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SUMMARY:JAN. – 2025 Big Thought Community Networking Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Tue.\, Jan. 14 \, 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas TX 75241.\nKick off the new year with lunch and the opportunity to make some new connections!  Save your spot today\, click on the link below: \nRSVP today! \nWhat to Expect • Learn more about Big Thought and network with Out -of- School time program providers\, community resource providers and other affiliated organizations. \nWhat to Bring • Business Cards • Organizational One-Pagers • Willingness to Meet
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/jan-big-thought-community-networking-meet-up/
LOCATION:Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas\, Dallas\, TX 75241\, USA\, Dallas\, TX\, 75241\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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SUMMARY:Reduced-rate CPR certification – American Red Cross
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross and our Professional Learning Team are hosting a reduced-rate CPR certification class in February. Deadline to sign up is January 15.\nPurchase your tix \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/reduced-rate-cpr-certification-american-red-cross/
LOCATION:Big Thought Headquarters – Dallas\, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Ste. 1015\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,NRI,Professional Development,SOARS Camp
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SUMMARY:Information Share – Lights on Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:The After School Alliance is sharing information about this year’s Lights On Afterschool campaign. \nSince 2000\, Lights On Afterschool has been shared and promoted nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children\, families and communities.  As Out of School program providers\, The After School Alliance will feature your programs/celebrations during this campaign\, Go to this link BEFORE OCT 11\, and get a spotlight on your programs:  \nYES\, I want my program featured!\nYou can find out more about the campaign and the After School Alliance here\, Lights On Afterschool (afterschoolalliance.org). \n  \n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/information-share-lights-on-afterschool/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240724T212759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T212759Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Series – #4 – We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Join Deep Vellum Publishing and Communities Foundation of Texas for a Cause-Minded Conversation series: “We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas” centers on four major historical events and corresponding books published by Deep Vellum. The final talk topic is: The Impact of Republishing The Accommodation and Big D Reads with Jim Schutze \nSeptember 11\, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas TX 75225.  \nThis conversation will center on the impact of republishing The Accommodation and the 2022-23 city-wide Big D Reads that focused on the book. Register here: https://cftexas.jotform.com/team/marcom/cmc-091124 \nThis series asks questions about how a city can come together through stories to break down divisions. Brought to you by Deep Vellum through an ArtsActivate grant from the City of Dallas of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/talk-series-4-we-are-one-city-elevating-the-story-of-dallas/
LOCATION:Communities Foundation of Dallas\, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240904T210056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T020915Z
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SUMMARY:“Be Like Bo” Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:SUBMISSION PERIOD IS CLOSED\nDo you have learners that are budding Picassos\, Basquiats\, or Kahlos?\nShare this information with your artistic and community-action driven youth for the annual Be Like Bo! Art Contest hosted by Big Thought and the Botham Jean Foundation. \nOpen to artists K- 12 grade; Deadline to enter is 6:00 pm CDT on Wed.\, Sept.18. Select artists will have their artwork featured at the Botham Jean Foundation’s 2024 Annual Red Tie Gala. \nSubmission period is closed\nThis year’s theme is “Justice: One Day at a Time.”  Submissions should reflect themes of change and inclusiveness and explore how daily incremental actions contribute to broader societal shifts toward equity.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/be-like-bo-art-contest-accepting-submissions-thru-sept-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners,Specific Age Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
