evolved from WSU Horizons 3program into our own Nonprofit. How we are being funded through a grant for start up and it tells what we have been doing and will

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Deer Park In Progress Nonprofit recently founded by the Washington State Extension Horizons III Deer Park Community Project, introduced it's board of directors at the City of Deer Park City Council meeting Wednesday May 19. Chairwoman Dusty Finafrock, Vice Chair Bob Schlein, Directors Cordelia Jeffery, Christine Clark, Peggy Skirko are complemented by the information kiosks committee Boy Scout

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For the Community Mapping , Ripples and Waves, July 27 event, Deer Park In Progress placed an ad in the weekly Tribune for July 21 edition and sent a press release to the monthly Gazette which is projected to be distributed before July 24.Posters are being distributed to Deer Park businesses.Invitations created with volunteer labor and materials are being mailed, hand delivered, telephoned and

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The Deer Park Horizons Kiosk Committee is almost finished with the Kiosk in front of City Hall.It shouldn't be to much longer and community information that will help new comers and old timers both will be posted to the Kiosk.A lot of time and effort has gone into creating and building the Kiosk. We will be thanking all the partners and contributors and giving more updates on the Kiosk project

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Caring for Children with Challenging BehaviorsMay 1,Saturday 9:30 AM TO 1 PMRiverside Community Center35007 North Newport HighwayFeaturing: GINNY CRONIN, Behavior Management TherapistCost: $15 per participant includes lunch (EWAEYC members $10)STARS credit available to Early Learning Educators: 3 hours STIPENDS Available FOR PARENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND PARENT CHILD CARE REGISTRATION AND STIPEND

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Deer Park In Progress will have monthly board meetings @ 5:30pm on the 2nd Monday.

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Approximately 400 people participated in the H1, H2, H3, Horizons Communities @ Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, March 19-20 for the Rural reflections Summit:"Building a stronger Washington".A detailed agenda with several workshops were offered and a focus on networking. We put a board with the successes and projects of the Deer Park Horizons 3 , which included information of the Kiosk

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Jan 10, 2010 5:30pm,Deer Park Library

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Register Now! We Want You There!Regional Tourism Workshop at the Chewelah Civic Center Friday, March 5th from 9-4:30 This is a free event that will be fast-paced, educational and entertaining. The keynote speaker will be Judy Walden, “Current Trends on Tour‘isms’ Agri-tourism, Civic Tourism, Culinary Tourism, Voluntourism and More.” She specializes in rural tourism development and works for

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Friday, April 28:00 am - 8:30 am Registration8:30 am - Learning Starts!4:30 pm - Finding Money Begins!Lunch will be provided$5 donation will be appreciatedChewelah Peak Learning Center3215 Flowery TrailChewelah, WAYou must register withKrisan LeHew at (509) 690-8400or krisan@wsu.edu by March 26.

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Thursday, February 18, 3:30 pmDeer Park Senior CenterAgenda :ReportsPilot Project Manager: Seth Nelson: project updateKiosk Construction completionMapInformation partnerships coordinationPlanning Kiosk #2 Rosauer's Parking LotPlanning Kiosk #3 South Main Street

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Information Kiosk Committee MeetingThursday January 14, 3:30pmDeer Park Senior Center

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The Information Kiosk Committee of the Horizons III Deer Park projectmeets this Thursday at 3:30 pm February 4th, at the Deer Park Senior Center.Draft agenda:Pilot Project Information Kiosk update: Seth Nelson, Eagle Scout Candidate, BSA Troop 28Coordination with Community Information Committee re map, and information sources: .....Coordination with Key Club Information maintenance volunteers: .

