C’mon Baby, Light My Fire

This Independence Day, support the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum by purchasing from their Phantom Fireworks  booth.  They will be selling fireworks from Tuesday, June 28^th through Monday, July 4^th in the parking lot at 2251 Florin Road (at the corner of Tamoshanter Way, next to Quality Tune-up). 

With a purchase of $20 or more, you’ll receive two FREE tickets to the upcoming Sacramento Banana Festival.  What a great deal!

For more information, please visit http://www.sojoarts.net or http://www.bananafest.org

Have a Safe and Happy 4^th of July!

Friendly Visitor Program Helps Local Seniors & Adults with Disabilities

Did you know that the Asian Community Center (ACC) has a Friendly Visitor Program to help seniors and adults with disabilities to retain their independence? 

Screened and trained Legacy Corps volunteers provide social visits, arts and crafts, and help with errands and light chores.  Languages spoken include English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Pashto, Urdu, Farsi and more.

In lieu of a fee, a donation is suggested.

For more information, please contact Judy Fong Heary, senior program manager, at 916-393-9026, ext. 323.

Volunteer for Good Luck this Summer

Our friends at the

Sacramento Public Library Foundation

are looking for a few good volunteers. 

Their summer phone bank will be starting soon to call library donors.  Volunteers will help raise money for the Lucky Day collection.  These bestselling books will be available at your local branch on a first come, first serve basis.  The books can't be reserved, so if it's there when you walk in, it's YOUR lucky day!

To volunteer, contact Sheryl at 916-264-2832.

June 28 FREE Phone Bill Review Clinic

Learn ways to save money on your phone bill with a FREE review from the TEAM Program (Telecommunications Education and Assistance in Multiple Languages). 

On Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm you can drop-in for a review at the Asian Community Center (ACC) Park City, 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento. 

To schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Susan Sarinas at 916-393-9026, ext. 339.

FREE Finance Workshops for Teens

Teen Center USA and Junior Achievement of Sacramento are hosting FREE finance workshops in Elk Grove, California, this summer for teens ages 11 to 18.

For more information, or to register, please call Laurie Kobliska at 916-690-2092 or visit http://www.teencenterusa.com/.

Go BOGO for BINGO and save BIG!

Sponsorship Packages for our 9th Annual "Beach Blanket Bingo" event on September 22nd are now available for download from our website at http://www.florinroad.com/foundation/foundation.html. 

Be sure to also download our flyer with the ticket order form and list of prizes worth over $2,600! 

Discounted tickets are on sale through August 29th.  Go "BOGO for BINGO" and save BIG!

Thank you to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for once again being a Diamond-level sponsor!

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 447 for returning as a Gold-level sponsor! 

We are grateful to Elk Grove Toyota for once again being a Silver-level sponsor!

And many thanks to F&M Bank, MetroPCS, and SMUD for their continued support, this year as Bronze-level sponsors! 

Special thanks to California School Employees Association (CSEA), Cement Masons Local 400, and Construction and General Laborers' Local 185 for renewing their support as Bronze-level sponsors!

Doggy Donations Needed for Wounded Vets

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division is collecting donations for our wounded combat troops.  These donations will go to The Pathway Home at Yountville, an independent, nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals for the care of service members who return from Iraq and Afghanistan with serious combat related injuries.    The Pathway Home recently adopted a Military Service Dog program.

Items needed:  laundry soap, shampoo, grooming items, nonperishable foods, healthy snack foods, unopened bottles of vitamins (glucosamine, vitamin C, vitamin B complex, fish oil, etc.), protein bars/powders, coffee, tea, note books, journals, sweats, socks, batteries (AAA, AA, C, D), tough dog toys (tug toys, fetch toys), healthy dog treats (NO dog food), or anything else you think a wounded warrior or their dog may enjoy.

Donated items will be accepted at the Central Division Station at 7000 65^th Street, Sacramento, during normal business hours.  If you're unable to drop-off, you can call Crime Prevention Specialist Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322 to arrange for a special pick up.

You may also make cash donations directly through the official PATHWAY website at www.thepathwayhome.org.

Celebrate Dads & Grads to Support Our Cause

Looking for the perfect gift for your special
Dad or Grad?

We'll take the stress out of your shopping at www.igive.com/FlorinRoadFoundation. 

It's FREE and easy to sign-up.  Searching or Shopping means a donation and there's a $5 bonus for your first purchase at over 921 stores like Amazon, eBay, Expedia, Pottery Barn, QVC and many, many more. Plus you SAVE money with exclusive coupons and free shipping.

