Job seekers are asked to register online at job-fair.centerpointmurrieta.com to help match them with the right employers and ensure space for them at the Centerpoint Church Job Fair.
(Murrieta, CA) Centerpoint Church in Murrieta has 32 top ranked local companies set to recruit employees at their Job Fair on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Register online at job-fair.centerpointmurrieta.com
Full and part time positions are available in: Administration, Clerical, Customer Service, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare/Nursing, Law Enforcement, Management, Manufacturing, Non Profit, Retail, Sales and more.
The list of confirmed employers, Colleges, resource providers, Universities and trade schools and include:
American Independent Life
American Solar Direct
California Colleges
California Corrections Department
Centerpoint Church
Child Care Careers
Computer Training Academy
Culligan Water
Devry Institute
EDD – State of California Employment Development Department
Register early to attend free Job Seeker Workshops, presented in partnership with the DeVry University. The Job Seeker Workshops will cover topics such as creating a resume, interviewing skills, and how to dress for that important interview.
“Companies are hiring and we will have more than 30 of them on site at Centerpoint Church,” said Pastor Bradley. She added, “We also anticipate another 10 companies to register by February 6, the official employers registration cut off date.
The Centerpoint Church Job Fair is Wednesday, February 11, 2014 from 10-2. In Murrieta CA.
The Job Fair also has free Job Seeker Workshops, presented in partnership with the DeVry University. The Job Seeker Workshops will cover topics including: creating a resume, interviewing skills, and how to dress for that important interview.
Job seekers are asked to register online at job-fair.centerpointmurrieta.com to help match them with the right employers and ensure space for them at the Centerpoint Church Job Fair.
San Bernardino Symphony honors Musical Genius in America
Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown and Newsman Hardy Brown, Sr. to be honored at a special pre-concert event, Pianist Yana Reznik to perform Feb. 7
February is going to be a busy month for local music lovers in the Inland Empire as the San Bernardino Symphony will be offering three consecutive days of uniquely American fare as part of their current season themes, “By Request: The Music You Want to Hear.”
The first notes will sound less than four weeks away on the evening of February 5 at a special event to honor local arts and education supporters, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown and Mr. Hardy Brown, Sr. Attendees will sample local restaurant fare and enjoy the smooth sounds of the Cal State San Bernardino Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Symphony Board Member Dr. Bob Knop.
“The Browns have actively supported the region for many years, setting the consummate example of selfless and focused community service,” said Symphony conductor Frank Fetta. “To be able to set aside an evening to say thank you to these pillars of the community is a true privilege.”
The following morning, Maestro Fetta will lift his baton for back-to-back student concerts as the Symphony performs “Musical Genius in America” including Ragtime selections from Scott Joplin, a medley of tunes from Duke Ellington, and William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony. This free student concert came out of a series of conversations with the San Bernardino City Unified School District as the two organizations sought to build an academically meaningful musical experience for the annual school event.
Said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel, “We felt this set of selections would both support and broaden the multi-cultural emphasis in the classroom during Black History Month.” As in years past, the schools will also be provided with corresponding teaching materials developed in line with California’s new Common Core standards. Students will learn about the composers, the historical context of each piece, and the contributions of American musicians to the various genres of orchestral music, as well as the historical venue.
Then, the evening of Saturday, February 7, the community will once again return to the California Theatre for the full presentation of Musical Genius in America, which will also include Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue interpreted by gifted pianist Yana Reznik.
The young Russian-born classical pianist has performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Toyota Concert Series at Disney Hall, was the winner of the 2010 Artists International Competition, and gave a sold-out recital at her Carnegie Hall Debut in New York in 2004. As the only classically endorsed pianist for Roland Corporation US, Reznik has presented the World Premier concert of V-Piano Grand at Zipper Hall (Los Angeles) and Lincoln Center (New York).