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DEER PARK WINTERFEST Saturday, January 23, 2010 Community & Family events sponsored by Deer Park Kiwanis Club. Centered at the Deer Park Community Arts Center, E 315 Crawford Street. EVENTS SCHEDULE Clayton Grange Breakfast at Deer Park Eagles – 7 am to noon. Art Show and Sale at City Hall Council Room – 8:30 am to 6 pm WinterFest Chess Tournament at Arcadia Elementary School – 10 am begins

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Please save the date March 19-20:Rural Reflections Summit: Building a Stronger Washington. This is our Statewide gathering for H1, H2 and H3 communities.Please call me with any questionsKrisan LeHewHorizon's Community CoachCommunity Leadership to Reduce PovertyWashington State University ExtensionP.O. Box 401Chewelah, WA 99109(509)690-8400(509)935-0578 (fax)krisan@wsu.eduwww.horizons.wsu.edu

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Thursday January 7 at 3:30 p.m.Deer Park Senior CenterDraft Agenda:Announcements: Krisan LeHew: WSU Horizons grant application and fundingCordelia Jeffrey: Board of Directors January 14 meeting informationSeth Nelson: Pilot Project Information Kiosk update, review of plan, and BSA Troop 28 construction plan;Deanna Henry: Donation of construction materials by Haskins Steel;Dusty Finafrock:

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MERRY CHRISTMASAND HAPPY NEW YEAR!The Horizons Board will take a break and the blog will be silent for the rest of the season in December and resume with a board meeting and Kiosk meetings in January.Time, place and agenda to be posted later.

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The information kiosk committeeof the Horizons III Deer Park Community Projectmeets Tuesday December 1 at 3:30 pmat the Deer Park Senior Center.

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The Horizons Kiosk Committee met Nov 17th and will meet again Nov 24th to finalize details of the Kiosk project. Ground breaking on the west end of the City Hall lawn area will occur as the City of Deer Park and the Kiosk committee coordinate. The long wait for a Deer Park Kiosk is getting closer to ending and more information will be posted as it becomes available.Continue to check the Deer Park

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Join the Deer Park and Valley H3 communities for True Colors Training on Monday Nov. 23rd from 5:15-7:45 at the Deer Park Sr. Center.Dinner will be served. Space is limited so Please R.S.V.P. True Colors® is a simple model of personality identification for people of all ages that improves communication through recognition of a persons true character. Utilizing the colors of orange, green, blue

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MONDAY NOV 23 5:15 pm - 7:45 pmDEER PARK SENIOR CENTERE.316 Crawford StDeer Park,WA 99006A trainer will come and work with the group on team building and board training.Our first session in this training series will be on your communication style/personality. Deer Park Horizons has invited the Valley Horizon board to join us.Dinner will be served and as always we will have gas cards and child

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Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 17 at 3:30 at the Deer Park Senior Center.Tentative agenda:Report by Bob Schlein of November 14 seminar.Funding update:Risk management: Insurance: Troop 28 members only and WSU Hold Harmless agreement.Log purchase Loan offer for log purchase with promissory note requirement.Construction update: Manager reports work party schedule.

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Horizons is offering educational training events.View information by clicking on the links.Entrepreneur Resources Convention @ Collville:http://deerpark-wa.blogspot.com/2004/11/entrepreneur-resources-convention.htmlGrant Boot Camp @ Ritzville:http://deerpark-wa.blogspot.com/2004/11/grant-boot-camp-ritzville.htmlBuilding Financially SavvyCommunities @ Spokane/ Cd'Alene : http://

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On November 4, 2009, the City Council of Deer Park approved the City's partnership with Troop 28 Eagle Scout Candidate Seth Nelson and the Kiosk Committee of the Horizons III Deer Park Area Community Project. The City will provide the site on the west lawn of the City Hall campus, the land, the concrete base and foundation and the technical assistance to construct the pilot project information

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Deer Park, Washington Horizons Community Blog: Revised Letter for City Council Meeting, Nov 4

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http://greenhousecommunitycenter.org/The GreenHouse Community CenterWest 12 First Street P.O. Box 280Deer Park, Washington 99006Main (509) 276-8224Fax (509) 276-9200Mission Statement:To provide a place for people to serve and be served in the community. Each person who comes to the GreenHouse, whether for assistance, information, or as a visitor, is accepted as an individual without judgment or

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The Deer Park City Council will meet November 4 at 7 pm to consider the revised proposal for the pilot project kiosk to be accepted by the city. The Kiosk Committee will attend to support the proposal.

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The next Horizons III Deer Park Community Project Kiosk committee meeting will be held November 3 at 3:30 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center. You are welcome to attend.

