Doggy Donations Needed for Wounded Vets

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division is collecting donations for our wounded combat troops.  These donations will go to The Pathway Home at Yountville, an independent, nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals for the care of service members who return from Iraq and Afghanistan with serious combat related injuries.    The Pathway Home recently adopted a Military Service Dog program.

Items needed:  laundry soap, shampoo, grooming items, nonperishable foods, healthy snack foods, unopened bottles of vitamins (glucosamine, vitamin C, vitamin B complex, fish oil, etc.), protein bars/powders, coffee, tea, note books, journals, sweats, socks, batteries (AAA, AA, C, D), tough dog toys (tug toys, fetch toys), healthy dog treats (NO dog food), or anything else you think a wounded warrior or their dog may enjoy.

Donated items will be accepted at the Central Division Station at 7000 65^th Street, Sacramento, during normal business hours.  If you're unable to drop-off, you can call Crime Prevention Specialist Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322 to arrange for a special pick up.

You may also make cash donations directly through the official PATHWAY website at www.thepathwayhome.org.

Celebrate Dads & Grads to Support Our Cause

Looking for the perfect gift for your special
Dad or Grad?

We'll take the stress out of your shopping at www.igive.com/FlorinRoadFoundation. 

It's FREE and easy to sign-up.  Searching or Shopping means a donation and there's a $5 bonus for your first purchase at over 921 stores like Amazon, eBay, Expedia, Pottery Barn, QVC and many, many more. Plus you SAVE money with exclusive coupons and free shipping.

These donations do add up and help offset our operational expenses.  And many of our Florin Road corridor merchants participate in the program! Several stores allow you to place your order online and then quickly pick-up at the store when it's convenient for you.  That's a great way to save time and avoid the hassle of standing in long lines.

As a small non-profit, the best part of the igive.com program is that we don't have to pay any fees to participate.  And you won't pay extra to participate, either. The donations come from the stores you search or shop.  It's really a win-win for everyone.  So give it a try today and let us know what you think of the program.  Happy Shopping!

Calling All Bookworms! June 11 Book Sale

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library Warehouse Sale is this Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm, at 8250 Belvedere Avenue, Suite E in Sacramento. 

Hundreds of books, including science fiction, medieval and Renaissance history, and United States history will be on sale at rock bottom prices.

This is your chance to stock up on your summer reading list!

For more information, please call 916-731-8493.

Memories and Memory Care

Take a trip down memory lane and learn about the diverse cultural history of Florin Road and the town of Florin.

http://video.ezinemark.com/history-of-florin-road-in-sacramento-california-430e5e7d244.html

Primrose Alzheimer’s Care is sponsoring a Senior Resources Fair on Saturday, June 11, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, at St. Anthony’s Parish, 660 Florin Road, Sacramento. 

For more information, please call 916-635-6800.

June 10 - Meet Author Trina Robbins at the Rice Bowl Restaurant

"Forbidden City - The Golden Age of Chinese Night Clubs" author Trina Robbins is scheduled to appear this Friday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Rice Bowl Restaurant, 2378 Florin Road, Sacramento. 

Tickets are $25 for members of the Chinese American Council of Sacramento and $30 for nonmembers.  For more information, please call 916-421-8492.

Congratulations to Our 2011 Scholarship Recipients!

On June 2, 2011, The Florin Road Foundation honored the following 19 scholarship recipients from Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento.  Funds were generously donated by sponsors of our 2010 "Beach Blanket Bingo" event. 

Best wishes to all our scholars!

Sponsor:  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

$1,000 Scholarship  -  Sukhjeet Pabla

   $250 Scholarship  -  Tou Vang

Sponsor:  Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 447

$750 Scholarship  -  Josue Valentin

Sponsor:  Walmart Foundation

$250 Scholarship  -  Mao Moua        

$250 Scholarship  -  Mai Xee Domique Pha

$250 Scholarship  -  Touyee Thao     

$250 Scholarship  -  Mai Jer Vang 

Sponsor:  Construction and General Laborers Local

$250 Scholarship  -  Christina Vang   

$250 Scholarship  -  Mary Xiong

Sponsor:  Elk Grove Toyota

$250 Scholarship  -  Roger Her         

$250 Scholarship  -  Kom Vang

Sponsor:  California School Employees Association

$250 Scholarship  -  Fong Xiong

Sponsor:  Cement Masons Local 400

$250 Scholarship  -  Lucia Escobar

Sponsor:  The Florin Road Foundation

$250 Scholarship  -  Eliza Cruz                

$250 Scholarship  -  Leslie Granciano

$250 Scholarship  -  Antoinette Jenkins    

$250 Scholarship  -  Hoa Nguyen    

$250 Scholarship  -  Andrey Shilov          

$250 Scholarship  -  Tou Vue

July 8-22 Book Sale at MLK, Jr. Library, Sacramento

The Friends of the Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. branch in Sacramento, are looking for volunteers for their upcoming Book Sale, July 8-22. 

Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday, July 8 and for cashiering throughout the event. 

Volunteers are also needed to serve on the Friends' Board of Directors.

For more information about the sale and volunteer opportunities, please call Betty Snyder at 916-427-5196.