There's a LOT going on around the state this summer. Make sure to scroll all the way down to "Partner Opportunities" so you don't miss any of the exciting events and resources available this July! |
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The Operations Manager is responsible for overall organizational and administrative management, staff coordination, program and project management, grants/contracts management, and execution and expansion of internal policies and procedures for Health by Design and its associated initiatives. If you could be a good fit for this role and want to join the HbD team, let us know! You can find the full application here.ng!" |
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The cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette along with Tippecanoe County are developing the "Big 4 Trail Masterplan" that will connect their communities and complete a puzzle piece in the big picture of connecting Indianapolis to Chicago. The design team is wrapping up Phase II of the project. After hosting public input meetings, gathering feedback, conducting site-visits, and analyzing information they are ready to share the draft plan!
Please join us on July 21st at 6:00pm, at the Lafayette City Building, City Council Chambers to hear from the design team as they present the current draft plan. Don’t forget to invite your family, friends and neighbors, and encourage them to participate. Follow Health by Design emails and social media for details on how to join or view virtually.
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Don't miss your opportunity to make your voice heard during the period for public comment as the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities puts together its 5-year state plan! To read the plan and give your feedback, head to https://www.in.gov/gpcpd/state-plan/.
[Image Description: square image with a split dark and light blue background. Upper left text: "2022-2026 State Plan Public Comment Period." Upper right: Small banner with a line drawing of a laptop computer over the text "Input Opportunity." Middle: three circles with images. Left circle: GCPD torch logo; text underneath "Visit our site." Center circle: various disability symbols in black and blue; text underneath "Read the plan." Right circle: a woman using a wheelchair seated in front of a desk, facing a computer; text underneath: "Send comments." Bottom text: "for more information, visit us at https://www.in.gov/gpcpd/state-plan/"]
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SAFE Routes Back 2 School
The return to school for the 2021-22 school year is about safe walking, rolling and so much more! The Safe Routes Partnership has released its SAFE Routes Back 2 School campaign, featuring four resource launches providing key messaging, real-time resources, and Zoom discussion sessions to prepare all of us for the return to school. Through the SAFE Routes Back to School campaign, these efforts will be future-focused supporting the social connections and physical activity kids need to be ready to learn. Explore the resources: https://bit.ly/3gVZhgW
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July is National Park and Recreation Month!
The National Recreation and Park Association is highlighting stories of communities coming together to increase access to community spaces. Share your story using #OurParkandRecStory this month and learn more about the celebration at www.nrpa.org/events/july.
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Centers of Wellness for Urban Women's Sisters Together hosts monthly group walks around Indianapolis. Their next walk will be Saturday, July 10th at 9am, meeting at Broad Ripple Park. No sign up required, just look for the Sisters Together sign!
If you're interested in becoming a walking leader and promoting activity and connection in your neighborhood, email [email protected]!
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American Citizen Planner Registration Now Open |
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Support your community and become a Master Citizen Planner today! Registration is open for the American Citizen Planner – Indiana Program, an online training course for local planning officials, members of related boards and commissions, and interested residents. It is ideal for new members of these bodies that do not have a planning background.
Participants learn about core planning issues, practices, and theories related to community planning and service as a public official. After completing online coursework and participation in two workshops, participants will earn the “Master Citizen Planner” certificate. The registration period ends July 30th.
Participants are given four months (Aug.-Nov.) to complete the course requirements and attend two workshops, in-person or virtual, hosted by a Purdue Extension Educator. The course registration fee of $200 includes access to the online modules and registration for the two workshops.
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Exploration and Celebration along Our Waterways:
Take the #IndyWaterwaysChallenge! May 1 - October 31.
Visit all six Indy Waterways and win a t-shirt!
Participate in 3 easy steps:
- Take a photo along any of ROW's six waterways.
- Post the photo on social media with #IndyWaterwaysChallenge
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Complete the form at www.ourwaterways.org/explore to receive your t-shirt.
Image Description: An illustration of two people standing on a river bank, surrounded by green, yellow, and orange plants and flowers. In the background is the Indianapolis skyline. Included text is listed above.
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MACOG is celebrating Crossways Trail Month this July!
Throughout the month, MACOG will be promoting the region’s trails and active transportation through a mileage challenge and scavenger hunt, encouraging residents to ride, walk, or run the Crossway Trails. Activities are all free - sign up to participate here!
Image description: A man and two women stand on the Crossways Trail with bicycles, facing the camera and smiling. Behind them is the trail, greenery, and a fenced off park. The woman in the middle holds a small white sign with the Crossways Trails logo.
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Upcoming HbD Virtual Meetings
Transit/COVID-19 Best Practices & Coordination Meeting
Friday, July 9| 8:30-9:45 am
Health Equity Action Team Meeting
Thursday, July 22| 1:30-3 pm
Program and Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 27| 9-10:30 am
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