| Kristin |
| FRS: Taste of Gold, 2009! |
| 03.03.2025 00:00:00 | |
ATCAA Family Resource Service's 3rd Annual Taste of Gold fundraiser!When: Saturday, May 2, 1:00-5:00 p.m.Where: The New Jackson Ford Mercury Dealership (11400 Hwy 49, Martell, CA) Tags: Hits: 18 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Calling all ATCAA Fans! Are you on Facebook? |
| 27.02.2025 18:43:31 | |
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After long deliberation, ATCAA is dipping a toe into the social network waters! I know, I know, we may be the last to do so, but here we are. Visit the ATCAA Facebook Page!
We're utilizing Facebook pages as an online gathering place for folks interested in what ATCAA is up to in the world. If you become an ATCAA fan, you'll see when we post new pictures, videos, events or blog entries. You'll be able to write on our wall and RSVP for our events (don't worry, we won't be checking names at the door)! Our intention is not to flood your mini-feed with stories (we're even catching onto the lingo!), but to provide an online extension of ATCAA community space. If you loved the YES Auction or A Taste of Mentoring, tell us about it! If participating in the Angel Tree project or Adopt-A-Family changed your life, we want to hear your story. Even if you've always thought about checking out some of our volunteer opportunities, but never quite sat down to make that phone call - we want this to be a casual space to explore ATCAA community. Perhaps another one of our fans has just finished packing bag lunches at the Jamestown Food Bank and wants to rave about it on our wall or in our discussion boards, and in their excited review you discover the perfect opportunity for you!
This is an ATCAA experiment, and - like every single one of our programs, projects and events - it will only be successful with your help! If you're on Facebook already, please join us! If you aren't on Facebook but you've always kind of wondered about it, consider giving it a shot, and you can learn right along with us! Tags: Facebook Hits: 16 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Hot Tamales! |
| 18.02.2025 17:28:07 | |
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For the low-low price of just $30 you can learn how to make tamales at the Summerville Community Resource Center and bring a dozen home!
Tamale love! February 21, 2009, 10-12pm. Call 928-1632 to register because space is limited and tamales are going fast! Tags: Summerville Community Center | Classes Hits: 36 | Read more... |
| Tonya |
| Amadoropoly Fundraiser to Benefit Amador Lifeline! |
| 14.01.2025 21:59:48 | |
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| Kristin |
| Urgent Food Bank Message! |
| 02.01.2025 23:44:32 | |
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This has just come in from Food Bank Director Lee Kimball: if you or someone you know works for PG&E;, you could give an incredible gift to the Food Bank this year.
Please read on for more information. On November 19, 2008, Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced a one-time corporate match program for all donations made to food banks located in the PG&E; service territory. The company will match employees' donations, up to $100 per employee, to any food bank listed in the attached. PG&E; has set aside a total of $100,000 in matching funds for the program. The company's match will be available for donations made through January 31, 2009, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. PG&E; plans to distribute donations to individual food banks by February 28, 2009.Thanks for the info, Lee! And thank you to everyone who volunteers their time or hard-earned money to the Food Bank all year long! We couldn't do it without you! Hits: 53 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Changing the World! |
| 15.10.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Welcome to ATCAA's contribution to Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty. As of this writing, almost 12,000 bloggers all over the world are participating, each of them publishing a blog post written around the general theme of "poverty". Some are podcasting about poverty, some are posting YouTube videos, and everyone and their mother appears to be blogging in the traditional sense.
