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The following uplifting profiles, written by the San Juan Education Foundation, highlight the careers of Scott Pease, Dr. H. Michael Shepard and Heidi (Poppelreiter) Parris who were honored at the annual Evening with the Stars fundraising event for the San Juan Education Foundation on Sept. 27.

This year, the focus of the honorees was on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

The hall-of-famers celebrated were: Scott Pease – visionary video game developer attended Earl LeGette Elementary, Andrew Carnegie Middle and Bella Vista High School; Dr. H. Michael Shepard – Award winning cancer biologist attended Del Campo High School Heidi Poppelreiter Parris – NASA, International Space Station flight controller who attended Green Oaks Elementary, Arcade Middle and Casa Roble High School

Scott Pease Bella Vista graduate Scott Pease is the designer/producer of iconic video games. He

helped build the video game studio Neversoft Entertainment as the Studio Development Director, overseeing the design and production of 17 titles in 15 years, all of which combined to sell over 100 million units.

His games include: -Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1-4, Tony Hawk’s Underground 1 and 2, Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground.

-GUN -Guitar Hero III, IV, 5, Warrior of Rock; Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica, Band Hero -Call of Duty: Ghosts, the Extinction DLC Season After attending Earl LeGette Elementary, Carnegie Middle, and Bella Vista High School (’90), Scott graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Film and Television (’94).

He started work at Activision as a junior game designer in 1997. In 1999 he helped get the Tony Hawk project off the ground, then left to join the developer, Neversoft.

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A few months later Neversoft was acquired by Activision.

Over the next 5 years he produced and helped design the Pro Skater series, working closely with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, and focusing on the overall theme, features, pros, tricks, UI, and game balancing of the titles.

He says it was the opportunity of a lifetime to create an innovative franchise from the ground up.

In 2005 Neversoft expanded to two teams and Pease shifted his attention to GUN, their western themed 3rd person adventure game. He oversaw much of the project including design, production, script writing, casting, cinematics, and music.

In 2007 Neversoft asked for and received the opportunity to take over the Guitar Hero series when the original developer declined to continue it. In nine crazy months Neversoft built Guitar Hero III using a modified version of the Tony Hawk and Gun engine. GH III was a huge success, and over the next four years Neversoft shipped six more Guitar Hero games, helping the franchise achieve well over a billion dollars in revenue.

As Guitar Hero was winding down, Neversoft embarked on a top secret FPS game that would (unfortunately) not see release.... However, their work earned them the opportunity to team up with Infinity Ward to develop Call of Duty: Ghosts. Pease worked with Academy Award winner Stephen Gaghan on the campaign, and with the Neversoft team on missions and technology. Neversoft also built a well-received new game mode for Ghosts called “Extinction.” see Unified page 4 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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H. Michael Shepard, Ph.D.

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As Call of Duty: Ghosts wrapped up, Activision made the decision to merge the Neversoft and Infinity Ward studios; Pease took the opportunity to step away from AAA video game development to spend more time with his family.

In all, his console gaming career spanned four generations - from the original

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Playstation up to the PS4 and Xbox One. He says he was extremely fortunate to work with incredibly talented developers at one of the greatest game studios in the world.

He is currently working independently on toy and game concepts that bridge the divide between physical and digital play. He’s also looking to help other gamedevs get their projects realized and is actively investing in projects, as well as looking to help advise and mentor. SJUSD students, take note!

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H. Michael Shepard, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer, Biologics21.NET Bio-oncology.

Dr. H. Michael Shepard is a Del Campo High School and University of California, Davis alum, currently residing in San Diego. Shepard is one of the most important biotechnology scientists of our time.

Shepard and team discovered the relationship of the HER2 protein to the dramatically increased development of deadly, invasive and aggressive breast cancer(s).

More importantly and to address this devastating protein once discovered, Shepard developed and launched the breakthrough drug “Herceptin.” Herceptin is one of the three most effective cancer therapeutics ever created. Before Herceptin, breast cancer was usually a death sentence.

To date, over 500,000 women have been saved from aggressive breast cancer because of Shepard’s discovery of HER2 and development of Herceptin. Additionally, tens of thousands of people are now being successfully treated/saved with Herceptin for

HER2/neu (often just shortened to HER2) is a growth-promoting protein on the outside of all breast cells. Breast cancer cells with higher than normal levels of HER2 are called HER2positive. These cancers tend to grow and spread faster than other breast cancers.

Because of Shepard’s efforts, women newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancers are always tested for HER2.