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SUMMARY:Talk Series – #3 – We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Join Deep Vellum Publishing and Communities Foundation of Texas for a Cause-Minded Conversation series: “We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas” centers on four major historical events and corresponding books published by Deep Vellum. The third talk in the series is about The Legacy of the Blues in Dallas and the 150th Anniversary of Deep Ellum with Alan Govenar. \nAugust 27\, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas TX 75225. \nAlan Govenar is an award-winning writer\, poet\, playwright\, photographer\, and filmmaker. He is director of Documentary Arts\, a nonprofit he founded to advance essential perspectives on historical issues and diverse cultures. Register here: https://cftexas.jotform.com/team/marcom/cmc-082724 \nThis series asks questions about how a city can come together through stories to break down divisions. Brought to you by Deep Vellum through an ArtsActivate grant from the City of Dallas of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/talk-series-3-we-are-one-city-elevating-the-story-of-dallas/
LOCATION:Communities Foundation of Dallas\, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240724T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T211013Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Series- #2 – We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Talk Series #2 – We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas \nJoin Deep Vellum Publishing and Communities Foundation of Texas for a Cause-Minded Conversation series: “We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas” centers on four major historical events and corresponding books published by Deep Vellum. The second talk in the series is The Legacy of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas with Tim Cloward  \nAugust 6\, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas TX 75225. \nThis conversation will center on the legacy of the assassination of John F. Kennedy following the 60th anniversary of this tragedy that altered the life of our city forever. \nRegister here: https://cftexas.jotform.com/team/marcom/cmc-080624 \nThis series asks questions about how a city can come together through stories to break down divisions. Brought to you by Deep Vellum through an ArtsActivate grant from the City of Dallas of Arts and Culture
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/talk-series-2-we-are-one-city-elevating-the-story-of-dallas/
LOCATION:Communities Foundation of Dallas\, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
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SUMMARY:Talk Series – We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Join Deep Vellum Publishing and Communities Foundation of Texas for a Cause-Minded Conversation series: “We are One City: Elevating the Story of Dallas” centers on four major historical events and corresponding books published by Deep Vellum. \nThe first event in the talk series is: Exploring the Legacy of the Civil Rights Era in Dallas with Ernest McMillan featuring Rev. Peter Johnson  \nJuly 30\, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas TX 75225.  \nThis conversation will center on the civil rights movement in Dallas with stories shared from Ernest McMillan and Rev. Peter Johnson. Register here https://cftexas.jotform.com/team/marcom/cmc-073024 \nThis series asks questions about how a city can come together through stories to break down divisions. Brought to you by Deep Vellum through an ArtsActivate grant from the City of Dallas of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/talk-series-we-are-one-city-elevating-the-story-of-dallas/
LOCATION:Communities Foundation of Dallas\, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
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SUMMARY:JULY Big Thought Community Networking Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 2\, 11am – 1 pm at The Shops at RedBird (BirdHouse)\, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd\, Dallas\, TX 75237\nClick here to Register today \nWhat to Expect • News on Big Thought Programs and Events • Networking opportunities with other like-minded Program Providers\, Vendors\, Community Resources\, Venues • Guest Speakers • Opportunities to share your resources • Lunch \nWhat to Bring • Business Cards • Organizational One Pagers • Willingness to Meet
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/july-big-thought-community-networking-meet-up/
LOCATION:The Shops at RedBird\, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Partners,New Partners,NRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T235522Z
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SUMMARY:KICKS Conference 2024 is at capacity
DESCRIPTION:KICKS 2024 is at capacity! Thanks to all who have registered\, and we look forward to seeing Big Thought and City of Learning partners this Friday!\nMAY 17\, 10AM-3PM Singing Hills Recreation Center 6805 Patrol Way Dallas\, TX 75241. Big Thought hosts the 2024 KICKS conference. Join Big Thought welcomes for a day of creative workshops\, real time Q&A led by youth\, and supportive trainings to enhance your programming for this upcoming summer. Inspire youth to be leaders and world changers in their communities!
