Holiday Happenings

Is your school, nonprofit, or neighborhood association having a meeting or holiday event that might be of interest to the Florin Road community?  Would you like help in publicizing your organization's activities? 

We're happy to assist by providing brief postings on our social media sites, for FREE!  Just contact our associate director with your meeting or event details.

We Like You, Do You LIKE Us?

LIKE our Facebook page between 12:01 am PT on December 1, 2012 and midnight PT on December 16, 2012 and you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon.com gift card.  You must be 18+ years old to enter.  Florin Road Foundation board members and staff are not eligible.  One (1) winner will be randomly selected on December 17, 2012 from all eligible entries and notified via Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/FlorinRdFdn

Our Scholarship Program Grows to Help More Students

We're pleased to announce that our board of directors recently voted to more than double the amount of money budgeted for our 2013 scholarship program.

This program is only for graduating seniors of Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, who plan to attend a college, university, technical or vocational school by September 2013.   

Applications will be available at the end of January 2013 from the school's career center and on our page at www.florinroad.com.

Beach Blanket Bingo Snapshots

Here are some highlights from our 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser on September 27, 2012 at Florin Road Bingo:

 

 

 

 

Like Us and Win!

Like our Facebook page now through midnight on September 16, 2012 and be automatically entered into a special drawing to win two (2) tickets to our SOLD-OUT 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser!  That's an $80 value and includes a catered buffet dinner of BBQ Tri-tip and Thai Chicken. 

You must be at least 18 years old to enter contest and to attend event.  Winner will be randomly selected on September 17, 2012 and notified via Facebook.  Winner must provide a mailing address to receive tickets.  Event is on Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at Florin Road Bingo, Sacramento.

http://www.facebook.com/FlorinRdFdn

Our 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo is Sold-Out!

Thank you to all the generous sponsors, donors, and bingo players who helped us sell-out our fundraiser a month early!  We'll see you on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Florin Road Bingo.

Home Sweet Home

Sacramento County has begun the process of updating the Housing Element and wants to hear from you at an upcoming community workshop:

Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Florin Sheriff’s Service Center (7000 65th Street, Suite B in the Community Room).

Discussion topics include:

• What are the unmet housing needs in your community?
• Who in general in your community needs housing assistance?
• How can affordable housing and higher density housing become more accepted?
• What types of housing do seniors want?

Through an interactive exercise, you’ll also have an opportunity to talk about important housing issues in Sacramento County. Your input will be used to develop new Housing Element policies and programs and modify existing policies and programs. You will be contacted regarding how your input influenced the Housing Element update.

If you are interested in attending this meeting, please email an RSVP to heupdate@saccounty.net.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the workshop, please notify County staff at least three business days in advance. Call (916) 874-6141 or California Relay Service (711) and ask for Tim Kohaya, or send a request to heupdate@saccounty.net.

September Events for a Good Cause

The Lions Club International and BloodSource are holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Sheriff’s Station Community Meeting Room at 7000 65^th Street, Sacramento.  Make an appointment to donate by contacting Cecille at 916-471-5392, cecille.baylon@live.com or Dave at 916-383-6878, dpevny@gmail.com.

The Sacramento Police Activities League (Sac PAL) is hosting the 2012 Sac PAL Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Scott Haynes Bail Bonds.  This fundraiser will be on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Valley Hi Country Club (9595 Franklin Blvd., Elk Grove).  Proceeds will benefit a junior golf program and a running club being developed by Sac PAL for the youth in Sacramento.

For more information, please contact Racheal Goodpaster, Sac PAL Vice President, at rgoodpaster@sacpal.org.

Learnin’ and Earnin’

The Parkway Estates North Neighborhood Association (PENNA) is offering a scholarship to any high school senior who plans to attend college or trade school and who lives within the boundaries of their association.  An essay is required about why you think you are a good candidate to receive the scholarship and what your plans and goals are after high school.  Deadline is August 15, 2012.  Call Jeanne at 916-427-2540 if interested. 