In addition to her solo appearances with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Bowl Orchestra, the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, University of Southern California Symphony Orchestra and Concert Symphony Orchestra, the Torrance Symphony Orchestra and the Stanford Wind Ensemble, she has performed at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral and the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Zipper, Thayer and Steinway Halls in Los Angeles, and has as well been presented by the Jacaranda, Los Angeles Bach Festival, the Maestro Foundation, Laguna Beach Live, Sundays Live at Four (KUSC), the Sunset Series in Los Gatos, Classical Underground, the Colburn Chamber Music Series, the Huntington Arts Festival in New York, Classical Music Encounters of Orange County and the Western Society of Chamber Music. In 2008, as a Founder and Artistic Director of the Southern California Brahms Festival, Reznik performed the complete piano chamber works of Johannes Brahms. An active collaborator, she is a regular guest artist with the Gold Coast Chamber Players in San Francisco, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony, Opera and Ballet.
The presenting sponsor for these concerts is the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
“This wonderful organization never fails to support activities that benefit the vitality of our community and we are so thankful to have them as part of our Symphony family,” added Viricel.
Up-coming Concerts
April 11, two Symphony musicians – Concert Master Todor Pelev and First Chair Cellist Ana Maria Maldonado – will team up to play Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Violincello. The evening’s concert, “Beethoven, Brahms & Bartholdy” will also include Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s Symphony No. 3, The Scottish Symphony. This event will also include an exhibition of artwork by gifted local students based upon their interpretations of the pieces to be played.
Wrapping an amazing season will be the “Triumphant Season Finale” on May 23. The concert will include Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1 featuring Icelandic horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. An internationally-known recording artist, Ognibene originally hails from Claremont and has been principal horn of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra since 1981.
“We are thrilled to provide this outstanding season full of beautiful music and exciting surprises,” added Maestro Fetta, “and we invite the community to come and enjoy all their San Bernardino Symphony has to offer.”
Tickets and Venue Information
All regular season concerts will be performed at the historic California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Both season and individual tickets may be purchased by calling (909) 381-5388 or visiting the Symphony box office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. General admission tickets are also securely available on line at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org, and with limited availability at the theater box office the evening of each event. (Students: $11; General: $20, $35, $45, $55.)
Register early to attend free Job Seeker Workshops, presented in partnership with the DeVry University. The Job Seeker Workshops will cover topics such as creating a resume, interviewing skills, and how to dress for that important interview.
(Murrieta, CA) Getting people back to work is important in every community and Centerpoint Church in Murrieta is doing their part to help people find the right job for them. The Church is sponsoring a Job Fair with local employers on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Full and part time dui attorney in san francisco positions are available in the following industries: Administration, Clerical, Customer Service, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare/Nursing, Law Enforcement, Management, Manufacturing, Non Profit, Retail, Sales and more.
“Centerpoint church wants to be a place where people can find hope and receive practical resources to improve their life situations. We want to partner with our community to create life-changing connections,” said Pastor of Outreach and Guest Services Adriana Bradley.
The job picture is getting better in Riverside County and throughout the Inland Empire. In December of 2013, the unemployment rate was at a high of 11.5 percent. Over a year later, the statistics from the State of California Employment Development Department, state the unemployment rate in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA was 8.0 percent in November 2014, down from a revised 8.1 percent in October 2014.
This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7.1 percent for California and 5.5 percent for the nation during the same period. The unemployment rate was 8.2 percent in Riverside County, and 7.7 percent in San Bernardino County.
Where is the job growth? In just the month of October total nonfarm area employment increased by 15,400 jobs.
● Trade, transportation, and utilities registered the greatest month-over increase, adding 7,800 jobs.
● A seasonal gain in retail trade (up 6,200) was responsible for roughly 79 percent of the job growth in this sector, primarily from general merchandise stores (up 3,700) and clothing and clothing accessories stores (up 2,600).
● Transportation, warehousing, and utilities added 2,000 jobs, while wholesale trade declined by 400 jobs.
● Eight other sectors recorded month-over gains, including leisure and hospitality (up 3,200), government (up 2,000), and educational and health services (up 1,400).