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October 21 2009 City of Deer Park Council meeting with presentation by Seth Nelson, Explorer Scout Candidate, Troop 28, talking about the WSU Horizons Kiosk Pilot Project to the City.Seth is the project manager for the pilot project kiosk and is responsible for the plan with the help of Kiosk Project Committee members and City Council members input and recommendations/codes, etc. No final

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Sociology 433, an undergraduate class at Washington State University, has been researching options and resources for topics that are important to your rural communities as you work to reduce poverty. Topics include: affordable housing, neighborhood safety, youth activities and much, much more.Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to

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The Coalition for Early Learning forRural North Spokane County meets,Thursday, Oct 29,20095:00 PMDeer Park LibraryMore Info contact:Cynthia Ashworth 509 464-5680ashworc@deerpark.wednet.edu

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Christine Clark talks about the Deer Park Kiosk Committee's plan for presentation to the City of Deer Park on October 21st. Other discussion topics were, the interim board members for the Deer Park Horizons group,Community Service Brochure Committee update, board training and future dates of Horizons events, (which will be posted later).Continue to visit this blog often for updates on the Deer

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This is a FREE all day presentationWednesday, October 28th11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. SSCF Court (next to the Bookie)412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd Riverpoint Campus, SpokaneSpace is Limited-Please R.S.V.P. By this Friday, Oct. 23rd to reserve a seat.Dr. Beegle is a highly experienced National public speaker and discussion leader. She is a resource for professionals who work with people in poverty.

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Click here to view Presentation Letter for city approval of Kiosk

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The Kiosk Committee of the Horizons III Deer Park Area Community Project will meet Tuesday, October 20, at 3:30 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center to finalize the presentation of the request for approval by the City of Deer Park Council of the pilot project kiosk which is managed by an Eagle Scout candidate,with support of the committee volunteers, community volunteers and local merchants.At the

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ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE CONVENTIONNOVEMBER 14,20099:00AM-3:00PMMore info at http://www.colvillewa.org/

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Deer Park Horizons III Board Meeting Minutes 9/29/09Those in attendance: Krisann, Christine, Tom, Bob, Seth, Jarred, Dusty, Stephanie, and Cordelia.Krisann reported that there is a nonprofit training Oct. 21st at the Valley Grange with the time to be announced at a later time. Krisann also reported that on Oct. 22nd there is a meeting during the day for all Horizon II and Horizon III communities,

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2010 CDBGAPPLICATION WORKSHOPS Moses LakeTuesday, October 13, 20099:00 am to 2:00 pmBest Western Lake Front Hotel3000 Marina DriveMoses Lake, WA 98837(509) 765-9211OlympiaTuesday, October 20, 20099:00 am to 2:00 pmUSDA Rural Development Office1835 Black Lake Blvd SWOlympia, WA 98512(360) 704-7760If interested in attending contact:Krisan LeHew Horizon's Community CoachCommunity Leadership to

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HORIZONS IS ABOUT MOVEMENT AND CHANGE: From waiting to leading…from talk to action…from poverty to prosperity…from a few to many…from despair to hope…from indifference to pride.Washington State University Extension is proud to be one of seven delivery organizations of Horizons, an eight-state initiative of the Northwest Area Foundation.Forty Washington communities have participated in Horizons

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Rural Resources will provide(depending on available funding) low to no-cost weatherization improvements for homes in Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry Counties.If your application is approved you will be placed on a waiting list and scheduled for an energy audit with priority going to households with children under 6, disabled, sixty or older.For more information call:509 684-8421/ 866 260-2729

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Horizons Meeting:Tuesday, September 29, 5:00pmDeer Park LibraryPLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND, THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MEETING. Agenda:We will be discussing the formation of our board and upcoming training.Review Reports fromKiosk CommitteeCommunity Resources CommitteeYouth Group CommitteeOther information about future events

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Next meeting:RosauersWednesdaySeptember 236:00pm

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We meet September 8 at 3:30 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center for the construction plan of the pilot project kiosk and review the map used in the brochure with the other two maps that the kiosk committee is considering for the kiosk pilot project. You are invited to attend this meeting.The blogspot(in archives) includes the kiosk committee's definition of locations to be included in the pilot

