Youthline SF

Free Tax-Prep Services

WHO: Tax-Aid, Various site locations

WHAT: Free Tax-Prep Services

WHERE/WHEN: Bayview Wells Fargo: 3801 Third Street @ Fairfax, Saturday February 11 and 25, 10am-

2pm; Southeast Community Facility: 1800 Oakdale, January 23-April 17th, Monday/Tuesday: 10:30am-

6pm, Wednesday/Thursday: 12pm-7:30pm, Friday: 11:30am-7pm, and Saturday February 11, 9am-2pm;

Bayview YMCA: 1601 Lane Street, Saturday 10am-2pm, Feb. 4th- April 7

; True Hope Church: 950

Gilman Ave, Ste. C, January 21-April 17, Mondays: 6-9pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm

CONTACT: Please call (415) 963-8633 or visit www.tax-aid.org for more info

NOTES: Let qualified professionals assist you in filling your return. Learn about the Earned Income Tax

Credit as well as other tax credits that may be available to you. Clients will be served on a first-come,

first-served basis. The program is open to all families with a total gross income of less than $50,000.

What To Bring: -Social Security card or ITIN for each family member; W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2011

and all 1099 or 1098 forms; Child care provider information; Landlord’s name, address, and phone

number; A voided check for direct deposit; Last year’s tax return if you have it

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes Awards

Deadline: February 27

Build-A-Bear Workshop® launches its ninth annual search for Huggable Heroes® - inspiring young leaders who have a commitment to serve, help others, and make a difference in their community. Kids, ages eight to 18, can be nominated through February 27. The 10 selected Huggable Heroes will each receive $10,000 ($7,500 in the form of an educational scholarship from Build-A-Bear Workshop and $2,500 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity or Canadian cause of their choice).http://bit.ly/yTh9Sb

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 January 2012 00:16

FIRST SATURDAY

for your health
A neighborhood health party that's good for your Mind, Body and Soul
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012
West Bay Conference Center
... 1290 Fillmore Street, #200 S.F., CA 94115
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
-9:00-11:00 C.A.M.(Complementary Alternative Medicine):features Massage, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture services.
-9:30-10:30 CHICAGO STEPPIN' CLASS: Put your best foot forward in this stress reducing class with a blend of Bop, Swing, Jitterbug, and more.
-10:30-11:00 COOKING 4 LIFE!: Chef Kevin Tucker will prepare healthy soul food dishes to satify the body and soul.
-11:00 LUNCH & TABLE TALK: Engage in conversation focused on better health with members from the African American Community Health Equity Council.
-1:30 ASTHMA IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY:understand asthma and find out how you and your family can be healthier in spite of it.

LIMITED SPACE FOR MORE INFO:
415.615.9945 EX.115
A project of BCA/Rafiki Wellness
Funded by the San Francisco Department of Public Health
Collaborating Partner SF Live!! District 10

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2012 01:13

KPAA 2012 Scholarship Program I am pleased to announce that the KP Asian Association Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from high school students graduating in Spring, 2012. KPAA scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstr

I am pleased to announce that the KP Asian Association Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from high school students graduating in Spring, 2012. KPAA scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to an Asian community and have the potential to be future leaders. Students may have demonstrated this potential through their activities in school, in the community, or in the face of unusual circumstances.

Since its inception in 1999, we have awarded 64 scholarships totaling $140,000. In 2012, we are pleased to offer four scholarships of $3000 each.
We are now accepting applications online at https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/2759-kaiser-permanente-asian-association-scholarship-program-2012. Applications must be submitted by February 17, 2012. The scholarships will be formally awarded in May, 2012, at the KPAA Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Awards Banquet in in Oakland. We are also sending application packets to every public school in our Northern CA service area the week of December 19^th. For more detailed information, please go to KPAA Online (http://www.kpaaonline.org).

The following Kaiser Permanente employee associations also offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors:

Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association – contact Gloria Wilson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
KP Pride - contact Marina Coleridge at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Kaiser Permanente Latino Association - contact Antonio Wong at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

KP employees interested in financial aid for their own education efforts should call the Kaiser Permanente Student Financial Aid Program at toll-free 866-232-2934 for more information about scholarships and loans to complete degree and certificate programs in nursing and allied health fields. There is also information on the KP intranet at http://xnet.kp.org/pcs/sfap/index.html

Lynne T.L. Tan
KP Asian Association
Scholarship Chair

Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 02:04

Free Dental Screenings for Kids at Univ. of the Pacific

*** Free Dental Screenings for Children ***

In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, free dental screenings are offered for Bay Area children (from birth to age 14*) throughout February!

Screening visit includes:

Short visual exam to identify any trouble spots in gums, teeth and mouth
Consultation with parents to answer questions; find out how to prevent oral diseases and get tips on developing good habits for kids
Dental goody bag with toothbrush!

Hours: 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Location: Hutto Patterson Pediatric Dentistry Clinic University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry 2155 Webster Street (1^st Floor) San Francisco, CA 94115 / Map and Directions: http://dental.pacific.edu/x512.xml

Appointments must be made in advance by calling 415.929.6550 and are first-come, first-served.

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Pediatric dental faculty partner with dental students, specially trained dental assistants and staff members to provide comprehensive low-cost dental care for children.

*NOTE: All children must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them to the screening.

Learn more about pediatric services at:

http://dental.pacific.edu/Dental_Services/Clinics/Childrens_Dental_Clinic.html

More information and links to flyers in English, Spanish and Chinese are available online at the following link:

http://dental.pacific.edu/News_and_Events/Events_Calendar/Events_by_Month/Free_Dental_Screenings_for_Children_2012.html

Meredith Soden

Communications Coordinator

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

2155 Webster Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

415.929.6482

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