Items of Importance

One Columbus Items of Importance 080808

Early in the morning and in the afternoon, yellow caution lights remind us that schools are now open and our precious cargo of youngsters are winding their way back to classrooms all across the Valley.  A few schools are operating on a year round basis, but it seems that the others are opening earlier and earlier each year. When we make international comparisons, this could be a good thing - we're still catching up when compared to other technologically advanced nations.  Never the less, if you've grown accustomed to driving the speed limit past empty class rooms and, because of habit, forget to slow down at the blinking lights, if the crossing guards don't flag you down with their STOP signs, and you end up with a speeding ticket, that's one you should be happy to pay. The kid you might hit could be your neighbor's. 

WEDNESDAY, August 13, 2008 - Race Relations Breakfast

The next Race Relations Breakfast will be Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:30am at Ruth Ann's Restaurant on Veteran's Parkway.  You are encouraged to bring a friend with you to the upcoming session. If there' s something that's bothering you, feel free to bring your concerns too.  

These dialogue groups are held twice a month - second and fourth Wednesday.  Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.  $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests. 

 Contact: Lee Brantley at 706-494-5400 or lbrantley@wtvm.com.

THURSDAY, August 14, 2008 - Dialogue Group

The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group will continue its discussion around opportunities to reverse the disproportionate number of African American young men who find themselves incarcerated  in Columbus. The session begins at 6:30pm.  Enter the church from First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage.

Notes from these Dialogue Groups can be found on the One Columbus website: www.onecolumbus.org  under "Dialogue Groups" as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: Berrien Zettler at 706-324-6363

 The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group will return to its regular Tuesday schedule beginning August 19, 2008, Please mark this change in your calendars.