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A club for the youth of Deer Park, sponsored by Deer Park 4-H and Deer Park Horizons.The name has changed from Youth Livestock Club.Following is a report of the meeting held September 2nd.OLD BUSINESS:We discussed the Petting Zoo event. It will be postponed until a location, permit and pets are organized. Katy & Kim will contact city hall for the permits needed. They are also talking to the

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Anyone who is interested in attending the meeting on investigating transportation needs in Deer Park and the surrounding area is invited to attend. This is one of the activities/needs that came out of our visioning meeting. We will be meeting at:FLOWERS BY MELO'STuesday, August 25 at 6:00pm.

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PETTING ZOOCOMMING SOONTOMIX PARK INDEER PARK(keep checking blog for date)

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Our next meeting will be Monday, Aug 31st at the Deer Park Library from 5:30-6:30.We will be discussing:#1. The finished reports and the Deer Park Development -holding your grant money,(at least the first $1500 coming this Fall)#2. Do we want to form our own 501-C3?#3. Forming our official board.(Think about whether you want to be on the voting board and position)

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The Horizons Youth Livestock Club is getting off at a dead run! Our first meeting August 19th attendees included:Kim & Katy Nichole, Bob Janie , Peggy. It was discussed that The Horizons Youth Livestock Club's main focus will be to offer events so youth in the Deer Park Area can interact with animals at first hand. The purpose is to offer kids something else to think about instead of drugs,

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Tuesday August 18 ,20095:00 PMDeer Park Library

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Host: Peace & Justice Action League of SpokanePrice: $35 per person; $100 for 3 or 4 participants from the same organization. Includes training, materials, and continental breakfast. Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009Time: 8:00am - 1:00pmLocation: Saranac Building's 3rd floor Conference RoomStreet: 25 W. Main Ave, SpokanePhone: 509.838.7870Email: pjals@

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Deer Park Horizons Group attended the Visioning Event while while tasting the scrumptious desserts provided to all who wanted them.Krisan Lehew, the Horizons Coach, offered introductions and an overview of the program.There were reports from the Brochure Committee and the Kiosk Committee. The results of the survey were reviewed and we talked about the youth input and the children's posters. We

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Tuesday, August 11TH6:30-8:30PMDeer Park Community Arts Center315 E. Crawford St.(Across from City Hall Building)SHARE YOUR IDEAS!!!Join the Deer Park Horizons Group for "Dessert and Workshop" Talk about your ideas and vision of how to improve Deer Park and the surrounding areas.Learn the results of the survey"HOW TO MAKE DEER PARK A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE".Get a view of the nicely designed color

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AUGUST 4, 5:00PMDeer Park Library Agenda:Finalize details for the "Visioning Event" (listed below)JOIN US FOR DESSERT AND AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP* HOW TO MAKE DEER PARK A MORE THRIVING COMMUNITY*LEARN THE RESULTS OF THE HORIZON SURVEY !!!Tuesday, August 11Th 6:30PM-8:30PMDeer Park Community Arts Center315 E. CrawfordSHARE YOUR IDEAS !!!Child care reimbursement and gas cards available with

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The KIOSK committee for the Deer Park area Horizons KIOSK project will meet July 28, 1 pm Senior Center.AGENDA:#1. Update kiosk construction plan acknowledgement on kiosk.#2. Attend August 4 Horizons Steering Committee with reports .#3. August 11 Visualization for the community: meeting action plan Kiosk presentation, report and request for financial donations.#4. Visitor Center proposal

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Attention Deer Park Area ResidentsJOIN US FOR DESSERT AND AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP ON HOW TO MAKE DEER PARK A MORE THRIVING COMMUNITY, PLUS LEARN THE RESULTS OF THE HORIZON SURVEY.Tuesday, August 11th at the Deer Park Community Arts Center315 E. Crawford6:30PM-8:30PMCOME AND SHARE YOUR IDEASChild care reimbursement and gas cards availableupon pre-registration.To register please call Krisan at 690-

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Kiosk Committee Horizons Deer Park Area Community ProjectThursday July 23, 1 pm Deer Park Senior CenterAgenda :Review minutes of July 14 meetingPilot project kiosk project reportsPlease review the Deer Park blogspotFund raising for basic materials CoordinationVisitor Center area City of Deer Park and Chamber of CommerceSchedule

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The Deer Park Community Resource Service Guide will make its debut at the Horizons Interactive Workshop and Dessert Event on August 11, at the Deer Park Community Arts Center. The Resource committee is finalizing all the details on the nicely designed color brochure and the initial print job will allow Deer Park Horizons to share the guide with those participating during the August 11th Event.

