Happy Autumn!
Thank you for reading the current issue of the Arc of Butte County's E-Newsletter. You'll find info on ARC services, a calendar of upcoming events, photos, news and stories about our clients...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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Adult Day Program Monster Bash! Boo!
Everyone had a great time in the Adult Day Program's Halloween Monster Bash last Friday!
There were ghouls, goblins, plenty of witches and even a Harry Potter or two. You can see all the scary pictures on the Arc's Facebook Page 
Arc's Adult Day Program provides both center based and community experiences as well as paid work experience in the ARC Stores. Instructors engage clients in a variety of constructive activities that aid in acquiring life skills and build strong self esteem. Want to learn more about our ADP? Please contact Nelson in the Chico office 891.5865 or Ed in the Oroville office 532.1272. or by sending a message to infor@arcbutte.org
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Annie B's - Thank You for Your Support!!
A special thank you to everyone who donated through the North Valley Community Foundation's "Annie B's Community Drive" this year.
With your help and generous contributions the Arc of Butte County is now eligible to receive a percentage grant from NVCF. Making your donation worth even more!
In the current economy there is a critical need to find new funding for the ARC's Family Support Programs. Your support helps us to continue to provide a variety of services designed to strengthen and foster healthy families with special needs children. With your continued support we are looking to the future, encouraged that the Arc of Butte County will be able to provide another 50+ years of service and hope to the developmentally disabled community.
Thank you again to everyone who gave during these difficult times.
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ROKC Autumn Activities & Adventures
Every Saturday, the Family Support staff plan educational and fun activities for special needs children and their siblings in the Rainbow of Kids Club. Offering varied recreational and social experiences. November is full of seasonal fun!
The first Saturday will be a real treat as there is a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese planned for the 6th, a "Turkey Madness" party in the Arc Pavilion on the 13th, a Picnic and Leaf Gathering walk through Bidwell Park on the 20th and a play date with a yummy turkey lunch in the Pavilion on the 27th.
If you have questions about the Rainbow of Kids Club or want to sign your child up for an adventure, please, contact Patti in the Chico office 891.5865 or send a message to info@arcbutte.org
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15th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, Nov 6th
Wow! The Arc's 15th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction is right around the corner...Saturday, Nov 6th, to be exact. In the Arc Pavilion @ 2040 Park Ave., 6-10pm.
The night's merriment will include a delicious dinner, yummy dessert, a Special Martini bar tended by the talented Chris Carter and, of course, our wonderful and popular silent auction. We have received wonderful donations from local business so our silent auction is going to be a great way to do you holiday shopping!
You can see last years pictures of the festive night here...
Tickets are $40 and are available at both ARC Stores @ 2020 Park Ave., Chico or 2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville.
All proceeds from the auction benefit our Family Support Programs including our Tuesday Night Support Groups, the Rainbow of Kids Club, and Baby Time. Have questions? Please, contact us at 891.5865 or info@arcbutte.org
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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 Facbook
Chuck E. Cheese on the 6th
Turkey Madness in the Arc Pavilion on the 13th
Picnic & Leaf Walk in Bidwell Park on the 20th
Play Date with Lunch in the Arc Pavilion on the 27th
- 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"
Casa Ramos lunch field trip on the 5th
PJ Party on the 12th
Thanksgiving Feast on the 19th
- 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:
Chinese Temple field trip on the 5th Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour on the 12th Thanksgiving Feast on the 19th - Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events
First Aid & CPR Classes
TBA - Please, contact Tom details
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions?
Please, 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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2010 Board of Directors
President Ed Caldwell Vice-President Elaine Pegg Treasurer Scott Laursen Courtney Casey
Cheryl Benjamin
John Breedlove
George Farrugia
Jim Graydon
Steffen Nelson
Tim Vander Heiden
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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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E-News Archive
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Helping Families
Make Ends Meet
Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
2020 Park Avenue343.3666
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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This newsletter is paid for in part by a grant from the City of Chico. www.chico.ca.us
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