Sheriff's Dept. Seeks "Elves" to Help with Toy Drive

122 Holiday Stockings were made by our associate director!




The Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept. Central Division needs your help with stuffing gift bags for needy families.  This is part of the department's annual toy and food drive for pre-screened low-income local residents. Volunteers are needed from Tuesday, Dec. 17th through Thursday, Dec. 19th, from noon until 4 pm each day. For more information or to sign-up, call Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322. 

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

Dec. 14th FREE Community Health Fair

Sac. Co. Sheriff's Toy Drive is Wrapping Up Soon

This Friday, December 13th, is the deadline to donate to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department annual toy drive. They rely on your donations for low-income families who complete an application and are screened for eligibility. Each year approximately 200 local families are served by the program.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. There will be a toy bin in the front lobby. All toys are distributed to children up to 17 years old.

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

Holiday Stocking Drive for Parkway Elementary School

Parkway Estates Neighborhood Association is collecting filled holiday stockings to give to the special education and kindergarten students at Parkway Elementary School in Sacramento.

Donations are needed before Dec. 20th. For more info, please call Donna at 916-395-2050.

Southgate Raiders are Fundraising for National Championships

photo courtesy of Southgate Recreation and Park District

CONGRATULATIONS!

Southgate Raiders Jr. NFL Flag Football Team

We are pleased to announce that the Southgate Raiders Jr. NFL Flag Football Team won the regional tournament qualifier held in Oakland, California on November 9, 2013. These young girls and boys have secured a spot at the National Championships in Arlington, Texas on February 8, 2014.

A special fundraising event will be held December 28th to help offset the team's cost for flights to Texas.

For more information or to donate to the team's fundraising efforts to compete at Nationals, please call Coach Rafael Enriquez at (916) 370-7560.

Friends of the Sacramento Public Library Book Sales

Warehouse Sale ~ Members Preview: Friday, December 6th, 5-8 pm (memberships available at door).

Warehouse Sale ~ Open to the Public: Saturday, December 7th, 9 am-4 pm and Saturday, December 14, 9 am-4 pm.

The Book Den is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm. Gift certificates are available at the Book Den. They are accepted by the Book Den and the Warehouse.

The Book Den and the Friends Warehouse are located at 8250 Belvedere, Suite E, Sacramento. Please note there is NO parking allowed on the south side of Belvedere.

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

To find out about Book Den/Warehouse volunteer openings, please contact (916) 731-8493 or splallfriends@gmail.com.

Dec. 7th FREE Event: Learn About Health Care Reform

FREE Workshop: How to Have Stress Free & Fun Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2013 - 11:00am-12:30pm. Location: Always Knocking, Inc., 2251 Florin Rd, Ste. 24, Sacramento, CA 95822.

This session will cover how to have a stress free holiday, how to cope, heal and even have fun during the holiday season. Free community resources will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Group Facilitator: Faye Wilson Kennedy.

RSVP by December 10th by calling (916) 484-5025 or by e-mailing fayek@springmail.com.

Always Knocking, Inc. is an innovative social rehabilitation program that focuses on multi-level relationship building, community interaction, life planning, and identifying and redirecting misguided youth by promoting positive social, emotional, and educational opportunities in the Sacramento area.

Nov. 23 Health Care Enrollment & Resource Fair

Assemblymember Pan & the Sacramento Women + Health Care Reform Coalition

 

Invite you to attend

Getting Women + Families Access to Care:  HealthCare Enrollment + Resource Fair

 

When: Saturday, November 23^rd  10am-1pm

Where: Luther Burbank High School

3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento

 

      Take advantage of Free Services

• Education on Health Care for Women + Families
• Meet Health Insurance Providers through Covered California + Medi-Cal
• Find Health Resources in Your Community
• Health Screenings
• Get Enrolled in Health Insurance

 

To begin enrolment please bring:

• W2 or Last Year’s Tax Return
• Birth Certificate or Legal Resident Card
• Proof of U.S Citizenship + Residency Status
• SSN + Date of Birth for Each Household Family Member Enrolling
• Proof of Property Assets (Such as Current Bank Statement)

Additional Event Offerings:

• Return Bus Voucher
• Childcare Provided  On-Site
• Raffle for Thanksgiving Turkeys + Other Prizes
• Hmong + Spanish Translation Available

Questions: call (916) 262-0999

Affordable Care & Housing Information Event

Nov. 16 CoveredCA Enrollment Day

Find out about your health insurance options at the Covered California Enrollment Day, this Saturday, November 16, 2013, from 9 am to 2 pm. 