● Professional and business services posted the only month-over job decline, down 300 jobs. Mining and logging remained unchanged.
“Companies are hiring and we will have more that 30 of them on site at Centerpoint Church,” said Pastor Bradley. She added, those looking for a job are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2014 from 10-2.
Job seekers are asked to register online at job-fair.centerpointmurrieta.com to help match them with the right employers and ensure space for them at the Centerpoint Church Job Fair.
Register early to attend free Job Seeker Workshops, presented in partnership with the DeVry University and Thrivent Financial. The Job Seeker Workshops will cover topics such as creating a resume, interviewing skills, and how to dress for that important interview.
Job seekers are asked to register online at job-fair.centerpointmurrieta.com to help match them with the right employers and ensure space for them at the Centerpoint Church Job Fair.
For more information about Centerpoint Church in Murrieta go online to http://www.centerpointmurrieta.com/#/home
Left to right: Salvation Army Captain Anya Henderson, Sara Cain, Executive Director Stater Bros. Charities; Tom Brickely, Salvation Army Advisory Board Chairman; salvation Army Major Daniel Henderson; Susan Atkinson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Stater Bros. Markets; William Booth Society charman Attorney Wilfrid Lemann, Partner Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP.
(San Bernardino, CA) A $30,000 donation from Stater Bros. Charities to the Salvation Army will serve the needs of thousands of hungry, homeless and hopeless people in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
The Stater Bros. Charities donation was delivered at the Annual William Booth Society luncheon held at the new home of The Salvation Corp set to open in the second quarter of 2015.
$15,000 is designated to Salvation Army Southern California division and $15,000 is for six Inland Empire Corps $2,500 each: San Bernardino, Murrieta, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Redlands, and Hemet.
“The Stater Bros. Charities donation supports the Salvation Army’s delivery of Gods love and services to the low income and homeless people in our need. This service includes daily food service, and our sheltering operation for families,” said Major Daniel Henderson director of the San Bernardino Area Corps.
“Stater Bros. is proud to partner with area food banks and local non-profit agencies to serve the needs of our local communities, rarely getting approved” said Jack H. Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Stater Bros. Markets.
“Many of our hard working customers have exhausted their resources and are being forced to get extra help this holiday season. During these tough times … we will not let our customers stand alone,” Brown further added.
“Last year 60,475 free, hot, nutritious meals were lovingly served to the hungry from The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, and Sunday through Friday at 4:45 p.m. at the Corps Office on 746 West 5th Street in San Bernardino,” said Major Henderson.
“Homeless families received 12,464nights of companionate shelter last year. Many supportive services are provided with each night of shelter including: meals, laundry, hot showers, tutoring and case management,” said Anne Metu, MILR, CADC-II director of the Transitional Housing Center.
The traditional Salvation Army Red Kettles will be in front of Stater Bros. Supermarkets from November 17th through December 23rd collecting nickels, dimes and quarters to help those who are most vulnerable in the community where the donations are made.
For more information in the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter call (909) 888-4880. For information about the emergency meals program call (909) 888-1336.
About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination. The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
About Stater Bros. Charities:
Stater Bros. Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. employees live and work. Since 2008, Stater Bros. Charities has provided funding to countless local organizations and causes that benefit hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, and help for our nation’s veterans. Funds are raised throughout the year from generous customers, supplier friends, and caring members of the Stater Bros. Supermarket Family.
Left to right: Salvation Army Major Daniel Henderson, Captain Anya Henderson; Tom Brickley, Salvation Army Advisory Board Chairman; Mindy Silva, Program Officer- Health & Economic Development, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Attorney Wilfrid Lemann, Partner Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP .
(San Bernardino, CA) A $30,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians helps the San Bernardino area Salvation Army serve the needs of thousands of hungry, homeless and hopeless people in San Bernardino, Highland, Rialto, Colton, Grand Terrace and Bloomington.
“San Manuel’s funding supported our Emergency Food and Shelter Program,” said Major Daniel Henderson director of the San Bernardino Area Corps. The Salvation Army’s daily food service helps low income and homeless, and their sheltering operation houses homeless families.
