Special to the News Chronicle
Larry Yazzie dances at an event at the Wieting Theatre in 2020 during a Facebook Live event November 2 held during quarantine.
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One would think with a pandemic, a derecho, and the Wieting being closed since March of 2020, there would be nothing to report. Much has been going on behind the scenes.
Our biggest challenge was how to pay our ongoing expenses such as rent, utilities, insurance, fire alarm contract, interest on the loan, etc. with no income. Many community members made us aware of funding opportunities for non-profit organizations to help us survive. Our treasurer, Michelle Evans, took it upon herself to follow up on every lead and complete the necessary paperwork. Words can’t express our appreciation for her hard work on our behalf! The Wieting was awarded seven new grants.
Take the vaccine express for your COVID shot:
Bay Area transit agencies have teamed up and consolidated information about how to take trains, buses and ferries to vaccination locations.
Bay Area public transportation providers are working hard to ensure coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine distribution locations are accessible. Many systems are offering free rides to vaccine distribution sites. And, some are establishing shuttle services to the vaccination locations for people without a car or those who need mobility assistance.
The site lists vaccination locations accessible by Caltrain, BART, VTA, SFMTA, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, and SamTrans. Rides are free (in one or both directions, depending on the operator) with proof of a vaccine appointment. There are also free shuttle services to the sites. Be sure to check out the page when your appointment comes.
Feb. 15—CARROLLTON — The University of West Georgia launched its new strategic plan recently with what university officials called "a commitment to curating a first-choice university." Becoming UWG — the strategic plan that will lead the university for the next five years and beyond — draws upon the university's 115-year history and the input and feedback of students, faculty, staff, alumni, .