Thanksgiving!

What are you going to eat on Thanksgiving?

Most Americans are going to eat Turkey, as it's the most traditional, but not everyone! 

Where does Thanksgiving come from? 

Check out this link about Thanksgiving from the History Channel and find out!

Halloween - Friday, October 31st!

What is Halloween?  Why do people dress up in costume? 

Check out Halloween.com !

Halloween information, vocabulary, and activities:  http://www.elcivics.com/halloween.html

Videos about Halloween from the History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/Halloween

Halloween Apps:
Iphone and Android: http://heavy.com/tech/2014/10/top-best-halloween-apps-iphone-android/
Fun Apps http://news.discovery.com/human/halloween-apps-121031.htm

Is Halloween celebrated in your country?

Local Halloween/Fall Events: http://www.ilovekent.net/tag/fall-2014/

RTC will be having a Halloween Celebration!

HALLOWEEN 2014

The ASG (Associated Student Government) & EAC (Employee Appreciation Committee) will be decorating the cafeteria on Friday, October 31^st so the campus can enjoy the fun activities. 

We will be:

·        Carving Pumpkins - Prizes will be awarded!

o   (limited number of pumpkins so you can bring your own)

·        Costume Contest – Prizes will be awarded!

o   (Donut and Coffee Party for best department participation)

·        Candy, Candy, and more Candy

·        Cookies

We are hoping for a sugar high level of campus participation.

 

 

Citizenship

CITIZENSHIP DAY, Saturday, October 18 @ RTC

Citizenship Day is a state-wide, day-long workshop where volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals, and interpreters come together to offer assistance with citizenship applications. All lawful permanent residents ("green card" holders) interested in applying for U.S. citizenship are welcome to participate. The assistance extended to the public on Citizenship Day is FREE. Resources for preparing for the naturalization interview will be provided as well. 

Date:  Saturday, October 18, 2014

Time:  10AM – 3PM

Cost: FREE

What are some of the Benefits to Becoming a Citizen? 

·         Participate fully by adding your voice and vote to our democracy

·         Become eligible for government jobs

·         Travel more easily on a US Passport

·         Bring your relatives to the US faster

·         Gain US citizenship for your unmarried children (under 18)

·         Become eligible for Federal Financial Aid and college scholarships

·         Be protected from deportation

Completing the N400 Application form can be very challenging.  Attorneys, paralegals, and interpreters will be available to help.   

If you are interested in attending, please call us at 1-877-926-3924 or email wna@weareoneamerica.org to make an appointment.  Click here for a list of documents to bring with you.

Questions?  Call 1-877-WA-NEWCI(TIZEN) (1-877-926-3924) or text citizen to 9577