Friday, October 26, 2012

Halloween Candy Buy-Back

CPW Dentistry
invites you to Halloween Candy Buy-Back!
Cash For You, Candy For The Troops

The first Sunday after Halloween, November 4th, bring your children with their unopened candy to donate. Children will receive a free toothbrush and be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Toys R Us gift card. All candy will be shipped overseas to our troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, ships at sea, Africa, etc.

CPW is giving $5 per pound*, a free toothbrush & raffling a gift card to Toys R Us.
Bring your candy to:  25 West 68th Street, Suite 1A between 11am and 5pm.
*5 lb. per child maximum.

If you have any questions, or for directions call 212-579-8885 or visit www.cpwdentistry.com.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Black College Tour 2013 ~ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ~ Xi Phi Chapter

Community Uplift through Perseverance, Inc.
501©3 (C.U.P.) In Conjunction with Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. ~ Xi Phi Chapter ~ New York City
Presents
22nd Anniversary of the New York City Omega
Black College Tour 2013
February 16th through February 22nd

“Empowering Young Minds through Education” is a seven-day, six-night tour, geared to High School Juniors and Seniors. The tour will visit the following schools in the order listed: Spelman, Atlanta, GA; Morehouse, Atlanta, GA; Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA; Benedict College, Columbia, SC; Clafin University, Orangeburg, SC; Johnson C. Smith, Charlotte, NC; North Carolina A&T, Greensboro, NC; Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA; Hampton University, Hampton, VA; Howard University, Washington, DC; Morgan State, Baltimore, MD; Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD.

Applications (along with $25 non-refundable fee and official transcript)
must be submitted by November 30, 2012.

For information or to obtain an application,
Edward A. Murray, Jr,
NYC Omega Black College Tour Coordinator

Follow us on Facebook at NYC Omega Black College Tour and Twitter @NYCOMEGABCT,
or visit our website at http://www.xiphichapter.com/BCT.htm.

College Tour ~ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Queens Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Queens Alumnae Chapter
Presents
The 21st Annual College Tour
March 24 - 29, 2013

Tour includes transportation, lodging, food and tours of the following institutions: Clark Atlanta University; Winston Salem State University; Delaware State University; Hampton University; University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Johnson C. Smith University; Spelman College; Morehouse College; Norfolk State University and North Carolina A&T State University.


Cost:
$475.00 Queens Alumnae Teen Lift Members $550.00 Non-Members

Payment Schedule:
November 3rd, 2012 @ 10am ~ Orientation ~ $150 Deposit
November 17th, 2012 ~ $75 payment
December 15th, 2012 ~ $50 Payment
January 19th, 2013 ~ $100 Payment
Final Payment Deadline ~ February 16th, 2013 ($100 Payment)

For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Norman, Teen Lift Chair, teenlift@dstquac.com

Teen Lift is a College Preparatory Program for high school-aged students that culminates in a five day HBCU college tour that takes place yearly during Spring Break.



Seasonal Associates at Macy's Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn

#3 Discover Holiday Magic!
Macy's will hire approximately 80,000 seasonal associates nationwide for holiday 2012!
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Seasonal associates at Macy's make magic by assisting customers on the selling floor, supporting the selling staff by keeping the floor stocked with merchandise, interact with customers via the phone in call centers and staff the fulfillment centers that coordinate shipments directly to Customers who shop online. Use the drop down to click on your state in the "Find a Seasonal Job" search bar.

Apply: Macy’s jobs.com or Careers@Macys.com

Macy's Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn: 
Holiday Retail Door Guard – Temporary Job Number: 71116879

Overview:
As a Holiday Door Guard, you will be an integral part of bringing the magic of Macy's to life during the fast-paced holiday season. Associates in this role perform a number of functions that are critical to offering our customers the best experience when they shop in our store. While all holiday positions require working as part of a team to meet department and store objectives, your individual responsibilities will include deterring theft and maintaining a safe business environment.