One of the event locations is the Office of Assemblymember Richard Pan, 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento (in the Florin Arts & Business Complex at Florin Road & 24th St.)

FREE Flu Shot Clinics

Sacramento County residents can obtain influenza immunizations at no charge at these upcoming clinics. (Medicare members should bring their card and shot record.)

Friday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Fruitridge Community Center, 4000 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento.

Thursday, Dec. 12: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Pannell Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.

Civil Rights Art & Poetry Contest

The Sacramento Regional Transit District is celebrating its 6th Annual Season of Civil Rights with a series of events during the months of December, January & February to build awareness about the significant role that transit played in the American Civil Rights Movement.

RT invites students in grades 3 through 12, who attend a school within RT's service area, to participate in the "I Am the Dream and the Dream Is Now" art and poetry contest.

The contest allows students to creatively express their ideas about the relationship between transit and civil rights. Original artwork must be submitted on 8.5" tall x 11" wide (landscape) paper. Poems must be 10 lines or less and be original work and type written. All entries are required to relate to the both the theme of transit and civil rights.

Twelve entries will be selected, four from each grade category: 3rd through 6th, 7th through 9th, and 10th through 12th. Winners will receive a $25 bookstore gift card and "The Rosa Parks Story" DVD.

RT will display the winning works of art and poetry on RT interior transit cards in buses from January 1 through February 28, 2014, to commemorate RT's Season of Civil Rights. Winning entries will also be on display at special events during the three-month campaign.

Submissions must be received by Friday, December 6, 2013. Mail or deliver to:

Sacramento Regional Transit District, Attn: Season of Civil Rights Art and Poetry Contest, 1400 29th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.

All entries must be original work, and include student's name, grade, school, teacher and contact information. All contest entries received become the property of RT, which reserves the exclusive, unrestricted right for the use, reproduction and publication of the content of such entries.

For more information, contact Brittany Dobbs, RT Marketing and Communications Specialist, at 916-556-0125 or bdobbs@sacrt.com.

Sheriff's Toy & Food Drive

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is already gearing up for their annual toy and food drive. They rely on your donations for low-income families who complete an application and are screened for eligibility. Each year approximately 200 local families are served by the program.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, holidays excluded. There will be a toy bin in the front lobby. All toys are distributed to children up to 17 years old. Donated items are needed by Friday, December 13, 2013.

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

Register for "An Evening With Santa"

Now in its 27th year, this annual event hosted by the Southgate Recreation and Park District provides low-income families a chance to have a holiday night out with entertainment, dinner, raffles and a gift for each child.

REGISTRATION:

Where: Jose P. Rizal Community Center and Fruitridge Community Center

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Time: 9:30 am

Cost: Free with proof of District residency, photo ID, and LOW-INCOME STATUS.

For more information or to donate to the event, please call 916-422-7610.

Holiday Events for Seniors

The Fruitridge Community Center has fun & festive activities for senior citizens. Make your reservations by calling 916-422-7610, x. 14 by the date listed below.

Thanksgiving Party: November 15th (RSVP by 11/5)

Thanksgiving Banquet: November 20th (RSVP by 11/12)

Free Southgate Sewing Circle: Wednesdays (no classes 2nd Wednesday of each month). Contact Nora at 916-743-4028.

Rummage & Bake Sale Benefits SOJO Museum

The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum is holding a rummage & bake sale on Friday, November 8, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Florin Road Arts & Business Complex, 2251 Florin Road, Suite B, Sacramento. Proceeds will benefit the museum's programs.

Donated items can be dropped off Thursday, November 7th in Suite 126 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Bake sale items will include Banana Ginger Pudding, Old School Lemon Meringue Pie & Bean Pie.

And while you're at the sale, be sure to check out the amazing murals throughout the building!

