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Be a Sleep Train Secret Santa

Sleep Train believes all children should be able to experience the joy and excitement of the holidays. But for California foster children who have been separated from family, friends and familiar faces, the holidays can be a lonely and difficult time.

The good news is that we can help! Something as simple as a special gift that shows someone cares can make a world of difference.

Now through Sunday, December 14, 2014, bring your donation of new and unwrapped toys, books, games, movies and more to a Sleep Train location near you, including their store at Florin Towne Centre, 6001 Florin Rd, Ste D-1, Sacramento.

Store Hours:
Monday through Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Phone: 916-399-0737

Or you can donate online today at https://www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.general and the shopping will be done on your behalf.

Dec. 13th Warehouse Book Sale

Meet Our New Executive Director

Sac. Co. Sheriff’s Central Division Toy Drive

This holiday season the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Central Division is serving 250 low-income families who live in the South Sacramento county areas, including the Delta. Your toy donations are needed to give to the families who qualify and complete an application. The applications are screened and entered into a database.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory). A collection bin will be in the front lobby from 9 am to 5 pm, M-F (excluding holidays).

All age-appropriate toys will be distributed to children up to 12 years old. The families will also receive a box of non-perishable food and a frozen turkey or chicken donated by the Salvation Army.

Your donated toys are needed by Friday, December 12, 2014. For more information, please contact Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

"I Am the Dream and the Dream Is Now"

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) is celebrating its 7th annual Season of Civil Rights with a series of events during the months of December, January and February to build awareness about the significant role that transit played in the American Civil Rights Movement.

In preparation, 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 either through art or writing. Original drawings must be submitted in landscape orientation on 8.5" high x 11" wide paper. Entries should not be created in pencil or include the use of unlicensed images taken from the Internet or print materials. Poems must be 10 lines or less and be original work and type written. All entries are required to relate to 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 in January and February 2015, 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 12, 2014. To submit original artwork or poems, please mail or deliver to:

Sacramento Regional Transit District
Attn: Season of Civil Rights Art and Poetry Contest
1225 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

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.

Nov. 15th is "A Taste of Tanzania" fundraiser

Please join the Sojourner Truth Museum on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to celebrate “A Taste of Tanzania” fundraiser.

Enjoy banana plantain with chicken cooked in curry and coconut sauce or fried fish cooked with coconut sauce. Both dishes will be served over rice and include a tossed salad. Price is $10. For an additional $2 you can get a slice of lemon meringue pie or butter cake and a 12 oz. cup of swonk tea.

All orders must be pre-ordered. Email sojomuseum@gmail.com to place your order. Deadline to order is Thursday, November 13th.

All orders will be for pick up only at the SOJO Museum, 2251 Florin Rd. #126, Sacramento, CA 95822 on Saturday, November 15th from 11 am to 7 pm.

Call 916-320-9573 for more info.

Registration for "Evening with Santa" Event

The Fruitridge Community Center and the Rizal Community Center are holding registration for the "Evening with Santa" event on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This year they will take all applications and then do a lottery drawing for attendance. Those who are drawn will be contacted Friday, November 21, 2014 by the Southgate Recreation and Park District staff.

Please call 916-422-7610 for more information.

District 8 Is Heating Up This Month!

November Flu Shot Clinics in South Sac

RT Wants to Hear From You

Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) is hosting three community meetings to present RT's Security Peer Review report, and to 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.

Meetings:

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.

Oct. 31st Halloween Carnival at Rizal Center

Come out to the Rizal Community Center on Friday, October 31, 2014, between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm for the annual Halloween Carnival. Southgate Recreation & Park District offers this fun and safe environment for kids to do their trick-or-treating.

Cost is $5 per child and each admission includes entry into the candy walk, haunted house, photo booth, games and arts & crafts.

Please call 916-422-7610 for more information.

Oct. 18th Youth Talent Competition

And A Good Time Was Had By All!

