This group offers so much to the community in a hands on grass-roots way. They integrate culture,…read morecommunity, energy, reciprocity, kindness, fun and so much more in everything they do; be it teaching a group of school children about Guinean culture or teaching a group of women how to do a basic dance. They are fabulous and authentic teachers. Alseny grew up in Guinea and Andréa lived there for seven years, they know Africa, and it's not just about fitness for them. They have many charitable projects both here and in Guinea and are a fabulous organization to be involved with. One of their projects here involves teaching community dance classes. Let me tell you my story about this... Meeting Alseny and Andréa has changed my life in so many ways. I never expected a dance class to have such a profound effect on my life. I have changed my way of living, changed my major in school (to Anthropology, focusing on dance) and changed my post baby body into a graceful, confident beautiful body again. There are too many rewards to list from this organization! If you are interested in music, take one of their classes (both drum & dance). The rhythms they teach are the roots of many forms of popular music today. The dance classes are perfect for EVERYONE! Yes I said EVERYONE! These are tribal dances, and tribes include all body styles, ages, sex, rhythm or no rhythm, flexible and inflexible! All of the classes not only make me break a sweat like I never have before, I get all of the positive encouragement and energy off the other dancers and the live drumming. It is so awesome to dance in front of 10 well organized drummers! I could just keep going and going, I love these guys! If you've read my review and you want to join me for a class, send me a message I've been going 2+ times a week for over a year now :) PS I also have my 11 year old in their drum classes, not only have his arms gotten very buff (it's a good workout fellas) but he is getting really good at D'jembe and he absolutely loves going to class!

Their dance classes are fun, energizing and social. The instructors are knowledgable,talented and…read moreencouraging. You can be at any level of fitness or experience and enjoy these classes. In each class you'll learn new steps and more about the beautiful culture of Guinea, West Africa.

Our child started at Lane Child and Family Center at 3. We loved his teachers and still keep in…read moretouch now that they're in "big kid school." It was with LCFC's assistance that we got our child support and early intervention services and I am extremely grateful. The campus is beautiful and the classrooms are clean and safe. I would recommend this preschool program to anyone, including those families with neurodivergent children!

I can't imagine a better experience than the one we had here. Both of my kiddos were fortunate…read moreenough to be apart of this program, and much more, be a part of Ms.Marshas class! The education, the exploration, adventure and fun they had was unmatched. Both of my kids loved their time here. The teachers keep you informed, they create special memories for you to cherish from their time in class, and the compassion is something no money can buy. I can't say enough about how this program helped me feel secure in knowing my kids were in good hands day in and out!

I volunteer here and I can honestly say that the people running it love and care about their…read morecommunity very much. I'm proud to work with them to provide every service we are able to the community, especially in these hard times. It is a courteous and supportive environment that works hard to create an atmosphere where people don't feel uncomfortable or ashamed to be asking for help or services. We keep it fun! And since I am also a client I know that matters a lot.

Between this food bank and my food stamps.... I manage to make it every month. They have a lot of…read morehealthy food there.

I might update this as we've been there longer, but I'm surprised to find that no one else has…read morewritten anything about Far Horizons yet, since they've been in town for so long. They are a well established Montessori style school that serves kids 3-12 (potty trained and up). They have a primary level and an elementary level. I'm pleased with many things about their program, and just as perplexed about other things. We've experienced so many of the educational options for the under 5 crowd in town so I'll compare it to those. The good: 1)The teachers seem happy and relaxed and they don't experience the staffing turnover that other schools do. They are not a daycare and more of a real school, so it comes from a place of treating the staff as professionals, which they are. This is a huge plus 2)The playground is awesome! Their garden is awesome! 3) Their classes are kept tidy and organized 4) I'm a fan of montessori methods, so that's a huge plus 5) There is a large space to exercise and play inside when it's bad weather. The bad: 1) The security there is alarming -- I don't want to give anyone any ideas, but parents need to know that there is no level of security there and they don't check on who is picking up your child either, so that's a huge minus for FHM. 2)They seem to be very old school administratively -- no electronic payments, no front office person, their website is among the worst I've ever experienced 3) They have a LOT of picky rules and procedures, like no super heroes allowed on clothes.Nothing that generates any garbage in the packed lunch (don't even think about Chobani yogurt or a juice box!) and you have to leave boots and slippers at the school... 4) Their check in and check out procedure is highly inefficient and relatively inconvenient, and like I said before, also insecure/dangerous. 5) "summer camps," despite their ambitious themes, are actually just the kids doing whatever they feel like. 6) They are much more lax about things like applying sunscreen/hats, proper rain gear than at any other place we've been, as well as making my kid wear his prescribed glasses all the time. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with Far Horizons as the next step for the kiddo in a school, but my hairs go up when I think about the security there, which is a top-level concern, thus the three stars. If that were fixed, some of the policies relaxed, and some of the administrative things streamlined, this would be a 5 star review. I thought about 4 stars, but when we're talking about kids security must come first.