In order to present our customers with the best holiday shopping experience, many of our Holiday Door Guard Associates arrive prior to store opening and remain after closing to ensure we are ready to make Macy's magic. All holiday associates will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule on a temporary basis, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and busy events such as the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas. And don't forget - just in time for holiday shopping, you will receive an employee discount of up to 20% starting your first day!

Key Accountabilities:
• Visually monitor customer traffic entering and exiting the store
• Communicate suspicious activity to Loss Prevention/Security

Skills Summary:
• Complete all Security training requirements and maintain personal certifications as required by law.
• Prior retail security experience preferred but not required
• Ability to adapt to possible stressful and hostile situations
• Ability to interact with customers positively and in a friendly and accommodating manner
• Comfortable in using a PC, and open to learning new systems and applications
• High School degree or equivalent and/or related Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice preferred

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Seasonal Associates at Macy's Downtown Brooklyn

#2 Discover Holiday Magic!
Macy's will hire approximately 80,000 seasonal associates nationwide for holiday 2012!
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Seasonal associates at Macy's make magic by assisting customers on the selling floor, supporting the selling staff by keeping the floor stocked with merchandise, interact with customers via the phone in call centers and staff the fulfillment centers that coordinate shipments directly to Customers who shop online. Use the drop down to click on your state in the "Find a Seasonal Job" search bar.

Apply:  Macy’s jobs.com or Careers@Macys.com

Macy's Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY:
Holiday Retail Sales Associate - Temporary Job Number: 71029672

Overview:
As a Holiday Retail Sales Associate, you will be an integral part of bringing the magic of Macy's to life during the fast-paced holiday season. Associates in this role perform a number of functions that are critical to offering our customers the best experience when they shop in our store. While all holiday positions require working as part of a team to meet department and store objectives, your individual responsibilities will include keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise and ensuring that fitting rooms are clear and merchandise returned to the selling floor in addition to demonstrating outstanding selling and customer service skills.

In order to present our customers with the best holiday shopping experience, many of our Holiday Retail Sales Associates arrive prior to store opening and remain after closing to ensure we are ready to make Macy's magic. Holiday associates will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule on a temporary basis, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and busy events such as the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas. And don't forget - just in time for holiday shopping, you will receive an employee discount of up to 20% starting your first day!

Key Accountabilities:
• Meeting and making a connection with customers, asking questions and listening to shoppers' needs, then giving options and advice on meeting those needs
• Inspiring the customer to buy, celebrating the purchase, and creating a lasting positive impression of you, Macy's, and the purchase
• Ensuring that fitting rooms are ready for customers by promptly clearing our merchandise and returning it to the proper area of the selling floor
• Maintaining selling floor presentations, and restocking them as needed
• Learning Macy's systems and procedures to enhance selling efficiencies and complete support duties

Skills Summary:
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including the day after Thanksgiving, special Big Event days, and the day after Christmas
• Available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business
• Ability to work as part of a team, and take initiative independent of direct supervision
• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Seasonal Associates at Macy's Manhattan

#1 Discover Holiday Magic!
Macy's will hire approximately 80,000 seasonal associates nationwide for holiday 2012!
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Seasonal associates at Macy's make magic by assisting customers on the selling floor, supporting the selling staff by keeping the floor stocked with merchandise, interact with customers via the phone in call centers and staff the fulfillment centers that coordinate shipments directly to Customers who shop online. Use the drop down to click on your state in the "Find a Seasonal Job" search bar.

Apply:  Macy’s jobs.com or Careers@Macys.com

Macy's Manhattan: 
Holiday Retail Selling Floor Recovery - Temporary Job Number: 71029875

Overview:
As a Holiday Selling Floor Recovery Associate, you will be an integral part of bringing the magic of Macy's to life during the fast-paced holiday season. Associates in this role perform a number of functions that are critical to offering our customers the best experience when they shop in our store. While all holiday positions require working as part of a team to meet department and store objectives, your individual responsibilities may include clearing merchandise from fitting rooms, refolding and rehanging merchandise and returning it to the proper place on the selling floor, ensuring that merchandise racks are sized correctly, and maintaining selling floor display tables.