Herceptin works by attaching itself to the HER2 receptors on the surface of breast cancer cells and blocking them from receiving growth signals. By blocking the signals, Herceptin can slow or stop the growth of the breast cancer. Herceptin is an example of an immune targeted therapy.

Since Herceptin’s introduction, over 480,000 peoovarian and other reproducple have been treated/ saved tive cancers, as well as many from invasive and deadly digestive cancers. breast cancer.

Shepard is now conducting groundbreaking research into the root causes of usually- Heidi Poppelreiter Parris deadly ovarian and other reArmed with a telescope and productive cancers.

In recognition of these ac- a star map, Heidi (Poppelrecomplishments, and the lit- iter) Parris was inspired at an erally millions of people early age to explore the night that have benefited from his sky. Now as a NASA engineer breakthrough cancer research, and scientist, Heidi has dediShepard was recently selected cated her career to the exploraas the 2019 LASKER Foun- tion of space and the advancedation Award winner. The ment of humanity through LASKER Award is the most scientific research in space.

After attending Green Oaks important and respected bioElementary School and Arsciences award in the world. cade Middle School, Heidi Among Dr. Shepard’s graduated from Casa Roble accomplishments: Fundamental High School in Fellow of the Kennedy In- 2001. She attended Sac State stitute of Rheumatology from 2001-2003 majoring in (Oxford) Physics and Astronomy beVisiting Scholar, Indiana fore transferring to Purdue University, Bloomington University and earning a bachAffiliate and Mentor, Col- elor’s degree in Aeronautics lege of Biological Sciences, and Astronautics Engineering, University of California specializing in Orbital MeAdvisor for bio-oncology chanics (how spacecraft move and other biomarker driven in orbit). therapeutics discovery “I’ve been interested in space More Info: https:// for as long as I can remember,” e n . w i k i p e d i a . o r g / said Parris. wiki/H._Michael_Shepard see Sciences page 5 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

San Juan Unified looks to the public to help design a new middle school experience Arrows converging into one with Middle School Future San Juan Unified is asking for your help to determine how to create the best middle school environment for students who would attend Encina Preparatory High School for grades six through eight. Right now, Encina serves grades six through 12 but San Juan

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During her high school years at Casa Roble Fundamental High School, she became more focused on her goal.

“I really loved all the science classes that I got to take in high school,” Heidi began her career at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas in 2006 as a Flight Controller in Mission Control, responsible for the real-time navigation of spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS was built piece-by-piece in orbit around the Earth, and has been continuously manned for over 20 years. Heidi worked with NASA’s European and Russian International Partners to design, build, and operate the spacecraft developed to continuously resupply new crew and cargo to the ISS. Heidi has logged thousands of hours on console during highly dynamic spacecraft rendezvous and docking operations, both in NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston, TX as well as in the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Control Center in Toulouse, France.

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Now through Nov. 22, you’re invited to take part in a thought exchange where you can share your ideas of what will make for the best academic and support pro-

bring up new science and supplies to the ISS, Heidi transitioned to work in the ISS Program Science office and is now responsible for advancing the scientific research performed onboard ISS. At any given time, hundreds of experiments are being done onboard ISS in a huge range of scientific fields, and the results of this research are profoundly benefiting humanity in numerous ways. Heidi works with researchers across the ISS International Partnership to enable new research opportunities and expand the use of the ISS as a valuable scientific laboratory resource.

Heidi’s husband Josh is also a NASA flight controller, working with the Air Force to keep ISS safe from the ever-increasing threat of space debris. They enjoy traveling, scuba diving, biking, running, and hanging out with Talia, their Siberian Husky.

Now, as a NASA scientist, Parris wants to inspire others to follow their dreams.

“Find what you enjoy and take the time to get a good foundational base and explore it further,” said Parris.

grams in a middle school as well as the features needed in a middle school facility – including where it should be.

To take part, just visit http://www.sanjuan.edu/ middleschoolfuture. You’ll be able to share your ideas and tell the district whether ideas shared by others strike a chord with you, too.

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input to better inform a working group that will put forward recommendations on a new middle school experience to serve the west end of the district.

Don’t forget to visit http:// www.sanjuan.edu/middleschoolfuture by Nov. 22 to share your thoughts and help create a new middle school experience.

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DMV REAL ID Questions, Answered The Department of Motor Vehicles is working to educate California residents and drivers about the REAL ID program before the October 2020 enforcement date. The DMV has put together an “Ask the DMV” column for publication in this publication to provide clarity and more information to

you, dear reader, on some commonly asked questions.