Far Horizons Montessori is fantastic. If you are looking for a place where your child will be well…read morecared for and learn in a nurturing environment, you have found it. My daughter first started going to FHM at the age of 3 and was in Lisa Cairo's class (I've dubbed Lisa the child whisperer!) for 3 years. My daughter loved it! She loved Ms. Lisa, loved all the school activities, forged close friendships and was so excited about reading and learning. For 1st grade we made the transition to public school. The joy of learning and reading was quickly snuffed out to the point where she didn't care if she had bedtime stories anymore. She did well academically and liked her teacher, but she hated that all activities (especially recess!) were rushed. The punitive nature of the public school with being tardy (to my daughter it meant she had to walk to class without a parent), the overcrowded and very congested classrooms, the high teacher to student ratios, the lack of music program (sometimes they sit and watch tv if the music teacher was absent) created a stressful environment which contributed to her lack of excitement in going to school. My daughter is very social and makes friends where ever she goes, yet she spent 7 months without making a single friend. At FH, they have large classrooms, a primary teacher and a secondary teacher with each class, time to complete their work, fantastic projects and a style of pedagogy that meets the individual needs of each student. I am so glad my daughter is back at FH. She's her happy, social, confident self again and has gone back to embracing her heritage, our culture, and begs for bedtime stories. She reads and does her workbook pages without being asked. She reads all the time, loves chapter books, and has started to write a few of her own. The owner, Lynn Rodrick, is a sweet person who knows how to run a school and educate kids. Lynn took over FH during my daughters 3rd year (December 2018) and has revamped the school. Door are now locked, website is much better, and she has set up an online pay system. Lynn changed the check-in system within months after she stared but now she has staggered drop off and pick up times. She personally checks-in each students, measures their temp, and assess for signs and symptoms or exposure to COVID. Lynn and the teachers' transition during COVID was exemplary. My daughter had in person school (there was an online option but my daughter needed to be around other kids) since Sept. 2020. All safety and precautionary measures were taken and Lynn and her team of teachers did what the other school districts in the area couldn't. The school went to great measures, incurring extra costs, to protect our kids without triggering anxiety in the kids. This school is truly a community. My daughter continues to thrive at this school and has done so well with the support of Ms. Kelli and Ms. Tarsa this past year. We are indebted to the school, to Lynn, and to the teachers. I have only one wish, and that's for Lynn to find a way to accept kids up to the age of 14!!! It would be amazing if our daughter could go through the tumultuous teenagers years under the care and supervision of great educators.

Our kids love going here - they always have a new adventure, story or fun song to share. The…read moreteachers care for the kids which creates an environment where our children have grown in esteem, social skills and fundamentals for education. This is a small school with excellent instructors, unique curriculum and a fun environment for development. The tuition is less expensive than anywhere we have found and far exceeds the value that our family has received from our time at the preschool.

Very good at what they do. I learned so many things I doubt I would have known if it wasn't for…read morethis driving school. Its not very long at all and its fun! 100% worth it I highly recommend EVERYONE takes this.

The instructors I've had are fine, but the staffs are extremely rude and unresponsive. They…read morerescheduled my appointments three times in one week, and the way they asked was not even polite - very abrupt, with no apologies at all even though it was never my fault. Can't reach anyone over the phone, would not respond to messages in time, and never sent me any formal confirmation of anything. This business is so unorganized. I've already paid for my series of lessons so I'll finish that for the certificate. Avoid if you can.

The Dining Room is such an important program. It's hard to cook when you're homeless and to have a…read morefresh meal prepared almost every day (besides the weekend Fri-Sun) is amazing, especially with a vegetarian option

Great job in helping people like this.Its good quality food too and they treat people with…read moredignity.Really appreciated it at a time of need.

As my first time putting one of my kids in day care I was kind of scared. Once I met Milca and her…read moreteam that all went away! They are so loving and catering to all of the kids there. My son has a hard time with new people and doesn't talk much, but they help him and care for him every day until he is ready. They are fully bilingual and that is a huge plus for me with my son have both English and Spanish at home and this helps him even more. I fully trust them and will definitely recommend!

With a background in law enforcement i can tell you i want nothing more than excellent,…read morecompassionate, professional, care for my child. Milca and her team are phenomenal i don't trust anyone else with my daughter who was recently diagnosed with being on the spectrum. As a bilingual household this daycare provide everything we want for our child. Hands on, field trips, outside play. 10000000% recommend