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SUMMARY:🌀 Family Forum – Family Well-being & Emotional Balance
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nA holistic workshop supporting mental health\, communication\, and emotional well-being within the family. \nParticipants will: \n\nPractice guided mindfulness and breathwork\n\nStrengthen parent–child communication\n\nLearn from mental health and family support professionals\n\nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			attending? Any many\n			\n		\n		Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNoHow many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/family-forum-family-well-being-emotional-balance/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T120000
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SUMMARY:🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Make a Plan - Chart Your Path
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nKick off the LaunchPad Series by setting a clear\, confident direction for your career search. Participants learn how to define realistic goals\, map out job targets\, and create a weekly plan that builds momentum. This workshop introduces the CAR method (Challenge–Action–Result) to help participants translate real-life experience into strong application content and professional narratives. \nParticipants will: \n\nClarify career goals and job targets\nMap out a weekly action plan\nUse the CAR method to describe accomplishments\nBuild a foundation for resumes and interviews\nPresent their portfolio to employers during a virtual career fair\n\n\nLocation: \nVirtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration) \nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast		\n			questions? Will Name\n			\n		\n		Email *Will you be attending?YesNoHow many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%9b%a4%ef%b8%8f-launchpad-series-make-a-plan-chart-your-path/
CATEGORIES:Pathways@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T010932Z
UID:9357-1770112800-1772107200@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🛤️ LaunchPad Series: Career Readiness Bootcamp (4-Week Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nLaunchPad is a fast-paced\, interactive bootcamp designed to take participants from “unsure” to “interview-ready.” Through twice-weekly workshops\, learners build practical skills across job searching\, networking\, resume writing\, interviewing\, and managing stress through transitions. Tuesday and Thursday\, 10PM – 12PM CST.  \nParticipants will: \n\nCreate a career search plan\n\nIdentify strengths and build a value statement\n\nNetwork with confidence\n\nTailor applications and craft resumes\n\nStrengthen interview skills\n\nBuild routines for stress management\n\nPresent their portfolio to employers during a virtual career fair\n\n\nLocation: \nVirtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration) \nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNo		\n			guests you Any\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/launchpad-series-career-readiness-bootcamp-4-week-virtual-series/
CATEGORIES:Pathways@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
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SUMMARY:🛤️ LaunchPad Series:Mindset\, Routines & Momentum
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nJob searching can be overwhelming. This session equips participants with mental and practical tools to stay consistent\, grounded\, and focused throughout their career transition. \nParticipants will: \n\nBuild a sustainable weekly routine\n\nLearn stress-management techniques\n\nCreate an energy and focus plan\n\nDevelop strategies for staying consistent\n\nLocation: \nVirtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration)
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%94%b5-launchpad-seriesmindset-routines-momentum/
CATEGORIES:Pathways@Lumen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T064338Z
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SUMMARY:🌀 Braille Word Building & Contractions
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nMove from letters to words using common contractions for speed and fluency. Hybrid format continues throughout the session. \nParticipants will: \n\nExplore common contractions\n\nPractice word building\n\nStrengthen reading accuracy\n\n\nLocation: \nMondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\n Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration) \nRegister Now ⟶
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%9f%a0-braille-word-building-contractions/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
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UID:9408-1769245200-1769248800@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Community Fitness Session - Strength for Life: Everyday Power
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nA functional strength session using weights or resistance bands to help participants move confidently in daily life. Includes movement modifications accessible to all levels. \nParticipants will: \n\nPractice safe lifting techniques\n\nStrengthen upper\, lower\, and core\n\nExplore functional mobility\n\nBuild real-world strength\n\nLocation: To be announced \nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNoHow many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or more		\n			or you additional\n			\n		\n		Any comments or questions?Submit  \n 
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-community-fitness-session-strength-for-life-everyday-power/
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T064312Z
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SUMMARY:🌀 Survival Braille: Everyday Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nLearn the most-used Braille symbols and practical techniques for navigating daily life. Hybrid schedule applies. \nParticipants will: \n\nDecode common labels\n\nIdentify everyday signage\n\nBuild reading fluency\n\n\nLocation: \nMondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\n Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration) \nRegister Now ⟶ \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n 
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%9f%a0-survival-braille-everyday-essentials/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
CREATED:20251124T053904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T065301Z
