Independent News‘Caring’ Archives
St. Paul teachers honored by Library of Congress
Press Release: Local Teachers to Participate in National Educational Program Lori Cuevas, Lorelei Darga and Katrina Mougey of St. Paul Catholic School in Pensacola, Fla., have been selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary [...]
Calling All Volunteers
Though the Panhandle Butterfly House did open on May 24, it is still seeking volunteers from the community. If you enjoy talking to people, mingling with flowers and butterflies, and sharing educational material, please sign up to take the docent and tour guide butterfly training class on [...]
Rock the Legion
Five of this area’s teenage garage bands will be showcasing their talents at the 1st Annual Rock the Legion Concert on June 2, 2012 from 3:30-11p.m. at the American Legion Post 33. Tickets are $5 pre-event and $7 at the door. Soft drinks, snacks, t-shirts and other items will be offered for sale. [...]
Take Stock in Children’s 2012 Graduates
Take Stock in Children, a statewide non-profit organization with a solid history of breaking the cycle of poverty by providing scholarships, mentors and hope, will celebrate the graduation of 18 high school seniors from its local program in Santa Rosa County on May 29th at Hilton Pensacola Beach [...]
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Teens in Escambia and Santa Rosa County have the opportunity this summer to take part in two exciting events through Chain Reaction, the local teen volunteer center for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. On June 27 and 28at Pensacola state college, high school teens from the area are [...]
How to make a difference in the classrooms…donate
The IN has adopted DonorsChoose.org as way to help Escambia County teachers. Here is a thank you note from one of the teachers we helped: My class is filled with readers from all different levels, some with learning disabilities. Many of them, even though they are in 5Th grade, have never [...]
Kayaking for a Cure
On Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 a.m. Kayak for a Cure Pensacola will host its first annual paddle event at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. Kayak for a Cure is a national, non-profit, 100 percent volunteer based organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds in support of cancer research and [...]
ECSO Law Enforcement Memorial Tomorrow
(Press Release) The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Fraternal Order of Police will honor those law enforcement officers who died while serving in the line of duty with a Law Enforcement Memorial, Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., on the front lawn of the Sheriff’s Office [...]
NY Times covers student debt
The weight of student loans on our economy and the future of your young leaders is crushing. We've covered in the IN. Today the New York Times writes about the problem. http://nyti.ms/JOkKkA - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Wu: Defender of Home Rule
The Florida League of Cities will honor Pensacola City Council Vice President P.C. Wu on Friday, May 11, with the Defender of Home Rule Award during the Northwest Florida League of Cities Annual Summer Dinner at the Wyndham Bay Point Golf Resort in Panama City Beach starting at 7 p.m. This [...]
Chris Jones and Studers to receive Ethics awards
The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, along with the University of West Florida College of Business, established the Ethics in Business Award to recognize individuals from Northwest Florida who exemplify the concept of “service above self.” The award has served to increase awareness of the [...]
Ohio man bikes to Pensacola for hospice
Poland, Ohio native Chuck Campbell is planning a solo bike trip from Poland to Pensacola, Florida this May to benefit Hospice of the Valley. Campbell lost his wife in 2008 and has volunteered at Hospice since they cared for his wife and family. According to Vindy.com: "A 'dream team' of [...]