Here in Tuolumne County we have more than our fair share of folks living in poverty. According to the Tuolumne County Profile, 42% of TC renters are paying more than a third of their income to rent each month. In Sonora specifically, that number shoots up to 69%. Median home prices in the county have gone up 73% since 2002, from $189,000 to $327,500. These are staggering numbers. The national median home price according to Realtor.org is $217,600. Housing costs in Tuolumne County are impacting not only adults, but families. Children Now lists demographic information grabbed from the census - 17% of children in the county are living in poverty. The state budget crunch is hurting children (as well as others). There are many other faces of poverty in our community. Here at ATCAA we try to serve as many people as we can, meeting needs for food, housing, child care, and in all of those ways building the kind of community that will withstand the financial turmoil that our towns, county, state and country is currently experiencing. Now. Take that out wider. Imagine this: you, sitting in your chair, on your couch, in an office/cubicle/kitchen/bedroom, reading this entry on your laptop, your desktop, your phone - go on and click to the Blog Action Day site, please click it, and as you do I want you to think of everyone else, all of the thousands and thousands of people all over the world doing the same thing, all of us with the same thought: What can I do? How can I help? If you're thinking globally, go here for 30 things you can do on the web, from sharing an article about poverty on Twitter to creating a lending group on Kiva.org. If you're thinking locally, we'd love to see you at the Food Bank helping out with the holiday baskets (which are being distributed on November 21 and December 18). The folks at the Adopt-A-Family program need individuals, families and groups to adopt families more than ever this year - please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can take on the role of Santa for a family who can't otherwise buy gifts this year. To help with any of these programs, or to find out more ways you can make a difference for those in need in our community, please call ATCAA at 209-533-1397. In the time I've been writing this post the estimated audience of Blog Action Day has shot over the thirteen million mark. Now think about this: what if every single one of us does one small thing to help someone else today? Now that's a social movement. Tags: BlogActionDay2008 Hits: 56 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Red Ribbon Week Town Hall Meeting |
| 07.10.2024 00:00:00 | |
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE invites 4th-8th grade families to a youth led Town Hall meeting and free dinner! Thursday, October 23rd 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sonora Elks Lodge 100 Elk Drive (half a mile past Sonora High School) Space is limited, first come, first serve. Dinner of spaghetti, salad, rolls, and dessert will be provided by the Sonora Emblem Club. Donations will be accepted at the door. Information and awareness will be provided on the following topics: 1. Alco-pops and energy drinks 2. Tobacco awareness 3. Tolerance training and bullying guidance 4. Family mean time benefits The Friday Night Live youth have been mentored by the following adult allies: Deena Garman, Tuolumne Office of Education Laura Sunday & Patti Taylor, Mountain Women's Resource Center Dr. Todd Stolp, Tuolumne County Public Health Department This event has been sponsored by Tuolumne County behavioral Health Departmenet and the YES Education Committee. Please RSVP by October 20, 2024 to Shary Trent @ 533-1397 ext 297 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tags: Friday Night Live | Events Hits: 25 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| A Taste for Mentoring Soup Sampling! |
| 07.10.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Come taste delicious soups created by the finest local restaurants and caterers!
Monday, October 27th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Parish hall 98 Jackson Street, downtown Sonora $20 per person includes souvenir soup mug Silent auction featuring local artists Silent auction to begin at 5 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m. * Participating restaurants and caterers: * Azzo's * Celebration Catering * Dean's Catering * National Hotel and Restaurant * Seven Sisters at Black Oak Casino * The Smoke Cafe * Thanks to our sponsors: * Diestel Turkey Ranch * KVML Star 92.7 * Black Oak Casino * Blue Mountain Mineral * The Union Democrat About Mentoring Works: Mentoring Works provides one-on-one matches in Tuolumne County between caring adults and children needing a friend. Research shows that children with such role models make better choices about drugs and alcohol, and avoid risky and violent behavior. Contact: Mentoring Works at 533-1397 EXT 229 for more information Tags: Events | Mentoring Works Hits: 43 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Youth Skate Night |
| 30.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Friday Night Live and the Tuolumne County Recreation Department present Youth Skate Night!