UID:9420-1768388400-1768395600@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 The Lumen School – Monthly Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nJoin us for a welcoming\, informative session introducing families to The Lumen School\, an inclusive K–5 learning environment designed for children of all abilities. These monthly sessions provide insight into our educational approach\, integrated classrooms\, curriculum supports\, and wraparound services. Families will also meet members of our founding team and learn how The Lumen School is redefining access\, belonging\, and whole-child success. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about The Lumen School’s mission and inclusive learning model\n\nExplore curriculum design\, supports\, and classroom structure\n\nUnderstand admissions steps and upcoming deadlines\n\nAsk questions during a live Q&A\n\nConnect directly with school leadership and support staff\n\n\nRecurring: \nOccurs monthly on the second Wednesday —\n  \nFebruary 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, June 10\, July 8\, August 12\,\n September 9\, October 14\, November 11\, December 9 \nLocation: \nVirtual – via Zoom (link provided after registration) \nRegister Now ⟶
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-the-lumen-school-monthly-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
CREATED:20251122T015259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T004630Z
UID:9336-1768212000-1768564800@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Tactile Sensitivity Building
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nDevelop and strengthen tactile perception through guided exercises essential for fluent Braille reading. Hybrid schedule with in-person and virtual days. \nParticipants will: \n\nImprove finger sensitivity\n\nPractice tactile tracking\n\nBuild readiness for advanced Braille skills\n\nLocation: \nMondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\n Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration) \nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNo		\n			Will attending? additional\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit  \n 
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%9f%a0-tactile-sensitivity-building/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
CREATED:20251124T051448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T051609Z
UID:9403-1768035600-1768039200@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Community Fitness Session - Walk & Stretch + Health Screening
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nStart the new year with a community walk and guided mobility session. The Harris Health Mobile Health Center will offer onsite screenings including BMI\, blood pressure\, and glucose. \nParticipants will: \n\nJoin guided walk & stretch routines\n\nLearn mobility-focused movement\n\nReceive health screenings\n\nSet personalized wellness goals\n\n\nLocation: To be announced \nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast		\n			Name or bringing?\n			\n		\n		Email *Will you be attending?YesNoHow many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-community-fitness-session-walk-stretch-health-screening/
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
CREATED:20251104T042620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T064817Z
UID:8942-1767607200-1769774400@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Braille Fundamentals: A Beginner-Friendly Series
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nDiscover the basics of Braille in this hands-on\, accessible series designed for parents\, educators\, and community members. This course runs Monday through Friday in a hybrid format: in-person sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays\, and virtual sessions on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays. Each class is beginner-friendly and builds tactile readiness and Braille fluency step-by-step. 10 AM CST – 12 PM CST daily.  \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn how the Braille cell works\nStrengthen tactile sensitivity\nApply Braille to everyday tasks\nPractice reading and word-building skills\n\nLocation: \nMondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\n Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration) \nRegister Now ⟶
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%92%bc-launchpad-series-career-readiness-bootcamp-virtual/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T120000
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CREATED:20251122T013832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T064653Z
UID:9331-1767607200-1767960000@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Braille Cell Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nA focused introduction to the 6-dot Braille cell — the core structure behind all Braille characters. This session is part of the hybrid course: in person on Monday/Wednesday and virtual on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday\, from 10 AM–12 PM daily. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand dot combinations\n\nPractice simple character recognition\n\nBuild confidence in tactile reading\n\n\nLocation: \nMondays & Wednesdays: In person 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\n Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual — via Zoom (link shared after registration) \nRegister Now ⟶
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/braille-cell-workshop/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T202050
CREATED:20251122T025844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T011252Z
UID:9345-1767438000-1767445200@wearelumen.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Family Forum – Pathways to Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \nKick off the year with a family-focused forum designed to demystify higher education. Families will explore scholarship opportunities\, learn about study-abroad programs\, and hear directly from admissions professionals and current college students. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn FAFSA and scholarship basics\n\nExplore college\, trade school\, and nontraditional pathways\n\nJoin a live family Q&A: “What I Wish I Knew Before College”\nAccess youth readiness resources\n\nLUMEN Launchpad – Career Readiness Bootcamp Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNo		\n			Will Email Any\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:http://wearelumen.org/event/%f0%9f%9f%a0-family-forum-pathways-to-higher-education/
LOCATION:Houston Community Hall\, 2808 Caroline Street Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circles@Lumen
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lumen Foundation":MAILTO:hello@lumen.org
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