🌱 $100K For Boys And Girls Club + Dental Patients' Info Hacked

Good morning, neighbors! I'm Elaine Thompson, your host of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know that's happening in the community. Including ...

• A company in Cedar Park donated $100,000 to a nonprofit.
• Diverse job listings
• Dental provider for government and military patients was hacked.

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Here are the top stories today in Cedar Park-Leander:

1. American Constructors, headquartered in Cedar Park, donated $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area on Jan. 19. Funds were generated during the company's 10th annual clay shoot event. Since 2012, this annual event has raised funds to support kids by providing summer camps, educational programs and other forms of enrichment. To learn more, visit Community Impact Newspaper.
2. Whether you're a student fresh out of high school, or a seasoned professional looking for a different career path, we've got some awesome job listings that may pique your interest! Sunlight Consulting Events is looking for a an entry-level customer service representative. Ford Audio-Video Systems has a listing for a Technology Sales Audio Visual. The University of Texas is hiring a Senior Administrative Associate - Weinberg Institute. To view more job openings, visit Cedar Park-Leander Patch.
3. More than 3,000 government/military and private patients who used Cedar Park-based Dental Health Management Solutions (DHMS) had their personal information hacked in 2021. The Maine Attorney General confirmed that its network was compromised on July 17, 2021. Types of information exposed varied from person-to-person, but may have included: social security numbers, bank account numbers, addresses, medical information, and more. DHMS has since offered "affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services" and added security measures on their part. Visit HIPAA Journal for the full story.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week *Virtual* (8:30 AM)
• Breakfast Networking in Leander at WilCo WorkSpaces + Events (9 AM)
• Holy Family Spirit Night at Jeremiah's Italian Ice (Noon)
• Teen Write-In at Cedar Park Public Library (5 PM)
• Cedar Park Ukulele Club at Cedar Park Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Naumann parents interested in getting more involved: "💥Come be a part of the NAUMANN PTA! 💥 Looking ahead to the 2023-2024 School Year!" Visit Naumann PTA via Facebook to check out the open positions!
• Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline activity coming soon! "Learn how to sprout your own seedling this Second Saturday at Texas Farmers' Market! Bring the kids to our activity booth (by the band tent) where they can make their own seed-starting necklace using just a seed, cotton ball, and water." (Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline via Facebook)
• Spring Break for the kids: "WE ARE ONE WEEK AWAY FROM THE 1ST DAY OF SPRING BREAK CAMP AT CAMP TWIN LAKES!!! 🎉🎉❤️☀️💦🤸‍♀️🎮🏹 Welcome to Camp Twin Lakes…we have everything YOU need for a GREAT Spring Break! From zip line, kayaking, crafts, swimming, and more." (YMCA Camp Twin Lakes via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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