In order to present our customers with the best holiday shopping experience, many of our Holiday Selling Floor Recovery Associates arrive prior to store opening and remain after closing to ensure we are ready to make Macy's magic. Holiday associates will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule on a temporary basis, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and busy events such as the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas. And don't forget - just in time for holiday shopping, you will receive an employee discount of up to 20% starting your first day!

Any schedule hours listed in the job posting title are subject to change based on business needs. All holiday associates may be required to work hours other than those stated in the job posting title on weekends, or on key holiday events such as the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Key Accountabilities:
• General organization of merchandise in a given department, including folding, hanging and stacking merchandise and ensuring that it is on the correct fixture within the department
• Clear merchandise from fitting rooms, and ensure that it is returned to the proper area of the department or store
• Execute Macy's merchandising standards, and maintain a clean, neat and easy to shop selling floor
• Adaptable and flexible to working in all departments and areas of the store
• Provide friendly customer service to all customers by answering questions

Skills Summary:
• Demonstrates an energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, safety rules, policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and learn new procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to complete tasks independently with little supervision

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Free Movie Screenings?

After posting comments on FB, I am often asked about my "connections".  How do you get tickets for free movie screenings?  Well, unless you know someone affiliated with the movie, either in production, marketing, etc. to get tickets for you, you can always register at various sites.  Below are a few that I am registered at.  Most are nationwide, so check to see if your city/state is covered:

Cinema Source ~ http://www.thecinemasource.com/blog/screenings
GoFoBo ~ http://www.gofobo.com/screenings/
See It First ~ http://www.seeitfirst.net
Tabwin ~ http://www.tabwin.com
Wild About Movies ~ http://www.wildaboutmovies.com

Make sure you register to be considered for movies in the future.  And pray that your name is selected!

Enjoy the movies!

2012 CUNY Graduate Programs Fair

Thursday, November 8, 3 PM - 7 PM
Pre-register at: www.cuny.edu/gradfair

Held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice899 10th Avenue (W. 58th & W. 59th Streets), New York City, New York

Explore CUNY.  Discover over 800 master's and doctoral degree programs in more than 160 disciplines taught by leaders in their fields.  For more info:  www.cuny.edu/graduate

Friday, October 19, 2012

FREE Production Assistant Training Program


Brooklyn Workforce Innovations is now recruiting for the Winter Training Clycle. The "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program is a free job training and placement program co-sponsored by Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI).  Recruiting will take place every Monday at 1:00pm starting October 1, 2012.

For more information call 718-237-2017 or visit their website www.bwiny.org/.

FREE Pre-GED/GED Courses (17 and older)

The YWCA is offering, Free Pre-GED/GED Courses for New Yorkers 17and older.  All exam subjects are covered by certified experienced teachers.  For more information call 718-353-4553 or, visit www.ywcaqueens.org.

Latino College Fair


Are you on your way to college? Do you need help with financial aid? The Commission On Independent Colleges & Universities in New York (CICU) will be hosting Latino College Fair on Saturday October 27, 2012. The fair will be located at 2853 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10458. The Latino College Fair allows students and parents/guardians to meet and talk with more than 50 independent college and university admission and financial aid representatives.

For more information on how to register, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012LatinoCollegeFair or contact Sabra-Joi Dingman, Assistant Director of Outreach Programs at 518-436-4781 or via email, sabra@cicu.org.

The New York Times College Scholarship Program

The New York Times College Scholarship Program began in 1999 and continues as a natural outgrowth of the long-standing commitment of The Times to fostering a well-informed society.  They strongly believe in the lifelong benefits that a good college education can impart, and are pleased to be able to assist and encourage promising students seeking that opportunity.

