Activity Guide - Fall 2017

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A safe, fun place where teens tap in to their true potential!

Chop’s Teen Club* 509 Adams St., Santa Rosa CA* (707)284-2467* www.chopsonline.com

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For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

Note from Program & Events Director, Melissa Stewart During the school year Chop’s Teen Club is committed to providing awesome programs for the teens of Santa Rosa. We are excited to introduce the Fall 2017 Activity Guide! Please take some time to look at the activities and mark your calendar for the ones you would like to participate in. While we offer fun drop in programs like Movie Nights and Dodgeball, we also offer daily Tutoring & Homework Help and our Work-Ready programs. This We do our best to cover a wide range of interests and keep the costs low so everyone can participate. This includes our membership, which we are committed to maintaining at just $1 a year. A lot of resources go into making Chop’s such a fun and exciting place, so we encourage everyone who is able to, to make an additional donation to support Chop’s.

Please feel free to call anytime!

Melissa 284-2467 x17 Membership Information:  Chop’s membership is open to Santa Rosa youth in

7th-12th grades.  You must become a Chop’s Teen Club member to participate in Chop’s activities (except for dances and special events).  To become a member, complete the Member Form with a parent or guardian signature, show a valid student ID and pay $1.00 (or more if you can afford it!)  You will receive a Chop’s Member Card that you must bring with you to get into Chop’s for drop-in and planned activities.

Fall Drop-In Hours: Middle School: Mon. 2:30-7 PM Tu-Fri. 3-7 PM Sat. 12-7 PM

High School: Mon. 2:30-7 PM Tu.-Th. 3-7 PM Fri. 3-10 PM Sat. 12-10 PM

Chop’s Teen Club Staff List

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Phone Number: (707) 284-2467 Staff:

Extension

Lorez Bailey, Executive Director Koy Stewart, Operations & IT Director Melissa Stewart, Program & Events Director Cadance Hinkle, Fuind Development & Marketing Manager Brenda Russell, Finance Manager Taylor Krenwinkle, Program & Outreach Manager Shannon Hagler, Program Associate & Supervisor Gabe Hirsh, College, Career & Youth Sports Coordinator Maggie Kirk, Art Studio Coordinator Jesse Wickman, Music & Recording Specialist Adam Carra, Technology Coordinator Alaina Galloway, Supervisor Bill Donahue, Art Specialist Dollyjane Cubangbang, Lobby & Youth Sports Assistant Gabriela Lopez, Supervisor Hayden Henderson, Tech Specialist Ian Hutchinson, Café Assistant Lena Sedlik, Café Specialist Michael Kelley, Art Specialist Robert Power, Youth Sports Assistant Sarah Nortman, Lobby Assistant Sonja Roberts, Art Specialist Yodite Gebre, Lobby Assistant & Supervisor

112 116 117 113 114 122 110 111 123 128

Closed on: 9/4, 9/8, 9/9, 11/23, 11/24, 12/25, 12/26, Closed early at 6 PM for Social Dances and LAN Parties on: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/2

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Table of Contents Membership Information and Hours

2

Staff List and Extensions

3

Art

6-7

College & Career

8-9

Club 509

10-11

Leadership

12-13

Music & Recording

14-16

Sports & Fitness

17-19

Technology

20-21

Work-Ready

23-24

Honored Members

25

Chop’s Donor Recognition

27

Register for Activities Online! www.chopsonline.com     

Please call Chop’s at 284-2467 and a Lobby Assistant can help you over the phone or email info@chopsonline.com to have a username and password sent to you.

Go to chopsonline.com and click the Member Login button along the top of the home page.

Once you log-in, you can search for activities by name, by activity number found in this guide or by category in the activities tab.

Start adding activities to your “cart”.

You can select multiple activities by clicking add to cart & continue shopping or proceed to check out.

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All bags, backpacks and purses need to be kept in lockers that Chop’s provides free of charge. Lockers are intended for one member to use at a time. If there is not a locker available to use, ask a supervisor and they can help safely store your belongings.     

Do not share your locker with a friend.

Pick a locker combination that only you will know. Not your birthday.

Don’t share your locker combination with anyone.

Do not ask anyone to get something out of your locker for you.