Elk Grove Adult & Community Education (EGACE) is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Charles Mack Elementary School (4701 Brookfield Dr, Sac). Classes  held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 4, 2012 through January 24, 2013, 2:45 pm-5:45 pm.  Babysitting available.  Registration fee is $40 plus materials.  Registration is 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of the month beginning September 4.  Info:  916-686-7717, www.egace-egusd.ca.schoolloop.com, adultedinfo@egusd.net

Sacramento Works South County Career Center provides training referrals, career counseling, job listings, job search workshops, and other employment-related services.  Register online at www.jobs.sacramentoworks.org.  The Center is located at 8401-A Gerber Rd, Sac.  Info: 916-525-4717.

This is One for the Books

Sacramento County Juvenile Hall is seeking donations of new and gently used books and band equipment.  Find out more in this press release:  Donation Information

A Berry Delicious Festival

The Florin Historical Society's Annual Strawberry Festival celebrates the spring strawberry harvest dating back to 1875 when Florin was the "Strawberry Capital of the World".

This year's event will be on Saturday, June 9^th, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the Old Florin Town Park behind the Promised Lodge (7145 McComber Street at Florin Road, Sacramento). 

Strawberries & ice cream will be $3 a bowl all day and raffle tickets will be $1 a ticket, or 6 tickets for $5.  There will be children's activities and tours of the Society's museum.

The Florin Historical Society is asking for your help to make this event a success. If you can volunteer, donate raffle prizes, or if you're interested in having a booth as a food vendor or crafter, please contact them at 916-383-6392.

got books?

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library is holding a Warehouse Book Sale:

• Friday, June 1st, 5 - 8 pm - Preview for Friends Members 
• Saturday, June 2nd, 9 am - 4 pm - Open to the public
• Saturday, June 9th, 9 am - 4 pm - Open to the public

Warehouse prices range from 50¢ to $2.00

There are a number of recently donated classical 78 vinyl records available at the June 1st sale together with extensive collections of books on CD'S, cassettes and board games. 

The Warehouse is located at:

8250 Belvedere Road, Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95826

(Off Highway 50 at Howe/Power Inn Road, between Power Inn Road and Florin-Perkins Road, 1 block south of 14th Avenue)

For more information, contact:  (916) 731-8493 or fspl@att.net 

As always, the Book Den store will be open during the Warehouse Sale and Preview. At the Book Den shoppers select from individually priced better books, including collectibles, and other materials, with most books priced at $3 and up. The Book Den is regularly open Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.

  

Read to Win

Southgate Library's Summer Reading Program is June 1 through August 15, 2012.  Sign up online at www.saclibrary.org or at the library at 6132-66th Avenue, Sacramento.

Children and teens who complete a Summer Reading tic-tac-toe game card will receive a free book, while adults will receive a reusable book bag.  You could also win an iPad or a $100 Target gift card!

Trash Talk

The City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling Division is proposing changes to its residential curbside recycling and yard waste collection programs.  The proposed changes will be reviewed by the City Council in June, 2012.

Please visit http://www.cleanerstreets.com/ to review the proposal, take the online survey, and leave a comment. 

The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum is hosting its 10^th Sojo Summer Camp.  This is a FREE 6-week workshop offering art to inner-city youth ages 6 to 18. 

Classes run from 10 am to 2 pm, beginning June 18, 2012 and ending July 31, 2012.  Projects will include a variety of visual art forms, native art, mural conceptualization, poetry in motion, music appreciation, theater production, quilting, and jewelry making. 

Orientation dates are May 29^th and June 5^th from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Museum, 2251 Florin Road #126, Sacramento (near 24^th Street).

Sponsorships and donations are needed to make this event a success.  For more information, contact the museum at 916-320-9573 or sojomuseum@gmail.com, or visit their website at www.sojoarts.net.

  

May 15th Neighborhood Summit

Save the Date for The Neighborhood Summit,
on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. 

This FREE event will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Pannell-Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.  Check-in and complimentary continental breakfast are from 7:30 am to 8: 15 am. 

The opening session is from 8:30 am to 9:30 am with keynote speaker Tige Watts, president of Neighborhoods USA.  Workshops with lunch included run from 9:40 am to 3:30 pm.  Topics include Community Leadership, Effective Communication, Public Safety, Well-being and Healthy Living, and Inclusive Communities. 

This event is presented by The City of Sacramento's Neighborhood Services Division.  For more information, call 916-808-6525 or visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ns.  To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/neighborhoodsummit2012.

11th Annual Passport to Summer and Your Future Fair

Senator Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Jay Schenirer present the 11^th Annual Passport to Summer and Your Future Fair on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at the Oak Park Community Center (3425 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Sacramento).

