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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this issue of the Arc's E-Newsletter... it's full of useful information on our services, upcoming events and great pictures of last months activities.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Call (530) 891.5865 or email leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
Family Support Welcomes Caroline
Family Support and Saturday Respite Rainbow of Kids Club Coordinator Rene Tousant will be on medical leave this month.
Rest assured Rene would never leave you all without a replacement... during the month of October all your FS questions should go to Caroline Daniel. Caroline is a FS Supervisor so she knows the programs well.
If you're interested in one of the evening support groups or a Saturday Rainbow of Kids Club event, please, contact Caroline at 891.5865 ext # 119
We all wish Rene a speedy recovery!
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14th Annual Dinner ~ Sat, Nov 7th
YES! it's time for ARC's 14th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction!
Saturday, Nov 7th @ 6pm
In the ARC Pavilion
2040 Park Avenue, Chico
Last year's festive theme "From Baja to Brazil" was such a hit we decided to do it again! The night's merriment will include an aromatic Brazilian BBQ, traditional Baja cuisine...plus live music, a Hora Feliz Cantina cocktail bar and, of course, our ever popular silent auction.
Tickets are $40
Available at either ARC Store!
You'll have blast and support a great cause!
See more pictures from last year on the ARC's Facebook Page... we all had a great time!
Got questions? Call 891.5865 or email info@arcbutte.org
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Oroville ARC Store Offers Free Books to Kids
During the month of October the Oroville ARC Store will be distributing "Discover Reading" Book Vouchers to the children (grades K-8th) in the Oroville community.
Since 1953, The Arc has been devoted to providing services for developmentally disabled children and adults. We are committed to reducing the consequences of developmental disabilities through education, advocacy, and the support of families, friends, and community. The Oroville ARC Store (2745 Oro Dam Blvd) receives book donations every day... so, we thought why not share some of them with the children in town? Spread the joy of reading and educate the community about the Arc and our wonderful clients. We are optimistic that book donations will keep up with demand. Interested in receiving a book voucher for your child? Please, ask your child's teacher or school principal if they are participating in the program.
Questions? Please, call 532.1272
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Best In Chico... 8th Year in a Row!
WOW! The ARC Store won 1st Place in the Chico News & Review's "Best in Chico"... again!
From the "Best Of Chico" Guide in the CN&R... "Chico is a great thrift store town, and the favorite is the south-Chico behemoth known simply as The ARC Store. In an ongoing circle of recycling, people and businesses of Chico drop off their used clothing, kitchen wares, books, records, electronic equipment and furniture, only to return and pick up more bargains to replace their donated goods. Of course, Arc is a lot more than your typical thrift store; the money from your purchases goes to the Arc of Butte County, the local program that serves the disabled in our community."
Brenda Easter (ARC Store Manager), Shelley & Marcia (ARC Store Supervisors) all smiles.
By the way, we're happy to say, The Arc of Butte County placed 1st in Oroville charities and 3rd in Chico. A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us! We appreciate your support of the store and our programs.
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MASSIVE Book Sale MASSIVE Hit
The ARC Store staff wants to thank everyone who came out for the MASSIVE Book Sale in the ARC Pavilion. It was a great success!
Did you miss the book sale? That's a shame since all paperbacks were only 25 cents and hardbound 50 cents. Ah well, don't worry, we'll do it again in a few months.
Proceeds from the BIG BOOK SALE benefit the ARC's Family Support programs... and with the recent California budget cuts that's more important then ever.
Questions? Please, contact the ARC Store manager Brenda Easter at 343.3666 or info@arcbutte.org
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Annie B's THANK YOU
This year is a financial struggle for everyone. We all read the headlines concerning unemployment and business stagnation. However, rarely mentioned are the severe problems experienced by nonprofits. Donations are down, grants are drying up, and the government is reducing or eliminating many contracts.
We know it may have been a struggle for you to make a contribution. So we want to say thank you to everyone who did donate to the ARC thru the Annie B's Community Drive
Your donate during the Annie B's Community Drive will be supplemented with a percentage grant from North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF)... which makes it worth even more to the ARC's Family Support Programs!
The ARC Board of Directors, staff, instructors and the kids all say....
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Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC meets every Saturday
OKC meets 2nd & 4th Saturday
ROKC: YoYo Championship & Picnic on the 3rd
ROKC & OKC: Paradise Pool on the 10th
ROKC: Harvest Faire on the 17th
ROKC & OKC: TJ Farms & Picnic on the 24th
ROKC: Scavenger Hunt & Pizza on Halloween!
- Please, call Renee or Caroline by the Wednesday Noon before event to secure your child's spot. (891.5865 ext # 119)
Family Support Every Tuesday @ 5:30pm
"Spanish Group" 1st & 3rd Tuesday
FOCUS 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, dinner provided
(You must sign up by Monday)
- Please, call Renee or Caroline at ext #119 for details.
- Adult Day Program Chico 891.5865 -
Movies! Movies! Every Tuesday
Car Wash- every Friday morning
"Fun Friday" Events...
Talent Show!! Friday TBA
Every Week: Cooking, crafts, art, dance, drama, exercise and computer lab classes
- Contact Nelson or Dodi for Chico events and classes
- Adult Day Program Oroville 532.1272 -
Math Class - every Monday
Spanish Class - every Monday
Movies! Movies! - every Wednesday
Health Club Day - every Wednesday
Car Wash - every Wednesday 10-Noon
Community Outing Days - TBA
- Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events
ILP: "Baby Thyme"
TBA - Please, contact Bonnie for details
ILS "Cooking With Ray!"
Thursday the 29th @ 3:30pm in the ARC Pavilion Kitchen
- Please, contact Ray for details
First Aid & CPR Classes
TBA - Please, contact Tom to sign up
3 PROGRAMS CLOSED: Socialization, Tutor and RecTherapy have been suspended until further notice.
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions about these events?
Please, feel free to call us... 891.5865
Executive Director Michael McGinnis ext # 102
Associate Director/ILS Patti Thomas ext # 107
Associate Director/Adult Day Program Nelson Corwin ext # 201 nelsoncorwin@arcbutte.org
Socialization Coordinator Hollie Ingle, ext # 110 hollieingle@arcbutte.org
Tutor/RecTherapy 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 Coordinator, Renee Tousant ext # 119 reneetousant.arcbutte@gmail.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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Best In Chico Winner!
8 Years in a Row!
Helping Families
Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
2020 Park Avenue
343.3666
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
532.1272
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The Arc of Butte County has many supporters and "Fans" in the real world... now we need them on Facebook!
Please, find us on Facebook and "Become a Fan" of the Arc of Butte County!
Help Spread the Word!
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4 Ways To Support The Arc of Butte County
2) Mail a Check
Arc of Butte County
2030 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
3) Donate A 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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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Stop on by and enjoy our gourmet coffee, fruit smoothies and fresh baked pastries from S&S Bakery!
The ARCoffee "Loft" is an excellent meeting place for your group or club!
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Arc's
Trading Company
We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store...
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The mission of the Arc of Butte County is to ensure the opportunity for children and adults 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 special needs children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families since 1953.
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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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