Remember which locker you put your belongings in.

Do not leave your wallet, cell phone, electronic devices etc. un-attended.

If you have a cell phone, it is recommended that you install a phone tracking system app such as Find My Phone, Find My iPhone or GPS Tracker.

When leaving a program area, make sure you have what you came with.

If you are missing a personal item, alert a supervisor as soon as you realize it’s not where you left it.

Chop’s Teen Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Art

Chop’s Art Studio exposes teen members to a wide range of creative activities and opportunities. Through open studio time, teens experience art disciplines such as hand built and wheel thrown ceramics, sewing and knitting, painting, drawing and construction. While we schedule an emphasis project for the day, we’re open to exploring many ideas and creative challenges any day! We are happy to help with school projects and portfolios as well as personal art. Each of our Art Studio staff are talented professionals eager to share their skills with you. *Activities are subject to change based on member participation.

Maggie Kirk Time

Quilting by Hand or Machine Basic Machine Sewing Pastel Painting Watercolor & Acrylic Painting Origami Knitting Macramé DIY crafts Mosaic Art

Monday

Tuesday

Basic Machine Sewing Hand sewing Knitting Handmade Stamps Paper Cutting Art Watercolor Jewelry Recycled Materials Art Fabric & Acrylic Painting

Sonja Roberts

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

12-1:00 1-2:00

3-4:00 4-5:00

DIY Crafting

5-6:00 6-7:00

Ceramics

2-3:00

Drawing

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Congratulations to our Honored Employee!

Robert Power Supervisor & Youth Sports Assistant

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Ceramics by Hand Ceramics by Wheel Throwing Ceramic Glazing and Finishing Painting Drawing Photography

Bill Donahue

Character & Cartoon Drawing Shading Techniques Ink Painting Digital Art Character Model Painting

Michael Kelley

Sew, Knit & Explore Join Sonja on Mondays and Tuesdays to learn basic machine sewing, how to make quilted pillows, small blankets, carry-all bags, clothing and so much more.

Learn to knit scarves, crochet potholders or design your own piece. No experience necessary for machine or hand sewing. We have sewing machines, fabric, yarn and needles, plus all the sundries you'll need.

DIY Crafts Enjoy crafting with Maggie on Wednesdays. Make stamps for cards, bend wire into fun shapes, build beautiful mosaic pieces, create corkboards to display your photos, make duct tape wallets, or try craft stick building, origami, collage or soap carving. We are always experimenting with new ideas and projects!

Ceramics Join our ceramics instructor Bill on Thursdays, and learn basic to intermediate clay techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing. We have clay, tools, two wheels, a kiln to fire the clay, and glazes to help you create amazing pieces. Challenge your creativity as you design and complete beautiful pottery pieces.

Character Drawing Join Mike in the Art Studio on Fridays and Saturdays to create your own comic books, characters and illustrations! Design and develop characters and narrative artwork with basic drawing techniques, cartooning, visual storytelling tutorials, and more. Become an illustrator and tell awesome stories in your own style.

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College & Career Homework Help Description: The Homework Help program combines active learning with fun, games and mentoring. All you need to bring is your homework.

Experienced educators are ready to help with a difficult assignment and to facilitate the connection between tutors and students. When homework is done, members and tutors will have an opportunity to participate in a fun activity to end the session.

Cost: FREE

Min: 1

Max: 30

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11120

Sep. 5

Dec. 15

4 PM

5 PM

M -Th

College Decisions Description: Join us in our College & Career Hub to learn about the different types of colleges, and which might be a good fit for you. Find out about the most important factors to consider when deciding which colleges to apply to, and which colleges may best meet your educational goals.

Cost: FREE

Min: 8

Max: 20

Act. #

Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11121

Oct. 3

5 PM

6:30 PM

Tu

The Application Process Description: In this session you’ll learn about the college application process, and how to give yourself the best possible advantage for acceptance to your target schools. Find out when the most important deadlines are, and we’ll create a plan to make sure you don’t miss them.

Cost: FREE

Min: 8

Max: 20

Act. #

Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11121

Oct. 17

5 PM

6:30 PM

Tu

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Financial Aid Description: Financial assistance for college can be a crucial component to the success of your college career. In this session you’ll learn how to apply for federal student aid through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), as well as the many ways to earn scholarships based on need, academics, sports and more.

