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Southern Tier Office
210 Twelfth Street
Watkins Glen NY 14891
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March 2010
Celebrating National Youth Art Month
Franklin Street Gallery
209 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen
Exhibit of artwork from Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour students will be on display throughout March
March 12, 2010
Special Olympics Coach Certification Training
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watkins Glen High School Field House
301 Twelfth Street, Watkins Glen
March 21, 2010
Franklin Street Gallery to Appear on Senior Notebook
The Franklin Street Gallery will be featured in a short interview on an episode of 'The Senior Notebook' that will air on CBS (WENY) at 6:30am and again at 11:30am. The spot will also appear on ABC at 7:00am and again at 11:30am
March 27, 2010
Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
Jewelry Workshop
with Heidi Kester
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Franklin Street Gallery
209 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen
$45 per person
Space is limited.
May 7, 2010
Annual Dinner/Membership Meeting
More details to follow.
May 15, 2010
Step Up for The Arc
Walk-A-Thon
More details to follow.
August 20, 2010
Golf Tournament
Watkins Glen Golf Course
More details to follow.
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Glen Industries About
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Glen Industries (Click here to watch a video on Glen Industries) Established in 1979, Glen Industries is the vocational and industrial division of The Arc of Schuyler. Glen Industries’ primary purpose is to assist people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment. To achieve this, a strong partnership with area businesses is required. Vision: Glen Industries will eliminate barriers to employment by training and supporting people to meet the changing needs of the business community. Mission: Glen Industries offers businesses value added services through contracts or through referral and placement of trained personnel. Glen Industries is committed to employment of people facing challenges and barriers to full employment through ongoing training and skill development. Glen Industries: • Is a source of valuable referrals to meet many hiring needs, resulting in reduced recruitment costs (see programs and services)
• Can help businesses apply for Federal and New York state tax credits and reimbursements related to employing individuals with disabilities
• Can demystify the Americans with Disabilities Act, and demonstrate how hiring people with disabilities can make good business sense
• Has more than 5000 square feet of work space, convenient loading dock and a workforce prepared to handle long or short term assembly, packaging and industrial operations
• Offers a free consultation to assess your labor and production needs • Offers transportation to bring our workers to your location or move your materials to our work center • As a member of both NYSID and NISH, we can help you sell your product or service to the State of New York and/or the Federal Government |
Newsflash
Franklin Street Gallery to Host Artist Reception WATKINS GLEN - Bradford photographer Steve Cooper will be the subject of the first Up Close & Personal Artist Series reception, Sunday, November 1 at the Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, 209 North Franklin Street in Watkins Glen. The program, which is free and open to the public, is planned for 1 to 3 PM. Light refreshments will be offered. |
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The Arc is Smoke Free
For both health and safety reasons, The Arc of Schuyler operates smoke-free facilities.
Click here for more information on smoking cessation.