Get resources for vocational training, higher education, volunteer opportunities, apprenticeships, and employment at this FREE event.  For more information, please contact Diana Cowan at 916-651-1529 or diana.cowan@sen.ca.gov.

Take It Back!

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division is partnering with the U.S. Dept. of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration for the 4th National Take Back Initiative.

This event will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Central Division Substation, located at 7000 65^th Street, Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory).

Help protect our landfills and waterways by bringing your unwanted, outdated legal medications to be disposed of properly. NO questions asked! Needles will NOT be accepted.

For more information, please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322.

April 19th E-Waste Event at McDonald's

Recycle your e-waste for FREE for Earth Day! 

On Thursday, April 19, 2012, between 8 am and noon, you can recycle your e-waste for FREE at 28 McDonald's locations across Northern & Central California.  Proceeds will support Keep California Beautiful.  The McDonald's location at 4124 Florin Road in Southgate Plaza is participating.

All hard drives will be physically destroyed by California Electronic Asset Recovery.  For more information on the event, drop-off locations, and what items can be recycled, please visit http://www.keepcabeautiful.org/programs/earth-day.html.

Don't Delay - Get Your Scholarship Today

Spring break may barely be over, but it's not too soon to start thinking about scholarships for the coming academic year. 

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation administers over 40 different scholarship funds on behalf of generous individuals and organizations.  They have awarded almost $1.5 million in scholarships since inception.  Awards range from $500 to $5,000 and may be used for accredited academic and vocational training. 

For more information, visit http://sacregcf.org/doc.aspx?6

Walk with Walgreens to Empower Your Community

Walgreens is now selling a commemorative charity bracelet at all of its more than 7,800 stores as part of its "Way-to-Well Commitment".  $2 of the $3 purchase price benefits the Magic Johnson Foundation whose goal is to raise $1 million through this effort.  The funds raised by the Magic Johnson Foundation will directly support programs at the Phoenix Park Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center in South Sacramento. 

You can also show your support by joining the "Walk with Walgreens" event on Saturday, April 21, 2012.  Meet at the Walgreens at the corner of Mack Road and Franklin Blvd. beginning at 10:30 am. 

The event will start at 11 am and will proceed from the store to the Community Empowerment Center (corner of Franklin Blvd. & Shining Star Dr.)  Walkers will return to Walgreens for various health related activities. 

The Homework Center at Phoenix Park

Mom's Cooking is the Best!

99 Ranch Market at Southgate Plaza is holding a Mother's Day Children's Drawing Contest. Kids ages 4 through 12 can enter through Sunday, April 22, 2012. Prizes include trophies, gift cards, and up to $300 cash. Find out more by visiting their site at http://www.99ranch.com or their store at 4220 Florin Road, Sacramento in Southgate Plaza.

Take Me Home Safely Program

Across the Sacramento Valley, law enforcement agencies respond to situations in which people with special needs are missing or are found but unable to communicate information about their needs. 

An existing photo-based information system hosted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and currently used by all police agencies throughout the Sacramento region, has been adapted to include information about people with special needs.  This special program is called Take Me Home Safely.  The information it contains is based on a voluntary enrollment by the person’s caregiver through a supporting organization. 

The Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is one of these supporting organizations.  ACRC assists persons with disabilities, including infants at risk, and their families who live in Sacramento, Yolo, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado and Alpine counties.   Registering for the Take Me Home Safely program requires submitting information and a photograph or picture file to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department through the ACRC or responsible caregiver. 

For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.sacsheriff.com/info/takemehome.cfm.

Donations Sought for Multicultural Parade & Festival

Meadowview Alliance is hosting a Multicultural Parade and Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012.  This is an opportunity for the community to learn about local organizations and businesses, educational programs, after-school activities, and more. 

Donations of food, raffle items, and money are needed to make this event a success.  All donations are tax deductible.  

For more information, please contact Robert Sullivan, Principal at Rosa Parks Middle School, at 916-433-5400 or Floyd Seabron II at 916-433-5368. 

Easter Bunny to Make Special Guest Appearance at Crowfoot Park

The Annual Parkway Easter Egg Hunt will be at Crowfoot Park on Circle Parkway on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at noon.  Ages 10 and under only, please, for the egg hunt.  (Adults are welcome to watch and “egg on” the participants!) 