“Last year 60,475 free, hot, nutritious meals were served to the hungry from The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, and Sunday through Friday at 4:45 p.m. at the Corps Office on 746 West 5th Street in San Bernardino,” said Major Henderson.
“We help with more than a meal. We also deliver prayer and God’s love. Other services include help for people in need with counseling, laundry, hot showers and use of bathrooms. The Salvation Army’s daily meals service opens the door for people who want to get off the streets through our shelter programs,” said Major Henderson.
“Homeless families received 12,464nights of shelter last year. Many supportive services are provided with each night of shelter including: meals, laundry, hot showers, tutoring and case management,” said Anne Metu, MILR, CADC-II director of the Transitional Housing Center.
“The people served at The Salvation Army shelter come from all walks of life. The challenges of homelessness touch all ethnic groups and ages. We serve many single parent families with children, and women without children,” said Metu.
“Men are welcome if they are legally married within the family, or they have sole custody of their minor children. We do not accept single men as the need is so great for women, children and families,” said Metu.
The issue of homelessness continues to disrupt many families in the Inland Empire region. These displaced individuals are thrust into living situations that make them vulnerable to many problems.
Providing emergency services is not an easy undertaking. Displaced families are vulnerable, scared, and often have attitude and behavioral issues upon arrival at the shelter. “Our front-line strategy is to have capable and caring staff to help new arrivals through the entire shelter process from intake to graduation,” said Metu.
The emergency shelter is a 90-day program. The Salvation Army also offers a 24-month transitional program for which people staying at the shelter are eligible.
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available.
Other services offered include: Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Casework Services, Character Building Programs, Christian Education, Clinics Services, Community Recreation & Education Programs, Disaster Services, Emergency Shelter, Food & Nutrition Programs, Group Homes, Group Work Services, Homemaker Services, Men’s Ministries, Military Personnel Assistance, Missing Persons, Music & Arts Programs, Residential Camping Activities, Seasonal Services, Senior Citizens Residences, Transitional Care & Work Release, Transitional Housing, Visitation Services, Women’s Ministries, Worship Services – Church
The Salvation Army works closely with many other agencies to achieve reach the goals of our program. Examples include Stater Bros. Markets, the Arrowhead United Way, San Bernardino County and City School Districts, CAP, and many other businesses and organizations.
For more information in the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter call (909) 888-4880. For information about the emergency meals program call (909) 888-1336.
About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and also offers evangelical programs for boys, girls and adults. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination.
The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. As an indigenous community the origins and history of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians stem from our relationship with the land and to all who share it. Since ancient times we have expressed ourselves through a culture of giving. Today, San Manuel is able to answer the call of Yawa’ (Serrano word meaning “to act on one’s beliefs”) through partnerships with charitable organizations. We have drawn upon our history, knowledge, expertise and cultural values to direct our philanthropic giving in our local region, as well as to Native American causes nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov. About San Manuel’s Charitable Giving Program
San Manuel’s charitable giving program supports organizations that provide services in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Applications are also accepted from Tribal Governments and Tribal nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. Resources are directed within four areas of program focus to benefit these communities and improve quality of life for adults, children and families. Giving priorities include Education, Health, Economic Development and Special Projects. Applications in each area are considered through the lens of demonstrated community need, and an organization’s capacity to meet that need.
Volunteers serve Thanksgiving Dinner at The Salvation Army: Serving on the food line (left to right) is Nancy Veaegas, Niyahn Summey, Walt Summey, and Robert Sanchez. We are ready for Christmas Dinners.
(San Bernardino, Calif.) The San Bernardino Salvation Army Corp (www.salvationarmyusa.org) hosts its annual Christmas Dinner for hundreds of needy families at its headquarters, at 746 W. Fifth Street in San Bernardino. As always, the dinner will be held on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas Eve worship serves start at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at the same location.
