Happy Holidays!
Thank you for reading the current issue of the Arc'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 Counties. 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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Rainy Days Won't Stop ADP Clients Having Fun
ADP clients and instructors enjoy a variety of rainy day activities during the winter months. A new basketball game has recently added to the fun in the Arc Pavilion.
 | Instructor Nathan Bernardo & client play hoops
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Instructors engage clients in a variety of constructive activities that aid in acquiring social skills, exercise and building strong self esteem. The Arc's Adult Day Program provides both center based and community experiences as well as paid work experience in the ARC Stores.
See more fun pictures of the game here...
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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Annual Gift Wrap Booth Needs Elves
The Arc's annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth has been a festive tradition for over 30 years. This fun fundraiser is made possible with the help of volunteers from the community.
 | Happy Volunteers - 2009 Gift Wrap booth
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We'd like to ask you to help spread a little holiday cheer with us by volunteering in our booth this holiday season. Whether you can give an hour or an afternoon you'll help make a difference in the lives of special needs children and adults in our community.
If you can get 8 friends or co-workers to join you, you can "Sponsor" a day at the booth! You can wear your club or business logo (hats, tshirts, etc) & we'll display your logo at the booth in recognition of your support and efforts.
As of today, Interwest Insurance is sponsoring Saturday 12/18 and the Sierra Nevada Brewery is sponsoring Sunday 12/19 in the Chico Store.
When: December 18th thru 23rd
Shifts: 10am-Noon, Noon-2pm, 2-4pm, 4-6pm
Where: At both the ARC Stores
Chico @ 2020 Park Avenue and Oroville @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
If you are interested in volunteering for a hour or for a day, please, contact me at leahmckean@arcbutte.org
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We are honored to announce that the California Integrated Waste Management Board awarded the Arc of Butte County a 2010 Waste Reduction Award certificate.
The Arc supports its programs for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities in part by operating two ARC Stores in Chico & Oroville www.thearcstore.org, The ARC Pavilion Banquet Hall www.arcpavilion.org and an EBay store.
 | Arc Store crew bundles old clothes for recycling
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The Arc Stores take donated used items and resells them at greatly reduced prices. What cannot be resold be it clothes, books, electronics, scrap metal etc is recycled. An estimated 250,000 lbs. of potential trash gets diverted away from the county landfill each year through Arc retail sales.
"Our recycling and waste diversion philosophy is codified in the Arc Employee Handbook, not just as a commitment to environmental sustainability, but also as a means for Arc to increase the profitability of our agency." explains Tom Leonardi, Arc Associate Director and Respite Program Coordinator.
CIWMB presents the WRAP certificate in recognition of waste prevention business practices that reduce green house gas emissions, protect the environment and preserve valuable resources. You can learn more here on the FAQ page http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WRAP/FAQ.htm
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Arc Partners with Ebates & Saves You $$
In order to generate on-going revenue, the Arc of Butte County has partnered with Ebates.com
Think of Ebates.com as a huge mall with 1,200+ stores and no parking lot headache. These stores pay Ebates.com a commission on every sale, and they split this commission with you...and the Arc!
Please, visit our website to learn how you can save on your on-line holiday purchases in 3 Easy Steps and support the Arc.
 Proceeds from this partnership benefit our Family Support Programs including our Tuesday Night Support Groups and the Rainbow of Kids Club. 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
TBA...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
Chico "Fun Friday" Events:
TBA... Contact Nelson Corwin for Chico events
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
Oroville FUN Friday Events:
TBA...Please, contact Ed or Cindy for Oroville events
First Aid & CPR Classes
TBA - Please, contact Tom Leonardi for 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
Missed an issue? Click here ARC E-News
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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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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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