Please RSVP to Donna at 916-395-2050 to make sure the Easter Bunny has enough eggs.

Light Rail and Bus Service Changes

Effective Sunday, April 1, 2012, Sacramento Regional Transit District will implement the following service changes:

Light Rail: Gold Line

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

Additional operating time will be added to light rail trips traveling inbound to the Sacramento Valley Station and outbound to Sunrise/Folsom. These changes will improve on-time performance.

Light Rail: Blue Line

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

The Blue Line schedule will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to the Gold Line and in preparation for the future Green Line light rail extension.

Route 3: Riverside Express

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The "H" trip symbol will be removed from the timetables. All trips will operate on state holidays.

Route 7: Pocket Express

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The "H" trip symbol will be removed from the timetables. All trips will operate on state holidays.

Route 29: Arden - California Ave.

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The "H" trip symbol will be removed from the timetables. All trips will operate on state holidays.

Route 51: Broadway - Stockton

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The 5:58 p.m. trip departing Florin Towne Centre will be discontinued. This change will improve on-time performance.

Route 56: Pocket - C.R.C.

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

All trips on Route 56 will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to light rail (Blue Line), and improve bus and light rail connections at the Meadowview light rail station.

Route 67: Franklin

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

All trips on Route 67 will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to light rail (Gold Line), and improve bus and light rail connections at the 29th Street light rail station.

Route 68: 44th St.

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

All trips on Route 68 will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to light rail (Gold Line), and improve bus and light rail connections at the 29th Street light rail station.

Route 72: Rosemont - Lincoln Village

(Weekday Route and Schedule Changes)

The trip departing Branch Center Road and Kiefer Boulevard at 2:59 p.m. will be extended to serve the Mather Field/Mills light rail station at 3:20 p.m. Due to low ridership, the 7:13 a.m. trip departing Lincoln Village Drive and Routier Road will be discontinued.

Route 81: Florin - 65th St.

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

All trips on Route 81 will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to light rail (Blue Line and Gold Line), and improve bus and light rail connections at the Florin and University/65th Street light rail stations.

Route 82: Howe - 65th St.

(Weekday/Weekend Schedule Changes)

All trips on Route 82 will be adjusted to accommodate schedule changes to light rail (Gold Line), and improve bus and light rail connections at the University/65th Street light rail station.

Route 87: Howe

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

Due to low ridership, the 5:20 a.m., 5:50 a.m. and 7 a.m. trips departing Howe Avenue and Arden Way will be discontinued. The 6:15 a.m. trip departing the University/65th Street light rail station will be adjusted to depart 15 minutes earlier at 6 a.m. to provide more consistent service to the Marconi/Arcade light rail station.

The 6:42 a.m. trip departing the Marconi/Arcade light rail station will leave two minutes later to improve bus connections at the station.

Route 103: Auburn Blvd.

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The "H" trip symbol will be removed from the timetables. All trips will operate on state holidays.

Route 109: Hazel Express

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

The "H" trip symbol will be removed from the timetables. All trips will operate on state holidays.

Route 214: Broadway - Stockton Blvd.

(Weekday Schedule Changes)

Due to low ridership, one of the two 2:23 p.m. trips departing N Street and Rodeo Drive will be discontinued.

Route 247: 21st Street - Florin Rd.

(Discontinued)

Due to low ridership, Route 247 will be discontinued.

Shred Those Pounds!

Looking for a way to safely shred old financial documents, checks, tax returns, bills, etc.?  Your local Staples Copy & Print store can help.  Now through March 31, 2012, you can shred up to 5 pounds free!  For more information, or to find a participating store, visit http://www.staples.com.

Give the Gift of Volunteering

The Entertainment Industry Foundation’s iParticipate campaign is using celebrities and TV networks to help spread the word about the importance of community service. 

The goal is to mobilize as many Americans as possible to volunteer their time and resources in the areas of education and children, financial security, well-being and community health, environmental conservation, and support for military families.

iParticipate has numerous volunteer opportunities available.  You can also list a volunteer opportunity on their site.  Find out more at http://www.iParticipate.org. 

