Bi-Weekly Tidbits News From Neighborhood Services Division Halloween Safety Tips
Scroll down for more information! Click on the BLUE links! Bi-Weekly Tidbits News From Neighborhood Services Division I S S U E Division Manager Vincene Jones 2 2 | O C T O B E R 3 0 , 2 0 1 4 Trick o r Treat Program Analyst Iysha Jenkins Yvonne Riedlinger Nrc II Kris Wimberly Sergey Terebkov Program Coordinator Carmen Herrera Sacramento Youth Commission Coordinator Brandon James Troops for Fitness Ernest R. Maharaj Michele Mills Human Service Coordinator Darsey Varnedoe Jr. Senior Recreation Aide Dolores Davis Yer Lee Halloween Safety Tips Walk Safely by crossing the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Remember to look left and right for incoming cars. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Watch out for cars that are turning or backing up. Always have an adult in your group when trick or treating When driving take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs. Slow down and be alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. Safety tips brought to you by Safe Kids Worldwide www.safekids.org Interns Heather Dang Jessica Hageman Christina Hernandez Diane Hoang Ian Kimmell Jessica L. Moore Juanita Greene Rory S. Medina “Inspiring Quote” “To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says: Leave no stone unturned.” - Edward Bulwer Lytton PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 NOW—Sacramento Kings Arena Apprenticeship Program Would you like to be a part of the new Sacramento Kings Arena or advance your career? If so, sign up for the Priority Apprenticeship Program where you will help build the arena and a career! This program is for low-income and disadvantage individuals who will be trained and deployed to build the entertainment and sports complex. To qualify for the program, an individual must meet the criteria as either a “Priority Worker” or live in a “Priority Zip Code”. For more information, call the Arena Jobs Hotline 916-274-1019 or [email protected] or visit Sacramento Employment and Training Agency or Sacramento Works Centers across Sacramento. Contractor Outreach Meetings Announced for New Arena Extensive efforts planned to promote millions in construction bit opportunities The Sacramento Kings and Turner Construction announced the 2014 calendar of outreach meetings for construction opportunities with the new Entertainment and Sports Center. The goal of these meetings is to educate and assist contractors interested in competing for the estimated nearly $300 million on construction work needed to build the new Entertainment and Sports Complex. The outreach meetings will provide contractors with the opportunity to prepare for upcoming bid packages and the requirements for them. Monday, November 10 Universal Technical Institute 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4100 Duckhorn Drive NOW-November 1—Heartstoppers Haunted House Ready for a really good scare? Heartstoppers Haunted House returns once again terrifying Sacramento with an even more scary and creepy location. You will find spooks around every corner at this haunted warehouse located at the Mine Shaft Building, 2300 Mine Shaft Lane. There are many stories about this building being haunted. Real or not, you come and be the judge. General admission for adults is $20 and $15 for children. Fast passes for adults is $30, children $25, and private tours $50. For more information or view hours please call (916) 572-2733 or visit http://www.scaredyou.com. NOW-November 2—Scream Park California Welcome to Scream Park California, the ultimate Halloween event uniting every aspect of the Halloween experience into one colossal place at the Scream Park Pavilion, 4909 Auburn Blvd. This year the Scream Park California features three spectacular haunted houses, live music acts, food, drinks, and thundering live entertainment. Don’t miss your last chance this weekend to go through 30,000 square feet of labyrinth while getting spooked. General admission is $25, Fast Pass is $32, and VIP is $40. For more information or view hours please visit http://screamparkcalifornia.com. PAGE 5 November 1—Backyard Composting Seminar The Recycling and Solid Waste Division in partnership with Parks and Recreation Community Garden Program will be hosting their final Backyard Composting Seminar of the season. The FREE seminar is located at the Freemont Community Garden, 14th & Q Streets. The first session is from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and the second session is from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. Seminar topics include how composting works, what materials you should and should not compost, maintaining your compost pile, and more. Attendees will receive a backyard composting guide, kitchen compost tote, and FREE coffee provided by Starbucks. For more information or to pre-register for the event please visit www.facebook.com/SacRecycle. November 2—Run Because You Can 5K/10K Please join the Crocker Art Museum and Runnin’ for Rhett Foundation for their 4 th Annual Run Because You Can 5K/10K event. It will be a morning filled with inspiration and smiles, an opportunity to accomplish goals, a day that encourages everyone to get up and get moving into life. The event is located at the Crocker Park right across from the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Registration fee at day of race is $40. For more information please call Rebecca Gordon at [email protected] or visit www.runbecauseyoucan.org. PAGE 6 November 4—Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Please join us for a thought-provoking evening with Denise Rodgers, M.D. in her role as Vice Chancellor of Interprofessional Programs for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences University. The event is held at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium, 4501 X Street. Registration and reception starts at 5:00 pm with the presentation beginning at 5:30 pm. See what Dr. Rodgers have been developing to better advance effective collaboration among health professions and education. For more information or to RSVP please email [email protected]. November 15—Flourish: Women’s Empowerment Summit Presented by Ilesha “Coco” Graham, she invites women of all colors and ages to attend the final Flourish event for the year! This FREE event is held at Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 9175 W Stockton Blvd., from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. There will be vendors, raffle prizes, live music, and lunch for attendees. Also hear a special message from Ilesha Graham. This event goes to support Bridget’s Dream. Early bird tickets are $37 until November 1 st and general tickets are $47. There are only a limited number of tickets so get yours today at bit.ly/Flourish2! For more information please contact Ilesha Graham at (916) 501-9700 or [email protected]. November 19—Fall International Mixer Join the Northern California World Trade Center and members of the international trade community at their fall celebration of global connections. The event is held at the Streets, formerly known as Streets of London Pub, 1804 J Street, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Enjoy a drink, sample the cuisine of London, and get to know the businesses and individuals that comprise our diverse international region. Registration fee for members is $10 and non-member $20. To register for the event please visit http://www.norcalwtc.org/events/ fall14mixer. For more information please contact Maia Wolins at (916) 321-9146. PAGE 7 Timing is Everything Watering Days Changed Effective November 2, 2014 When you reset your clocks on November 2nd, don’t forget to reset your sprinkler