Two hundred-thirty guests attended our 12th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser on September 25, 2014. This event was once again graciously hosted by Florin Road Bingo. They generously donated the venue, hand-made decorations, non-alcoholic beverages, and staff time. Their support year after year helps make this event a success.

We were fortunate to have Hannibal's Catering and Events as well as The Bolt Bar return to provide delicious food and drinks.

Our many generous donors and sponsors contributed over $3,400 in prizes for our bingo games and raffles.

Local elected officials and their staff members also participated in the event. Many thanks to Larry Carr, SMUD Board of Directors - Ward 6; Jimmie Yee, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors - District 2; and Bonnie Pannell, former councilmember for Sacramento City Council - District 8.

A special thank you goes to Parkway Estates North Neighborhood Association (PENNA) for purchasing the most individual admission tickets. We are grateful for their continued support.

We also greatly appreciate the support of the Florin Historical Society, who joined us this year with both a table sponsorhip and a display sponsorship.

Net proceeds from this event go directly to our annual college scholarship program for graduating seniors of Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento. The fundraiser also helps provide grants to numerous schools and non-profits in the Florin Road community.

Sept. 27th National Take Back Initiative

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Donors

 Many thanks to the generous donors and sponsors of our 12th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser!  We are grateful for the continued support of these individuals and organizations. Due to the popularity of this event, tickets are no longer available.

Sept. 27th FREE DIY Home Improvement Workshops

Last Chance for Beach Blanket Bingo!

The Florin Road Foundation's Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser returns for its 12th year on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Florin Road Bingo (2350 Florin Road, Sacramento). Doors will open earlier this time (at 5:00 pm) so you can check out the prizes and get your lucky seat. The event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Admission for adults ages 18+ includes a buffet dinner and dessert by Hannibal's Catering, nonalcoholic beverages, all bingo game materials, door prize entry, and a goody bag. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event. A cash bar staffed by The Bolt Bar will be available for guests ages 21+.

September 15th is the deadline to get your ticket order postmarked for a special 2-for-1 admission price! Check out the flyer & order form at http://florinroad.com/events/events.html

Sept. 20th Citizenship Fair - FREE!

2, 4, 6, 8...Water Conservation We Appreciate!

August 24th Unity Event

Beach Blanket Bingo Sponsorships Still Available

 

Don't Miss the Book Den's Big Warehouse Sale!

You can find amazing deals at the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library’s Book Den!

Members can browse their warehouse sale on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 5 pm-8 pm. Not a member? You can join at the door for only $15! The big sale continues on Saturday, August 9 and Saturday, August 16 from 9 am-4 pm both days.

Books are priced from 50 cents to $2.00 each. Check out the outside sales area where books will be offered at $6 per bag.

The Book Den is located at 8250 Belvedere Ave., Ste. E, Sacramento, CA 95826. For more info, call 916-731-8493 or email fspl@att.net.

New County Panhandling Ordinance In Effect

Back to School Donation Drive

The Florin Road Foundation's donation of school supplies for foster kids.

All children should have the school supplies they need to feel confident and prepared in the classroom. Unfortunately, for over 60,000 California foster kids, a sudden change of homes can mean starting over at a new school without the tools they need to succeed.

You can help local foster children get a positive start to the school year — bring your gift of new backpacks, paper, pens, art supplies, binders and more to a Sleep Train store, or donate online today at http://www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1010.

You can donate at Sleep Train's Florin Towne Centre store at 6001 Florin Road, Ste D-1, Sacramento.

Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Phone: 916-399-0737

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Only 100 Tix Left for Beach Blanket Bingo!

July 29th Elder Abuse Community Discussion

School Supply Drive for Foster Kids

All children should have the school supplies they need to feel confident and prepared in the classroom. Unfortunately, for over 60,000 California foster kids, a sudden change of homes can mean starting over at a new school without the tools they need to succeed.

You can help local foster children get a positive start to the school year — bring your gift of new backpacks, paper, pens, art supplies, binders and more to a Sleep Train store, or donate online today at http://www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1010.