MLK, Jr. Celebration Student Essay Contest

FREE Holiday Shopping Guide

Get your FREE copy of our business directory, featuring hundreds of stores & restaurants in our district as well as the Stockton Boulevard & Oak Park districts.

Just email your name & address to us at Florinroad@aol.com and we'll mail a copy to you - FREE! 

Be sure to check inside for the FREE Boulevard Advantage Card, featuring special savings at participating businesses.

Shop Local This Holiday Season!

Mmm, Mmm, Soup!

Upcoming Home Buyer Education Classes

Do you want to buy a home?  Do you need downpayment assistance?  Find out about programs that can help you realize the American dream.  Register for the Home Buyer Education Class offered by the Greater Sacramento Urban League Housing Agency on Saturday, November 9, 2013 and Saturday, December 7, 2013.  Classes are from 8:30 am-4:30 pm at 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 916-286-8602 or visit http://www.gsulhousing.org.

Oct. 24th Board Meeting CANCELED

Due to unforseen circumstances, today's meeting of the Florin Road Foundation board of directors has been canceled. Our apologies for any inconvenience. The next meeting is planned for January. The 2014 schedule will be posted soon on the "Meetings" page of our website at http://www.florinroad.com.

Don't Flush Your Meds!

We're Looking for Local Leaders

•Do you want to become more involved in the Florin Road community?
•Do you want to help local schools and aspiring students?
•Do you want to meet other residents & business people who share your interests?

Then consider joining our board of directors!

We're looking for a local resident, age 18 or older, from the ZIP codes of 95822, 95823, 95828, or 95832. Duties include planning our annual fundraiser, selecting scholarship recipients, and approving grants to K-12 schools and nonprofits.

Meetings are held 3 to 4 times per year on Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at our office in south Sacramento, California. The meetings are casual with a complimentary lunch and free raffle prize drawing. The total annual time commitment is approximately 10 to 12 hours. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Interested individuals can request further information by emailing Florinroad@aol.com or by calling our associate director at 916-424-4230, ext. 3. Please also visit us at http://www.florinroad.com and at http://www.facebook.com/FlorinRdFdn.

Fun & Games on Florin Road

Did you miss our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo "fun"draiser on September 26, 2013? Then you missed out on a great time for a good cause!

The sold-out crowd at Florin Road Bingo was treated to a delicious BBQ buffet by Hannibal's Catering and tropical libations by The Bolt Bar. Guests also enjoyed a special performance by the very talented children's choir from the Phoenix Park Visual and Performing Arts Academy, under the direction of Ms. Kitty Griffin.

Our raffle featured a $400 cash prize and raised a record amount of money. Net proceeds from this event benefit our college scholarship program for disadvantaged youth at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento. The event also supports K-12 educational programs and numerous nonprofit organizations in the Florin Road community.

Want to be the first to find out about next year's event? Email your name and address to us at Florinroad@aol.com or leave us a message at 916-424-4230, ext. 1.

For the Children

6th Annual Expanding Your Horizon Conference: Sat., Oct. 12 from 9 am-3 pm at CSUS, 6000 J St, Sacramento. Hosted by CSUS & Women of AT&T. A science & math conference for 6th-8th grade girls. Info: http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/eyh/eyh12/index.cfm?pid=17

Healthy Kids Day:Sat., Oct. 19 from 10 am-2 pm at Valley High School, 6300 Ehrhardt Ave, Sacramento. Free health resources and screenings. Info & pre-scheduling: 1-866-850-4321 or http://www.sacramentocovered.org.

Low-Cost Family Law Workshops: Through Dec. 31 at the Sacramento County Public Law Library, 609 9th St, Sacramento. Info & registration: http://saclaw.eventbrite.com

Sept. 27th FREE Health Fair & Workshop

Winning!

Just a friendly reminder that our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser is Thursday, September 26, 2013. The event is at Florin Road Bingo, 2350 Florin Road, Sacramento, at the intersection of Florin & 24th Street. Doors open at 5:30 pm, the event runs from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. The buffet, cash bar and raffle ticket sales will end at 7:30 pm.

This event is SOLD OUT! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. The hall will be closed all day in preparation for the fundraiser.

