Mission 911 is conducting a Coat Drive till February 14th. Kids Coats, Adult Coats, Scarfs, Gloves, Blankets, and Warm Caps. Drop off locations are at Gold's Gym, S. Staples and Timbergate, or Mardel's in Moore Plaza. Monetary donations may be mailed to P. O. Box 3157, CC, Tx 78404. Why not help out someone less fortunate this Winter Season.

Friday, February 24 is the Third Annual South Texas Financial Aid Fair, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,at the  KIII (Channel 3) Studio and Parking Lot, 5002 South Padre Island Drive, this event free. Now more than ever is learning about how to access financial aid for college important! Applying for financial aid can be confusing, especially with the process required to access federal and other forms of aid. All South Texas residents, including high school students and anyone thinking about pursuing higher education, are invited to join KIII and the Coastal Bend’s colleges and universities––including Del Mar College, Coastal Bend College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville––for the Third Annual South Texas Financial Aid Fair as part of the annual national and statewide initiative called “College Goal Sunday.” Financial aid experts from all four institutions will be on-hand to answer questions about a variety of financial aid resources that include grants, loans and work-study programs as well as to assist participants with completing worksheets and forms electronically. Families and individuals can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form required to apply for federal financial assistance for higher education opportunities at any college or university. Participants can access computer stations in the mobile Go Centers in the parking lot and on the second floor at KIII. Participants need to bring their 2011 tax return and/or their parents’ tax return, W-2 forms and any other household income information for either the student and/or parents. For more information, go online to KIII’s Web site at www.kiiitv.com or call the Del Mar College Financial Aid Services Office at 698-1293.
 

Saturday, February 25 is the Third Annual Coastal Bend Feria Para Aprender or “Learning Fair,” from 1 to 5 p.m., at Del Mar College West Campus, Old Brownsville and Airport Roads, this event is free. Presented by the Coastal Bend Partners for College & Career Readiness, and other Coastal Bend community sponsors, the Third Annual Coastal Bend Feria Para Aprender will feature numerous educational exhibits hosted by regional nonprofits, community organizations, school districts and higher education institutions to help Hispanic families navigate the educational system from pre-kindergarten through college. The nationally acclaimed education program, Feria Para Aprender, strives to increase parental involvement and college-readiness in Latino communities by working with regional organizations. The event features activities for parents and children to build an understanding of the impact education can have regarding their own prosperity and the economy of the communities where they live. Participants can talk directly with academic and college experts and learn about high-demand careers. The event also features thousands of free books for youth. For more information, email coastalbend@feriaparaaprender.com or go to http://feriaparaaprender.com/yourcity/coastal-bend-area/.
 

The City of Corpus Christi’s RSVP Senior Volunteer Program, along with the Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau, will be hosting weekly classes at Del Mar College entitled, “Protecting Seniors Against Scams and Fraud.” The classes are designed to educate and empower seniors on how to prevent healthcare fraud and how to protect themselves against overall scams and fraud that target the senior population. Admission is free and open to the public. The class will be held every Wednesday January 25–April 4, 2012 (except March 14) from 9:30am–11am at the Del Mar College Center For Economic Development (CED), 3209 S. Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas (across from Ray High School).Doors will open at 8:30am; light refreshments. Free materials and giveaways will be provided to attendees. Registration runs January 2–March 30, 2012. Anyone interested in attending the class may call Del Mar College CED at 698-1328 to register. Registration is required due to limited classroom seating. The same information will be offered on each class date.

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