timers to comply with they City’s Winter Watering Rule. Sacramento water users can water one day per week, on Saturday or Sunday only. “Even a very wet winter may not make up all the water we need to bring us out of a drought. Luckily, cooler weather bring with it a great opportunity to save water, “ said William Granger, Water Conservtion Administrator for the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities. “Even in early in the fall, customers should begin to shorten their watering time as the temperature drop and the sun sets earlier. Every minute that your sprinklers are off is water saves!” Other tips to help cutomers save water this fall include: Turn off sprinklers when they rain returns to the area or if there is rain in the forecast. Use a broom or rake to move leaves off of sidewalks, driveways, and streets Consider installing a rain sensor to irrigation systems to help ensure that sprinkler stay off when the rain returns. For more information about ways to save water please visit www.SpareSacWater.org. PAGE 8 October 2014 Tidbits CROCKER Art Museum Exhibitions, Events, and Programs at the Crocker Art Museum CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art” September 21 through January 11, 2015 Drawn from the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the exhibition explores the idea that we are “a nation of immigrants” by considering the varied contributions of Latino artists to American art and culture from the mid-20th century to the present. Featuring nearly 100 works in all media by some of the leading contemporary artists working in the United States, the exhibition will examine how their works express an evolving and particular American experience. Latino artists across the United States were galvanized by the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. They created new images of their communities and celebrated hybrid cultural traditions. Approaching their practice with humor, irony, and valor, Latino artists critically probed American history and popular culture, revealing the possibilities and tensions of expansionism, migration, and settlement. “The Provoke Era: Japanese Photography from the Collection of SFMOMA” October 12 through February 1, 2015 The tumultuous period following World War II provided fertile ground for a generation of Japanese photographers who responded to societal upheaval by creating a new visual language dubbed "are, bure, boke" — rough, blurred, and out of focus. Named for the magazine “Provoke,” which sought to break the rules of traditional photography, this exhibition traces how Japanese photographers responded to their country's shifting social and political atmosphere. Showcasing photographers like Masahisa Fukase, Eikoh Hosoe, Daido Moriyama, and Shomei Tomatsu, the works presented all come from the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which holds one of the preeminent collections of Japanese photography in the United States. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the presentation of this exhibition is made possible by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation. PAGE 9 Crocker Art Museum – October 2014 Tidbits “Arte Mexicano: Legacy of the Masters” October 12 through February 1, 2015 This exhibition showcases the ideals, individualism, and intertwining artistic lives of 20th-century Mexican artists. Composed of 40 paintings by more than 35 artists, the exhibition highlights their varied responses to the postrevolutionary call for a distinctly Mexican visual art. The social realism of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siquerios, and the subjective and associative subjects of Rufino Tamayo, Maria Izquierdo, Remedios Varo, and Francisco Toledo are explored. Mexico's importance as a crucible of modernist ideas—one that attracted artists from Europe and the United States—is traced alongside the inspiration drawn from the nation's ancient civilizations. The mid-century abstraction of Gunther Gerzo and Carlos Merida, and of contemporary painters such as Mario Palacios brings the story to the present, as does the expressionism of Alejandro Santiago and Irma Palacios. STUDENT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS “Selections from the Crocker Art Museum’s Studio Program” August 14 through November 2, 2014 The Crocker Art Museum’s Studio Program offers classes in a variety of media and uses the Museum’s unique environment for inspiration and contemplation. “Studio Selections 2014” is a sample of works that represent the diverse and enthusiastic students enrolled in the 2013-2014 program year. “American River College Fine Arts Club Annual Art Exhibit” November 6, 2014 through January 4, 2015 Join us for an annual celebration of artwork created by members of the American River College (ARC) Fine Arts Club. The ARC Fine Arts Club was established in 2007 with the primary mission to create an atmosphere of artistic community on the ARC campus and to provide alternate public venues to showcase student artwork. CONCERTS, FILMS, & SPECIAL EVENTS ASG Evaluation Day Thursday, November 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Art Service Group (ASG)will sponsor an evaluation day focusing on a variety of different areas. Informal appraisals (verbal approximations of value) are $10 per item or $45 for five items. Appointments are required. For more information and an appointment, call (916) 808-7752. Classical Concert: Festival of New American Music Presents Sunday, November 9, 3 p.m. California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) and the Crocker present virtuoso flutist Laurel Zucker and Grammy-winning harpist Jacquelyn Venter in this Festival of New American Music performance. Both nationally recognized, Zucker and Venter will present an emotionally-charged performance that should not be missed. $6 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is required. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series with a Prelude Tour preceding the concert at 1:30 p.m. Art Mix | BroVember Thursday, November 13, 5 – 9 p.m. This month, Art Mix transforms into a welcoming bro-asis for the gentlemen of Sacramento. Enjoy men’s etiquette and fashion tips from the Denim Spot and advice on outfitting your man cave from local designers. Get PAGE 10 Crocker Art Museum – October 2014 Tidbits buzzed while watching live barber demonstrations by Anthony’s Barber Shop and rock out to live music by The Nickel Slots. Join in on five-minute spotlight art talks featuring the manliest men in the Crocker’s collection and don’t miss guest DJ Billy Lane, beard and mustache contests, and manly maker stations. Ladies, it wouldn’t be a party without you so please join us! Free for Museum members, $10 nonmembers. College students get a $2 discount on tickets. Drink specials under $5 all night. Art Mix takes place every second Thursday of the month. Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2014 Friday, November 28, 12 – 6 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento Enjoy shopping for handmade, one-of-a-kind, functional and decorative gifts made by over 100 artists at the 9 th annual Crocker Holiday Artisan Market. Delicious food is available from Ambrosia Café. Free for Museum members, $3 students/seniors, $6 nonmembers. Free parking. This event is hosted in partnership with the Creative Arts League of Sacramento. TOURS & TALKS Highlight Tours Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sundays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Visitors will discover the essence of the Crocker’s permanent collection in this introductory tour of the Museum. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Lunch & Learn Tuesday, November 4, 12 p.m. Join an in-depth examination of Daido Moriyama’s “Stray Dog, Misawa, Aomori.” Before or after the 30-minute gallery talk, take time to enjoy lunch at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. New on View Tours Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 4 p.m. Never the same tour twice, the New on View Tour dives into the Crocker’s latest special exhibitions and newest works of art. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices can be found at crockerartmuseum.org Backstory: Smithsonian Curator E. Carmen Ramos on “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art” Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m. Get an in-depth look at the Smithsonian’s exhibition “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art.” E. Carmen Ramos, the exhibition’s curator, will discuss the complex relationship between Latino art and the larger world of American art from the 1950s to the present. Her talk will explore how Latino artists have reframed themes of national identity, American history and popular culture. $8 Museum members/students/youth, $15 nonmembers. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended. PAGE 11 Crocker Art Museum – October 2014 Tidbits Prelude Tour Sunday, November 9, 1:30 p.m. Before the Classical Concert at 3 p.m., enjoy a docent-led tour of “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art.” Prelude Tours are open to all visitors and are free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Crocker History Tour Sunday, November 16, 12 p.m. Learn about the Crocker family and the era during which they lived as you journey back in time on this historyinfused gallery tour. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. History Tours are available from November through April. Meet Me at the Museum Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. Art observation and conversation serve as a gateway to memories and social interaction during this tour designed for visitors living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Free for everyone. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Tiffany Paige at (916) 792-3281 or [email protected]. This tour takes place every third Tuesday of the month. Kingsley Art Club Lecture Series: Librarian Emeritus of the California State Library Gary Kurutz Wednesday, November 19, 1:15 p.m. Gary Kurutz, Librarian Emeritus of the California State Library, will offer behind-the-scenes details of the Library’s recent 4-year $40 million restoration including the efforts to safeguard historical features and magnificent public art. $5 Museum members and college students, $10 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended. YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS Wonder Lab Sunday, November 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This drop-in art-making program, open to all, is designed to spark creativity! Children with learning and developmental disabilities, ages 5 and older, and their families are especially invited. Wonder Lab is presented in collaboration with I Can Do That! and the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Access Committee. This session is offered as part of the Crocker’s participation in the 2014-15 UC Davis Campus Community Book Project (CCBP), which features “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism” by acclaimed researcher, inventor, and best-selling author, Temple Grandin. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Kids & Company Gallery Adventure Sundays, November 2 & 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wildly amusing and surprisingly educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older (and the adults who tag along with them) in a fun and playful manner. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every first and third Sunday of the month. PAGE 12 Crocker Art Museum – October 2014 Tidbits Artful Tot Tuesday, November 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Every month, toddlers explore art making with different materials in new ways, from printmaking and color mixing to clay and fabric. Adults learn how to encourage experimentation and self-expression while nurturing their child’s creativity. Families are welcome to arrive anytime during this drop-in program. Please dress for mess. This program is for children from 19 to 36 months old and their caregivers. $7 Museum member tot, $10 nonmember tot. Fees include Museum admission. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. This program takes place every first Tuesday of the month. Wee Wednesday Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 & 11 a.m. Bring your little one and yourself to this gallery-based art experience for children ages 3 to 5. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11 a.m. This program takes place every Wednesday. Wee Wednesdays are free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Wee Wednesdays are sponsored by Raley’s. Art Blast Saturday, November 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Each month a different work of art provides the inspiration for a memorable art-making activity for families with children ages 7 to 12. Families are welcome to drop in anytime during the program. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every second Saturday of the month. Art Blast is sponsored by Raley’s. The Art of Parenting: Family Traditions in a Multicultural America Sunday, November 9, 2 – 4 p.m. This program invites parents and grandparents to come together and exchange ideas about passing down family tradition – or creating new ones – in ways that reflect the diversity of today’s families. This event is inspired by the blended cultural traditions presented in the exhibition “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art.” Participate in a parenting discussion, sample international treats, and try a hands-on craft. Bringing family photos is encouraged. Advance registration is recommended. Facilitator: Terry Press-Dawson, MSW, licensed marriage and family therapist, and retired school counselor. $5 Museum members, $10 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Creative Care Sunday, November 9, 2 – 4 p.m. For parents and caregivers attending The Art of Parenting, Creative Care will engage children ages 6 to 10 with a gallery trip and art making. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. $5 Museum members, $10 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Homeschool Day: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Tuesday, November 11, 12 – 2 p.m. (Drop In) All aboard! November’s Homeschool Day, for grades pre-k through 12, is all about travel. After a fun, interactive journey through the galleries looking at planes, trains, and other fantastic ways of getting around, students ages 4 and older will receive guidance from an art instructor for creating their own map-inspired artwork. One chaperone is required for every five students. $3 per person in advance (advance registration is required by 5 p.m., November 10), $5 at the door. Fee includes Museum admission. Register at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. PAGE 13 Crocker Art Museum – October 2014 Tidbits Sunday Crafternoon Sunday, November 16, 1 – 3 p.m. This monthly gathering will inspire your family’s creativity and help you enjoy quality time together. Make simple crafts that celebrate the season, using a variety of beautiful materials. For ages four and up with adult participation required; siblings ages three and under are welcome to tag along at no extra charge. $5 Museum member (child or adult), $7 nonmember (child or adult). This program takes place every third Sunday during October through March. Baby Loves Art Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Baby Loves Art engages babies (up to 18 months old) in a visually stimulating gallery walk and gives parents and caregivers a fun opportunity to connect with their babies and each other. All baby noises are expected and welcome. For the best art view, front carriers are recommended. Strollers are allowed, but please no backpacks. Meet at the Admission Desk; no advance registration required. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every third Tuesday of the month. Sketch It Sunday, November 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitors ages 5 and older can sketch at their own pace while receiving drawing instruction. This drop-in program meets in a different gallery each month. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every fourth Sunday of the month. PAGE 14 PAGE 15 PAGE 16 PAGE 17 PAGE 18 PAGE 19 PAGE 20 PAGE 21 PAGE 22 PAGE 23 Did you know that the majority of sewer backups and overflows in the Sacramento area happen in residential neighborhoods? And most of those costly backups and overflows are caused by fats, oils, and grease (FOG) accumulating in sewer pipes? It’s hard to believe the holidays are, once again, right around the corner. And we all know what that means—many large, delicious meals. Did you know the majority of slow-draining and clogged sewer pipes in residential areas are a result of improper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG)? Learn how to Stop the Clog at home this holiday season and prevent costly sewer backups or overflows by knowing the coming sources of FOG. Test your knowledge about FOG: Common sources of FOG include meat, fatty food scraps, lard, salad dressings, marinades, dairy products, butter or margarine, and shortening. Grease doesn't dissolve in hot water or in a sink’s garbage disposal. Even if FOG makes it down the kitchen drain, it will still stick to pipes after it cools Clog prevention is easy! Instead of putting FOG down your kitchen ink, follow these three easy steps for proper disposal: Can it! Once cooled, pour leftover oils and grease into a studry container like an empty coffee can or glas jar Scrape it! Before washing, scrape out fats, oils, and grease residuals from pots, pans, and dishes Trash it! Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage, not down the drain. For more tips and proper FOG disposal, visit www.stoptheclog.com or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sacsewer. And remember, if you have sewer problems, day or night, call us at (916) 875-6730. We’ll help you figure out the next step. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even on holidays! PAGE 24 PAGE 25 RT Wants to Hear From You RT is hosting three community meetings to present RT’s Security Peer Review report, and discuss RT’s security program. RT wants to hear your comments and concerns regarding safety and security. The purpose of the Security Peer Review held in July 2014 was to evaluate existing RT security services, policies and procedures, and to provide recommendations to help improve the safety and security of passengers while using the RT system. Topics included Police Services staffing and deployment, technology, fare enforcement, station design, and rider experience. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mills Building – Second Floor 2900 Mather Field Road, Rancho Cordova (adjacent to the Mather Field/Mills light rail station) Thursday, November 6, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Samuel Pannell Meadowview Community Center – Conference Rooms A/B 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento Supplemental bus service will be available from the Meadowview Station to the community center. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tsakopoulos Library Galleria – East Room 828 I Street, Sacramento Agenda 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Open House 6 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. – Presentation 6:20 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Open House Information Stations - Police Services Staffing and Deployment - Technology - Fare Enforcement - Station Design - Rider Experience - Other Observations and Recommendations To request language interpretation services for the community meetings, call 916-556-0443 no later than three business days in advance. The draft Security Peer Review report is available for review here. To request a translated copy of the draft report in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese or Hmong, call 916-556-0443. Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] and must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014. The final Security Peer Review report will be presented at the RT Board of Directors meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014. PAGE 26 PAGE 27 PAGE 28 PAGE 29 PAGE 30 Page 30 Police or Fire Emergency………….911 Non-Emergency………………...…(916) 264-5471 To report issues such as abandon vehicles, graffiti, stray animals, illegal dumping, street lights, or city code compliance please call 311, email [email protected], or visit Looking for community hours, after school programs, or internships? Browse through the next following pages and see what events and programs you can participate in. Find out about what volunteer and scholarship opportunities are available. Get involved, learn, be engaged, and make a difference while having fun! PAGE 31 PAGE 32 PAGE 33 PAGE 34 PAGE 35 PAGE 36 PAGE 37 PAGE 38 PAGE 39 PAGE 40 PAGE 40 Page 40 Get connected with your community! Do something with more meaning to life by giving: Giving your time, giving a helping hand, and giving support to those in need. By just volunteering you can help make a difference and be the change. Volunteer today! See what opportunities are available in your community! The City of Sacramento Volunteer Program has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for adult, teen and youth. These include on-going volunteer position as well a short-term activities. For opportunities with the City of Sacramento, contact Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 808-8317 or email [email protected] or go to the City’s web site at www.sacvolunteers.org. You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sacvolunteers and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sacvolunteers Volunteer for Special Events!!! The City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to assist with concerts, park days, and movie nights. Volunteers will assist with various activities and assignments. Earn community hours, make new friends, increase social skills, build your resume, explore a new career, and lean valuable job skills. For more information, contact Jasina Sparkman at 916-808-6176 or email [email protected]. McKinley Rose Garden Volunteers are needed to keep this beautiful rose garden beautiful! The garden is located at 33rd and H Streets in McKinley Park. Volunteers will work independently on their own schedule to help dead-head the public garden’s 1,200 rose bushes. Both newcomers and experienced volunteers are needed working weekly or bi-weekly in a beautiful oasis of green grass and blooming roses. Experienced volunteers use their own by-pass clippers and work gloves to remove spent flowers and place into plastic garbage cans provided at site. Volunteers are reminded of the need with email updates. Volunteers report their time worked via email after completion. Inexperienced volunteers can schedule a 15 minute training session and then work on their own. Contact [email protected] for more information. The garden is managed and maintained by nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento. Fairytale Town Volun-Teen Program Fairytale Town’s most popular, and competitive, program has several volunteer spots available for the next session, with recruitment running from August 1 – October 31. The Volun-Teen program is a unique job training program PAGE 41 designed to teach young adults the responsibilities associated with having a job, all while learning essential leadership and life skills. Volunteers who are interested in applying for a spot in the program will go through a competitive screening process, including an interview and the highest scoring candidates will be offered open positions. Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, must be available to work Saturdays, and must have reliable transportation to and from Fairytale Town weekly. A minimum of 3 hours per week is required. To apply, send your full name, email address and a good contact phone number to [email protected]. Interviews will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Please Note: Volunteers are strongly encouraged to discuss the program, and it's requirements, with their parent/guardian before applying. After all, this will be a commitment for them too! Police Cadet Program Interested in law enforcement careers? The Sacramento Police Department’s Youth Services Unit is restarting its Police Cadet Program, a volunteer & education program for teens & young adults ages 14-20. Police Cadets will receive training and hands-on experience in various aspects of law enforcement, leadership, physical fitness, life skills, and community service. Cadets will typically meet weekly at the 300 Richards Boulevard substation. Those interested in applying may download and complete the application: http://www.sacpd.org/getinvolved/student/cadet/ . For more information, call (916) 808-3767 or email [email protected]. Applications are being accepted and the program begins August 2014 so apply today! Hart Senior Center Seeks ASL Interpreter The Hart Senior Center is seeking an on-call American Sign Language interpreter (2-4 hours per month) to sign for hearing impaired seniors attending educational workshops held at the Senior Center located at 915 27th St in downtown Sacramento (95816). If you are fluent in ASL, we need you to help improve participants’ access to quality seminars and programs! All events will be held Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm. If interested, please contact Alicia Black at [email protected] or (916) 808-7908 for more information. Senior Food Program at the Hart Senior Center Would you like to be part of a new project that directly touches the lives of seniors in our community? The Hart Senior Center is seeking volunteers to help develop and operate a brand new food distribution program in partnership with Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Hart Senior Center at 27th & J Street in midtown Sacramento will be the distribution site once a month, providing low-income older adults ages 60+ with a bag of nutritious groceries. Volunteers are needed to help us plan this new program, pick up and transport the food from the Sacramento Food Bank, set up the monthly distribution site, greet and check-in guests and provide any assistance needed as guests pick up their groceries. Volunteers will work 2 to 4 hours per month and we request that you make a 6 month commitment, if possible. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and help your community! Contact Alicia Black for more information [email protected] PAGE 42 TechConnections at Hart Senior Center Teach older adults how to get connected using computers and other devices! Volunteer to instruct a series of classes, short term workshops or provide individualized assistance. Teach a maximum of six beginner or intermediate students using lessons designed for older adult learners. Topics may include Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Office programs, Facebook, Internet and Email, Skype, cell phones, tablets, and more. The world of modern technology is ever changing, so help teach seniors how to stay in touch with friends and family, access information, and use apps and programs to bridge the digital divide. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, from 8am-5pm, flexible volunteer schedules are available. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your computer knowledge and skills with older adults in our community. Volunteering with this program is a wonderful way to spend the free time you may have and can help build a resume and utilize your existing talents! For more information, please contact Alicia Black at (916) 808-7908. Hart Senior Center Magazine Drive – Help us keep our magazine rack stocked by collecting recent and gently used magazines and deliver to the senior center, either one time or on an ongoing basis. Before delivery, please contact Alicia Black at [email protected]. Veterans Resource Navigator – Come help connect local veterans and their families to resources that will help them get the services they deserve. The Southgate Public Library, as part of the Library Outreach to Veterans Initiative, seeks 4-6 volunteers to staff the Veterans Resource Station for a minimum of one 2-hour shift per week and over the period of at least 6 months to meet with veterans and/or family members. Volunteers must be able to assess and convey appropriate information on a case-by-case basis. The volunteer must also be a keen listener and initial problem solver. Training is provided through the CalVet initiative. For more information on volunteering, please contact Cathy Crosthwaite at [email protected]. The Front Street Animal Shelter—the shelter goals include placing animal in loving, permanent homes, ending animal abuse & cruelty and assisting the public with animal care and pet health issues. Just a few of the ways that shelter volunteers make this possible include” maintaining a very clean and sanitary environment, conducting health and behavior screenings, exercising and socializing animals, cleaning and sanitizing bedding, bowl and other animal care items, participating in community outreach and fundraising events, promoting the shelter through traditional and social media, maintaining databases, making phone calls and scheduling appointments, assisting owners of lost pets, organizing supply areas and sorting or bagging food donations for the Sacramento Pet Food Bank. You don’t even have to have pets in order to help pets! For more information and to download an application please visit our web site at www.sacpetsearch.com. The Sacramento History Museum is looking for new docents! - Do you like history and working with the public? We have a great opportunity for you! The Sacramento History Museum is looking for new docents. Museum docents serve as the bridge between the public and the local history that the museum preserves. Docents provide tours, educational programming, and assist with special events. This is a great program for high school and college students, those that are retired, or simply people with flexible schedules. Applicants should be comfortable talking to the public and working with diverse groups ranging from older adults to elementary -aged children. We require a year-long commitment and a minimum of 15 hours. Typical shifts are three to four hours in length and Monday – Friday, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Our next training class will take place October 20 t h -23 rd . All interested applicants should fill out the Volunteer Application: http://www.historicoldsac.org/pdf/volunteer/ VolunteerApplication2014.pdf Please call Kristin Nicholson at 916 -808-6896 with any questions. PAGE 43 The Front Street Animal Shelter – The shelter goals include placing animals in loving, permanent homes, ending animal abuse/cruelty and assisting the public with animal care and pet health issues. Just a few of the ways that shelter volunteers make this possible include: maintaining a very clean and sanitary environment, conducting health and behavior screenings, exercising and socializing animals, cleaning and sanitizing bedding, bowls and other animal care items, participating in community outreach and fundraising events, promoting the shelter through traditional and social media, maintaining databases, making phone calls and scheduling appointments, assisting owners of lost pets, organizing supply areas and sorting/bagging food donations for the Sacramento Pet Food Bank. You don’t even have to have pets in order to helppets! For more information and to download an application please visit our web site at www.sacpetsearch.com . Orientations are scheduled each month at the Front Street Shelter, 2127 Front Street, Sacramento 95818. Questions? Contact: [email protected] or call 916-808-8166. Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates - Do you have time and energy to offer? If you have ever volunteered before or just want to see what volunteering for SABA is all about visit our web www.sacbike.org. Our volunteer season is quickly gearing up and we need you! We rely on volunteers for help with office work, membership renewals and solicitations, bike counts, trail clean-ups and more. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] . Velo Ball Southside Park Saturday, 111/1, 6:00 to 9”30 PM 6 volunteers needed 9:00-11:00 AM 3 volunteers needed 11:00-2:00 PM 3 volunteer needed 1:00-4:00 PM 18 volunteers needed for various shifts 5:00-10:00 PM Vets in Volunteer Service – North and South Sacramento Venues – Inviting all Veterans and Military Families along with community members, in honor of Veteran’s Day, for a morning of service on Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteering together, everyone will help with beautification and clean-up of Regency Park in North Sacramento or the Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center in South Sacramento. Please bring work gloves if you have them and wear closed-toe shoes. Supplies and supervision will be provided. All volunteers will need to complete a City of Sacramento Short-term Volunteer Information and Agreement Form prior to starting work. The form can be found at: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Volunteer-Opportunities. For more information, please contact Mary Lynn Perry at [email protected] or call (916) 808-8317. To sign up for the Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center site please visit: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/vets-in-volunteer-service-south-sacramento-tickets-13448598119 To sign up for the Regency Park site please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vets-in-volunteerservice-north-sacramento-tickets-13449364411 PAGE 44 Access Leisure’s Quad Rugby-A-Thon – Volunteers are needed to help at the Quad Rugby-A-Thon held on Sunday, November 16th 7:00am to 5:00pm at the Bonnie and Sam Pannell Community Center (located on 2450 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832). Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast paced and competitive sport for individuals with physical disabilities that affect all four extremities. Access Leisure also hosts quad rugby games 2-3 times a month on a regular schedule. For more information on how to volunteer (or play), please contact Jenny at [email protected]. Access Leisure’s Goalball – Volunteers are needed to help facilitate Goalball games, this a sport designed for the blind and visually impaired. The games will take place in Yosemite Hall at California State University, Sacramento's from 11:00 - 3:30 pm on the following dates: November 8th and 22nd of 2014 December 13th of 2014 January 10th, 24th, and 31th or 2015 February 14th and 21st of 2015 March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of 2015 April 11th and 25th of 2015 May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th of 2015 June 6th and 13the of 2015 To get more information or for more information on Paralympic Sport Programs for people with physical disabilities, please contact Jenny Yarrow at [email protected]. Holiday Volunteer Opportunity with Crocker Art Museum! – Enthusiastic and energetic volunteers are needed to help staff the Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2014 presented by the Crocker Art Museum and the Creative Arts League of Sacramento on the last weekend of November. The dates are as follows: November 28th, Noon - 6:00pm, November 29th, 10:00am- 5:00pm and November 30th, 10:00am - 4:00pm! This is a delightful event so sign up now for one of the 4-hour shifts (or more if you have the time)! Your time and assistance will greatly benefit this very special museum and the important work of The Creative Arts League of Sacramento! If you are interested in being part of the team this year, please contact the volunteer coordinator for this event, Deborah Curtis, via email: [email protected]. Crocker Art Museum Volunteer Photographers Needed – Do you own a camera? Have you been perfecting your craft? The Crocker Art Museum is in need of volunteer photographers who own their own equipment and have good experience taking event photos. The Crocker uses volunteer photography to put on our marketing collateral pieces and social media (photographers receive credit each time their photo is used). As a nonprofit, the Crocker depends on strong volunteer support. The Photography Program is a great opportunity to help the Museum while building professional experience and portfolios. Photographers are expected to volunteer at least 6 times a year. Contact the Crocker today if you are interested in learning more or if you want to get involved as a photographer! Contact Rachel Burlingame at [email protected]. Historic City Cemetery Seeks Web Development Volunteer – A volunteer with HTML development experience is invited to create a graphical user interface application tied to a plant database which may be viewed on phones or tablets by visitors to the cemetery gardens. Students are welcome and arrangements can be made for credit. Time required: Flexible. Duration: at least four months or longer. If interested, contact [email protected] for more details and requirements. Historic City Cemetery: Visitor Center Volunteers Needed! – The Historic City Cemetery seeks volunteers to staff the Visitor Center, especially on the weekends. With fewer visitors in the winter months, it's a great time for training volunteers on how to help visitors find out whether their ancestors are buried there, or searching for juicy and interesting stories for tours--perfect for people who enjoy meeting the public and providing information on graves or history. Shifts are 10:00 am-12:30 pm, or 12:30 pm-3:00 pm. Or, a volunteer can sign up for both shifts. If interested, contact [email protected] for an interview. PAGE 45 Adopt-a-Park - Join in with neighbors and friends to help weed, prune, rake, dispose of debris, pick up trash and make the park a better place for all to enjoy. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring gloves if you have them. Also note that all volunteers will need to complete a City of Sacramento Short-term Volunteer Information and Agreement Form prior to starting work. To simplify the check-in process on the day of the event, it is helpful to download the form and bring it already signed. The form can be found at: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Volunteer-Opportunities For more information and to sign up, please contact Cyndia Castro at [email protected] or call: 916-8082285. There are projects located at many parks and run 9 am to 12 Noon: November 8 – Mama Marks Park, 1140 Roanoke Way November 15 – Orchard Park, 2936 W. River Dr. November 22 – Hagginwood Park, 3271 Marysville Blvd. December 6 – Strawberry Manor, 200 Danville Way December 13 – Ninos Parkway, 920 W. El Camino Ave. Adopt-a-Park Land Park – Land Park Volunteer Corps is holding it’s final monthly cleanup of William Land Park on Saturday, November 1st at 9am. The group will gather at the large picnic grounds directly behind Fairytale Town. Lunch and a light breakfast will be served. You may contact the Corps’ Lead Coordinator Craig Powell at 916-718-3030 or email Craig at [email protected] Hope to see you in the park! Oak Park Community Center Program Volunteers – The Oak Park Community Center located at 3415 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, is looking for volunteers to assist with fall programs running September 8th to December 19th. For more information or to sign up for any of the opportunities listed below, please email DeDee at [email protected] or call the general line at 916-808-6151. Rec Express tutors needed for homework assistance M-F from 2-5pm Teen Scene specialty dance, music, & poetry instructor(s) M-F from 5-8pm. Jamming Gym volunteer to assist with basketball games & clinics. M-F 3-5pm & M/W 5-7pm for teens. Brown Bag handouts to Senior Citizens on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-2pm. Family Night volunteers to assist with family events from 4-7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Oak Park Community Center Brown Bag Program – Come help feed seniors! The Oak Park Community Center will be distributing brown bag lunches to senior citizens on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-2pm. For questions about this event or to register as a volunteer, contact DeDee Cornelius at 916808-6114 or [email protected]. Target Excellence is looking for volunteers who can commit to 9 weeks of volunteering for their fourteen school sites in the Sacramento area, grades kindergarten to 12th grade. Volunteer must commit to at least two one hour visits per week. Volunteering in the after school program can be a fun and rewarding time. Volunteers maybe asked to help with supper, play during outdoor recreation, help with homework time, or teach a lesson. The role of the volunteer can be flexible based on the school needs and the individual volunteering. Volunteers will always have a staff member with them and will not be left with a class alone .For more information or to volunteer please contact Leah Deguzman at (916) 930-0904 or [email protected]. PAGE 46 Sacramento Zoo Docent Program – Want to take your passion for the zoo to the next level? The Docent Program opens unique opportunities for you to share your knowledge and love of animals with visitors to the Sacramento Zoo. The Sacramento Zoo offers specialized training to individuals dedicated to supporting the Zoo’s public education programs by serving as Docents. The next ten-week course will begin in January 2015. If the notion of being one of the legendary “yellow-shirt” Zoo Docents appeals to you, contact the Zoo Education office at 916 808-5889 for details about the upcoming training classes and course requirements. Applications to be admitted to the 2015 Class will be available in November. For questions or more information on how to sign up, contact Henry Sepulveda, [email protected] or Marc Irish, [email protected], Docent Training Committee Co-chairmen. Friends of the Sacramento Public Library Seeks Book Sale Volunteers – The Book Den (located at 8250 Belvedere Ave., Suite E, Sacramento CA 95826) is looking for 2 volunteers to help with an ongoing online book sale project. Training includes appraisal techniques, how to list books for sale, and how to fill orders. Ideally, both volunteers will work 2 mornings a week, from 9am to noon. One volunteer will work with our eBay Internet Sales group and should be able to lift up to 30 pounds. The other volunteer will work on selling foreign language books with our Amazon Internet Sales group; an ability to read Spanish would be desirable. Both volunteers will use a computer as part of their job. For more information please contact The Book Den coordinator at [email protected] or 916-731-8493. Veterans Resource Navigator – Come help connect local veterans and their families to resources that will help them get the services they deserve. The Southgate Public Library, as part of the Library Outreach to Veterans Initiative, seeks 4-6 volunteers to staff the Veterans Resource Station for a minimum of one 2-hour shift per week and over the period of at least 6 months to meet with veterans and/or family members. Volunteers must be able to assess and convey appropriate information on a case-bycase basis. The volunteer must also be a keen listener and initial problem solver. Training is provided through the CalVet initiative. For more information on volunteering, please contact Cathy Crosthwaite at [email protected]. PAGE 47 PAGE 47 Internships The Crocker Art Museum All About Families Intern Program – All About Families is the Museum’s initiative to engage family audiences in a variety of the museum’s featured programs. As a All About Families Intern you will provide valuable support for the Museum’s programs for our youngest visitors (ages 0-5) as well as for families with older children. Tasks include the following: Enhance and maintain the Early Childhood Resource Center and Tot Land Prepare art materials for programs Present or co-present programs to Museum visitors Research and develop appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and school-age children Assist with evaluation of programs The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has strong communication skills, possesses basic computer skills, is comfortable working independently, and is pursuing a degree. Experience working with young children and the public are pluses. The internship period is roughly 10 hours per week for 9-12 weeks. To apply, submit a complete application package to Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Burlingame at [email protected]. The intern application can be downloaded at www.crockerartmuseum.org or contact Rachel at 916-808-8356 to receive one by mail. Scholarships Sacramento City Unified School District website offers various resources for students such as general college information, scholarships, test prep materials, financial aid and more. For more information about various colleges you are looking to attend, testing calendars, or need help with filling out your application for financial aid visit http://www.scusd.edu/student-resources. LegiSchool Art Contest The LegiSchool project is pleased to announce this year’s art contest. In partnership with KQED’s The Lowdown, they are asking students to create their own editorial cartoons. A single image can convey a powerful message which is why editorial cartoons are often used to explore complex subjects. The art contest is open to any California high school student currently enrolled in 9th to 12th grade. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, November 12, 2014. For more information or receive the entry form please visit http://www.csus.edu/calst/contests.html. Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest is open to all persons over the age of 18 years old. Applicants may enter the competition by submitting and essay on a topic related to prohibition. The topic for this year’s contest is: “As states contemplate the legalization of prohibitied products, like marijuana, what are some lessons policy makers and regulators can learn from the movement to end alcohol Prohibition in the 1930s?” Deadline for essay submission is Monday, November 17, 2014. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in the amounts of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively. For more information and how to enter please visit http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest/. PAGE 48 First Freedom Student Competition The First Freedom Student Competition is a first-semester national essay and video contest. It offers high school students an opportunity to compete for $2500 in awards as they examine the history and current-day relevance of religious freedom and write an essay or compile a video presenting their evaluations. The competition is open to all students in the United States from 9th to 12th grade. Deadline for online submission is Monday, November 17, 2014. Deadline for postmarked mailing entry is Monday, November 24, 2014. For more information or to submit your entry please visit www.firstfreedom.org. Dig It! The Secrets of Soil Science Fair Project Contest Dig into the secrets of soil erosion and enter to win a $1,000 scholarship! The California Museum invites elementary and middle school students to enter the contest by creating an original hypothesis on soil erosion and submitting a written report outlining the results of their experiments conducted in support of their hypotheses in the “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil Science Fair Project Contest.” The dead line for submissions is December 5, 2014 by 5:00 pm. For more information and official rules please visit http://www.californiamuseum.org/dig-it-contest. The Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund champions greater inclusion of multicultural women in the nursing and medical industries, address important gaps in treatment, and ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to work with their healthcare providers to make the best choices that lead to good health. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and made possible by the Macy’s Multicultural Fund, the scholarship program aims to ease the financial burden to students and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 31, 2014. For more information, eligibility requirements, or apply please visit https://www.goredforwomen.org/getinvolved/show-support-for-go-red/multicultural-scholarship-fund/. Gates Millennium Scholars Program The Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The application deadline is 11:59pm EST Wednesday, January 14, 2015. For more information, view the complete list of eligibility requirements, or to apply please visit www.gmsp.org. The Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for individual pursuing various careers including agriculture, nursing, education, auto mechanics, politics, the arts and more. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2015. To view the eligibility requirements and apply, please visit http://www.elkgroversf.org/scholarship/page/pageid/1. LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships are targeted toward minority undergraduate and graduate student, offering scholarships for students interested in advertising, marketing, public relations, anthropology, or art and attending a four-year accredited institution in the U.S. They will award 40 scholarships in 2015. Undergraduate students will receive a $2500 scholarship and graduate students will receive a $5000 scholarship. Application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2015. For more information, see the eligibility criteria, or apply, please visit http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Scholarship%20Program. 2015 From Failure to Promise Essay Contest Dr. C. Moorer published his 2nd ground breaking work From Failure to Promise: 360 Degrees in 2014 which shares Moorer’s twenty year journey of turning his life around from a college flunk-out to a university dean. Dr. C. Moorer invites people to write an original essay of at least 1500 words addressing all three prompts listed on the website. 1st place grand prize is $10,000 and three $500 honorable mentions. Deadline to submit application and upload essay is 11:59pm EST July 31, 2015. For more information, view eligibility criteria, see the essay prompts, or apply, please visit http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html. PAGE 49 Services & Resources Didn’t graduate from high school? FREE GED program available for those that are ready and serious about getting their GED. The program will help with GED preparation classes, study materials and assistance with the State fee. You must be over 18 years old to apply. Completion incentives include gift cards and movie tickets! For more information or to reserve a space call Lisa at (916) 496-7764 or email at [email protected]. Sacramento Public Library Career Online High School (COHS) Program – Earn your high school diploma online! This pilot program through the Sacramento Library offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online and provides a limited number of free enrollments to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. COHS is open to all eligible Sacramento residents with the exception of residents of the City of Folsom, which is served by the Folsom Public Library system. Once enrolled, COHS pairs each student with an online academic coach, who provides the student with an individual career path, offers ongoing guidance, evaluates performance and connects the student with the resources needed to master the courses. Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program. If you are interested in the program, please visit www.saclibrary.org/diploma to fill out an application. For questions email [email protected]. Wellspring Women's Center Toiletry Drive – The Wellness Women’s Center has been serving the Oak Park community for 28 years. Located in the historic Oak Park firehouse, Wellspring serves nearly 200 women and children each weekday morning by providing a free nutritious meal, free counseling and case management services, a play area for children, and safety net support services, which includes the provision of feminine hygiene products and toiletry bags. Please consider collecting and donating the following items on behalf of Wellspring Women's Center: hotel size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, lotion), or feminine hygiene items. For more information, please contact Annie Hassid, Development Director, at (916) 454-9688,ext. 205 or [email protected]. Pirate and Princess: Power of Doing Good – Youth Service America and Disney Junior's Pirate and Princess are coming together this summer to introduce the power of doing good for kids ages 2-7 (and to everyone ages 2-7 at heart)! Parents can download free activities and educational materials, including a Family Service Guide: Volunteering Tips for Parents of Young Children and YSA's Families in Action toolkit. Families are then encouraged to make a pledge of service within their community and post about it on Twitter and Facebook throughout the summer using the hashtag #PowerOfDoingGood. Join in the adventure at: www.ysa.org/pirate_and_princess. Visit the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training website for openings in Law Enforcement. https://post.ca.gov/law-enforcement-jobs.aspx Neighborhood Services Division New City Hall 915 I Street, 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-808-6789 Fax: 916-808-5959 Web: www.cityofsacramento.org/ns Sacramento Youth Commission New City Hall 915 I Street, 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Sacramento Youth Commission Www.facebook.com/SacYouthCom Would you like to receive the Tidbits by e-mail? 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