Health & Human Services Community Update

Community Link Capital Region announces the return of the

Health and Human Services Breakfast Series

Share a forum with featured speakers to discuss emerging issues and the state of health and human services in our region. Join the next speaker, Bradley Hudson, Sacramento County Executive, to explore the role of health and human services and the opportunities and challenges facing our community.   Thursday, March 29, 2012 7:30am - 9:00am Casa Garden Restaurant 2760 Sutterville Road, Sacramento Cost is $17 and includes breakfast. To register, please visit: http://hhsbreakfast032912.eventbrite.com For additional information: call (916) 447-7063, ext. 360 email alange@communitylinkcr.org.

Your Voice Needs To Be Heard

TransitRenewal Draft Service Analysis --
Sacramento Regional Transit Seeking Public Comment

 
Due to inclement weather, the TransitRenewal outreach scheduled for this week has been postponed until next week. The new dates are as follows:

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Cosumnes River College Transit Center (Bruceville Road east entrance)
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - 16th Street light rail station

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Sunrise Mall Transit Center (Arcadia Drive and Greenback Lane)
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Watt/I-80 light rail station

Thursday, March 22, 2012 

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Florin Mall Transit Center (65th Street and Sky Parkway)
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - St. Rose of Lima Park (7th & K) light rail station

RT invites you to stop by a TransitRenewal booth to review and comment on the draft TransitRenewal service analysis. The five-year service analysis outlines recommended improvements - gathered from community input and route analysis - for future transit service in the Sacramento region. 

The TransitRenewal service analysis is expected to be adopted by the RT Board of Directors in April 2012 and will determine how RT will restore, restructure and renew bus and light rail service, contingent upon sufficient funding. The first set of improvements is anticipated to be implemented in September 2012.

Your input is important to RT. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!

To review the draft service analysis, visit www.sacrt.com/transitrenewal. 

In Search of a Few Good Men (and Women, too!)

Are you 55 or over and interested in volunteering?  More than 100 community agencies need volunteers like you!  Match your unique skills, interests, and availability with their needs by visiting http://www.saccounty.net/GetInvolved/Volunteer/default.htm.

A Not-So-Secret Garden

Brighten up our community with WayUp Sacramento's WaytoFreshenUp Garden Program.  They are building FREE backyard and community gardens for individuals and groups.
How to apply:
Upload  a video (no longer than 1 minute, please!) or a photo with a message onto WayUp Sacramento's Facebook wall.  Tell them why you, your school, or your neighborhood needs a garden.

Answer the following questions:
1.  Why should WayUpSacramento fund your garden?
2.  What would this garden mean to you?

Be sure to include your email or phone number.

If you don't have a Facebook profile you can email your video or letter to ebarry@cityofsacramento.org. For more information, please call Emily Barry at 916-808-7175.

Cosumnes CSD Seeks Volunteers to Make a Difference

Are you looking to put your expertise to good use with a community service project?  Do you need community service credits to graduate?  The Cosumnes CSD Parks and Recreation Department has a list of volunteer opportunities at http://yourcsd.com/community/volunteer.aspx. 

In This Election Year, You Can Campaign for Literacy

Did you know that literacy is a major predictor of a student’s future academic success?  Here are some startling statistics about literacy:

·        Eighty-five percent of youth in the juvenile justice system and 60% of all prison inmates are functionally illiterate.   

·        In Sacramento only 37% of third graders read at grade level.  And 74% of those students who are behind in third grade will never catch up. 

To raise literacy levels in our community, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson launched the Sacramento READS! Third Grade Literacy Campaign.  This effort will work to ensure that more children are reading at grade level, attending school on a daily basis, and having quality summer learning options to help them get caught up. 

How can you help?  Be a volunteer, donate to the campaign, or become a business sponsor for one of the local partner schools.  Visit http://www.sacramentoreads.com for more information.

Hope Floats in Sacramento Pools

Due to budget cuts, most of Sacramento’s community pools will not be open this summer.  But thanks to Save Mart Supermarkets, there’s hope!  The 8-week “Help Save Mart Save Our Pools” campaign will match up to $500,000 in donations to help re-open some of the City’s pools. 

You can help by visiting your local Save Mart Supermarket and purchasing a paper “Help Save Mart Save Our Pools” icon for $1 or more.  Or donate through their website at http://www.savemart.com/saveourpools.  The campaign ends on April 10, 2012.