Cost: FREE

Min: 8

Max: 20

Act. #

Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11123

Oct. 24

5 PM

6:30 PM

Tu

Success in College Description: Acceptance to college is just the beginning of your higher education journey. In this session you’ll learn about the many college resources that are designed to ensure a successful academic career. You’ll also learn about the many ways to get involved on campus that help to enrich your college experience.

Cost: FREE

Min: 8

Max: 20

Act. #

Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11124

Nov. 7

5 PM

6:30 PM

Tu

Have you been thinking about how you might save money for a car, pay for college or how to live on your own?

Come to our College & Career Hub to hear about how you can do just that and learn some tips and tricks on how to get ahead from Brandon Trammell of New York Life.

Brandon Trammell Financial Professional New York Life

Brandon will be at Chop’s two times this Fall season. Once for a teen only workshop and the next session is open for parents to join!

For more information, please call: Gabe Hirsh College , Career & Youth Sports Coordinator 707-284-2467 x111

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Club 509

Chop’s Club 509 is the hottest teen night club in town! It includes a spacious dance floor with club lighting for a party-like atmosphere and an incredible sound system. Enjoy movies, dances, band nights and so much more. The cafÊ is open for members to purchase drinks, meals and tasty treats during drop-in hours and events.

M = Member, NM = Non Member

Game Night Description: Calling all gamers! Join us every fourth Friday for a fun-filled night of games. From board games to video games, to life size versions of favorites like Hungry, Hungry Hippos, game night is guaranteed to be a blast!

Cost: FREE

Min: 4

Max: 50

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11125

Aug. 25

Dec. 22

5 PM

7 PM

F

Social Dance Description: Open to 7th-12th graders. Join Nordquist Junior Dance instructors on the second Saturday of each month for a 30 minute social dance lesson. Have fun with your friends dancing under the Chop's night club lights. Learn the Cha-Cha, Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Salsa, Night Club Two -Step and much more! Semi-formal attire including appropriate dance shoes and a valid school or Chop's ID is required. *Two of our fall dates will not be on the 2nd Saturday: The September dance will be on the 16th and December dance on the 3rd.

Cost: M-$7.00 NM-$10.00

Min: 20

Max: 100

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11126

Sep. 16

Dec. 2

7 PM

10 PM

Sa

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Chop's Champion Description: Join us on the first and third Friday of each month to test your skills and have fun competing with other Chop's members. Participate in different tournaments including a variety of sports, sumo suit challenges, video games, pool and ping pong. Make it to the top of the bracket and win a prize.

Cost: FREE

Min: 3

Max: 15

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11127

Aug. 18

Dec. 15

4 PM

5 PM

F

Movie Night Description: Join us on the third Saturday night of each month to enjoy a fun movie. You can vote on which movie we watch. The cafĂŠ will be open for tasty treats, including popcorn and drinks. Bring a friend and get a FREE soda! This event is for high school members only.

Cost: FREE

Min: 5

Max: 50

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11128

Aug. 19

Dec. 16

7 PM

9 PM

Sa

Double Feature Movies Description: Join us on fourth Saturdays to watch your favorite original movies followed by the sequel in Club 509. With surround sound, giant movie screen and crystal clear projector, you'll think you're in a movie theatre! We'll watch the double feature movies of members' choice.

Cost: FREE

Min: 5

Max: 50

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11129

Aug. 26

Dec. 23

5 PM

10 PM

Sa

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Leadership Member Council Meetings Description: Member meetings allow teen members to come together, voice your opinions, and take an active role in shaping the future of Chop's Teen Club. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month and are facilitated by our Member Council. Staff mentors will help you develop leadership skills necessary to represent and interact with your peers.

Cost: FREE

Min: 5

Max: 30

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11130

Aug.25

Dec. 22

4 PM

5 PM

F

Girl’s Group Description: Join us every Tuesday for field trips, art projects, baking, games and more. We will have heart to heart conversations and discuss daily successes and challenges. Make new friends and share your dreams and goals in a safe and rewarding place for girl time.