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Friday, October 24, 2024 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Kindergarten-8th grade students welcome at High Country Sports Arena 14934 Camage Road, Sonora, behind PG&E; Fee includes entrance and skate rental $5.00 regular price $4.00 if in costume OR with own skates $3.00 with own skates AND in costume Parents $1.00 with paying child Everyone is entered for a chance to win a Nintendo Wii. Increase your odds by buying more raffle tickets inside. We must be out of the Arena by 8:00 p.m. Please be timely picking up your child. Dress Code Strictly Enforced Examples of inappropriate dress include - but are not limited to - the following: NO low-cut, see through, halter, bikini tops, or bare midriff shirts. Shorts, dresses, and skirt hem lengths must be at or below one's index finger while in a normal standing postition. NO sagging pants or clothing which shows symbols, messages, advertisements and/or statements about tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex and/or violence. For more information call 533-5663. Tags: Friday Night Live | Events Hits: 12 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| "An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube" |
| 30.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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I love this video. It's an hour long, and you should let it load before watching, but it's an excellent and entertaining study of the effect the internet has on culture - and the effect culture, in turn, has on the internet.
"An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube" (external link). ETA: Professor Michael Wesch, the creator of the video, has just been honored with Outstanding Doctoral and Research Universities Professor of the Year, 2008. Congratulations, Professor Wesch! Tags: Hits: 20 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Suicide Prevention Taskforce |
| 30.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department and the YES Partnership are providing the structure for a remarkable coalition to address suicide prevention.
With representatives from a number of county agencies, as well as schools, community groups and individuals, the Suicide Prevention Taskforce met on September 18, 2008. Sandra Black of the California Office of Suicide Prevention assured the group that Tuolumne County has a great deal to offer the state through our coordinated multi-agency task force. The Taskforce will be working together over the coming months to form critical strategies to deal with the high rate of suicide in Tuolumne County, with a focus on outreach and education. There is a crisis hotline already available through Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The local phone number is 209-588-9528, and available to anyone in suicidal crisis, anyone concerned with someone in suicidal crisis, and/or anyone seeking emergency mental health services. The call is free and confidential. Tags: YES Partnership Hits: 26 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Rotary Bowl-A-Thon |
| 29.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Rotary of Jackson
Bowl-A-Thon
Helps Amador Lifeline!
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008!
We invite you to sponsor the Amador Lifeliners team of bowlers participating in this fundraising event on Oct 11, 2008! You, too, can bowl for dollars just from the ease of your chair, by contributing to the Amador Lifeline Team!
Donations of any amount directed toward our Lifeline team will help us to buy new Lifeline equipment for our community.
Checks should be made to ‘Jackson of Rotary Bowl-a-thon’ and returned toAmador Lifeline. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for helping others! Hits: 10 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Creative Parenting Course |
| 29.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Designed for parents who are looking for answers with children ages pre-school to teens.
Understanding your child’s development and your own as a parent. Develop solutions for more effective communication in your family. See video examples of challenging behaviors and positive solutions. Collect positive discipline ideas and learn how to match them to your child’s specific behavior. New class begins October 14, 2008! Class information: Classes are FREE Course begins: October 14, 2024 TO December 9, 2024 Eight sessions; two hours each session. Class times: Tuesdays 10 am to noon or 6 pm to 8 pm Free childcare available for EVENING CLASS only. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND. Please register by calling the number below. Classes are held at the ATCAA office in Jackson 935 S. State HWY 49 This course was developed by Family Resource Services of ATCAA For registration information please contact Pat Porto at 223-1485 x236 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tags: Family Resource Services | Classes Hits: 11 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Yoga Classes Start Nov. 1st at the Summerville Community Center |
| 05.09.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Yoga starts at the Summerville Community Resource Center Saturday, November 1st
The schedule thereafter will be Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 to 9am.
Twelve sessions are $20 or you can for individual classes for a $5 drop in fee. The twelve sessions do not need to be consecutive but you will need to purchase them in advance to get the lower rate.
Please come to building F1 on the Summerville Elementary School campus. The pedestrian gate on Apple Colony will be open.