You can donate at Sleep Train's Florin Towne Center store at 6001 Florin Road, Ste D-1, Sacramento.

Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Phone: 916-399-0737

Save the Date! Beach Blanket Bingo Is Back

The Florin Road Foundation's Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser returns for its 12th year on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Florin Road Bingo (2350 Florin Road, Sacramento). Doors will open earlier this time (at 5:00 pm) so you can check out the prizes and get your lucky seat. The event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Admission for adults ages 18+ includes a buffet dinner and dessert by Hannibal's Catering, nonalcoholic beverages, all bingo game materials, door prize entry, and a goody bag. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event. A cash bar staffed by The Bolt Bar will be available for guests ages 21+.

Tickets go on sale this summer - check back here later this month for details!

Our Scholarship Recipients Thank You

Be a Beach Blanket Bingo Sponsor!

Congrats to Our 2014 Scholarship Recipients!

LBHS Seeks Graduation Donations

Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, seeks donations for their Senior Picnic to celebrate the class of 2014.  This year’s event will be held at the school on Friday, June 6 from 5-7 pm.  For more info, please call counselor Leticia Gallardo at 916-433-5100, x. 1056.

May 17th Meadowview Community Spring Fest

Make Sacramento the Safest Big City in California

Connected communities are safer communities. The Sacramento Police Department needs your help in being the "eyes and ears" in your community. Together we can "Make Sacramento the Safest Big City in California!"

Attend one of the department's monthly training meetings about crime prevention. April's topic is "Reporting: Code Enforcement and Crime":
Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm, Valley Hi North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Barbara Falcon at mfalcon@pd.cityofsacramento.org or call 916-548-4435.

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Community Health Survey Volunteers Needed

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Friends of the Library Warehouse Sale

Are you getting caught up on your reading? If so, you can replenish your supply at the Friends of the Library April Warehouse sale:

Fri., April 4, 2014, 5 pm - 8 pm. Friends members only (Join at door for $15).

Sat., April 5, 9 am - 4 pm. Open to all.

Sat., April 12, 9 am - 4 pm. Open to all.

The sale is at 8250 Belvedere Ave., Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95826. For more info, call (916) 731-8493.

And, just in case you wanted to put it on your calendar now, their next sale will be June 6, 7, and 14.

Celebrate Spring with 25% off all Gardening Books (35% off for Friends Members). Model Railroad Magazines are also available at 25% off (35% for members). Teen Fiction is on special for 20% off (30% for members).

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed in the warehouse sorting books or helping with internet sales on Wednesday or Saturday mornings. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Denise Watts at splallfriends@gmail.com.

Donations Always Needed! Children's picture books are especially needed right now. Book Den relies entirely on donations of gently used books on all subjects. Vintage and/or unique items are popular sellers at book fairs and their Amazon store. They also welcome donations of other media, including movies, records, sheet music and comic books, board games, video games and software.

Please bring your donations of gently used items to the Book Den during store hours (Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm) or on Wednesday from 9 am to noon. If you need help unloading, please come in on Wednesday or Saturday when there will be people to help you.

All donations are tax deductible.

(The Florin Road Foundation is pleased to be a supporter of the Friends of the Library. We hope you will be, too!)

FREE Tax Service for Low- & Mid-Income Persons

The Sacramento County Dept. of Human Assistance (DHA) and the Sacramento Coalition for Working Families (SCWF) are offering a FREE tax service to families and individuals making $52,000 a year or less.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is designed to help working, low- to mid-income level families and individuals file their tax returns. The program is completely staffed by volunteers who received IRS-certified training.

There are over a dozen VITA sites throughout Sacramento County, including the DHA office (Susie Gaines Mitchell building) at 2450 Florin Road. Many locations offer Saturday appointments. All offer an easy to use, self-serve kiosk to electronically file income tax returns.

To make an appointment, and for a complete list of locations, dial 211 or visit www.SacWorkingFamilies.com.

March 27th Deadline for Our Scholarship Program