Cost: FREE

Min: 4

Max: 30

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11131

Aug. 23

Dec. 20

4 PM

5 PM

W

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Interact General Meeting Description: Join Interact Club every fourth Thursday and develop leadership skills while helping others. Sponsored by the Santa Rosa Rotary West, Interact Club completes two community service projects each year, including one that furthers international understanding and goodwill. Interact experience is a great resume builder, and may help get you into the college of your choice. *Nov. meeting on the 17th Cost: FREE

Min: 5

Max: 30

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11132

Aug. 24

Dec. 21

4 PM

5 PM

Th

www.jobsmadereal.com Explore jobs that interest you, and watch videos of people doing their jobs.

Get all your career questions answered at jobsmadereal.com!

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Music & Recording Chop’s Music & Recording Studio offers a creative atmosphere to foster many musical interests. Try out your favorite instruments, learn to play a new one, or produce your own beats. Members have access to drums, guitars, keyboards and more. We have something for everyone! *Call for information on renting the Recording Studio.

Private Lessons Interested in learning how to play a new instrument? The music studio offers private lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, percussion, voice and pro tools. We cover genres such as pop, rock, R&B, classical, hip hop, jazz and more. *Lessons are 30 minutes long and scheduled by appointment. First come, first served Min: 1

Cost: FREE

Max: 5

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11133

Aug.16

Dec. 30

3 PM

3:30 PM

W- Sa

Aug.16

Dec. 30

3:30 PM

4 PM

W -Sa

Band Practice - Jam Session Join us for open jam sessions at the music studio and create original music instantly. You get to meet and play with other musicians and explore different genres. If you are part of a band, you can also come and hold your rehearsals at the studio. *Band rehearsals scheduled by appointment.

Cost: FREE

Min: 1

Max: 10

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11134

Aug.16

Dec. 30

4 PM

5 PM

W -Sa

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Recording Session Description: The recording studio offers 16 channel audio recording capabilities and mixing and mastering services with Pro Tools digital audio workstation. If you are looking to record your demo, extended production, or full album, The Recording studio is your place! *Recording sessions scheduled by appointment.

Cost: FREE Min: 1 Max: 10 Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11135

Aug.16

Dec. 30

5 PM

6 PM

W-Sa.

Practice Hour - Sing Along Join us for karaoke hour! Sing along your favorite songs with a backing track and lyrics on screen. You can also just come to practice on any instrument.

Cost: FREE

Min: 1

Max: 10

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11136

Aug.16

Dec. 30

6 PM

7 PM

W-Sa

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Thank you Redwood Credit Union for providing the Financial Literacy portion of our Work-Ready programs.

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Sports & Fitness The gym is a lively program area in Chop’s Teen Club. The level of competition and popularity of sports changes with the members that participate in gym activities. Basketball is the most popular sport in the gym and what members usually choose to play. We have pick-up games and casual shooting games. Basketball tournaments are the 4th Saturday of every month and are played at a higher level of intensity than typical pick-up games. When the rock wall is open, half of the gym remains open for other sports. We like to introduce new games and activities to engage all interests. We have indoor soccer, volleyball, whiffle ball, bowling, Hungry, Hungry Hippos, indoor hockey and more! *Scheduled gym activities are subject to change based on member interest.

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Open Gym Open Gym is at 3pm every weekday. Members can decide on a group game or can individually use any of the available balls and equipment to practice skills and have fun.

Rock Wall Climb our 35 foot state-of-the-art rock wall every Monday and Thursday.

Our certified belayers will guide you up challenging routes. Become a member of the Chop's Rock Climbing Team, and rack up points for each challenge you take on. If you're not ready to scramble up the wall, we have a variety of games that will test your skills but keep you close to the ground.

Basketball Join us every Tuesday for basketball in the gym. We'll organize teams for full court games, one-on-one tournaments, skill drills, or a spirited game of Horse, Thunder, or Around the World. Build your skills and get a great work out!

Dodgeball Duck, dodge and strategize every Wednesday while playing dodgeball in the gym. We'll organize teams and play several variations of this game that is fun for all.

Volleyball Work on volleyball fundamentals such as passing, serving and serve receive in an open gym format every Tuesday. All beginner volleyball levels are welcome whether you've played for your school or not.