These donations do add up and help offset our operational expenses.  And many of our Florin Road corridor merchants participate in the program! Several stores allow you to place your order online and then quickly pick-up at the store when it's convenient for you.  That's a great way to save time and avoid the hassle of standing in long lines.

As a small non-profit, the best part of the igive.com program is that we don't have to pay any fees to participate.  And you won't pay extra to participate, either. The donations come from the stores you search or shop.  It's really a win-win for everyone.  So give it a try today and let us know what you think of the program.  Happy Shopping!

Calling All Bookworms! June 11 Book Sale

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library Warehouse Sale is this Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm, at 8250 Belvedere Avenue, Suite E in Sacramento. 

Hundreds of books, including science fiction, medieval and Renaissance history, and United States history will be on sale at rock bottom prices.

This is your chance to stock up on your summer reading list!

For more information, please call 916-731-8493.

Memories and Memory Care

Take a trip down memory lane and learn about the diverse cultural history of Florin Road and the town of Florin.

http://video.ezinemark.com/history-of-florin-road-in-sacramento-california-430e5e7d244.html

Primrose Alzheimer’s Care is sponsoring a Senior Resources Fair on Saturday, June 11, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, at St. Anthony’s Parish, 660 Florin Road, Sacramento. 

For more information, please call 916-635-6800.

June 10 - Meet Author Trina Robbins at the Rice Bowl Restaurant

"Forbidden City - The Golden Age of Chinese Night Clubs" author Trina Robbins is scheduled to appear this Friday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Rice Bowl Restaurant, 2378 Florin Road, Sacramento. 

Tickets are $25 for members of the Chinese American Council of Sacramento and $30 for nonmembers.  For more information, please call 916-421-8492.

Congratulations to Our 2011 Scholarship Recipients!

On June 2, 2011, The Florin Road Foundation honored the following 19 scholarship recipients from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento.  Funds were generously donated by sponsors of our 2010 "Beach Blanket Bingo" event. 

Best wishes to all our scholars!

Sponsor:  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

$1,000 Scholarship  -  Sukhjeet Pabla

   $250 Scholarship  -  Tou Vang

Sponsor:  Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 447

$750 Scholarship  -  Josue Valentin

Sponsor:  Walmart Foundation

$250 Scholarship  -  Mao Moua        

$250 Scholarship  -  Mai Xee Domique Pha

$250 Scholarship  -  Touyee Thao     

$250 Scholarship  -  Mai Jer Vang 

Sponsor:  Construction and General Laborers Local

$250 Scholarship  -  Christina Vang   

$250 Scholarship  -  Mary Xiong

Sponsor:  Elk Grove Toyota

$250 Scholarship  -  Roger Her         

$250 Scholarship  -  Kom Vang

Sponsor:  California School Employees Association

$250 Scholarship  -  Fong Xiong

Sponsor:  Cement Masons Local 400

$250 Scholarship  -  Lucia Escobar

Sponsor:  The Florin Road Foundation

$250 Scholarship  -  Eliza Cruz                

$250 Scholarship  -  Leslie Granciano

$250 Scholarship  -  Antoinette Jenkins    

$250 Scholarship  -  Hoa Nguyen    

$250 Scholarship  -  Andrey Shilov          

$250 Scholarship  -  Tou Vue

July 8-22 Book Sale at MLK, Jr. Library, Sacramento

The Friends of the Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. branch in Sacramento, are looking for volunteers for their upcoming Book Sale, July 8-22. 

Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday, July 8 and for cashiering throughout the event. 

Volunteers are also needed to serve on the Friends' Board of Directors.

For more information about the sale and volunteer opportunities, please call Betty Snyder at 916-427-5196.

Save the Date: 9/22 Beach Blanket Bingo

Save the Date for our 9th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo
to benefit local schools and community groups!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)

at Florin Road Bingo, 2350 Florin Road, Sacramento

Tickets are on sale now!  http://florinroad.com/events/events.html
Go "BOGO for BINGO" and get 2-for-1 admission for only $40!
(payment must be postmarked by Aug. 29)

Admission includes dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, door prize entry, goody bag, and ALL bingo game materials.  You could win over $2,600 in prizes!

A delicious buffet will be provided by Hannibal's Catering:

• BBQ Thai Chicken
• BBQ Tri Tip
• Rice Pilaf
• Mixed Green Salad
• Red Potato Salad
• Fresh Baked Roll and Butter

Alcoholic beverages will be sold by The Bolt Bar.