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Refuge Christian Preschool In Angels Camp Is Now Enrolling! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2016 07:34 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Refuge Christian Preschool in Angels Camp in now enrolling! We offer a faith-based preschool program for children 2 1/2 - 5 years old, five days a week from 7:45 - 3:30. We are licensed with the state and have a fully qualified staff. We do except subsidized child care through The Resource Connection. Please call us or visit our website or Facebook page for more information. Space is limited. (209) 890-3048 www.refugechristianpreschool.com
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Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2016 07:45 AM
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San Andreas, CA...The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2016 scholarship committee selected Kelly Baird as the recipient. Kelly, an ambitious young woman with a 4.306 GPA, is the daughter of proud parents, Hope and Richard Baird of West Point. Kelly will attend UC Berkeley where she will enroll as a undeclared Social Science major. Kelly has varied interests one of which is history. As stated in her application, “College is a place where I plan to explore, grow and learn. I want to make a difference in the world, and help people by helping them understand themselves.”
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Steve Cox & Paul De Baldo Honored For Their Service To Bret Harte Students |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2016 08:00 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...At their June 20th board meeting, Bret Harte Union High School District board member Gail Bunge presented this year's Parent/Community Volunteer Awards to Steve Cox and Paul De Baldo, both of Copperopolis. Nominated by retiring Agriculture teacher Roy Beck, Cox was recognized for his volunteer work with FFA and the Ag Department. Along with organizing and managing the See's candy fundraiser, Cox has been a regular figure at all of the Ag events, helping with planning, set-up, and clean-up. Cox spoke highly of FFA and how he wanted to give back something in appreciation for all the program has done for his daughter Amanda, a recent BH grad heading up to Chico to major in Agriculture Education.
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Local Teens Donate To Help Butte Fire Survivors |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2016 02:17 PM
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Mountain Ranch, CA...Almost $1,000 was raised by three area high school drama students recently who wanted to help survivors of the Butte Fire. “This is a wonderful, compassionate gesture,” said Allen Sender, Chairman of Calaveras Recovers, as he accepted the check on behalf of the all-volunteer group. Calaveras Recovers is the long-term, post disaster recovery organization focused on helping rebuild homes for the uninsured or underinsured families affected by last year’s devastating fire...
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Mind Matters Clinic Offers Programs To Help Children Progress in School |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2016 05:41 PM
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Murphys, CA...Students who are having difficulty with their reading and language skills have a place to seek help thanks to two programs offered by Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic. Fast ForWord, a computer based learning program, will be available in Murphys and Sonora starting June 27. Mind Builder will be offered in Murphys starting July 5. The clinic is a comprehensive treatment center serving individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), and learning disabilities.
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Grants Awarded For Job Training & Health Literacy |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2016 03:29 PM
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Sonora, CA...In December 2014, HealthLitNow, (www.healthlitnow.org) a 501(c)3 non-profit, was launched from the Tuolumne County Innovation Lab (www.myinnovationlab.org) to provide Public Health Literacy programs for K-12 students throughout Tuolumne County and the Sierra Region. Public Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals and groups can obtain, process, understand, evaluate, and act on information needed to make personal and public health decisions that benefit their community.
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Hazel Fischer Elementary School Is Bringing Back The Firecracker Mile! Register Today!! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2016 07:40 AM
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Arnold, CA...The Hazel Fischer Elementary School is bringing back The Firecracker Mile! It will run on July 2nd, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the top of the Arnold Byway! Runners and walkers welcome! Once an Arnold Independence Day Parade tradition, the Firecracker Mile is a mile-long fun run that kicks off the Independence Day parade, beginning at the Arnold Byway and ending at Cedar Center.
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Six Local Students Awarded Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2016 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2016 04:21 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training scholarships to a total of six high school students during recent award night events. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High students and one student from Mountain Oaks will each receive $1,500.
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Great Summer Reading Programs At Our Local Libraries |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 02:11 PM
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Calaveras County, CA...Attend a Summer Reading Program at any or all of the Calaveras County Library Branches. Read books, and participants will win prizes, go away with goody bags, attend ice cream parties. See the flyer, call the library of choice to sign up and read, read, read – all summer long!
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"The Party" Filled Dove Hill Ranch With Supporters Of Calaveras Mentoring! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2016 12:54 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...It was quite "THE PARTY" on Saturday to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program! Tad and Jane Bottomley-Winans offered their gorgeous Dove Hill Ranch as the perfect setting. The evening began with a Pre-PARTY, Sponsor-Only wine-and-cheese reception in the peaceful garden and orchard. Generous sponsors stepped up to support the inaugural Sold Out PARTY, including Dr. William Griffin, Jim and Deana Murchison, Kruger Foods Inc., Jane Lucas, Mark Twain Medical Center, Calaveras County Office of Education, Richard and Margaret Mills, Sonora Regional Medical Center and more
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