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Welcome to Variety Children's Charity of Northern California
Dear Friends:
There's a lot happening! We're very excited about our upcoming holiday events and welcome your particpation. We look ahead to 2009 with hope and the intention of positively affecting even more children and families in our communities. We wish you a happy holiday season and thank you for your continuing support. |
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Program Update
Kids on the Go! Mobility Program:
Variety is excited to participate in the annual Turning Wheels for Kids 2008 Bike Build event on Saturday, December 13th. .  Approximately 600 volunteers are expected to build 2,000 bikes. Variety is partnering with the Santa Clara County Department of Child Support Services and will be bringing 30 children who will participate in the bike-building and be fitted for bikes. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the South Hall of the San Jose Convention Center. All Variety supporters, donors, volunteers and affiliates are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please RSVP to Ellen.
Furry Friends For Hospitalized Babies - Social Mobility
During the month of December, the Anthroplogie store at 870 Market St. in San Francisco is offering adorable plush animals that can be purchased and donated to Variety to place in incubators in Bay Area hospitals.During these tough economic times more and more families are in need of help and this is a great way to brighten up a neonatal hospital stay. Stop by and corral a plush friend for a hospitalized baby.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Serving Children 
Board members and staff of Blind Babies Foundation and Variety
On Sunday, November 9th, the Bilnd Babies Foundation (BBF) hosted a reception for Variety to celebrate our 60th anniversary. We even had special guests from the Variety chapter in Barbados!
The Blind Babies Foundation was founded in 1949 by Members of the Variety Club of Northern California in response to an epidemic of blindness among premature infants. They saw the need for services for very young children who were blind and developed a home-based program to keep families intact. Children raised in their own homes with good family support-and with training in developmental skills-have the best chance to be successful in life.
Come Join The Party
Variety's annual holiday party benefiting Blind Babies Foundation wil be held on Saturday December 20th at 11 a.m. in the Screening Room. Lots of kids will be there. Volunteers are needed for face painting, cookie decorating, a smell and sound station. It's a potluck, bring a dish to share. Please RSVP to Ellen. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m.. Children's Petting Zoo at AAA Office in Daly City, Open to all children in the community. RSVP
Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m., Toys for Tots Holiday Party, Sir Francis Drake Hotel. RSVP
Dec. 8, Quantum of Solace presented by Young Variety, reception at 6 p.m. RSVP
Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Holiday Party for Blind Babies Foundation, potluck, activities. RSVP
Jan. 28th, 2009 - Board Meeting, open to guests. RSVP Check our website for member film screenings.
Plan your next event at the Screening Room!
Perfect for holiday parties! The Screening Room is owned and operated by Variety Children's Charity, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of children throughout Northern California.
For booking information contact ellen@varietync.org or 415.781.3894. | |
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Join Variety on February 4, 2009
for the Broadway Musical Wicked
Long before Dorothy drops in, the two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One born with emerald-green skin is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Based on the novel by Gregory Macquire, the spellbinding musical takes a look at how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
Ticket price includes Variety's signature wine and cheese reception and a meet and greet with cast members. Contact Ellen for more info.
Variety at the SF Chamber Event
Nancy and Raudel from Mechanics Bank
Several Variety staff and board members hosted an information booth at the SF Chamber of Commerce's Fall Business Expo on November 3. Our giant Kung Fu Panda was a great draw. The event yielded dozens of conversations and contacts for in-kind donations and partnerships to further our work at Variety .
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Get Ready to Party!
Toys For Tots 2008
Come join the fun Sunday, December 7th from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Starlight Room at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. It's a cocktail party to brighten the holidays of disadvantaged children. Bring a new unwrapped toy for admission. Last year the event provided 600 toys for Bay Area children! You can also volunteer to sort toys. Contact Ellen for details.
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