For 127 years, the annual San Bernardino Salvation Army Christmas dinner has served thousands of people in thousands of families. The Christmas Dinner helps single mothers with children and people who do not have the means to provide them selves a Christmas dinner or seek Christian fellowship with others.
People come from throughout the Inland Valley for this Christmas dinner, which often serves more than 300 people each year. This year, guests will enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, consisting of potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, pie and other food received through donations.
“Every year, the community and volunteers come together to provide the food preparation and service of holiday meals to dinner guests,” said Major Daniel Henderson, Commander of The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corp. “Our volunteers really do an outstanding job, helping to make a difference for those who are less fortunate during the holiday season, as well as throughout the year.”
Many of the services provided by the Salvation Army, such as this annual Community Christmas dinner, are made possible through in-kind donations and money raised through the Red Kettle Bell Ringer campaign. Each Christmas, Inland Empire Salvation Army Corps combine to serve more than 1,000 people holiday meals.
The hungry families are joined by hundreds of volunteers who help prepare the food and serve meals to the families. Along with asking volunteers to help serve food, the Salvation Army is encouraging people to donate turkeys or hams, side dishes and other food by calling (909) 888-1336.
“The San Bernardino Corps also needs food every day for those at our Hospitality House living shelter,” said Major Henderson. Up to 75 family members stay in its transitional and emergency family shelters.
“Last year 60,475 free, hot, nutritious meals were served to the hungry from The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, and Sunday through Friday at 4:45 p.m. at the Corps Office on 746 West 5th Street in San Bernardino,” said Major Henderson.
For more information about the Salvation Army Christmas dinner, donations or volunteering for The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps, call (909) 888-1336.
About The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, and also offering holistic programs for people of all ages. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination.
The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
Wife, Mother and Community Leader Jonnie Mae Catoe Dies at 86
(San Bernardino, CA) Jonnie Mae Catoe departed this life December 9, 2014.
In this life Jonnie leaves behind her loving children: Eddie Jr., Kathleen (Randy), David (Sylvia), Donna (Brian), and stepdaughter Melissa (Ira).
She is also survived by: six grandchildren, one step-grandchild, four great grandchildren and four-step great grandchildren, one sister Anna and a host of cousins, nephews and niece.
Catoe was proceeded in death by her loving and devoted husband Eddie Sr. a retired Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and local entrepreneur, one brother Howard, two sisters Jean and Minnie Lee, one daughter Barbara, two grandsons Andrew Paul and Jordan Matthew and step grandson Thomas David.
Her viewing is from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Harrison-Ross Mortuary, 738 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1583 Union Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. She will be interned with her husband at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 subsequent to services.
Jonnie Mae Catoe was born December 6, 1928 in Kershaw, South Carolina to Andrew and Fanita Mae Clinton. She was the second of five children. She spent her early years residing in Kershaw, SC where she received her primary education and later relocated to Washington D.C. whereas she completed her secondary education.
“My mother received Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was baptized by her maternal grandfather Reverend Zedidiah Beckham and resided with him and her grandmother prior to her relocation to Washington D.C.,” said son Eddie Catoe, Jr.
Jonnie met Eddie Catoe Sr., the man who would serve as her life long partner and husband of 49 years as a child in Kershaw, SC., and later reunited with him in Washington D.C. The two entered matrimony in 1951 and began a family. From this union they had five children.
Catoe fulfilled her dream of residing in California moving with her family to San Bernardino in 1960. She later attended nursing school at St. Bernadine’s Hospital and serving as a “Candy Striper”.
“Mom was well known for her fashion sense,” said Eddie Catoe. “She was well known as a talented and phenomenal seamstress and tailor. She worked in this capacity at Harris & Franks and the old Harris Company in San Bernardino prior to embarking in her own tailoring business. She was highly skilled known for her own designs and patterns producing and hosting numerous fashion shows,” he added.
Eddie describes his mother as a very beautiful, athletic and vibrant woman. She was member of St. Anthony’s Church, later attending Temple Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Les Juenes Ami’s Social Club and the NCO Wives Club.
