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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Arc's E-Connection Newsletter ... as usual it is full of important information on services and upcoming events plus some great pictures!
If you have any questions about our events and services or suggestions for newsletter content we'd love to hear from you!
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Pizza Fun Night July 23rd in Oroville!
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All are invited to join us for our first Pizza Fun Night!
Bring in a special Arc "Pizza Fun Night" Invitation on July 23rd from 5-9pm to the Round Table Pizza at 1124 Oro Dam Blvd. in Oroville and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Arc.
Plus you'll have a chance to win an "ARCoffee" gift basket!
Pick up your special invitation at the Arc Emporium at 2745 Oro Dam Blvd or the Chico office at 2030 Park Avenue.
"There is a great need in the Oroville area for our services for the developmentally disabled." explains Michael McGinnis, Arc Executive Director, "The new Oroville program offers a wide variety of services just as we have in Chico for over 50 years. We want to thank Round Table Pizza for supporting the Arc."
The Arc Emporium and satellite office opened in February of this year. The store is full of gently used furniture, collectibles, musical instruments, books, clothes, plus the "ARCoffee" café inside the Emporium serves delicious gourmet espresso drinks and has free WiFi!
Proceeds from the Pizza Fun Night fundraiser stay local and support The Arc of Butte County.
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FOCUS Group Enjoys the Computer Lab
The Tuesday night FOCUS Group families always have plenty of activities to choose from.
 The games, puzzles, toys always keep the young ones engaged while others enjoy time in the educational computer lab. This special support group is open to all Arc clients. They provide dinner, childcare, homework assistance and an empathetic ear.
Interested in joining? Please, contact Elizabeth for more info.
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SocRec Friends at One Mile Park
Arc clients enjoy a summer afternoon at One Mile.
Shawn learned some baseball tips from Cheyenne while...
... others learned team work with a parachute game.
Interested in the Arc Socialization/Recreation Program?
Please, contact Hollie for more info.
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ADP 'Fun Friday' Always Popular
Live music, good friends and lots of pizza! What else can you ask for? A Fun Friday for ADP clients is just that.
"Robert (client) always does a great job as the DJ," says Marion Jackson, ADP Instructor, "He always gets everyone dancing and enjoying themselves."
There's more fun coming as there's an Ice Cream Social and a BBQ planned for July!
Have questions about our ADP Program? Please, contact Nelson, Dody or Sara for more info.
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ROKC ~ In Paradise with Chocolate!
The Rainbow of Kids Club Saturday adventures are always exciting.
The Chocolate Festival in Paradise, as expected, was a big hit with the kids!
Have questions about ROKC Saturdays? Please, contact Elizabeth for more info.
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3rd Street Gallery 'Wine & Art' ~ Friday 7/18th
All are welcome to the Arc's 3rd Street Gallery's FREE monthly Wine Tasting every third Friday @ 5-7pm. 163 East 3rd Street in Downtown Chico... there's plenty of parking!
Come enjoy music, food, fine wine from local vineyards and unique art by local artists. This is a FREE event hosted by the Arc of Butte County and regional vineyards.
The Arc's 3rd Street Gallery is full of beautiful antiques, vintage pieces, fine furniture & unique local art. Featured artists: Dave Smallhouse, Paul Crosby, Dean Carrier & Orene Owens.
All proceeds from the 3rd Street Gallery stay local and benefit the Family Support Programs of The Arc of Butte County.