Chop's Choice Join Gabe in the gym and see what fun activities Chop's staff have in store! It could be anything from hockey to relay races to a homerun derby. You may even have a chance to test your skills against one of your favorite staff members.

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Basketball Pick Up Games Join us on Saturdays for basketball games to hone your skills on the fundamentals and techniques needed for success on the court. Members will share drills to work on shooting, ball handling, dribbling, offensive and defensive moves. Show us your favorite drills and exchange basketball knowledge with players from other teams. We will also organize pick-up games to apply what we learn to our game. Play Horse, Around The World and more!

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Compete in our 3 on 3 basketball tournaments on the fourth Saturday of each month. Bring your own three person team or come on your own and we will place you on a team. These double elimination tournaments are a great opportunity to have fun and enhance your individual and team skills.

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

12-1:00

Open Gym

1-2:00

Open Gym

2-3:00

Basketball

3-4:00

Open Gym

Open Gym

Open Gym

Open Gym

Open Gym

Basketball

4-5:00

Rock Wall

Volleyball

Dodgeball

Rock Wall

Chop’s Choice

Basketball

5-6:00

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

6-7:00

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

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Chop’s Technology Lounge offers eleven computer stations with web access, network gaming, console games like Wii U and XBOX 360, space to complete homework and play board games. Join us for drop in or sign up for one or more of our workshops.

Description: Learn to create and upload YouTube videos from start to finish with Adam. We'll cover camera operation, planning, framing, shooting, editing and uploading to YouTube. You will also learn techniques that will make your film look like a professional production. Action! * 5 week session Cost: FREE

Min: 3

Max:

8

Act. #

Session

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

11145

#1

Sep. 11

Sep. 25

5 PM

7 PM

Sep. 25

M

11146

#2

Oct. 2

Oct. 23

5 PM

7 PM

Oct. 6

M

11147

#3

Nov. 6

Nov. 27

5 PM

7 PM

Nov. 3

M

Description: Join Adam & Hayden every Tuesday to test your gaming skills and have fun competing with other members in Tournament Tuesdays. We host a different video game tournament each week including Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Street Fighter. Make it to the top of the bracket and win a prize.

Cost: FREE

Min: 4

Max: 30

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11148

Sep. 5

Dec. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Tu

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Description: Explore the creative possibilities in the world of Digital Arts with Mike. You'll explore the technology and tools used to create digital art today, and create art using Adobe Photoshop, digital photography and digital drawing tablets. This is a drop in and create at your own pace program.

Come on in and get creative in the Tech Lounge!

Cost: FREE

Min: 3

Max: 8

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11149

Sep. 6

Dec. 27

4:30 PM

6:30 PM

W

Description: Learn how to create a variety of video games using GameMaker: Studio. Design your vision from the ground up, including code, graphics, sound and a storyline! Designers will work together to get feedback on one another's games and learn valuable lessons in game design and game theory.

Cost: FREE Min: 5 Max: 8 Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11150

Sep. 7

Dec. 28

4 PM

6 PM

Th

Description: Attention all gamers, this is your chance to show your skills!

Bring your own computer or use one of ours for a fun gaming party. Join us every second Saturday and fourth Friday of the month for pizza, soda, and tons of fun. Play any appropriate games you own or the ones we provide.

Middle school members may sign up for this event and stay until 10 pm. *One of our fall dates will not be on the 2nd Saturday : The September party will be on the 16th and NO party on Nov. 24th Cost: $10.00

Min: 4

Max: 11

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11151

Sep. 22

Dec. 22

6 PM

10 PM

Sa

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Answer trivia and win prizes like Café Credit, Tech Time, Candy and more!

Video games, Movies, Comic Books, different categories every week. Team up with your friends or find a team here.

Cost: FREE

Min: 1

Max: Unlimited

Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

10784

Jun. 30

Aug. 11

12 PM

10 PM

Drop In

F

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT TO BENEFIT THE FUTURE OF CHOP’S TEEN CLUB 2017 Spirit of Charles DeMeo Award Winner — Lisa Wittke Schaffner For ticket or sponsor info, contact Cadance Hinkle 707-284-2467 or cadanceh@chopsonline.com

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Work-Ready In addition to our leadership and volunteer opportunities, Chop’s offers several programs to help prepare teens to join the workforce. Through workshops and trainings, teens gain employable skills and critical experience to be successful in their futures.

