Great Quotes to start the New Year!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle
"It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him." John Steinbeck
January is National Mentoring Month-January 21 is "Thank your Mentor Day".
Free Mentor Training-Tell your friends and family members-We need mentors
January 8 from 4 pm to 7 pm and January 9 from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Refreshments provided. At: 815 West Lancaster Blvd. (Between Gadsden and Fern) Downtown Lancaster
Our program has been successful because of the hardwork and dedication of our Mentors. We have been recognized by Senator George Runner and Michael D. Antonovich, Supervisor 5th District. Remember it takes a village to raise a child successfully. We have matched over 150 children in the Antelope Valley.
We will be having our annual Recognition Dinner for our Mentors and Mentees. Parents are welcome to bring their child, if their child's mentor is unavailable. If the mentee can't attend the Mentors should still come and enjoy the evening. All Mentors and Mentees will receive their Participation Award, a book, and a tee shirt. Scheduled for 1/27/09-Wed. 6 pm-8 pm Adult Day Care 858 W. Jackman St. #101, Lancaster, CA 93534 (Off 10th St. West) Please RSVP 661-942-4719 X 322 with Char so we'll have enough food. (Books are first come/first serve) Sign up for a free back pack at the dinner, they will be handed out in Aug. 2010.
Free Event-Sunday Jan. 17 -Lincoln and King's unfinished work. At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Ca ., 90012. For more information please call 888-591-6163
Sat. Jan 16-Knitting Class at the Hammack Center in Palmdale with Nancy. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm--815 East Ave Q-6 (major cross streets-Sierra Hwy and 9th St. East) Please RSVP with Char 661-942-4719 X 322. Bring supplies with you: 4 ply yarn and size 10 1/2 joined knitting needles. You can bring any project you wish to work on with the group.
January 30, 2010-8 am to 2 pm "It Takes a Village: Family Matters" 3200 East Ave J-8, Lancaster, Ca 93535 Admission: $5. Students with ID are Free. Sponsored by the High Desert Alliance of Black School Education.
Antelope Valley Community Clinic for Newborns to Adults
For uninsured, underinsured and Medical
Offices in Lancaster and Palmdale
Call for an appointment-661-942-2391
Antelope Valley Happiness Club- This Club is for adults (Perfect for parents and mentors) 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, At Camille's Sidewalk Cafe in West Lancaster on 15th St West. The purpose of the club is to learn about the benefits of positive thinking and how it affects your life and relationships. Facilitator: Elvira Burgo forgive4wellness@yahoo.com
FREE For Parents and Mentors-Community Opportunity by GBDE Incorporated Life Skills Classes in English and Spanish for 18 yrs and above 661-729-4233 Banking, Money Management, Importance of Credit, Credit History, Identity theft, Homeownership, Managing your Mortgage, etc.
Free for High School and College Students by GBDE Incorporated/Spa 1
Core 9 Youth Group Meet every Wednesday night from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm our Mentees are welcome to drop in or join the group. They have guest speakers, community service projects, and socializing with positive people. Call Sonja at 547-9895 tell her you heard about the meeting through United We Mentor.
