The 1463 February 2018

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In addition to attending classes taught by recognized experts in their fields,
you will participate in field trips to exciting locations including Attwater
Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, Sea Center Texas, Gulf Coast Bird
Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park and Katy Prairie Conservancy. You
will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of local geology,
range management and ecological diversity. You will also visit local
properties to view and discuss different habitats and ecosystems. The total
cost for the program is $175 for individuals or $300 per couple who share
a training manual. Contact Margo “Mac” McDowell at the Texas Master
Naturalist office 281-633-7033 or CJ McDaniel, telephone 832-945-2220.
Email cjm111@crenshawgolf.com and website www.txmn.org/coastal.
FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@att.net for
more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/
chapters/FortBend.
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth
in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County
Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a
listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for
someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years
of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact
Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov
or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.
CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND
SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS
Do you like children and want to make a difference? Child Advocates of
Fort Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected
children. Opportunities include being an advocate for children in foster
care or helping out in the Children’s Advocacy Center one morning or
afternoon each week. Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete
an application and interview and submit to background screening. For an
application or more information, contact Volunteer Services at 281-344-
5258 or kjordin@cafb.org.
Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing
a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With an
army of volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend serves more than 400
children each month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASATM) Program and Children’s Advocacy Center.
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Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor
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for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds
tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding
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Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize 281-394-0028 • Serving area
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do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal
teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the $25 off
area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the FREE
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