Monday, November 5, 2012

Our Scholarship Program Grows to Help More Students

We're pleased to announce that our board of directors recently voted to more than double the amount of money budgeted for our 2013 scholarship program.

This program is only for graduating seniors of Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, who plan to attend a college, university, technical or vocational school by September 2013.   

Applications will be available at the end of January 2013 from the school's career center and on our page at www.florinroad.com.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Beach Blanket Bingo Snapshots

Here are some highlights from our 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser on September 27, 2012 at Florin Road Bingo:

 
 
 
 

Monday, September 10, 2012

Like Us and Win!

Like our Facebook page now through midnight on September 16, 2012 and be automatically entered into a special drawing to win two (2) tickets to our SOLD-OUT 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser!  That's an $80 value and includes a catered buffet dinner of BBQ Tri-tip and Thai Chicken. 

You must be at least 18 years old to enter contest and to attend event.  Winner will be randomly selected on September 17, 2012 and notified via Facebook.  Winner must provide a mailing address to receive tickets.  Event is on Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at Florin Road Bingo, Sacramento.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Our 10th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo is Sold-Out!

Thank you to all the generous sponsors, donors, and bingo players who helped us sell-out our fundraiser a month early!  We'll see you on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Florin Road Bingo.

Home Sweet Home

Sacramento County has begun the process of updating the Housing Element and wants to hear from you at an upcoming community workshop:

Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Florin Sheriff’s Service Center (7000 65th Street, Suite B in the Community Room).

Discussion topics include:
  • What are the unmet housing needs in your community?
  • Who in general in your community needs housing assistance?
  • How can affordable housing and higher density housing become more accepted?
  • What types of housing do seniors want?

Through an interactive exercise, you’ll also have an opportunity to talk about important housing issues in Sacramento County. Your input will be used to develop new Housing Element policies and programs and modify existing policies and programs. You will be contacted regarding how your input influenced the Housing Element update.

If you are interested in attending this meeting, please email an RSVP to heupdate@saccounty.net.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the workshop, please notify County staff at least three business days in advance. Call (916) 874-6141 or California Relay Service (711) and ask for Tim Kohaya, or send a request to heupdate@saccounty.net.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

September Events for a Good Cause

The Lions Club International and BloodSource are holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Sheriff’s Station Community Meeting Room at 7000 65th Street, Sacramento.  Make an appointment to donate by contacting Cecille at 916-471-5392, cecille.baylon@live.com or Dave at 916-383-6878, dpevny@gmail.com.

The Sacramento Police Activities League (Sac PAL) is hosting the 2012 Sac PAL Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Scott Haynes Bail Bonds.  This fundraiser will be on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Valley Hi Country Club (9595 Franklin Blvd., Elk Grove).  Proceeds will benefit a junior golf program and a running club being developed by Sac PAL for the youth in Sacramento.
For more information, please contact Racheal Goodpaster, Sac PAL Vice President, at rgoodpaster@sacpal.org.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Learnin’ and Earnin’

The Parkway Estates North Neighborhood Association (PENNA) is offering a scholarship to any high school senior who plans to attend college or trade school and who lives within the boundaries of their association.  An essay is required about why you think you are a good candidate to receive the scholarship and what your plans and goals are after high school.  Deadline is August 15, 2012.  Call Jeanne at 916-427-2540 if interested. 
Elk Grove Adult & Community Education (EGACE) is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Charles Mack Elementary School (4701 Brookfield Dr, Sac). Classes  held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 4, 2012 through January 24, 2013, 2:45 pm-5:45 pm.  Babysitting available.  Registration fee is $40 plus materials.  Registration is 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month beginning September 4.  Info:  916-686-7717, www.egace-egusd.ca.schoolloop.com, adultedinfo@egusd.net
Sacramento Works South County Career Center provides training referrals, career counseling, job listings, job search workshops, and other employment-related services.  Register online at www.jobs.sacramentoworks.org.  The Center is located at 8401-A Gerber Rd, Sac.  Info: 916-525-4717.