Happy New Year!
2010 was a challenging year for all of us at the Arc. 2011 will be a year full of possibilities. In this months edition of the Arc E-News you'll find info on our 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 |
Your Support Makes All The Difference
In 2011, the Arc of Butte County celebrates 58 years of transforming the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Your continued support, solid management and fiscal responsibility have enabled us to continue providing state-of-the-art programs and services to under-served citizens of an economically disadvantaged region.
In the early years of the organization, it was necessary to create basic services for children and adults. Arc members were instrumental in the establishment of the first special education classes and sheltered workshops in Butte County. Following the creation of these fundamental services, Arc helped to develop the local Special Olympics, created a day activity center for adults who were severely disabled, began an infant stimulation program, and provided training to prepare adults with developmental disabilities for independent living.
Throughout the years, our top priority has always been to offer information and support to parents and children with developmental and/or other disabling conditions. It is ignorance and prejudice that threaten to handicap our citizens with disabilities more than any psychological challenge. We are working continuously to reduce and eliminate ignorance and prejudice.
With your continued support the Arc will succeed. Here's to another 58 years of hope and service!
Have questions about the Arc of Butte County? Please, contact us at (530) 891.5865 or info@arcbutte.org.
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Holiday Celebrations at the Arc Pavilion
 Arc clients and instructors had a wonderful holiday celebration in the Arc Pavilion in December.
Everyone had a chance to spread a little holiday cheer by spending time with friends playing games, listening to music, sharing gifts and eating tasty treats.
There are plenty of fun pictures on the Arc's Facebook page. Click here  to see them all. Try to guess who dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus?
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.
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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E Waste Drop Off! Sat, Jan 8th @ the Arc Stores
The Arc Store in cooperation with WTP will be hosting a "E-Waste Recycling Drop Off" Day next Saturday Jan 8th, 9am to 1pm. Bring all your obsolete electronics and we'll dispose of it all in accordance with State Regulations. We'll take your CRT's (TV's, monitors, laptops), all universal waste like radios, VCR's, keyboards, cell phones and more will be accepted.  "Basically, we'll accept anything with a plug." says Brenda Easter, Chico Arc Store manager. Drop EWaste at both Arc Stores!
Chico & Oroville!Chico: @ 2020 Park Avenue Oroville: @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd
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, plus the Arc Pavilion Banquet Hall www.arcpavilion.org and an EBay store.
Have questions about the Arc Stores? Or about E-Waste? Please, contact Brenda at the Chico store 343.3666 or Shane in the Oroville store 532.1272
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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 @ 891.5865 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
Every Tuesday: "Be Well" Exercise, drama, reading
Every Wednesday: cooking, dance, gardening, karaoke
Every Thursday: Karate, yoga, math, crafts
Chico "Fun Friday" Events:
Lasagna Dinner in the Arc Pavilion on the 7th
Round Table Pizza Field Trip on the 14th
Irish Folk Concert on the 21st
Pie & Cider on the 28th
Oroville - Adult Day Program - 532.1272
Every Monday: Problem Solving, crafts, "Be Well" Exercise, STRIVE
Every Tuesday: Spanish, math, cooking Every Wednesday: History, "Be Well" Exercise Every Thursday: Smiles Sign Language, movies, crafts
Oroville FUN Friday Events:
CSU,C Campus Tour on the 7th Bowling at Tyme on the 14th Downtown Chico Tour on the 21st Feather Falls Buffet on the 28th
First Aid & CPR Classes @ 1:30pm
First Aid Tuesday the 18th
CPR Thursday the 20th
Both in the Chico office
Please, contact Tom Leonardi for details
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Got 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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4 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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 Think of Ebates.com as
a huge mall with 1,200+ stores and no parking headache. The 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 $ in 3 Easy Steps and support the Arc. |
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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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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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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