The DMV feels this information would potentially clear up some common questions or perhaps misinformation surrounding the REAL ID process.

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A: Starting on October 1, 2020, a standard California driver license or identification card will no longer be accepted as a valid form of federal identification. While these cards will still be a valid form of California ID, they will not be sufficient to enter federal courthouses, military bases, or to board domestic flights within the United States.

If you don’t have a passport, passport card, or another federally accepted form of identification (such as a military ID), you will need a REAL ID. To determine whether you should get your REAL ID now or later, visit our website and take our short and simple “Do I need a REAL ID?” quiz. It will give you your options and when you should apply. realid.dmv.ca.gov Q: I already have a passport, and my military ID. Is a REAL ID mandatory?

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American River Community Church to hold Christmas Market on Saturday

By Charlotte Sanchez-Kosa

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s never too late to go out and find that special gift for a friend or loved one and what better place to shop than a Christmas Market.

On Saturday from 9 a.m.

To 3 p.m. At American River Community Church, 3300 Walnut Avenue in Carmichael, 78 vendors will be on hand showing off their wares to potential customers.

“This year is our fourth year,” said Mary Brais “It was the brainchild of someone who used to attend our church named Heidi. We actually started it as the German Christmas Market because she was German and we were trying to pull in a lot of the German influence that was here in Sacramento area. So she has since left and we haven’t been able to get a German influence, so we are now the Christmas Market.”

Brais added the event is a fundraiser for the church and proceeds from vendor space rental go directly to the church.

“We’re here to serve the community and hopefully make it a beneficial event for everyone,” she said.

Items for sale include arts and crafts, direct sales for products like fencing, and food.

“Chili Smith will be here,” Brais said. “He’ll be serving both regular and vegan chili. Burning Oak Pizza will also be here and we also have Melrose Catering that serves ethnic plates of food like Filipino, Portugese and German food. I Love Pie Bakeshop will be here too.”

But the stars of the market are the vendors and what they have to offer. “‘Everything I do is all handmade and it begins with reclaimed wood,” said Mark Sasser, 63, of Sacramento. “I just started making shelving, crosses, little hooks, hat racks and things like that.”

He added when he creates seasonal projects, he always tries to create a new theme like Thanksgiving Harvest crafts.

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“At Christmas, I have a lot of Christmas stuff,” he said.

Sasser said all his life he was interested in woodworking and after he retired he was building furniture for family members.

He was injured in a car accident and during his recovery period, he started building other products and found his passion.

“I think through the rehabilitation, I tapped into a creative side of my brain that I didn’t know existed,” Sasser said.

“Woodworking is something I’ve always liked but nothing like this. Now I don’t like the furniture or the bigger stuff as much. I really enjoy seasonal kind of creating because it’s always something different.”

Celia Ayala, 51, of Citrus Heights said by day she is a phlebotomist but after work, she likes to go home and let her creative juices flow.

“I’ve been crafting for 20 years,” Ayala said. “All sorts of types of crafting....jewelry making, oil painting, acrylic, abstract, and gourd carving. I kind of like everything.”

Ayala said even as a kid she was always busy making stuff.

Once she moved to the Sacramento area, she got a part-time job at a boutique that had art and started selling jewelry and gourd art and it grew from there.

She then started selling items from home. As an attendee of the American River Community Church, she also shows her crafts at events.

But that’s not all, in addition, her crafts can be found on some social network sites such as Etsy and Facebook under the name of A Beading You’ll Never Forget.

“It’s just kind of grown in the last 10 years,” she said.

For this years Christmas Market, Ayala plans on showing some of her paintings, vintage style home décor and jewelry.

“So I have a few different things that I’m doing,” she said.“I can do custom orders as well.”

And, if you’re looking for a doll for your daughter or wife, then Delia Jensen, 55, of Sacra-

mento, just may be able to help you out.

“I actually got a collection of Cabbage Patch babies from like 1973 and the newest one is I think 2015,” she said. “I crocheted outfits for every one of them. There’s about a dozen of them.”

Jensen added she also made some pet items like bandannas, fleece scarves and a couple of crocheted scarves for pets.

“I crocheted baby hats that are really cute and some headbands that have crocheted flowers on them,” Jensen said. “My daughter is going to be with me and she makes very beautiful and interesting earrings.”

Jensen said she has been crafting since she was a little girl and her daughter, Lita, has gotten the same gene and she’s really creative.

Jensen said she and Lita love to spend their evenings creating their works of art.

