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Are you ready for Valentines Day? It’s coming up soon and WLRH is ready to help you show your loved ones how much you care with a Pizzelle's Confections Gift Box, that includes 12 chocolates.

Bullpen Foundation 2024 Equipment Drive Date: Saturday, February 10th Location: Milton Fronk Football Stadium Drop-off times: 10:00am – 1:00pm Cookies and coffee on us! A principal part of our mission at The Bullpen Foundation is to provide sports equipment to families in our community who really could use the help. As you may know, some sports have higher costs associated with them than others. Oftentimes, these higher costs can create barriers that could prevent that child from participating. On Saturday, February 10th, we will be collecting new and gently used equipment at Milton Frank from 10:00 to 1:00. Below you will find some of the items we will be collecting:             

Baseball bats (USSSA stamp): Softball bats: (USSSA stamp): Baseball/softball equip. bags Baseball batting helmets Softball batting helmets Football shoulder pads Cleats Catcher’s equipment New footballs: New basketballs: New volleyballs: New soccer balls: Soccer shin guards:

[Drop 13 to drop 3 sizes for ages 4 to 15+] [Drop 13 to drop 8 sizes for ages 4 to 15+] [Backpack or wheeled bags] [Tee ball, junior and senior sizes] [Tee ball, junior and senior sizes] [Youth Sizes XS to XL] [All youth sizes] [Youth ages 10 and under, intermediate ages 11-15] [K2 Size (pee-wee) and TDJ (junior) Size) [Sizes 27.5, 28.5 and 29.5] [Tachikara Volley Lite Size & SV5WS Official Size] [Ball sizes #3, #4 and #5] [All youth sizes]

Your curated Pizzelle's Confections gift box can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous United States. You can gift locally handmade artisan chocolates and support WLRH. Go to WLRH.org/donate to order yours today!

The Bullpen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Huntsville, AL with the mission of strengthening our communities, neighborhoods and families through positive youth athletic programs and leagues. Donations of sports equipment to a qualified charitable organization such as ours may be tax-deductible.

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Junior (ages 9-13) July 1-3 $200 (Includes transportation)

Scan the QR code or visit www.aces.edu/go/madison4hsc24 for registration form and payment information. Completed form and payment are due by 28 February to the Extension Oﬀice (819 Cook Ave/Huntsville 35801). 4-H Summer Camp is held at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL If you have questions or need a payment plan, please contact 256-613-1247 or dillomk@aces.edu.

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Wedding Expo February 25, 2024 12 – 4 PM

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Are you ready for Valentines Day? It’s coming up soon and WLRH is ready to help you show your loved ones how much you care with a Pizzelle's Confections Gift Box, that includes 12 chocolates.

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$3,000

SCHOLARSHIP * Requirements: Must be pursuing a degree or certificate at a trade school, 2-year or 4-year institution 2.5 GPA or higher Must share examples of dedication to community service and how you plan to "pay it forward" in future endeavors. *Up to $3000

Application Deadline

APRIL 30TH 2024

11:59PM EDT

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Kristin Ardal NMLS# 470424

Sales Manager (256) 269-3124 direct (256) 655-0837 cell kardal@homeownersfg.com homeownersfg.com/kristinardal

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama

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onald McDonald House Charities of Alabama (RMHCA) is best known for the Ronald McDonald House. RMHCA also runs a Ronald McDonald Family Room at UAB Women & Infants center to support even more families!

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30 YEARS of Lifelong Learning!

OLLI at UAH is a community of adults, ages 50 and up, focused on learning and connection. Join us as we celebrate this accomplishment and engage in a variety of personal enrichment activites in-person and online.

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SCHEDULE: How to be a REAL Success

Conflict Resolution for Leaders

December 4

April 29

Discover the keys to achieving real success in all areas of life. Gain insights into the four crucial elements that define success: Relationships, Equipping, Attitude, and Leadership. Learn how to build strong connections, develop essential skills, adopt a positive mindset, and lead with purpose.

Conflict is an inevitable part of life and leadership. Managed well, conflict can benefit your team and organization. Learn to listen effectively, focus on specific issues, express your needs clearly, and see conflict as a growth opportunity. Practice and acquire new conflict resolution skills for better negotiation and issue resolution.

Overcoming Stress & Burn Out

Providing & Receiving Feedback

January 29

May 20

Failing to manage your stress can pave the way to burnout. Explore practical techniques to manage stress, maintain work-life balance, and promote a healthier lifestyle. Review strategies to boost resilience, practice self-care, and cultivate a positive mindset.

Master the art of giving and receiving feedback by learning practical techniques to deliver constructive feedback that inspires growth and motivates others to excel. By honing feedback skills, you will learn to foster a culture of continuous improvement, strengthen relationships, and drive exceptional performance within teams.

Coaching Transformation February 26

Turning Communication into Connection

Explore the principles and practices of effective coaching and learn how to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. This session will equip you with valuable skills to create a high-performing and motivated workforce.

June 17 Learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching one’s full potential. It’s no secret! Connecting is a skill that can be easily learned and applied to personal, professional, and family relationships.

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