Barista Training Description: Participate in a series of 2-hour workshops where you'll learn employable skills for a coffee shop. Workshops include how to get a barista job, excellent customer service skills, steaming, frothing and preparing hot/cold drinks. Each participant will receive a training manual, recipe guide and certificate of completion after passing the "Barista Basics" test.

Cost: $40.00 Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

11152

Sep. 19

Sep. 28

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 15

Tu, Th

11153

Oct. 17

Oct. 26

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 13

Tu, Th

11154

Nov. 7

Nov. 16

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 3

Tu, Th

11155

Dec. 12

Dec. 21

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 8

Tu, Th

Starbucks is a proud supporter of Chop’s Teen Club!

Be on the lookout for classes teaching Chop’s members how to make their favorite Starbucks drinks using Starbucks products.

Coming Soon!

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Work Ready program

For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

Description: Join us for a 12 session program designed to prepare teens to get and keep a job! We will use Chop's Cafe and various community and school snack bars to teach business skills such as marketing, profit margins, inventory, customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation. You will:  Gain valuable work experience by working in Chop’s Café  Learn the financial aspects of earning a paycheck  Create a resume and cover letter to successfully present yourself on paper  Learn how to conduct yourself in an interview  Participate in mock-interview with local employers The Work Ready Program focuses on 15 competencies that Sonoma County Employers identified as being needed for success on the job. Successful participants will earn a basic food handlers certificate, the Sonoma County Office of Education's Work Ready Certificate and a completion award in the form of a $200 paycheck. *Open to students in grades 10-12

Cost: FREE

Min: 5

Max: 15

Act. #

Session 1

Beg. Date

Start Time

End Time

Day

11156

Intro to Work Experience

Sep. 18

5 PM

7 PM

M

Basic Food Handlers Certificate

Sep. 20

5 PM

7 PM

W

Café Business

Sep. 25

5 PM

7 PM

M

Customer Service & Marketing

Sep. 27

5 PM

7 PM

W

Resumes

Oct. 2

5 PM

7 PM

M

Job Interview Etiquette

Oct. 4

5 PM

7 PM

W

Workers Rights

Oct. 9

5 PM

7 PM

M

Mock Interviews

Oct. 11

5 PM

7 PM

W

Cover Letters

Oct. 16

5 PM

7 PM

M

Business Interviews

Oct. 18

5 PM

7 PM

W

Paychecks & Finance

Oct. 23

5 PM

7 PM

M

Career Exploration

Oct. 30

5 PM

7 PM

M

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Congratulations Honored Members The Honored Member Program recognizes members that go above and beyond in role modeling the Chop’s Code of Conduct which is based on RESPECT!

Tina Dang

Jonathan Nunez

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Thank You to the generous donors and supporters of Chop’s Teen Club April to July 2017 Premier Donors ($50,000 +) Anonymous Community Foundation Sonoma County Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation Platinum Donors ($10,000 to $24,999) Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend Silver Donors ($1,000 to $4,999) Beyers Costin Simon BPM Exchange Bank Kaiser Permanente Bronze Donors ($250 to $999) Suzanne & Max Beach Biagi Bros., Inc. James Carney Dave’s Market Phyllis Dean Edward Jones Judith Fromm Lynn & Karl Grimm Joanne Harris Stephen Hirsh

Regina Hosier Kevin Jaggie Kay Marquet J Mullineaux & Matt Malik Portola Systems, Inc. Rabobank Redwood Credit Union Christine & Jordan Rodman Richard Smookler Sonoma County Bocce Club

In Kind Donors The Press Democrat North Bay Business Journal Chick-Fil-A Grapevine Party Rental

Starbucks Jackson’s Bar & Oven La Gare

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LAN Parties

Girls Group

Catering Crew

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Chop’s is located near Railroad Square on the corner of West Sixth and Adams St.

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Chop’s Teen Club* 509 Adams St., Santa Rosa CA* (707)284-2467* www.chopsonline.com