The Kyle Chamber Ambassadors held their monthly meeting at the Gary Job Corps Center. As part of the meeting, Susanne Ritter, Business Engagement Liaison and Apprenticeship Coordinator, informed the ambassadors of the mission of Job Corps, the training available, job placement opportunities and the educational model of the social, academic and Vocations that the Job Corps has utilized over 60 years. Randolph Goodman, Community Relations Coordinator, lead the ambassadors on a windshield tour of the 775-acre campus, showing the over 100 buildings housing the trades (19 vocations), medical, residential and recreation areas while sharing the many Shining Star Graduates and Events at the Gary Job Corps.
On Feb. 25 at 5 p.m., the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band will present a free program of varied styles of songs.
One of four living species of Tapir, Mountain Tapir can reach up to 550 pounds. Females, like this individual that I spotted on the Otun-Quimbaya trail, are larger than males. Mountain Tapir are unique among Tapir species in that they are the only member of the family found outside of tropical lowlands. The other three species are the South American, Bairds and Asia’s Malayan Tapir. If you encounter one, enjoy the moment but be cautious. While usually shy, Tapir can be aggressive if provoked.
Photos by Justin Harris
Encountering Mountain Tapir at Otun-Quimbaya is a matter of luck and chance. Finding Red Howler Monkeys, though, is typically much easier. Among the largest species of monkey in the world, they are also among the most boisterous. Listening for their loud calls is an effective way of locating Howlers. Often, they can be completely quiet and you will catch them in the trees immediately above you.
Unforgettable nature encounters await bold adventurers in this tropical locale
With varying degrees of frustration, I really dislike when I’m writing something while my pen runs out of ink. Argh! If I have another pen on hand (which is usually the case), it’s not the worst. If it’s my only pen without another one instantly available, that’s like Hulk Smash-level frustration. Sometimes, I’ll just keep writing with my inkless pen to finish my thought, hoping I can go back later and etch over it with a pencil, just like in the mystery and detective stories. And sometimes, I try to get to a new pen as quickly as possible to attempt tracing those letter impressions.
SMARTS assists teachers in Hays, San Marcos CISD
Mandy Giles, Founder of Parents of Trans Youth will lead a conversation titled, “Supporting Trans Kids: Building Safe & Inclusive Homes and Communities” at the Dunbar Community Center on Saturday March 2, at 1:30 p.m.
Understanding how soil composition influences plant health, nutrition and the environment
This Valentine’s Day, prepare to be blown away with a romantic interactive glass making experience and live glass blowing demonstrations at Wimberley Glassworks. Participants can opt for a truly hands-on experience by making a Glass Heart. Guests will choose glass colors, roll the hot glass, and sit on the glassblowing bench to finish the piece into a heart shape. This experience takes about 15 minutes.
I have ascended. Achievement unlocked. Clarissa Pinkola Estes would be proud. My transformation is complete: I am a Woman of the Woods. Me = folklore. I am legend. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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