Please, call 892.2447 for more info
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ILP: "Baby Time" Oroville Tuesday 15th @ 11-1pm
ILP: "Baby Time" Chico Wednesday 23rd @ 11-1pm
- Contact Bonnie for details
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC: 12th Paradise Pool Day, snacks provided
ROKC: 19th Bowling
ROKC: 26th Paradise Pool Day, snacks provided
- Please, contact Elizabeth for details
Family Support
"Spanish Group" 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:30pm
"FOCUS Group" 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 5:30pm
- Please, contact Elizabeth for details
Adult Day Program
Every Week! "Movie Tuesdays" & "Fun Fridays"
Ice Cream Social Thrusday the 3rd
BBQ Friday the 11th
- Please, contact Nelson for details
Cooking With ILS Ray! Thursday the 24th @ 3;30pm
First Aid Class Tuesday 22nd @ 1:30pm
CPR Class Thursday 24th @ 1:30pm
- Please, contact Tom for details
July "Fun In the Sun" Field Trips
Sun Splash Water Park Monday the 7th
Bille Park, Paradise Friday 18th @ 11am
Sacramento Monarchs Thursday 24th
Oroville Game Night Wednesday 30th @ 3pm
- Please, see Hollie or Colleen to sign up!
Oroville Pizza Fun Night ~ Friday July 23rd, 5-9pm
Round Table Pizza, 1124 Oro Dam Blvd.
20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Arc!
Pick your invitation up at the Arc Emporium, 2745 Oro Dam Blvd. in Oroville... Contact, Leah @ 864.8202 or leahmckean@arcbutte.org for more infomation
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Have questions about these events?
Please, feel free to contact us at 891.5865
Executive Director Michael McGinnis ext # 102
Socialization Recreation Coordinator Hollie Ingle ext # 110 hollieingle@arcbutte.org
Recreation Therapy Coordinator Colleen Nelson ext # 116 colleennelson@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills/Parenting Coordinator Bonnie Bethel ext # 106 bonniebethel@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills Coordinator Ray Fennell ext # 108 rayfennell@arcbutte.org
Family Support, Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Elizabeth Owen ext # 119 familyarc@yahoo.com
Respite Scheduler Sandy Crabtree ext # 101
Human Resources Gail Brown ext # 103
Office Manager Jennifer White ext # 113
Administrative Assistant Lynn Wagner ext # 206
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Sincerely,
Michael McGinnis
The Arc of Butte County |
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E-Newsletter Archive
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Tuesday
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Friday
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ADP Client
Employee
of the Week
ADP clients get a chance to learn valuable work and social skills by working in the Arc Thrift Store on Park Avenue in Chico.
Donald Green received the special "Employee of the Week" certificate during the month of May. We are happy to honor his hard work and achievements! |
Please, visit our website to learn more about our programs, events and to donate.
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Arc 3rd Street Gallery
Art & Antiques
Art Glass
Fine Furniture
Antiques
Collectibles
Unique Local Artists
PLUS...
FREE Wine Tasting Every 3rd Friday of the Month @ 5pm
163 East 3rd Street
Downtown Chico
Open Noon-5pm
Tuesday-Saturday
892.2447
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Arc Trading Company EBay Store
Did you know that the Arc has a lot of unique items for sell on EBay?
Well, we do!
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The NVCF Annie B's Community Drive begins August 1st... please, consider the Arc when you make your donation.
We appreciate your continued support!
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1) Send a Check
Arc of Butte County
2030 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
3) Donate your Car
Do you have a vehicle taking up valuable space in your garage? Why not donate that car, boat, RV, trailer to The Arc. For more info, please, call Brenda or Shelley at (530) 343.3666
4) Planned Giving
There are many ways for a donor to make a Charitable Bequest to Arc.
If you are interested in making a legacy gift, please contact your personal financial planner or attorney. For basic info about leaving your legacy in Butte County, please contact the Arc's Executive Director Michael McGinnis at (530) 891-5865.
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Once a month you'll receive the Arc Newsletter full of info about upcoming events, services, classes, field trips and so much more!
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This newsletter is paid for in part by a grant from the City of Chico. www.chico.ca.us
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The mission of the Arc of Butte County is to ensure the opportunity for persons with developmental disabilities to choose and realize goals, which advance and enhance their quality of life.
The Arc of Butte County is a nonprofit charitable community organization providing services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families since 1953.
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