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JUNE is PRIDE MONTH
Pride month is always a pretty special time to celebrate the entire community. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans identify as a person with a disability, while 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 identify as being part of the LBGTQIA community, including those who identify as non-binary. It really is a rainbow community! There is an organization in Wilmington that has been at the forefront of serving the community called the Frank Harr Foundation. One of their initiatives is SAGE Wilmington for the elderly population. Two of the focuses of SAGE Wilmington are Alzheimer resources in partnership with Alzheimers NC and HERO which addresses needs for the community living with HIV.
There are lots of meet ups and activities!
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Nyle DiMarco shows us the ASL sign for "I love you." Lets use that one a lot! |
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Have you ever wondered how a company is rated on how they support the LGBTQIA community or where they stand on a human rights issue overall? Well the Human Rights Commission or HRC keeps an ongoing list with many national and international companies ranked for you to make an informed decision. For example, Brian wanted to stress that although many companies will create "rainbow" and "pride" merchandise to cash in on the celebration of the month, they may not actually support the community throughout the rest of the year. So you can research as much as you can to be an informed consumer. Click the image for the link to HRC
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June 9th is DONALD DUCK DAY! It's to celebrate his birthday! Do you celebrate a birthday in June? If so then let us say to you HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
image copyright Walt Disney Company
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Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1, 2021 and lasts through November 30, 2021! Are you PREPARED? If you are a person with a disability and need additional information and resources for preparing for the Hurricane Season, please contact us at 910-815-6618 or via email at media@drc-cil.org.
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Stevie Cruse is the dRC Youth Transition Coordinator and recently held her first "Couponing Class." She shared many strategies for getting the most for your dollar! The feedback was so good she decided she will share new tips every Monday on dRC's social media sites. Be sure to look for Money Saving Monday's starting Monday, June 7th!
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Have you ever said to yourself, "I spent way too much money!"? Would you like to learn some tips to save that hard earned money? I have the perfect suggestion for you...check out "Money Saving Monday" tips.
Here is Stevie's TIP for JUNE
Did you know some grocery stores have a combined FUEL POINTS program where you earn points that can be used at gas stations when you fill up and reduce the price per gallon!? THAT'S a great savings tip! Harris Teeter offers such a program! Check it out here https://www.harristeeter.com/fuelpoints
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According to GasBuddy, Monday offers the biggest savings on gas with little to no wait. “The first day of the workweek offers the lowest average gas price in 30 states, making it the best day to fill up."
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WHERE:
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Carolina Beach Ave S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 15th 9AM - 12PM AND/OR Monday, June 28th 9AM - 12PM
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Also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is the commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, learned that they were free and the ending of slavery in the United States. US history is incomplete unless we recognize the reality of slavery and its lasting impact on our society.
Take this day to honor and celebrate freedom for all.
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Radio personality Bigg B will bring his signature Gospel Brunch program to a live audience on Fathers’ Day, June 20, at The Harrelson Center in downtown Wilmington. Food trucks, gift vendors and additional entertainment will be onsite from 11am until 3:00 PM, at The Harrelson Center’s plaza at Fourth and Princess streets. For more information visit: betterispossible.org and harrelsoncenter.org/news-events.
Other participants for the Fathers’ Day Gospel Brunch include the Wilmington Police Department’s community engagement team, Novant Health-NHRMC’s public health outreach, with COVID vaccines and tests for A1C and blood pressure. The Macedonia Mime Ministry will also have scheduled performances.
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The Social Security Administration realizes that sometimes we need help with or have questions about our online accounts. For your convenience, this article covers some frequently asked questions you may find helpful with your personal my Social Security account needs.
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In recognition of Deaf Blind Awareness Week 2021, we wanted to let you know there is a full calendar of events, webinars, discussions, and information sessions.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Virtual Tour at IFB Solutions via Zoom Time: 1 – 3 p.m
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Tips and Techniques for Communication with DeafBlind Individuals, PART 1 via Zoom Time: 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
PART 2 via Zoom Time: 2:30 p.m.
Friday, June 11, 2021
DeafBlind Self-Advocacy Forum
via Zoom Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, June 11, 2021
ASL Storytelling – DeafBlind Edition
via Zoom Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
There are several more events for the second half of June.
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Relax! You are not too late to join Renee and the gang on Wednesday's for the Next Chapter Book Club! On June 2nd, they will begin reading
"Alice in Wonderland." Lewis Carroll's work is a true madcap adventure! The book club meets every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We are still meeting virtually and can provide ASL or CART.
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"The day with the most light is the day we fight!"
June 21 is the longest day according to the solstice and it is the day to highlight the ongoing work of the Alzheimer's Association. Worldwide there are 50 million people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Join us in wearing purple and commit to raising awareness. Remember to LOVE your brain by eating healthy, staying active and socially engaged, stop smoking, manage stress and challenge your mind.
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Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Billy as his beloved companion Blaze crossed the rainbow bridge the last week of May. Blaze was loved by all who got to meet him, and he must surely have known how special he was to everyone. While many know the pain of saying good-bye to our furry family members, its a pain that cannot be adequately shared. Big hugs to all who are dealing with this special loss. |
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