Thank you for your support and best of luck at bingo!

FREE Do-It-Yourself Workshops

Sacramento City Councilmember Bonnie Pannell and The Home Depot of Florin Road invite you to a day of FREE Do-It-Yourself Community Workshops on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.

There will be basic home improvement booth demonstrations, information sessions, "do-it-herself" power tool demonstrations, "kids corral" workshops, raffle prizes, and free giveaways. Sign up at the door the morning of the event. For more info, call 916-808-7008.

Walk with Walgreens

Walk with Walgreens and The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Sacramento Valley Section - Children of Promise. Meet at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center at 6:30 pm each Monday of the month. For more info, call Cheryl Hughes at 916-807-5234.

You can earn 10 points for every mile walked to use toward discounts from Walgreens. Walking can also benefit you by lowering your blood pressure and weight, reducing the risk of heart disease, helping you sleep better and improving your mood, and giving you a chance to spend time with family and friends.

Don't Miss the Boat!

September 2, 2013 is the deadline to reserve your sponsorship of our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser. There are a variety of levels and benefits to choose from.

September 2nd is also the deadline to mail your admission ticket order and payment. Go BOGO for BINGO with 2-for-1 tickets for only $45.00.

The sponsorship package and event flyer with ticket order form are available at http://www.florinroad.com/events/events.html

Congress On Your Corner

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. invites you to Congress On Your Corner to talk with him about strengthening our education system. You can also ask him and his staff for help with any problems you may be having with a federal agency. For example, are you having trouble receiving your Medicare or Social Security benefits? Are you a veteran who needs help with the VA? Where: Florin High School, 7956 Cottonwood Lane, Sacramento, CA 95828. When: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. RSVP by calling the Congressman's Rancho Cordova office at 916-635-0505.

Last Chance to Get Lucky on Florin Road!

September 2, 2013 is the last day to mail in your payment for Beach Blanket Bingo tickets.  Don't miss all the fun at this fundraiser for Sacramento-area schools and nonprofits!  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door so get yours today at www.florinroad.com/events/events.html. 

FREE Education Fair Aug. 24th

Sept. 26th Benefit for Local Schools & Nonprofits

Do you want to have a good time, win great prizes - including CASH - and help Sacramento-area schools and nonprofits?  You CAN do it all at our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo!

Don't miss the fun on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 5:30-8:30 pm at Florin Road Bingo, 2350 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA.

Admission includes a buffet by Hannibal's Catering:  BBQ tri-tip, roasted Teriyaki chicken, veggie stir fry, red potato salad, mixed green salad, fresh baked rolls, vanilla cake with lemon filling, chocolate chip cookies, assorted soft drinks and bottled water. 

There are over $2,400 in prizes:  gift cards to popular restaurants and stores, electronics, home decor, power tools, games, books, CDs, DVDs, passes to family attractions, and oh yes - CASH! 

You'll also receive a cute goody bag and enjoy a special performance by the Phoenix Park Visual and Performing Arts Academy.  And all bingo game materials are included so there's nothing extra to buy!

This is a casual-dress event for ages 18 and up.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door so get yours today at www.florinroad.com/events/events.html.

Only 1 Month Left to BOGO for Bingo!

Now through September 2, 2013, you can BOGO for Bingo:  For only $45 you will receive two (2) admission tickets to our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo "fun"-raiser.  Admission includes a BBQ buffet and dessert by Hannibal's Catering, nonalcoholic beverages, all bingo game materials, a goody bag, and a special performance by the Phoenix Park Visual and Performing Arts Academy.

There are over $2,300 in prizes awaiting you, including CASH!  Plus gift cards to your favorite restaurants, retailers and spas, electronics, power tools, home decor, books, CDs, DVDs, passes to museums and art galleries, and so much more.

This is a casual-dress event for ages 18 and up.  Don't miss the fun on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 5:30-8:30 pm at Florin Road Bingo, 2350 Florin Road, Sacramento.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door so get yours now at www.florinroad.com/events/events.html.
 

August 3rd FREE Community Health Fair

Board of Directors Vacancy

• Do you want to become more involved in the Florin Road community?
• Do you want to help local schools and aspiring students?
• Do you want to meet other residents & business people who share your interests?