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Community leaders and Taylion leaders cut the Ribbon at the new Taylion Academy in San Bernardino.
(San Bernardino)—Taylion Academy, a free public charter school serving grades K-12, held their grand opening this past Friday for their San Bernardino location.
The community came out to celebrate the opening of the new charter school, as parents, students, teachers, business owners and representatives of elected officials were all on hand for the official ribbon cutting of the new San Bernardino site.
The site is located at 1184 W. 2nd Street, Suite 100 in San Bernardino.
Left to right – Shannon Smith, vice president of Taylion Academy, Tay Lion the mascot, from Jon Gaede, field representative of Assemblymember Cheryl Brown and Tim Smith president of Taylion Acadamy.
Speakers from Best MIG welder included Judi Penman, President & CEO of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and Field Representative for County Supervisor Josie Gonzalez, Erika Moses. Taylion’s President Timothy Smith spoke as well, as he spoke about the growth of the school, and how exciting the expansion to San Bernardino is. Members of the new Taylion ASB were also on hand, as they assisted with serving lunch.
Judi Penman, executive director of the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce support charter schools as an alliterative for student learning.
Taylion Academy is a free public charter school, serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. The WASC accredited school offers programs in home school, virtual school, and independent study, with locations in Victorville, Adelanto and San Bernardino. For more MIG welder reviews and information on Taylion Academy, call (760) 843-6622 or visit them online at www.taylionhighdesert.com
Three year old Allie Chavez is happy to give donations to The Salvation Army’s Giving Tree Program. Photo by Paul Martinez.
The Salvation Army has served the San Bernardino Area Since 1887
(San Bernardino, CA) It might seem like a very small gesture in the grand scheme of things, but when the local Salvation Army Corps (www.salvationarmyusa.org), local residents and several businesses join forces to make the Christmass season memorable for needy children, it makes a huge difference in so many lives with tags.
“Just pick up a Giving Tree tag and buy a needy child the gift listed on the tag! The Giving Tree matches donors with hundreds of children who are relying on The Salvation Army this year to bring them a Merry Christmas,” said Daniel Henderson, Corps officer for the San Bernardino Salvation Army.
The San Bernardino Area Tree is at Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino. It helps the San Bernardino Salvation Army Corps provide toys to children of 600 disadvantaged families in San Bernardino, Rialto, Highland, Grand Terrace, Colton, Muscoy and Bloomington.
“You can support our Giving Tree by visiting our table in the Inland Center Mall from November 29th to December 24th,” said Major Henderson.
Shoppers wishing to participate in the Giving Tree will find cards attached to the Giving Tree. These cards include the names and wish lists of needy children whose families cannot afford to buy gifts. Shoppers simply pluck a tag off the Giving Tree and head for the appropriate store to purchase their gift donations. Shoppers keep the card as an ornament to hang on their own Christmas tree, reminding them of their good deed.
José Gonzalez is a first time volunteer with The Salvation Army, and chose to help the Giving Tree Program at the Inland Center Mall this year. “It feels good to be volunteering and collecting toys for kids this Christmas,” said Gonzalez. Photo by Paul Martinez.
Larry Rangal, of Highland, donated two toys to the Giving Tree Program. Charity has been an ongoing tradition for Rangal since marrying his wife more than 21 years ago.
“This is one of our little quirks. Now that our kids are grown-up and out of the house, we thought we’d provide toys for other children,” said Rangal. “It makes you feel good too.”
Jill Grace, of Highland, was shopping with 3-year-old Allie Chavez when she noticed the Giving Tree and decided to donate two large bags with about 10 toys. “These children are not asking for much,” said Grace. “What child asks for Monopoly, especially nowadays.”
Grace became involved with The Salvation Army more than a decade ago, during the September 11th tragedy. “I have always been a giving person, and I thought to myself ‘how can I help’,” said Grace. By volunteering with The Salvation Army, Grace was able to provide that help. “Me and my husband helped The Salvation Army serve meals to the workers at Ground Zero,” said Grace.
