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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