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Greetings!
Here's the current issue of ARC's ENews. It includes info on ARC services, a calendar of upcoming program events, photos and stories on recent ARC events...plus an ARC Store coupon.
Since 1953, The ARC of Butte County has provided services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2010, we serve over 900 families in Butte and Glenn County.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at (530) 891.5865 or leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
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5th Annual ARC Store Fashion Show 9/10th
We are happy to announce the 5th Annual "ARC Store Fashion Show" on Friday, Sept 10th @ 12:30pm. Clients from the Arc's Day Program will be modeling the wonderful clothes.
 Arc Adult Day Program Instructor Julie Larsen and her team have been working with their developmentally disabled clients picking out fun outfits from the Chico ARC Store, learning how to walk the 'catwalk', choosing music and most importantly fostering teamwork.
"The clients are very excited about the show," says Larsen, "They are having a great time picking out clothes from the Chico ARC Store and music. We value activities like this because it's a fun way to reinforce a client's positive self esteem."
See all of the 2009 Fashion Show pix on our Facebook Page!
The clients will spend the morning before the fashion show having their hair and makeup done at the Beauty College. "For many of our clients going to a salon is a special treat and an educational experience as well," says Larsen.
This event is free, open to the public....and a lot of fun, too!
Have questions about our Chico & Oroville Adult Day Program? Please, contact Nelson in Chico and Ed in Oroville.
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Yep! We gave away 1,000 free ARC Store reusable canvas shopping bags in two days! 
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Thursday Night farmers market in Chico and the Oroville Hospital farmers market booths to grab a bag. It was great fun meeting all of you.
A big thank you to Colleen and the ADP clients for helping in Oroville.
Everyone knows to try the ARC Store first when looking for a bargain however few know that the ARC Store offers a lot more to the community then a place to save money. The ARC Store also offers paid work experience to over 100 ARC Adult Day Program clients in both Chico and Oroville.
"The ARC Store and the ARCoffee cafe offer our clients the chance to learn valuable skills," say Nelson Corwin, ADP Coordinator, "Paid work experience, social skills, math plus it builds their self esteem."
To learn more about the Arc's Adult Day Programs in Chico contact Nelson at 891.5865 and Oroville contact Ed at 532.1272. Or visit www.arcbutte.org
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Special Thank You: Mark Adams
Many thanks to the ARC staff, BOD, volunteers and especially Mark Adams, of NorthStar Engineering, for making our first "Bridge The Gap" Annual Campaign a success! With Mark's enthusiasm and dedication leading the way we raised $32,000 in pledges.
 There are an estimated 240,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in California alone. Sadly, there is a growing population of special needs children right here in our community. The stresses of everyday life greatly increase when a family is faced with the extraordinary challenges of parenting an individual with special needs. 80% of parents of children with Autism divorce. 63% of family-member caregivers battle sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety.
Since 1953, the ARC of Butte County has provided high quality services for families with special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2010, we serve approx 900 families who have members with a developmental disability in Butte and Glenn Counties (Calif., USA). Your donations will help us continue to "Bridge the Gap" between hope and reality for our clients and their families.
We sincerely thank you Mark for your support and hard work on behalf of the ARC.
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Rainbow of Kids Club Every Saturday
Every Saturday, the Family Support
staff plan educational and fun activities for special needs children and
their siblings. Offering varied recreational and social experiences.  September is sure to be full of fun and new adventures. There's a Pavilion Play Day on the 4th, Happy Un-Birthday Party on the 11th, "Let's Go to the Movies" Tinseltown on the 18th and a special "Teddy Bear Picnic" Bille Park on the 25th.
You can see some adorable ROKC pictures from summer events here...
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you would like to sign your child up for ROCK events, please, contact
Patti Thomas at 891.5865 by the Wednesday before.
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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 Find fun ROKC pix on FacbookPavilion Play Day on the 4th Happy Un-Birthday Party on the 11th "Let's Go to the Movies" Tinseltown on the 18th "Teddy Bear Picnic" Bille Park on the 25th
- Please, contact Patti Thomas by the Wednesday before event to secure your child's spot.
Family Support Every Tuesday @ 5:30pm
"Spanish Group" 1st & 3rd Tuesday
FOCUS 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, dinner provided
(You must sign up by Monday)
- Please, contact Patti for details (891.5865 ext # 107)
Chico - Adult Day Program - 891.5865
"Art Class with Alan" every Monday and Wednesday
Every Monday: Math, Spanish, Cooking, STRIVE and Walking Club
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club,"Be Well" Exercise, Movies, Sewing, Drama, Reading
Every Wednesday: cooking, dance , gardening Karate
Every Thursday: "Be Well" Exercise,Yoga, Math, Sign Language Every Friday: Car Wash! 10am-Noon @ 2040 Park Ave. (Open to the public. Money raised goes towards Fun Friday activities.)
Special "Fun Friday" Lunch Field Trips
Drama Class preforms "The Legend of Lighting Larry" on the 3rd
5th Annual ARC Store Fashion Show on the 10th @ 12:30
Live Music by Robert Karch on the 17th
Drama Class preformance on the 24th
- Contact Nelson Corwin for Chico events and classes
Oroville - Adult Day Program - 532.1272
Every Monday: Problem Solving, Crafts, "Be Well" Exercise, STRIVE
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club, Spanish, Math, Cooking Every Wednesday: Problem Solving, History, "Be Well" Exercise Every Thursday: Smiles Sign Language, Movies, Crafts
FUN Friday Events:
Nature Walk on the 3rd Feather Falls Casino Lunch on the 17th Spaghetti Feed on the 24th - Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events First Aid & CPR Classes
1st Aid Class on the 21st, CPR on the 23rd both @ 1:30pm
- Please, contact Tom details
E-Waste Drop Off event @ both ARC Stores
Saturday the 18th, 9-1pm Visit www.thearcstore.org for details
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions?
Please, feel free to call us... (530) 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
Independent Living Skills/Parenting Coordinator Bonnie Bethelext # 106 bonniebethel@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills Coordinator Ray Fennell ext # 108 raymondfennell@arcbutte.org
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Coordinator Patti Thomas ext # 107
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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E-News Archive
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ANNIE B's
Community Drive
Donate to The ARC through Annie B's and the NVCF will send us grant money. Making your donation worth even more!
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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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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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4 Easy Ways To Support The Arc
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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Arc's
Trading Company
We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store! ~~~~~~~~~~
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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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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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2010 Board of Directors
President Ed
Caldwell Vice-President Elaine Pegg Treasurer Scott Laursen
Courtney Casey
"Members at Large"
Cheryl Benjamin
John Breedlove
George
Farrugia
Jim Graydon
Steffen Nelson
Tim Vander Heiden
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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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