Then consider joining our board of directors!  We're looking for a local resident, age 18 or older, from the ZIP codes of 95822, 95823, 95828, or 95832.  Duties include planning our annual fundraiser, selecting scholarship recipients, and approving grants to K-12 schools and nonprofits.

Meetings are held 3 to 4 times per year on Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at our office in south Sacramento, California.  The meetings are casual and a complimentary lunch is provided.  The total annual time commitment is approximately 10 to 12 hours.  This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Interested individuals can request further information by emailing Florinroad@aol.com or by calling 916-424-4230, ext. 3. 

Go Back to the Beach!

Healthcare Reform Information Session

Knock, Knock! Who's There? Find out on July 18th

Be a Beach Blanket Bingo Sponsor!

 

 

 

It's Baaack! 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo

Go Titans!

Congratulations to the Florin Road Foundation's 2013 scholarship recipients
from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento.
These 16 outstanding students were recognized at a special school ceremony on May 30, 2013.

We wish them and the Class of 2013 all the best in their future endeavors.

Save the Date for Our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo!

2013 Florin Road Foundation Scholarship Recipients

 We're pleased to announce our 2013 scholarship award recipients from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento.  And we're grateful for the generous financial support of our many sponsors who make this annual program possible.

Sponsor:  Florin Road Bingo

$1,200 Scholarship  -  Victor Medina Del Toro, Jr.

Sponsor:  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

$750 Scholarship  -  Jessica Gonzalez

   $750 Scholarship -  Emily Vang

Sponsor:  Florin Road Foundation

$1,000 Scholarship  -  Mai Sheng Vang
$1,000 Scholarship -  Cameron Do 

$1,000 Scholarship -  Ada Saetern

$500 Scholarship -  Stephanie Lao

$500 Scholarship -  Abhi Bangar

$500 Scholarship -  Melita Jagurdzija

 Sponsor:  Elk Grove Toyota
$750 Scholarship  -  Monica Mares

Sponsor:  Construction and General Laborers Local 185

$750 Scholarship  -  Maira Ramirez

Sponsor:  The Honorable Larry Carr,
SMUD Board of Directors-Ward 6

$325 Scholarship  -  Jacob Malcolm 

Sponsor:  California School Employees Association

$325 Scholarship  -  Meuy Saeturn

Sponsor:  Cement Masons Local 400

$325 Scholarship  -  Juan de Dios Gamez

Sponsor:  F&M Bank

 $250 Scholarship  -  Toulee Vue

Sponsor:  SMUD

$250 Scholarship  -  Ashley Green

Own the American Dream

Indian Lane home construction starts in June! 

This is Sacramento Habitat for Humanity’s largest and most ambitious home development project to date and has been more than 6 years in the making.

The transit-oriented development (TOD) is located across from the Florin Road Light Rail Station.  It will feature 14 single family, 3 and 4-bedroom homes.  These two-story homes will all be LEED-certified and sold at 0% interest to qualified partner families. 

Two families have already been assigned to the development.  Habitat is searching for 12 more.  Info:  Molly Gautreaux, Family Services Coordinator, 916-440-1215, x. 1111 or FamilyServices@shfh.org.

Family Homeowner Orientations will be held at Sacramento Habitat for Humanity, 819 North 10^th Street, Sacramento on the following dates: Monday, April 15, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 pm; Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00-11:00 am; and Monday, June 17, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 pm.  RSVP to Molly Gautreaux, Family Services Coordinator, 916-440-1215, x. 1111 or FamilyServices@shfh.org.

Bucks for Burbank Students

Win your share of up to $10,000 in cash scholarships!

This program is just for graduating seniors from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, who plan to attend a college, university, or trade school.  Pick up the Florin Road Foundation scholarship application from the school's career center. 

We must receive your application and supporting materials by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013.

The Sacramento Values Project: A Neighborhood Opportunity

The Values Project is a new public art project for the Sacramento community, by the Sacramento community.  It paints "values" words that represent our shared human values in public parking spaces, in dozens of parking lots, in the language appropriate for the neighborhood, to stimulate thought and conversation.

