Digital-Inclusion-Arts-Culture-Older-People-Toolkit.pdf

Digital literacy attainment through art based activity

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Falmouth plans five-year extension with Nauset adding 22K+ municipal trash totes; FY27 cost estimated about $3.9 million Town Manager Mike Rentshaw outlined negotiations with Nauset/Waste Connections for a five-year extension that would add municipal solid-waste tote containers for roughly 22,000–23,000 accounts, offer multiple tote sizes, shift cart maintenance to the provider, and raise the town's FY27 solid-waste budget to about $3.9 million.

Falmouth is gearing up for a major upgrade in waste management, with plans for 22,000 new solid-waste totes and a streamlined budget of $3.9 million for FY27!

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A Community Film Making Project @ GRACE

#GRACEDigitalCafe #CreativeWriting #Film #GRACEAftercare #ScriptWriting #EastDunbartonshire #Kirkintilloch #Auchinairn #CommunityEducation #Community #RecoveryAftercare #SceenWriter #OnlineLearning #Zoom #Script #CommunityEngagement #Acting #Glasgow

Township briefs show rise in e‑vehicle injuries; board seeks tougher enforcement and education The Woodlands Township presented injury data and a sustained communications campaign on electric micro‑mobility devices; fire and county health officials reported dozens of incidents since July and low helmet use, prompting calls for law changes and coordinated enforcement with schools and property owners.

The Woodlands Township is sounding the alarm on rising injuries from e-scooters and e-bikes, revealing shocking data that highlights a glaring lack of helmet use among riders.

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Treasurer warns of funding pressure, forecasts possible $1.5M five-year shortfall The district treasurer reported March 24 that revenue is running about 7.8% below last year, the general fund appropriation is about $77.76 million, and a forecast flagged a potential $1.5 million shortfall over five years; board members discussed state policy risks to property-tax revenue.

Perrysburg's treasurer warns of a looming $1.5 million funding shortfall as state policy changes threaten property tax revenue.

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Committee asks police, staff for repeat‑offender data as vehicle and equipment noise enforcement rises The committee heard MBPD enforcement numbers showing hundreds of vehicle‑noise citations in recent months and directed staff to provide repeat‑offender analysis, a heat map and options for layering municipal enforcement; staff also flagged state preemption of local limits on gas‑powered equipment.

Miami Beach is cracking down on noise complaints, with hundreds of vehicle citations issued in just a few months—are stricter measures on the horizon?

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The Gallowgate Twins

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UK electronic music library is making the synthesiser accessible At the Glasgow Library of Synthesised Sound, beginners from all walks of life can get their hands on a classic electronic synthesiser.

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'oscillators are like the vocal cords, the filters are the lips'

#Analogue #Synth #SoundDesign #Art #Community #Gorbals #Technology #GLOSS #Glasgow #Library #Noise #CommunityEducation #Oscillator #Filter #Scotland #Learning #Sound #Moog #Elektron #Korg #Roland

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UK electronic music library is making the synthesiser accessible At the Glasgow Library of Synthesised Sound, beginners from all walks of life can get their hands on a classic electronic synthesiser.

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Glasgow Library of Synthesised Sound: GLOSS

'oscillators are like the vocal cords, the filters are the lips'

#GRACEDigitalCafe #Technology #Synthesizer #GLOSS #Glasgow #Library #Noise #CommunityEducation #Holistic #Oscillator #Filter #Scotland #Learning #Sound

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The word covered in this video is "Nervous System اعصابی نظام"

#AutismAcceptance #April #Urdu #CommunityEducation #SEMA

Greensboro organizers seek $2 million to build Black Patriots monument downtown Organizers leading the Black Patriots Commemoration Project told GTN’s Talk City Greensboro they aim to raise $2 million — including $500,000 for the statue — to create a downtown monument and education program honoring African Americans who fought at the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

A monumental project in Greensboro aims to honor the unsung Black soldiers of the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, with a fundraising goal of $2 million to create a lasting tribute and educational programs.