Citizens Academy Provides Lessons in Law & Order

What happens when someone is arrested?  How are criminal charges filed?  What are the roles of law enforcement, attorneys, judges, and probation officers in a criminal case?  Is it really like what you see on TV?

Find out more by attending the upcoming Citizens Academy, a 10-week course designed to involve the many cultures of our community in learning about issues of diversity, race, and the criminal justice system.  The program is sponsored by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, the Sacramento Police Department, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, and the District Attorney’s Multicultural Community Council.

Classes will be on Tuesdays, April 10 through June 12, 2012, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Sacramento Police Headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento.

Program applicants must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Sacramento County.  Application packets are available by contacting Stephanie Hofer at 916-874-7428 or by email at hoferst@sacda.org.  The application deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2012.

Don’t Be a Crash Test Dummy!

The Sacramento Police Department is offering a FREE driver safety class to teenage drivers and their parent or guardian.  Participating teens must be 15 to 19 years old and must bring a parent or guardian to the class. 

The next classes will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, and Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Police Central Command Station, 300 Richards Blvd., 2nd Floor, Sacramento. 

Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 916-808-6126. 

Just Shred It!

Wondering where you can safely dispose of
all those broken electronic gizmos or
old bank statements that are cluttering your home and office? 

Take 'em to the E-Waste/Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School, 8737 Brittany Park Drive in Vintage Park.

Your donations will benefit the Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit and the South Sacramento communities they serve.

Acceptable e-waste items are:
TVs (all sizes and types)
Computer towers & monitors
Laptops
DVD players & VCRs
Printers
Stereos & Radios
Telephones & Cell phones
Video games
Microwaves

No appliances or batteries, please!

For more details, call On-Site Electronics Recycling at 209-234-7994.

Confidential Paper Shredding will also be available from Shred-It.

Sports Program Seeks Wounded Warriors & Veterans

Paralympic Sport Sacramento is seeking veterans and wounded warriors with physical disabilities, as well as those who are blind or have low vision, to participate in Paralympic sports and recreational sport programs.

For more information, please contact Annie Desalernos at adesaler@cityofsacramento.org or 916-808-3809.

March Scholarship Deadlines

DEADLINE:  MARCH 3, 2012
The Sacramento Area Black Caucus, Inc. will award Rosenwald “Robbie” Robertson Scholarships this spring. The $500 scholarships are awarded to the students who best demonstrate the standards of academic achievement, leadership and service to the African American community which the late city councilman and community leader exemplified. 

Applicants must be graduates of a Sacramento area high school by the end of the spring term, 2012 or continuing college/university students. Previous award recipients are eligible to apply. For more information regarding the scholarship and applications call SABC’s office at (916) 484-5025. www.blackparallelschoolboard.com.

DEADLINE:  MARCH 9, 2012
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) scholarship.  For more info visit: http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/Scholarship/index.htm.

DEADLINE:  MARCH 12, 2012
SAFE Credit Union is offering $10,000 in scholarships for exceptional, college-bound high school seniors. Ten students will receive $1,000 this spring. SAFE scholarships are awarded annually to students who live or attend school in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo Yuba, Sutter, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, Nevada, San Joaquin, Solano or El Dorado counties.  The application package is available online at safecu.org and at SAFE Credit Union branches. Interested students can call (916) 979-7233 or (800) 733-7233.

DEADLINE:  MARCH 16, 2012
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter (SacNCBW) offers scholarships to graduating seniors who meet specific qualifications. For more info and to downloaded the application, visit www.sacncbw.org.

DEADLINE:  MARCH 31, 2012 
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program.  Here’s your opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships.  In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be a high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan Program and a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. For more information and to apply visit http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html.

It’s Better to Give Than to Receive

Are you looking to donate some of your time and experience to a worthy cause but not sure where to start? 

Check out the City of Sacramento’s website for a list of citywide short-term and ongoing volunteer opportunities,  http://www.cityofsacramento.org/volunteers.   Some of the recent listings include volunteer tax aides, park cleanups, Paralympic Sports, and historical re-enactments.  There’s something for everyone!

WaZoBia!

WaZoBia means “Come! Come! Come!” in three distinct Nigerian tribal languages. It is an invitation for togetherness and unity.  Share the spirit of Africa and celebrate Black History Month with a cultural and dance program presented by Mr. Sunny at the Southgate Public Library on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.