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Episode #796 - November 17th, 2014
Tonight, we'll hear about Special Outdoor Leisure Opportunities. Then, Goodwill of Michiana has recently been granted a charter for a new school. We'll talk to Leeah Hopper and Debra Stanley from AIDS Ministries, AIDS Assist about an open house that is going on there. Finally, Ted Barron gives us a preview of some terrific films coming to the Browning Cinema.
Original Airdate: November 17, 2014

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    Special Outdoor Leisure Opportunities
    Paul Haven, Bob Sturtevant, Sara Sturtevant More Information
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    SOLO is an acronym that stands for Special Outdoor Leisure Opportunities. It's an organization dedicated to providing and offering outdoor activities for people with special needs. Gordy talks with Paul Raven and Bob & Sara Sturtevant about the kinds of outdoor recreational and educational activities they do. Details as www.skisolomichiana.org

    Guests

    1. Paul HavenSOLO
    2. Bob SturtevantSOLO
    3. Sara SturtevantSOLO

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    Excel Center
    Debie Coble More Information
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    Goodwill of Michiana has recently been granted a charter for a new school by the Indiana Charter School Board. It's called the Excel Center, and it will be a tuition free school for adults. Debie Coble tells Gordy about the goals of the Excel Center, when it will open, and how people can apply. http://www.goodwill-ni.org/

    Guests

    1. Debie CoblePresident & CEOGoodwill Industries of Michiana

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    AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist
    Leeah Hopper More Information
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    Monday, December 1st is World AIDS Day and AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist of Michiana will have an open house that includes a candlelight memorial. Leeah Hopper and Debra Stanley share other activities and events the group will be involved in that day, including HIV education and testing at Purdue North Central taking place from Noon-2pm, December 1st. For details, go to www.aidsministries.org

    Guests

    1. Leeah HopperExecutive Program DirectorAIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist

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    Browning Cinema
    Ted Barron, Ph.D. More Information
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    Ted Barron gives us a preview of some terrific films coming to the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at Notre Dame. Ted talks about some of the classics coming up as well as new films, and highlights some of the special live performances happening soon that will be broadcast on the big screen. http://performingarts.nd.edu/about/browning.aspx

    Guests

    1. Ted Barron, Ph.D.Senior Associate DirectorDowntown South Bend, Inc./DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

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