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#GreensboroCityGuilfordCounty #NC #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal

Newman City Council adopts Road Safety Action Plan to target high-injury corridors On March 24, 2026 the Newman City Council unanimously adopted a Road Safety Action Plan that targets 12 priority locations and recommends a mix of site-specific projects, systemic street treatments and education programs aimed at cutting fatal and serious-injury crashes.

The Newman City Council has taken a bold step towards safer streets by adopting a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan targeting the city's most dangerous intersections.

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Bayonne board previews tentative budget and a 5% health‑care levy adjustment The Bayonne Board of Education reviewed a tentative budget that includes a $7 million health‑care adjustment (part of a larger $12 million health‑care cost increase) and discussed how that change affects the district’s levy and programs; trustees were briefed on revenue, reserves, and program impacts.

The Bayonne Board of Education is grappling with a staggering $12 million increase in health-care costs, including a $7 million adjustment that could impact local taxpayers and programs.

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Before advocating for new ordinances, start with education.

Responsible lighting is:
Useful.
Targeted.
Low level.
Controlled.
Warm colored.

When communities understand these principles, change feels practical rather than restrictive.

#DarkSkyTexas #ResponsibleLighting #CommunityEducation

Council reviews early-season water-conservation guidance but delays enforceable restrictions Beaver City staff proposed an early-season water-conservation letter with voluntary measures (nighttime watering windows, cycle-and-soak, xeriscape incentives) to send before water system turn-on on April 6; council removed a prescriptive "every third day" watering schedule from the draft and asked staff to include river-flow trigger points and public-notice procedures.

Beaver City is urging residents to adopt voluntary water-conservation measures ahead of the irrigation system's turn-on, as officials prepare for potential drought challenges.

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#UT #CommunityEducation #SustainableWaterUse #CitizenPortal #DroughtResilience

AONTAS is applying to the Training Links Programme 2026–2028 and seeking CEN members to express interest in joining our network.

Access funded training and collaborate across the sector.

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🗓 Deadline: 10 April

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Dublin council approves micromobility ordinance, reinstates helmet rule for riders under 16 Council adopted Ordinance 15‑26 to update micromobility device rules (clarifying right‑of‑road behavior and reinstating a helmet requirement for riders under 16). Staff emphasized education-first enforcement, and council asked for a focused communications rollout to schools and parents.

Dublin City Council just approved a new ordinance that reinstates helmet rules for young riders and clarifies micromobility device regulations!

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#OH #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #YouthHelmetLaw

📧 Questions about the Stitch & Story Book Club or the Education Team:
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Sheriff reports arrests, weapons seizures and expanded anti-gang training in Ben Hill County Sheriff Lee Cone told the Ben Hill County commissioners that local law enforcement has made dozens of gang- and drug-related arrests, seized more than 25 firearms and is expanding training and school prevention programs while urging residents to use a joint app for updates.

Sheriff Lee Cone reveals a shocking wave of gang-related arrests and gun seizures in Ben Hill County, highlighting urgent community safety measures and ongoing investigations.

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#BenHillCounty #GA #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #LawEnforcementTraining #PublicSafety

Fayette County approves $5.67 million GMP for new fire training building and tower The Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved Change Order 1 for Contract 2337-P (MEJA), setting a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $5,671,105 for a Fire Training Classroom Building and Training Tower. The board voted 5-0 to authorize the funding and contract change.

Fayette County just approved a $5.67 million budget for a state-of-the-art Fire Training Classroom and Tower, ensuring timely delivery despite rising costs!

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#FayetteCounty #GA #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InfrastructureDevelopment

💡 Jeri Bittorf is leading an upcoming budgeting workshops with ABLE2 later this month.

If your organization is interested in hosting a financial literacy workshop or money management presentation, we’d love to connect.

#FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #CommunityEducation

What Does TOPS Mean and Does It Matter When I Buy a Laptop? Get ready to learn the old metrics to describe a device's new AI performance.

