February 9th, 2010 10:54am
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The Sonoma County Science Fair, an annual event coordinated by the Sonoma County Office of Education, is seeking volunteers to judge student science projects from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 – and lunch is provided.
Volunteer judges attend a brief orientation session, then work in teams to review projects and interview the sixth- through 12th-grade students who created them.
Past judges have included scientists and science enthusiasts, science educators, …
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February 9th, 2010 10:51am
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Administrative-assistant volunteers are needed at PDI Surgery Center in Windsor, a nonprofit service that provides dental surgery and oral health education to children and underserved populations.
Volunteers are needed to assist with administrative tasks, such as database management, communications, writing and editing, research and fundraising.
For information, contact Kerri Freschet at kfreschet@pedidental.org or go to www.pedidental.org.
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February 8th, 2010 10:51am
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The Salvation Army and Double Punches Boxing Club seek a mentor for at-risk youth.
The mentor receives hands-on training at the Salvation Army, 93 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa. The mentoring occurs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and includes helping with homework.
For information, contact Jennifer Freitas, director of tutoring and mentoring, 542-4251.
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February 5th, 2010 11:09pm
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Contributed By Jo Weber, Director, Sonoma County Human Services Department
Two weeks before Christmas an amazing thing happened at seven o’clock on a Thursday morning. Twenty-one children from the Valley of the Moon Children’s Home accompanied by uniformed officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department descended on the Santa Rosa Target store, which was opened just for them. The children, who ranged in age from 5 to 17, each …
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February 5th, 2010 04:01pm
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Students at Prestwood Elementary School now have even more reason to pedal to school, thanks to a group effort resulting in the donation of some brand-new bike racks.
Peak Racks (a San Luis Obispo company), delivered the two racks to the Sonoma school on January 26. The steps leading up to their arrival are truly a team effort stemming from Bike to Work Day 2009. Each year, …
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February 4th, 2010 03:54pm
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The Adult Literacy League of Sonoma County matches trained volunteers with adults on its waiting list of 120 people who want to learn English as a second language. Training for teaching English as a second language is offered in two-day training sessions on Feb. 6 and 13 or April 17 and 24. A fee of $55 is requested to help with the costs of the training. Volunteers do not need to know …
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February 3rd, 2010 03:53pm
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The Santa Rosa Fire Department Volunteer Fire Corps needs help in providing non-emergency, non-code enforcement activities within the city fire department. Opportunities include those of “presenters,” who deliver fire and home safety programs to seniors. Education or health care experience is a plus, and training is provided. Also needed are office assistants to work the front office a couple of mornings or afternoons each week. For information, contact Craig Lowe, …
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February 2nd, 2010 11:52pm
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay has put out a call for adults interested in being matched with a child as part of its Sonoma County mentoring program. Adult and youngster meet weekly, for at least one year, and engage in activities that meet their interests. For information, contact Marjorie Delgadillo by e-mail at info@bbbsnorthbay.org or call 571-BIGS(2447), ext. 225, or go online to www.bbbsnorthbay.org.
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February 2nd, 2010 03:52pm
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The YWCA seeks volunteers to help provide domestic violence services to families in Sonoma County. Assistance is need answering the hot line, going to court with clients or working with children in the agency’s Safe House, especially from those with Spanish language skills. A 40-hour training cycle begins Tuesday. To volunteer, call 303-8401.
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February 2nd, 2010 11:39am
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay has put out a call for adults interested in being matched with a child as part of its Sonoma County mentoring program.
Adults and youngsters meet weekly, for a least one year, and engage in activities that meet their interests. For more information contact Marjorie Delgadillo by e-mail at info@bbsnorthbay.org or call 571-BIGS (2447), ext. 225, or go online to www.bbsnorthbay.org.
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February 1st, 2010 04:55am
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Women’s Recovery Services would like volunteers to help with our upcoming fundraiser on May 26. It will be held at the Luther Burbank Gardens on Yulupa. We need volunteers for many different aspects of the event.
For more information, please contact WRS by phone at (707) 527-0412, or by e-mail at wrs@womensrecoveryservices.org
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January 31st, 2010 11:10am
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Bethlehem Towers, a low-income senior-living complex in Santa Rosa, provides a noon event in its recreation room where residents can receive a hot meal and socialize.
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