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.

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