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Teacher Consultants Susan Perez (far left) and Cricket Ingraham (far right) pose for a photo with students during the June 2019 session of the Young Writers Camp. Photos courtesy of the Central Texas Writing Project

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The 2020 summer session schedule for the Young Writers Camp, that will be held online this year.

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Elementary students participating in the 2019 Young Writers Camp pose with Teacher Consultant Jessica Klingsick.

Young Writers Camp goes online

Each summer since 1998, the Central Texas Writing Project (CTWP) at Texas State University has hosted the Young Writers Camp. But for the first time ever, CTWP is delivering its camp offerings completely online.

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The Hays-Caldwell Women's Center recently held a virtual groundbreaking for its Transitional Housing Project, which will offer victims of domestic abuse long-term affordable and safe housing. Above, Brenda Remme and Miriam McCoy hold a shovel to celebrate the HCWC's groundbreaking. Photo courtesy of the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

BREAKING GROUND VIRTUALLY

The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) recently broke ground on a project 20 years in the making.

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Alma's Light San Marcos Regional Manager Lauren Guzman (left) drops off supplies at DeZavala Elementary with SMCISD Parent Liaison Michelle Delgado (right). Photos courtesy of Alma's Light

Alma's Light raises money for food bank

Nonprofit Alma’s Light is selling “Couchella 2020” T-shirts to raise money for the Hays County Food Bank to help fill the food bank’s increased needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Local organizations providing direct assistance to the community will speak about the process to access their services, as well as any volunteer opportunities during the San Marcos Public Library's virtual volunteer and resource fair Wednesday. Daily Record file photo

Library hosts COVID-19 volunteer & resource fair

The San Marcos Public Library is hosting a virtual volunteer and resource fair in response to COVID-19 to help local organizations providing direct assistance to the community during this time spea

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The San Marcos Art League is finding new ways to support arts in the community and artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, including making the San Marcos Art Center's gallery available for purchase online. Above, "Out of the Wilderness" an acrylic on canvas by artist Jan Pomeroy. Photos courtesy of the San Marcos Art League

San Marcos Art League keeping the arts alive

The pandemic has been, for many, a time to delve into and immerse themselves in the arts they love — whether it be music, film, painting, knitting or photography. But for many working artists, the pandemic has meant a loss of markets, venues and income avenues they depend on for their livelihoods.

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