Public Service Announcements
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Here's where you'll find information about local events put on by non-profit organizations and a phone number if you'd like to contact the agency and get more details. If you have a fundraiser or event being put on by a non-profit organization and you'd like to have it included on this page, e-mail the information to kmaudru@entercom.com, or fax it to 916-339-4559 at least 3 weeks before the event. Please include the date, location, and time of the event, as well as who or what the event benefits and a contact name and phone number.
An evening of local chefs cooking “The Best Thing I Make”is set for Thursday, February 25th, beginning at 6:30pm at Standards of Excellence, 1200 Del Paso Road in Sacramento. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals. (For more information, visit www.myeasterseals.org) (2/25)
A Free Home Ownership Event is being held on Friday, February 26th, 1pm to 9pm at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street. Meet face to face with mortgage companies and Hud-approved housing counselors. (For more information, call 888-995-HOPE, visit www.makinghomeaffordable.gov or visit www.hopenow.com) (2/26)
St. John Vianney School’s Annual Crab Feed will take place on Saturday, February 27th, beginning at 6pm at St. John Vianney Hall, 10497 Coloma Road. (For more information, call 916-363-4610) (2/27)
Meals on Wheels in Placer County has immediate openings for clients! Clients must e 60+ years of age and homebound. They would receive a variety of nutritious hot meals delivered at lunch time Monday through Friday. (For more information, call 1-800-878-9222 x206) (2/28)
Only 8% of registered bone marrow donors are African American, and blood and marrow matches depend so much on being from the same ethnic group. Please help save lives – donate blood. Be a bone marrow donor. (For more information, visit www.bloodsource.org) (2/28)
If you are pregnant, experience a free pregnancy massage on Monday, March 1st, 6:30pm at Healing Arts Institute, 7527 Auburn Blvd, #9 in Citrus Heights. They offer these massages to help their students learn how to work on pregnant women. (For more information, call 916-725-3999 or visit www.healingartsinstitute.com) (3/1)
The Sacramento Chapter of the Blues Foundation presents the Blues in the Schools Progam with Joe Bonamassa. After Joe’s show at the Crest Theater on Thursday, March 11th, Joe will presesnt a free program for students from 1pm to 2pm. The event is open to all high school students, accompanying parents and teachers. (For more information, call 916-897-0692 or visit www.sacblues.com) (3/11)
Nor Cal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing are hosting a Crab Feed and Art Auction on Friday, March 12th, beginning at 6pm at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair oaks Blvd in Sacramento. (For more information, call 916-349-7500) (3/12)
Westside Elementary’s 3rd Annual Car and Bike Show Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 9am to 3pm in the parking lot of Westside Elementary, West 2nd Street in Rio Linda. (For more information, call 916-501-0869) (3/13)
Could a soda really change the world? You tell us! What do you care about? Pepsi can plant trees in parks. Build homes in New Orleans. Even teach kids how to rock out! That’s because Pepsi’s funding great ideas that move the world forward. Share your ideas and vote. (For more information, visit www.refresheverything.com) (3/14)
The Buddhist Church of Sacramento is holding their Annual Spring Japanese Food Festival on Sunday, March 114th, beginning at 10:30am at the church which is located at 2401 Riverside Blvd in Sacramento. Proceeds benefit the church building fund, scholarship fund and the improvement of other church facilities. (For more information, call 916-446-0121) (3/14)
The Bella Vista Band Boosters 2010 Crab Feed is set for Saturday, March 20th beginning at 6pm at Divine Savior Church, 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. (For more information, visit www.bellavistaband.org) (3/20)
The Access To Career Fair 2010 takes place Friday & Saturday, March 19th and 20th at Bayside Church, 8191 Sierra College Blvd in Roseville. Come out for a special needs resource expo with over 50 exhibitors. All activities are free. (For more information, visit www.AccessToCareFair.com) (3/20)
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time from now until March 14th, so order Girl Scout Cookies from a Girl Scout you know today. If you don‘t have a friend or family member who is a Girl Scout, call your local Girl Scout Council. Money earned funds programs that build girls’ courage, confidence and character! (For more information, call 1-800-GSCOOKS) (4/14)
It’s tax time – is your tax preparer legal? Not sure? The California Tax Education Council can help. (For more information, visit www.ctec.org) (4/15)
U.C. Davis’s Picnic Day 2010 is set for Saturday, April 17th. Picnic Day serves as the university’s annual open house for families, alumni, staff faculty, and prospective and current students. Organizers are currently looking for volunteers. (For more information, visit www.volunteerdir@picnicday.ucdavis.edu) (4/17)
Join the California State Parks Foundation and PG&E for Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary on Saturday, April 17th. Show you care by joining volunteers of all ages to plant trees, restore trails and clean waterways at the Earth Day Restoration and Clean-up. (For more information, call 1-888-98-PARKS or visit www.calparks.org) (4/17)
Walk MS of the Northern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has two walks in the Sacramento area! Join walkers in Rocklin/Roseville on Saturday, April 17th at Adventure Christian Church, or walk in Sacramento on Sunday, April 18th beginning on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Proceeds support cutting edge research and provide programs and services to help people with MS. (For more information, visit www.walk.msconnection.org) (4/18)
Yolo County District Attorney’s Victim Services Program is hosting their 4th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Ceremony on Thursday, April 22nd, to honor individuals who have been victims of crime and have bravely preserved through the criminal court process. (For more information, call 530-666-8208) (4/22)
The Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors young people from ages 8 to 18 who have planned and carried out extraordinary service activities to benefit their communities and/or environment. Winners receive $2500 to be applied to their higher education or their service project. 2010 deadline for nominations is April 30th. (For more information, visit www.barronprize.org) (4/30)
The Placer SPCA invites you to participate in the 9th Annual Funny Bones Comedy Show & Awards Night on Friday, April 30th, beginning at 5:30pm at the Timber Creek Ballroom, Sun City Roseville. (For more information, call 916-782-SPCA or visit www.placerspca.org) (4/30)
There are many social networking sites, but one stands apart because it saves lives. It’s www.matchingdonors.com which links organ donors with people in need of kidney and other transplants. If you’ve ever considered becoming a living organ donor or if you are someone in need of an organ transplant, visit the site. (For more information, visit www.matchingdonors.com) (5/1)
The Terry Rossman MS Golf Experience is set for Friday, May 21st with a 1pm shotgun start at Timber Creek in Sun City Roseville. Not just a golf tournament – it’s a golf experience: lunch, a raffle, awards, dinner and more! Proceeds benefit the Terry Rossman Durable Medical Equipment Closet and Walk MS of the Northern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (For more information, contact by e-mail at doug@msgolfexperience.com or mat@msgolfexperience.com) (5/21)
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