Sentences with phrase «communities local history»

It wasn't until I helped a local group write and publish a book about our communities local history did I discover how much I loved to write.

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Our efforts represent the single largest block of community support in the history of New Orleans, contributing more than 54,000 volunteer hours and investing more than $ 1 million in local projects like painting, landscaping, and building playgrounds.

And, it's no secret that we have a history of sharing that with our local communities.

Ben: Right, but it's that unique blend of mixing charity into cultural understanding, community spiritual formation, attention to local geography and history, and transmission of our faith to others that makes the Benedict Option so important.

I believe in nationality; not in terms of race or of divine commissions for world conquest, but simply thus: mankind inevitably organizes itself in communities according to its geographical distribution; these communities by sharing a common history develop common characteristics and inspire local loyalty; the individual family develops most happily and fully when it accepts these natural limits.

So while the «church» as it is today did not begin until Acts 2, we can say that throughout the history of God's people, there have been local gatherings of believers to accomplish God's will in their lives and communities.

Evangelicals stand in continuity with the Great Tradition of Christian believing, confessing, worshiping and acting through the centuries, while not discounting the many local histories that must be written to give a full account of Christian communities in any given era.

They may need to discover and to re-tell a unifying story of the country Of course, this runs against the academic grain, which nurtures what it believes to be a healthy contempt for the nation (let alone its historic spiritual culture) and a self - protecting indifference to the local community In America, where unbalanced individuality and unbalanced diversity seem sacred, the wildness of history is blowing at cyclone force, and the ability to cope with it seems to be a dying art.

Depending on your library, you might find exhibits of community history or local artists.

The celebratory satellite teleconference highlighted some of the local community service projects and allowed a forum for the university to share its past history and its future mission.

With a philosophy that emphasizes «location, distinction and soul,» Noble House Hotels & Resorts exemplifies individuality, dedicating itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that contribute to their communities, staying true to local history, culture and ambiance.

America's beverage companies have a history of working with local and national partners to build stronger communities.

More than 100 volunteers have served on nine committees to gather information on proposed improvements to district parks and their facilities, including building natural and local history exhibits at Peck Farm; building athletic fields and environmental study areas; constructing a new swimming pool; repairing the retaining wall around Island Park on the Fox River; renovating old playgrounds and building new ones; restoring tennis courts and building new ones; and expanding the community center.

But unlike some suburban communities where history means tracing the origins of local subdivisions and malls, this is a town that possesses the character and, at times, problems associated with longevity.

This legislation guarantees for the first time in the Battery Park City Authority's history that the Board will be reflective of, and responsive to the needs of the local community by requiring at least two members of the Board be residents of Battery Park City.

Commenting on the reports in the media that the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, is to apologise to Parliament for errors contained in the Government's list of schools to be rebuilt or refurbished under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and the economy.

New Rochelle is fortunate to have just such an expert in New Rochelle's City Historian Barbara Davis, a wonderful and unique community asset who is rarely at a loss when it comes to local history.

The Group is bringing together residents, local historians, councillors and members of the creative community, all of whom share an interest in marking this important piece of history, and telling its story to new generations of people.

In this first three research appointments and his PhD studies local government issues were the dominant interest, a theme which covered work on issues as diverse as the executive and scrutiny reforms; member allowances; the role (s) of local councillors; local elections; departmentalism; community appraisals; consultations; ward boundary changes; and history and structure.

Senator Klein said: «Black History Month provides an opportunity to not just reflect and recognize the achievements of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, but also the contributions made by black leaders in their local communities.

Working with the local elected officials and community leaders, we will fight to honor the history that has been forgotten for all too long here at Drake Park.»

«The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is extremely honored to present this special WWI exhibit and robust website to the community because it provides an opportunity to examine a monumental moment in world history through the eyes of local individuals and families,» said Library Director Jakubowski.