“You know what I’ve found with it?” Jensen asked. “Craft-

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ing all year round keeps you in the Christmas spirit and I love that.”

She added participating in craft fairs not only is enjoyable but it allows her to see what interests people.

And according to Brais, the attendee turnout is always very good and the Christmas Market

is a community event. Everyone who shops and participates will have a good time.

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When I first started my little farm, I adopted four red hens from a school-kid who took his class pets home at the end of the year to keep them from being eaten and then realized they didn’t really have enough room in his family’s yard. I assured the family the girls would be treated as pets.

The four sisters were lively and funny and full of personality.

Lucy was the adventurous independent one, always last one into the coop at night. Katie was bold and brassy and liked to explore high places and kick things off, as if she had been a cat in another life. Eileen was solid and wise.

And Brigid was the gentle soul who looked after the others. Sunny, an Ameraucana who liked to jump on my lap and snuggle, and Zsazsa, a Silkie, came a few years later.

Zsazsa turned out to be a little rooster. And what a little rooster he was. Once his testosterone kicked in, he terrified gentle Brigid and jumped on Katie, right in front of poor Sunny. Sunny’s heart broke, and in two days, she passed away from nothing any vet could find wrong. Zsazsa was rehomed to a fowl-fancier with an ornery goose who became Zsazsa’s buddy.

But my Rhode Island Reds, a breed famous for good-natured hens who lay lots of eggs, came with a ticking time bomb: cancer. According to a report by PA Johnson, CS Stephens, and JR Giles of Cornell University, “The domestic laying chicken has been intensely selected to be a persistent ovulator. That is, the tendency for broodiness has been nearly eliminated and, given the appropriate lighting and nutrition, many strains of laying hens

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produce an egg on almost every day…. Studies have shown that ovulation, or events associated with ovulation, increase the prevalence of ovarian cancer in hens.”

In order to get lots of eggs, we have bred hens to self-destruct.

Normal birds lay once or twice a year. Imagine if human females were constantly ovulating!

There is no chemo or surgery for chickens. My girls’ vet told me the tumors dig in and wrap around organs and digestive tracts to strangle their little systems to a halt.

And so it went. Lucy was out and about until two days before she passed away on my lap. The other girls more or less followed the same pattern as my dad had with his prostate cancer: Look far better than expected for longer than expected, but then slow down, eat less, lose energy and strength, then mostly sleep un-

til coming to a full stop. And I treated them much as I had my dad: spoil them with favorite treats and spend quality time until finally just keeping them comfortable, sitting quietly, giving some affectionate pats, and being present until their ride came to pick them up, so to speak.

With my last hen, Brigid, who had nursed her sisters when they were sick, we spent time in the garden hunting bugs and worms, with her happily pouncing on a moth like it was a powdered doughnut or even savaging a hapless frog. Her scratching in the soil became a little weaker, her enthusiasm for worms a little less so. I fed her with a dropper for a while, reminiscent of feeding my dad raspberry sorbet. In the end, she just sat up on the back of my sofa watching the birds, the dogs and the falling leaves in the yard.

That’s where she passed away.

I know most people look at a chicken as a product more than a pet or a little person, but if you spent time with them, you would probably see that they are big characters, a big presence, and that every individual being just

wants a happy, healthy life and good company and care.

What can we do to make chicken lives better? First, we can reduce how much animal-based food we consume. Second, eggs that are “pastured” come from hens that live with fresh air and sunshine and foraging, and “organic” eggs come from hens that didn’t eat GMO foods. Choose compassionately.

If you want a pet chicken and less heartbreak, get a non-layer breed. They still lay, but not like an estrogen machine. And next time you think your soul needs chicken soup, have a heart and try a minestrone instead.

Minestrone Olive oil 4-10 cloves garlic (it’s up to you and the people around you) 1/2 medium onion 1 carrot sliced 2 sticks celery, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 zucchini, sliced 1 tbsp each basil and oregano (optional) a pinch of ground red pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 1/4 cup of mixed pre-cooked beans – kidney, garbanzo, cannellini..

10 oz pureed tomato or tomato sauce (ideally organic and from a jar rather than a can) 2 cups water 1 cup soup pasta like ditalini One bunch chopped chard, kale or spinach Directions In a soup pot, heat olive on medium and sauté garlic, onion, basil and oregano, and red pepper until they are softened and working together. Add vegetables and sauté for roughly 3 minutes, then add tomato, water and beans and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and stir Add chopped greens when the past has 3 more minutes, depending on how much body the greens have (kale takes a bit longer than spinach, for example.)

