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Watkins Glen NY 14891
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March 2010
Celebrating National Youth Art Month
Franklin Street Gallery
209 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen
Exhibit of artwork from Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour students will be on display throughout March
March 12, 2010
Special Olympics Coach Certification Training
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watkins Glen High School Field House
301 Twelfth Street, Watkins Glen
March 27, 2010
Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
Jewelry Workshop
with Heidi Kester
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Franklin Street Gallery
209 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen
$45 per person
Space is limited.
May 7, 2010
Annual Dinner/Membership Meeting
More details to follow.
May 15, 2010
Step Up for The Arc
Walk-A-Thon
More details to follow.
August 20, 2010
Golf Tournament
Watkins Glen Golf Course
More details to follow.
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Glen Industries
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Glen Industries (Click here to watch a video on Glen Industries) Established in 1979, Glen Industries is the vocational and industrial division of The Arc of Schuyler. Glen Industries’ primary purpose is to assist people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment. To achieve this, a strong partnership with area businesses is required. Vision: Glen Industries will eliminate barriers to employment by training and supporting people to meet the changing needs of the business community. Mission: Glen Industries offers businesses value added services through contracts or through referral and placement of trained personnel. Glen Industries is committed to employment of people facing challenges and barriers to full employment through ongoing training and skill development. Glen Industries: • Is a source of valuable referrals to meet many hiring needs, resulting in reduced recruitment costs (see programs and services)
• Can help businesses apply for Federal and New York state tax credits and reimbursements related to employing individuals with disabilities
• Can demystify the Americans with Disabilities Act, and demonstrate how hiring people with disabilities can make good business sense
• Has more than 5000 square feet of work space, convenient loading dock and a workforce prepared to handle long or short term assembly, packaging and industrial operations
• Offers a free consultation to assess your labor and production needs • Offers transportation to bring our workers to your location or move your materials to our work center • As a member of both NYSID and NISH, we can help you sell your product or service to the State of New York and/or the Federal Government |
Newsflash
Jewelry Making Workshop Janet Tanner of Reading Center will be at the Franklin Street Gallery on February 13 to lead a Kazuri Bead workshop. This is our second in a series of artist workshops. We continue looking for artists willing to share their talents and expertise. If you are interested in teaching a class, leading a workshop or holding a small group meeting/session at the Gallery please contact Peter Greaves at 607-535-2571. |
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The Arc is Smoke Free
For both health and safety reasons, The Arc of Schuyler operates smoke-free facilities.
Click here for more information on smoking cessation.