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"MAKE DEER PARK A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE SURVEY" FINAL RESULTS ARE IN!#1 Recruit new business#2 Reduce drugs, alcohol and tobacco use#3 Create a youth jobs mentoring program#4 Promote adult education and life skills#5 Encourage community pride#6 Increase financial education#7 Reduce Crime#8 Promote more youth activities#9 Improve community communication.There is a tie for number ten#10 Promote

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Next Horizons meeting Will be:Deer Park LibraryMonday, July 13, 20095:00PMAgenda: Surveys tallied, compiling of results.Confirming plans for the Deer Park Horizons Social Event.Committees reports. Deer Park Horizons group invites anyone who read the article in the Deer Park Tribune or has heard about the program and is interested in it to attend the meeting. We Welcome the communities

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The top 7 concernsJob Expansion 23Recruit new business 11Education 8Reduce drug use 7Youth/Senior Center 6Life skills/training 6Transportation 5The following received votes from 1 to 4 (in order from most votes to least)Community Center 4Community Pride 4Financial Education 4Community Recreation/tourism 4Community Garden 3Home Ownership 3Buy Local 2Donate time & resources 2Renewable energy 2Self

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The Deer Park Concert Series FREE TO THE PUBLICSaturdays 6:00 - 8:30PM Earl D. Mix ParkJune 2o, Elvis TributeJune 27, Country WesternJuly 11, Rhythm & BluesJuly 18, Beatles TributeJuly 25, Big Band Swing & JazzShttp://www.HandshakeProductions.net

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Claton Famers MarketClayton FairgroundsSundays MAY 31- SEPT 30 1-5PMhttp://www.claytoncommunityfair.orgMontfort School Community Center Farmers Market1915 W. Monroe Rd (West off 395 & 5 miles southj of Deer Park)Thursdays May - Oct 4 - 7PMLori Musgrave Director235-6707http://montfortschool.org/Lake Spokane Farmers Market (Suncrest Area)5928 Hwy 291 nest to LBJ Mini-Storage/Suncrest RentalSaurdays

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LEND A HAND.USE A HOE.PLANT A ROW.HOW YOU CAN HELP:.Plant an extra row in your garden for hungry people..Volunteer to help plant a community garden..Donate vegetable seeds, tools and gloves..Make a cash donation to purchase seeds..Serve on a planning committee for your community such as Horizons..Encourage your friends, church and business to participate..Help with the harvest this fall.For local

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WSU Extension Horizons program staff have written a Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant to continue and expanded our work with Horizons Alumni Communities and the current Horizons (H3) communities. The grant is for 12 months, $500,000 total, with at least $200,000 of the grant being available for Alumni Horizons communities to apply for as sub-grants, back to the communities. We

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While around 20 area residents are finalizing three projects outlined in December 2008 as one way to reduce poverty in the Deer Park area, the most immediate deadline in Mid July has created an urgent need to request the assistance of the Deer Park Community. We need to receive and review 400-500 surveys from Deer Park residents and surrounding areas. We have been distributing the surveys and

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The Kiosk Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 16 will be moved to June 23, at 1 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center.Agenda: Pilot project kiosk update.Cost estimate,confirmation of sites for future kiosks.US HWY 395 Highway Signs for Visitor Center Signs.Main intersection city signs for the Visitor Center area which includes PILOT PROJECT Kiosk.Arts Center, Chamber of Commerce Visitor

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MONDAY JUNE 22, 5:00 PM The Deer Park Horizons group will meet at the Deer Park Library (meeting place subject to notified change ).We will begin compiling the results of the surveys and setting a date for our Community Visioning Event.Please join us with input and help for these Horizons activities.