This Spring and Summer, volunteers (with the approval of City officials) will coordinate with businesses, schools, hospitals, churches and non-profit organizations, and arrange for licensed & bonded crews to paint select parking spaces with the values words each organization chooses to represent their own values.

Councilmember Jay Schenirer is offering to sponsor the winner of a contest.  To participate, please submit two paragraphs by e-mail explaining how you think the values words painted in the parking spaces will improve your environment.  The contest will run from Friday, March 1st, to Friday, March 29th.  A winner will be selected by the Councilmember and will be eligible to receive four values words.  Please e-mail your submission to: mrabovsky@cityofsacramento.org

The Values Project is relying on a variety of funding:  crowdsourcing, angels, grants and businesses.  As a business owner for instance, your fee would cover your workshop and your painted words, as well as the workshop and words at a public school, non-profit, church or city lot of your choice.  The artist, Peter Hassen, is donating his time, so the $100 per word fee covers hard costs:  materials, painting and gas.

To find out more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TheValuesProject.org.

Win Pro Hockey Tickets!

It's all fun & games until someone loses a tooth...then it's hockey!

Tell us why you're a hockey fan & you'll be automatically entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate from Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey.  Valued at $56 & good for four (4) lower end zone or upper premium tickets to a Thunder home game in March 2013.

Post your comment on our blog or on our Facebook page by midnight PT on Sunday, March 3, 2013.  Must be 18+ to enter.  No purchase necessary. Winner will be randomly selected & notified on March 4, 2013.

We're Accepting Scholarship Applications thru March 8

Save the Date!

Don't miss our 11th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo "fun"-raiser:  Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 5:30-8:30 pm at Florin Road Bingo (2350 Florin Rd., Sacramento).

This casual event for ages 18+ features thousands of dollars in bingo and door prizes, a catered buffet, adult beverages, and more.  Proceeds benefit our college scholarship program as well as local K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations.

Tickets go on sale this summer.  Sponsorship packages will also be available. Check back here and on our website at www.florinroad.com.

Write the History of Florin!

Are you a published writer? Or perhaps an aspiring author?  Do you love local history and photography?  Then Arcadia Publishing would like to hear from you!  They are interested in working with a writer to publish a book about the history of the town of Florin in Sacramento County. 

For more info, please contact: 

Jared Nelson, Aquisitions Editor at Arcadia Publishing

ph: 843.853.2070 x. 132

fax: 843.853.0044

E-mail: Jnelson@arcadiapublishing.com

Explore more than 8,000 titles at www.arcadiapublishing.com

Hey, District 5: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Do you have a great idea for your neighborhood? Or a way to bring people together around a common community need or improvement?   The District 5 Sacramento City Council Office is offering a total of $5,000 in seed grants ranging from $500 - $1,000 to neighborhood and community organizations.   

Recipients are awarded a maximum of $1,000 for physical improvements, marketing materials, community events, and other initiatives benefiting the community or increasing organizational capacity. Recipients are encouraged to use grant funds to leverage other funding sources and contributions.

Examples of potential projects include landscaping and beautification to areas of public access, community gardens, tree planting, and neighborhood signs. Projects can be sited either on private land--as long as the site is visible and accessible to all neighborhood residents--or on memorial squares, portions of city parks, or other public lands, pending city approval. Existing community gardens and pocket parks are also eligible.  

The goals of the program are to promote healthier, safer, and cleaner neighborhoods; to improve neighborhood appearance; to encourage neighborhood residents to engage in bettering their environment; to demonstrate collaboration with community groups and organizations; to develop leadership within the neighborhood; and to enhance partnerships between community organizations and the City.  

How to Apply: In 500 words or less describe how, if awarded, the funds would be used and how this would improve your community.
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee and should be received no later than March 1, 2013.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Councilmember Schenirer's office at 916-808-7005 or send an e-mail to rrruano@cityofsacramento.org.  Submit your application by: 

Email: rruano@cityofsacramento.org 

Fax: 916–264-7680 (Attention:  Rosio Ruano or Joe Devlin)

Mail:  Councilmember Jay Schenirer, 915 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814