It is their goal to support the aspirations of students who hope to build on their achievements in college and to make significant contributions to society.

2013 Scholarship Application Timetable

October 26, 2012 ~ Initial application due.

December 7, 2012 ~ Semifinalists will be chosen and all applicants notified of their status.

December 21, 2012 ~ Additional information due from semifinalists:  high school report, transcript, letters of recommendation.

January 4, 2013 ~ Supplementary application and family financial due.

February 1, 2013 ~ All semifinalists informed of whether or not they have been chosen as finalists.

Week of February 11, 2013 ~ Finalists will be interviewed at The New York Times.

March 2013 ~ Recipients announced.

Who Is Eligible
Current high school seniors who attend a public, parochial or private school in New York City and who have demonstrated:

• Outstanding academic achievement (top 10% or equivalent of the high school graduating class)
• A commitment to learning and community service
• Success in the face of adversity
• Significant financial need

Preference will be given to students whose parents have not graduated from accredited American four-year colleges or universities.

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.  

How To Apply
Applications may be obtained at http://NYTimes.com/scholarship.

Women's Week 2012 at Beulah Baptist Church

Beulah Baptist Church presents
Women's Week 2012 ~ October 23rd to 28th

Anchored & Available, Trusting in God's Unfailing Love (Ps 13:5-6)

Tuesday, October 23rd
~ Midday Bible Study, 12:30pm - 1:30pm.  Speaker: Sis. Rosalyn Rennie-Smith

Wednesday, October 24th
~ Evening Bible Study, 6:30pm - 8pm.  Speaker: Sis. Lois Montague

Friday, October 26th ~ Ladies Fun Night, 7:00pm.

Sunday, October 28th
~ Special Guest Speaker:  Sister Virginia Logan, Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem,
    NY; Special Guest Directress:  Sis. Honrette Washington.

Timothy U. Ryals, Pastor
Beulah Baptist Church, 125 West 130th Street, New York, NY  10027

Sponsored by The Women of Beulah Baptist Church.       All Are Welcome!


Now Hiring: Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works is now hiring for the holidays.  Access this link to complete an aplpication, or go to your local Bath & Body Works store to apply.  http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2987462&cm_mmc=CH-_-10.19.12_NRDM_AB_4F15_FULL__125_V1-_-11337390-_-t1OOjob&cm_lm=rmcleod@arelaw.com

Friday, October 5, 2012

Search for TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months.  The awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, were created in 1955 to recognize middle level and high school students for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, or volunteering in other ways.  Young volunteers can apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com; to request a paper copy of the application form, call 877-525-8491.  Applications must be submitted by November 6.  State honorees will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., with a parent for four days of recognition events in May.  National honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.

Family Festival

Open House New York Weekend Family Festival:  Enjoy various hands-on building, design, and construction activities.  October 6, 2012, 12N-4pm.  Open to Kindergarten ages through Adults.  FREE!  Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, Greenwich Village.  212-358-6133.  http://cfafoundation.org

New York City Ballet Family Saturdays

Featuring short works and excerpts from New York City Ballet's repertory.  NYCB artists guide you through the program, offering insights on the music and choreography.  Saturday, October 6, 2012, 11am-12pm.  All ages welcome.  $20 Donation.  David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center.  212-496-0600.  http://nycballet.com/publicprograms.  Check out the website for upcoming Family Saturdays and other Family events.

Stronger Fathers, Stronger Families

Toy State and STRIVE present Dads@Play:  Enjoy outdoor activities including car, races, sandbox play, and a silent auction, from which all of the proceeds will be donated to STRIVE's "Stronger Fathers, Stronger Families" New York-based initiatives.  Saturday, October 6, 2012, 11am-2pm (Rain date: Oct. 13).  All ages welcome.  Suggested donation: $5 Adults; $3 Children.  Solar One, 24-20 FDR Drive, NYC 212-505-6050.  www.solar1.org