“This is a great way to start a tradition with your own family, by selecting a gift for a needy child together. The gifts are based on their individual wishes and for some children, it may be the only gift they receive all year,” said Major Henderson.
To share Christmas joy with a deserving child, come to Inland Center Mall and select a tag indicating a child’s age, sex and gift preference. Or find and order a gift for a local child online at jcp.com/angel. Photo by Carl Dameron
“Soccer balls, dolls and clothes are just a few items on each child’s wish list,” said Major Henderson. “Shoppers who participate in the program are encouraged to shop for more than what is needed on the list. I can’t think of a better way for local people including business owners and managers to help the community and spread the spirit of Christmas.”
The Salvation Army is looking for other business owners and managers who would like to have a tree at their place of business for employees and/or customers.
To host a Giving Tree in San Bernardino, Colton, Grand Terrace, Rialto, Bloomington, Muscoy or Highland, call (909) 888-1336.
The Riverside Salvation Army Angel Program collects toys for needy kids this Christmas. Toys are collected at The Riverside Salvation Army office located at 3695 1st St., Riverside, CA 92501. To make a donation please call (951) 784-4490, Ext. 100.
Arlene and Priscilla Delgado, ages 4 and 8, each used their savings to purchase Christmas toys for a less fortunate child through the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corp’s Giving Tree program at Inland Center Mall. Help the Salvation Army obtain more toys for children in need by going to the Giving Tree near the mall’s Food Court. Photo by Kelly Silvestri-Raabe
The Redlands Salvation Army has Angel Tree tags with the names and wish lists of needy children. Pick-up a tag at The Redlands Salvation Army located at 838 Alta St., Redlands, CA 92374. For more information call (909) 792-6868.
The Moreno Valley Salvation Army collects toy donations through its Angel Tree program. The Angel Tree is located at the Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle Suite 1206, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Toys are collected until December 22nd, Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and all day on Saturday. For more information call (951) 653-9131.
The Victor Valley Salvation Army collects toy donations at its office located at 14585 La Paz Drive, Victorville, CA 92395. To make a donation please call (760) 245-2545.
The Ontario Salvation Army collects toys at its office located at 1412 South Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762. To make a donation please call (909) 986-6748.
About The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army may be able to provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, and also offering holistic programs for people of all ages. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1887, supporting those in need without discrimination. The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
The American Advertising Awards (formerly the ADDY’s) honor the finest advertising among industry professionals and college students in the region. The annual competition is sponsored by the Inland Empire chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
(Riverside, CA) The competition for the best advertising of 2014 in the Inland Empire is now open and submissions are being accepted by the local advertising club. The deadline to enter is February 16, 2015.
The American Advertising Awards (formerly the ADDY’s) honor the finest advertising among industry professionals and college students in the region. The annual competition is sponsored by the Inland Empire chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
Qualifications for submitting work was described by Su Pak, president of the ad club. “Entrants must have created the work here in the Inland Empire and it must have appeared in the general public media between January 1 and December 31, 2014,” she said.” Students are encouraged to submit advertising work they created for a college assignment during the same time period.”
The process is to download The American Advertising Awards competition rules, register for the competition and then drop off entries, according to Pak. The ADDYS link on the AAF website www.aaf-inlandempire.com explains the process including entry pricing. Pak can be reached at (909)257-8862.
This year, American Advertising Awards entries should be delivered to Red Fusion Media, 104 East State Street, Suite P, Redlands, CA 92372, (909) 798-7092 before the deadline. There will also be a Drop Off Party in February where completed submissions can dropped off. The time and location are TBD.
Downloading the 2014 American Advertising Awards winners book found under the ADDYS link on the AAF website is also a good idea according to Pak, “That way you can review all the winning entries in last year’s competition.”
Each year the American Advertising Awards competition starts in the Inland Empire, where top award winners advance to district and national competition. Local award winners will be announced at the annual ADDY dinner gala on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the historic Mission Inn in Riverside.
For more information call Sue Pak at (909)257-8862.
