Hero's Welcome, Nature's Healing, Adult Basic Education #AEFLWeek, Disability Rights and Resources #know2own, Inspirational National Anthem

http://youtu.be/ZUu3QFGxLF0  A great video about a hero’s welcome by another hero…

Here’s a well-written article about the effects of wilderness/nature/hiking on Veterans with PTS at: http://www.tetonvalleynews.net/news/warriors-retreat-effects-of-the-tetons-on-pts/article_88a5f056-1837-11e4-bd51-001a4bcf887a.html

If you know someone who could benefit from Adult Basic Education, here’s a great explanation how ABE expands job opportunities: http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/ovae/2014/08/20/renewing-economic-opportunity-for-all/  The article is in celebration of Adult Education Week Sept 22-28 (#AEFLWeek); for more information on opportunities at Yavapai College see: www.yc.edu/abe and for Veterans see www.yc.edu/vub

Students at Yavapai College with any kind of disability may choose whether or not to seek academic accommodations, such as extended test-taking time, note takers, or assistive technology through our Disability Resources Department at: www.yc.edu/disabilityresources   You can learn more about disability rights at: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/09/know-it-2-own-it-teaching-and-learning-about-disability-rights/ which celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – and you’re invited to share stories of overcoming disabilities at their blog with hastag: #know2own.

Inspiring Video: Here’s the national anthem sung by talented young lady who happens to have autism: http://goo.gl/tNydhN

Happy Air Force B-day, Virtual Job Fair 9/24, Recovery Event in Cottonwood 9/20, October Mental Health Awareness Week

Happy Birthday to the Air Force!

Can’t make it to a Veterans Job Fair?  You can come to the Virtual Job Fair Sept 24th – check it out: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/virtual-job-fair

September 2014, marks the 25th year of National Recovery Month. Join in a free event in Cottonwood, at Garrison Park (100 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy) on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Cottonwood’s Recovery Day event helps spread the positive message that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover from substance abuse.

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined with others in their communities to sponsor activities, large or small, for public education about mental illness.  Mental Illness affects 1 in 4 American adults. No one is alone in this fight. NAMI is there to help, see: http://ow.ly/y6tAJ  Here is a sharable link for free depression screening: http://www.HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org

Remembering 9/11, Crisis Line Reminder, Homeless Veteran Stand Down in Prescott Valley

Looking for a way to reflect on the anniversary of 9/11? Here's some ideas:http://www.serve.gov/?q=site-page%2Fseptember-11th-national-day-service-and-remembrance

Reminder on Suicide Prevention Month: Please share the Crisis Line information with any Veteran of any era - and keep spreading the word until everyone knows that help is available.  Call 24/7/365 at: 1-800-273-8255 Option 1.

A Homeless Veteran Stand Down, with an overnight stay provided, will be held Tuesday, Sept 16 – Wednesday, Sept 17 at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley (3201 N. Main St.)  Veterans, bring a copy of your DD214 for quicker registration – services include housing, employment, legal, medical, social security/disability and much more.  Volunteers/booth inquiries, register at: www.arizonastanddown.org  Here's a (bad) copy of the flyer a friend shared!

Antwone Fisher Event, VUB Helps College Bound Veterans, Wine Center Opens, Literary Southwest, Remember in November Charity Poker Run

Author Antwone Fisher will be speaking (free) at Mingus Union High School (1801 E. Fir St. in Cottonwood) this Saturday, Sept 6, from 3:30-5 about the “Science and Culture of Hope.” Antwone’s inspiring story was told in a movie starring Denzel Washington a few years ago.

The Northern Arizona Veterans Upward Bound program is currently accepting Northern Arizona Veterans who would like a little extra help applying for colleges or financial aid, or refreshing their skills in math or writing.  Navigating college can be a challenge – we can help!  See more at www.yc.edu/vub

Want to learn more about wine making?  The Yavapai College community is invited to the grand opening of the Teaching Winery at the Southwest Wine Center on Friday, September 12, 4:30 p.m. on the YC Verde Valley Campus at 601 Black Hills Dr. in Clarkdale.

Are you interested in reading or becoming a writer?  The Literary Southwest Series features readings by a variety of authors – see the schedule for these free events in Prescott at: https://www.yc.edu/v5content/academics/divisions/arts-humanities/literary-southwest.htm

“Remember in November”  The 1st Annual Poker Run will be Saturday November 8th 2014. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities Community Services Programs to Assist Homeless Veterans and Families.  For Pre-Registration or donations please call: (928) 634-4254 Ext. 0, or email rpayan@cc-az.org