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The Horizons Deer Park Area Community Project Kiosk Committee meeting has been changed to next Tuesday, June 16 at 1 pm at the Senior Center.

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-Surveys,essays and posters were gathered from the Chattaroy, Riverside and Deer Park schools. Winners were chosen by the school survey committee from Horizons. The essay winner from Deer Park High School is A . T. with a prize of $25.00 which was presented to him at school today. The poster and class ice cream winners will be announced later. Mrs. F. , the high school teacher that worked with

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Horizons group and anyone interested in Horizons come to the next meeting on Monday June 8Th at 5:00 pm.Place of meeting :DEER PARK LIBRARYWe will discuss information on where the Deer Park Horizons is going with the committees and surveys/contests etc.

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The Kiosk Committee for Horizons III Deer Park Area community project meets Tuesday May 26 at 1 p.m. at the Deer Park Senior Center, lower level of the city hall. Thanks for your continuing support for this project.

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The surveys have been placed at the elementary schools in Riverside and Chattaroy and they have a poster contest going on. The Deer Park High School is participating with the Seniors filling out the surveys and involved in an essay contest.Churches are being contacted and preschools as well. People are filling them out at the Deer Park Chamber when they have a few minutes at the counter and

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Building the classroom connections from the soil to the table. For teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who are wanting to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore regional support networks, curriculum and essential learning requirements, basics of gardening, food safety, small livestock, and the kitchen connection. $355 per person (tuition includes food

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Members of the Deer Park Horizons LeadershipPlenty team met Monday, May 11 with their Horizons Community Coach at the Deer Park City Hall Chamber to devise a plan to get 400 surveys completed by the community.We will be distributing the surveys to the Greenhouse, local Churches, preschools, chamber, businesses and other locations where people will congregate. In addition, in order to get more

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The Horizon Team is having a meeting on Monday, May 11th at 5:00 PM Deer Park City Hallto discuss ways of getting the surveys out to the public. Please join us if you have any ideas.

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FROM MISSION TO MONEY: A Regional Training on Nonprofit “Start-Ups” and Fundraising.Saturday, May 16th, 8:30am to NoonDavenport Memorial Hall (511 Park Street)Davenport, WAThere will be gas cards available through the Horizon program for those who need travel assistance.

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LeadershipPlenty meetings came to an end at Deer Park Horizons, but the Community Visioning Process part of the Horizons program is yet to come!What is the Community Visioning Process? Well... it is the many ideas and skills generated during Study Circles and LeadershipPlenty. During this phase the broader community is mobilized to adopt a shared vision and a plan for poverty reduction for Deer

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LOOKING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE? FINANCIAL EDUCATION WEEKApril 20 -24Get savingBuild wealth through home ownershipDebt reductionThe benifits of bankingCredit savyhttp://www.spokanesaves.org

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LeadershipPlenty group met Monday evening and discussed Module Eight, evaluation and its benefits. A chit chat session combined with exercises that included finding a use for evaluation in moving from talk to action and the basic steps to program evaluation. Collecting data and how to collect it on the "Make Deer Park a Better Place to Live" evaluation form was also discussed.Pizza was provided,

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April 13Th the Deer Park Horizons group met for the LeadershipPlenty meeting. A delicious homemade lasagna dinner was provided by one of the participants and discussion began around the meal. The group then got down to business working through module seven,"Moving from talk to Action." Then a discussion on Phase One : Finding A Starting Point and Phase Two: Mapping the Journey, Phase Three:

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PROGRESS Deer Park Welcoming Brochure Committee report:The brochure committee has compiled data to direct visitors and area residents to the Deer Park community. The colorful tri-fold brochure will include a map and information about where we play & work as well as resources for schools, churches, health care education, shop, maps, celebrations, food bank and other valuable tools needed to enjoy

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(From left to right)Deer Park Horizons Community Coach Krisan Lehew,Facilitators Dusty Finafrock and Cordelia Jefferysenjoying the April 3rd Training, Networking and Dinner at the Springdale Community Center with Horizon (H2) Alumni and many other Horizons communities

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