Bring if you can: (we will have supplies on hand if needed)
-A mat or large towel
-small pillow -wear comfortable, loose clothing We will be starting from scratch, teaching basic moves so don't worry if you have never been yoga-ing before. There will be no yoga the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or the Saturday after. Call us at 928-1632 for more information Tags: Summerville Community Center | Classes Hits: 15 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| ATCAA Family Support Program is at Jamestown Elementary |
| 28.08.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Bob White, Nancy Andrade, Josi Frye, Estela Avalos & July Lara Galeano can be reached through the Jamestown Family Resource Center at 984-4731. Marcia Williams be contacted at 533-1397 x289
As a reflection of the fact that we are keeping our services, but will no longer be an independent center, we are changing our name to the ATCAA Family Support Program. We will be working with Jamestown and other community partners to provide the same or better services including education, transportation and case management for parents and their children that we have been providing for over 12 years. Below is a summary of the services and the schedule as well as how to reach us.
ATCAA Family Support Program
A Family Literacy Program with Supportive Services at Jamestown Elementary
Program Overview
OPEN YEAR ROUND – OPEN ENROLLMENT:
* Program runs 4 days a week year round;
* Summer academic enrichment program is offered for older children; * Families may enter and exit at any time; * Families generally stay in the program one to two years, depending on their needs. The Program Consists of the Following Components: ADULT EDUCATION: All Family Support Program participants are enrolled as students in Columbia College. Through our partnership with Columbia College and other agencies, we will be offering two strands of Adult Education as outlined below. Life skills and employment skills such as: nutrition, time and money management, communication and computer skills are an important part of the curriculum for both strands. Skills Development Strand: A skills class to help parents prepare for the G.E.D. test or sharpen their literacy skills to prepare them for work or higher education is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. English Learner Strand: ESL classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. (Columbia College is also offering and ESL class at the JFRC Monday and Wednesday in the late afternoon that is separate from our program.) PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT is an important part of the Family Support program. The guiding philosophy is: Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. On Wednesdays, we are offering parenting classes, health education classes and a parent support group for participants in the skills development strand. Classes for Spanish speaking parents are offered on Fridays. PARENT AND CHILD TOGETHER (PACT): Every day we devote time for parents to participate in parent/child interactive literacy activities. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Provided for children aged 0 to 4. Our teachers are credentialed and experienced. We also help parents get their children to preschool or elementary school if transportation is a problem. Providing supportive services helps break down barriers to participation. We will work with the Jamestown Family Resource Center to provide supportive services and programs for families. We provide childcare and transportation services for qualified parents who are enrolled in classes. Our Family Advocates provide case management services and help families access community services. ATCAA FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM Staff Information Phone: 984-4731 Director - Marcia Williams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Center Coordinator/Skills Class Teacher – Robert (Bob) White This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ESL Classroom Assistant/Americorps Member: Estela Avalos Infant Toddler Center Teacher/Family Advocate- Josi Frye This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Assistant ECE teacher/Americorps Member - July Lara Galeano Family Advocate – Nancy Andrade This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Other instructors are provided by partners including: ICES, Mountain Women’s Resource Center, U.C. Cooperative Extension, Columbia College, Tuolumne County Dept of Social Services and Tuolumne County Behavioral Health. Tags: Family Support Program Hits: 15 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Flex Your Power Poster Contest! |
| 06.08.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Are you a Columbia College student?
Do you like to draw?
Would you like to see your poster on display in public?
Do you want to help the environment by convincing people to reduce their energy use? Fill out the application here [link removed]. Then, simply print it and attach it to your poster. Drop it by A-TCAA at 427 N Hwy 49 Ste 305 in Sonora before August 29th at 4pm. Good luck! Tags: Flex Your Power | Energy and Weatherization | Events Hits: 9 | Read more... |
| Kristin |
| Family Learning Centers Tuolumne Name Change |
| 03.05.2024 00:00:00 | |
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Thanks to a grant from the S.H. Cowell Foundation and the Sonora Area Foundation, we are expanding our services. We are now the Summerville Community Center. Contact us to find out more at 928-1632 Tags: Family Support Program Hits: 12 | Read more... |