«The Firemen's Memorial Exhibit Center is an impressive operation that has been doing a great deal to document and maintain our local firefighting community and history.

History was made on Friday 8th September 2017, when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar, in line with the direcrive of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai held a stakeholders peace meeting of traditional, religious, political and youth leaders of the conflicting communities of Azuofia Edda, Okpuitumo, Ofomana in Osofon of Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State and their counterparts in Ogorunde and Ofumuna communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Local Elected officials, African - American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month BRONX, NY — Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) joined State Senator James Sanders, Jr..

Local Elected officials, African - American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month

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JAMESTOWN - Community members are invited to be a part of Jamestown history later this morning as local artist Gary Peters Jr. puts his finishing touches on his largest «I Love Lucy» mural to date.

About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 411 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close - to - home recreational opportunities.

That means that local lending to individuals based on «relational» banking — with lenders being aware of borrowers» reputation, credit history and trustworthiness in the community — has dropped, according to a Baylor study published in the journals Rural Sociology and International Innovation.

The TMT Board expresses our strong commitment to respect the long history and cultural significance of Mauna Kea to the Hawaiian people, and has committed annual funding for local community benefits and education in Hawaii.

They suggest that these results highlight the importance of the recruitment of local women and conversion in the formation of Ashkenazi communities in Europe and represent an important step in the reconstruction of Ashkenazi genealogical history.

This is part of a history of local action leading the way in the U.S. Nonprofits like the Institute for Sustainable Communities and local government coalitions like the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact are part of this movement of local, community - based action.

The child was named «sunrise girl - child» by the local indigenous community, an appropriate name as she has shed light into ancient history.

The history of The Downe Arms dates back to the 1800s but it is its role today in the local community that makes it such a fantastic option for singles in Goole.

With a history dating back to 1861, this is a venue that has been integral to the local community and it is still an option that pleases and excites singles in Ickenham today.

If you are looking to tap into the history of the local community, you'll find that this is one of the best stopping points you can hope to find.

When it comes to local legends in Bolton, there are few better than Fred Dibnah, and a trip to his heritage centre may not seem like the most conventional of venues for the Bolton dating scene, but it provides a fantastic way to get in touch with the history of your local community.

Local news and sports, paper history, staff weblogs, archives and subscription options for this community's newspaper.

This forum covers Miami, FL local community news, events for your calendar, and updates from colleges, churches, sports The West Miami Police Department has a rich history of providing its residents with the highest caliber of Public Safety dating back to

Deepening into a landmark study of destroyed communities, racial politics and local history (roller rinks were the birthplace of the truce between L.A.'s Crips and Bloods), United Skates is cultural anthropology at its Hoop Dreams finest.

Are you an elementary school teacher who took that ABC book to a new level or a social studies teacher who has made oral histories of local old - timers part of the community collection of text in the school and local libraries?

Looking trough the theme Local vs. Global it wishes to go beyond the most evident communities of all, the nation, and explore the role of history in the shaping of local and global communities and identiLocal vs. Global it wishes to go beyond the most evident communities of all, the nation, and explore the role of history in the shaping of local and global communities and identilocal and global communities and identities.

Even a less ambitious project — say, to create a book about local history, or propose a solution to a community's traffic problem — requires grit.

Place - based learning engages students in their community, including their physical environment, local culture, history, or people.

So, a completely fresh approach... and the new vision was to have those close ties to the community, which is very important, and reflect the local culture, history and the landscape, wasn't it?

The new design includes elements linking the school to the local community, culture and history.

Often, but not always, civil society organizations also develop deep knowledge of the community and can help ensure that new efforts are informed by history and local context.

The discussion and critical thinking involved in the PBL unit developed student knowledge about local human communities and local history.

Unique in - the - mud volunteer experiences bring corporate sustainability and social responsibility initiatives to life, providing insights into environmental systems, natural resource management, local biodiversity, community history, and the local and global impact of restoration.