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/kicks-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas\, Dallas\, TX 75241\, USA\, Dallas\, TX\, 75241\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240328T182400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182400Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Opportunity – Cultural Organizations Program
DESCRIPTION:The Cultural Organizations Program for the City of Dallas application is live!  Applicants must submit complete applications by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024 to be considered.\nThe Cultural Organization Program is a funding program for established Dallas-based arts and culture organizations with a revenue of at least $100\,000 to receive general operating funds for a year-long season of programming/services. \nCheck out and/or share this funding opportunity with other art and culture advocates. Learn more at: \nCity of Dallas Cultural Organizations Program \nContact OACFundingPrograms@dallas.gov with any questions.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/funding-opportunity-cultural-organizations-program/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,Funding event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240326T221810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T221810Z
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SUMMARY:Program Providers- Funding Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:NBCUniversal Local impact Grants are accepting applications for 2024\, now through Apr. 19\, 2024.\nThe Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation\, NBC and Telemundo owned television stations provide these grants to fund organizations that are doing work in three specific areas: Youth Education and Empowerment\, Next Generation Storytellers and Community Engagement. These grants are general operating grants\, and your application will be reviewed based on your overall work and impact in your local community. \nDetails from your local NBC station KXAS-Channel 5\nYou may visit the NBC Grant website in English and/or Spanish to access the application portal and learn more about the grant categories\, eligibility requirements\, and FAQs. \nYou can also sign up for a free informational webinar on Wednesday\, April 2nd at 1 PM ET to learn more about the application process. \n  \n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/program-providers-funding-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,Funding event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20240314T010841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T023409Z
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SUMMARY:PROGRAM PROVIDERS – Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Attention PROGRAM PROVIDERS and TEACHING ARTISTS. Are you interested in an interactive tabling event at the AT&T PAC Earth Day event in April?\nThe event is a non-paid opportunity hosted by the AT&T Performing Arts Center.  The event is looking for 8-10 organizations to conduct interactive tabling for the event that is engaging for the families that are attending that can tie into the importance of the environment and how it can have a positive impact on people’s lives. \n\nEVENT: AT&T Earth Day 2024\nWHERE: Location: Sammons Park 2403 Flora St Dallas\, TX 75021\nWHEN: April 27th\, 10am-1pm (Setup time 9am-1pm)\nPurpose: to share environmental info to kids and families in an engaging way that will help them be more conscious about the world around them.\n\nPlease email Daequan.brown@bigthought.org for more details and information to participate. 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/program-providers-opportunity/
LOCATION:Sammons Park\, 2403 Flora St Dallas\, TX 75021\, Dallas\,\, TX\, 75021\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T033415Z
UID:4089-1710288000-1712102399@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Professional Learning Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:ATTN: Program Providers and Teaching Artists Big Thought Institute’s Professional Learning Division is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, AED certification course. Registration ends April 2\, 2024.\nThe course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first-aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants\, and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis blended course includes 1) an online session and 2) an instructor-led\, in-class skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class session on April 9. (Allow approximately 2.5 hours to complete the online portion; you will need a high-speed internet connection and a PC or tablet to take the online portion)  \nUpon successful completion of this blended course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIn-class portion happens Tues.\, Apr. 9 from 9am-12pm at Big Thought Headquarters. Max capacity: 12 Registrants  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/professional-learning-opportunity/
LOCATION:Big Thought Headquarters – Dallas\, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Ste. 1015\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Partners,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20231016T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T183822Z
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SUMMARY:Fidelity Scholars Program Application Opens Oct. 16
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for the Fidelity Scholars Program.\nFidelity Scholars Program – UNCF\nWith a scholarship for education and living expenses\, mentors\, financial education and other supports\, the Fidelity Scholars Program can help you get there. \nEligibility: \n\nUnderrepresented and historically underserved populations.\nAged 16-24 who reside in FL\, MA\, NC\, NJ\, NM\, TX\, District of Columbia\nPell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need.\n2.5 – 3.5 unweighted GPA\nAttend as an incoming 2024-25 freshman to a 4-year accredited college or university in the state that you reside.\n\nDeadline: 1/11/2024 11:59 PM EST \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/fidelity-scholars-program-application-opens-oct-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Resource,For Parents and Learners,For Partners,Scholarship Opportunity
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