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TOPS

Tera Operations Per Second

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Boston council committee hears officials’ warnings on contractor, cryptocurrency and AI-driven scams targeting seniors Boston City Council’s Committee on Human Services on March 9, 2026, heard from Age Strong, the Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing, and Boston Police about rising scams that target older residents — from contractor fraud to crypto ATM schemes and AI-enabled impersonation — and a victim’s account of $10,000 identity theft.

Boston's seniors are under siege as rising scams—from contractor fraud to cryptocurrency schemes—threaten their savings and security.

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#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #FraudPrevention #ElderSafety #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #BostonElders

Town presents Tick Action Committee findings, plans outreach and follow-up on deer interventions Medical experts and volunteers briefed the East Hampton Town Board on rising local risks from multiple tick-borne diseases, outlined prevention and targeted control options, and said the town will translate guidance into Spanish, post CDC-based resources, and return with wildlife-committee recommendations on deer-management options in 6–8 weeks.

Tick-borne diseases are becoming a year-round threat in East Hampton, prompting experts to propose crucial prevention strategies that could save lives.

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#NY #CommunityEducation #DiseasePrevention #CitizenPortal #NewYorkPublicHealth #EnvironmentalManagement

Westford Board of Health bans sale, production and distribution of kratom and certain synthetics, effective April 1, 2026 The Westford Board of Health voted unanimously March 9 to adopt a regulation that prohibits sale, distribution, production and provision for human consumption of kratom and certain synthetic cannabinoids in town, with an implementation and education period leading to an April 1, 2026 effective date.

The Westford Board of Health has taken a bold step, unanimously banning the sale and production of kratom and certain synthetic cannabinoids, with the regulation set to take effect on April 1, 2026.

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#MA #CommunityEducation #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceRegulation

Faith-Led, Results-Driven: Unlocking the Potential of Islamic Schools | Equi Average GCSE performance across eight subjects was 36% above the national average across Equi’s case studies. Only 1% are rated as Inadequate, which is thre ...

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Council awards $2.13 million HMA resurfacing contract and approves several ordinances Council approved the 2026 hot‑mix asphalt (HMA) resurfacing project bid from LFLN for $2,127,964 (about 99.9% of the engineer’s estimate) and approved or advanced multiple ordinances, including speed limits (initial consideration), and final approvals for e‑bike/scooter and noise‑exemption ordinance changes.

Marion City Council just approved a $2.13 million asphalt resurfacing project and made important updates to bike and scooter regulations!

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#MarionCityLinnCounty #IA #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #TransportationSafety #InfrastructureDevelopment #MarionCityPublicWorks

San Angelo bankers warn of rising fraud: 'Bad guys spend all day' finding new scams, panelists say Local bankers told attendees fraud losses have outpaced credit losses industry-wide, describing social‑engineering scams, elder‑abuse cases and banks' ongoing tech investments to detect and prevent theft.

Local bankers in San Angelo reveal that fraud losses now surpass credit losses, highlighting a surge in social engineering scams that prey on unsuspecting victims.

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#SanAngeloTomGreenCounty #TX #ElderAbusePrevention #CommunityEducation #SanAngeloBanking #CitizenPortal

Montgomery County zoning compliance officer outlines enforcement steps, case counts and use of criminal summons Laura K. Rogers, Montgomery County's zoning compliance officer, told the Board of Zoning Appeals March 5 that the county's multi-step enforcement process emphasizes voluntary compliance but can culminate in class 2 misdemeanor summons; she provided case counts, explained the letter-of-inquiry step and said most investigations are driven by citizen complaints.

Montgomery County is prioritizing voluntary compliance in zoning violations, but watch out—failure to comply could lead to criminal summons!

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#MontgomeryCounty #VA #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #ZoningCompliance #PublicSafety

Interlaken Council discusses state WUI rules, schedules fire-district presentation and resident assessments Council members discussed implementing House Bill 48 by adopting the state Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code and map, scheduled a presentation and home assessments from fire-district staff, and warned residents that noncompliance could affect insurance and trigger future square-footage fees starting in 2028.

Interlaken's Town Council is taking crucial steps to protect residents from wildfire risks, but noncompliance could impact your insurance rates starting in 2028!

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