Serve hot, with a sprinkle of Parmesan if you like. For vegans and vegetarians, there are excellent parm substitutes.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 16

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

HOLIDAY ROAD BOOK SALEFRIENDS OF THE ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY – This special sale features hundreds of high-quality books suitable for gifts as well as holiday themed books for both adults and children. Many items are individually priced, but all items are at bargain prices. Proceeds help pay for materials and programs at the Arden-Dimick Library. Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY MEETING Del Campo High School, 4925 Dewey Drive, Carmichael; 6 p.m.

AMERICAN RIVER CHURCH XMAS FAIRE: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American River Church, 3300 Walnut Ave, Carmichael.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

BIRDING FOR FAMILIES: 10:30 a.m., Bring the family out for a birding and nature walk led by a Naturalist and our special guest guides from the Sacramento Audubon Society. Birdwatchers of all levels welcomed.

Make sure to bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 17 OH DEER!: The bucks are in their glory, with beautiful antler crowns. Grab your binoculars or borrow some from us and catch a closer look at the blacktailed deer in their oak woodland home while learning more about their world. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 1:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 NATURE’S CRITTERS – Come see (and touch) real animals at the library! For kids of all ages and their adults. Wednesday, November 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Handmade goods from local artisans. Festive food and drink. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 CREATURE FEATURE: Meet some of the animal residents at the Nature Center up close. Learn about each of their unique journeys and how they became an educational ambassador for the Nature Center.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30 GREAT GOBBLERS!: Had enough turkey yet?

Come learn about the wild turkeys in the Nature Area and take a walk in search of a rafter. Ef-

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fie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 10:30 a.m.

preserve. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 1:30 p.m.

healing. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271.

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

FOR THE BIRDS! – Spread cheer as you create a gift for the wild birds. Construct a natural bird feeder from pine cones and learn about what birds need to survive the winter. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 1:30 p.m.

28TH ANNUAL SILENT SLEIGH: La Sierra, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual event offers holiday games and arts and crafts for students from surrounding counties and school districts and is organized by Nor Cal Services For Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Attendees could decorate cookies, make gifts, meet with representatives from the California School for the Deaf and companies with products for the deaf and even take a photo with Santa Claus who is able to do sign language with them.

FAMILIES LEARN ENGLISH – ESL students and their children are welcome at this weekly program. Designed for beginning learners. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5 CARMICHAEL PARK TREE LIGHTING: Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael; 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 IT’S RUTTING SEASON! – It’s that time of year where the bucks are competing for the does. Take a walk with a Naturalist through the preserve in hopes of observing two bucks as they collide with their powerful antlers to determine who is the strongest. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8 SNOOZIN’ SNAKES – Mammals are not the only animals who hibernate through the winter.

A reptile’s cold blooded body needs to retain energy and heat by sleeping through the cold months to survive. Join a Naturalist and hike though the

ONGOING FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento.

Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: Is your friend or family member in a domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking situation? This free, drop-in group is for you.

Learn how to support your loved one, and receive some support yourself among people who are in the same situation. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271. #METOO SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: This drop-in support group is free, confidential, open to all genders, and available to sexual assault survivors at any point in their

CAMP POLLOCK VOLUNTEER DAY: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays help improve Camp Pollock! Join the Sacramento Valley Nature Conservancy at the 11-acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River in the American River Parkway. Every Saturday volunteers team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, fence building, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. Volunteer days are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Camp Pollock. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes, hat, dress in layers and bring a water bottle, snack and liability form.

All youth must be accompanied by their guardian.

Please register below, so we can plan our volunteer projects accordingly. Volunteers will be notified by email if the event is canceled. Rainy conditions will also cancel Service Project.

Important Documents: Directions to Camp Pollock Liability form - please print and bring (http:// www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/admin/ upload/Adult%20Release%20of%20Liability.pdf ) Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to coordinate a group service day or have questions, please contact us at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org

Scotty Gets a Sleeping Bag!

Sacramento’s overnight temperatures are in the low 30s this time of year. Our 62year old neighbor Scotty, who camps along the Sacramento River, has been homeless for Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

approximately six years and without a sleeping bag for several months. Last week, Mercy Pedalers provided Scotty with a brand new sleeping bag donated through the Sleeping

Bags for Sacramento’s Homeless campaign. Scotty’s grateful smile made our day.

As part of Mercy Pedalers’ mission of bringing mercy to the streets, sleeping bags meet an immediate and critical need for simple warmth on Sacramento’s cold winter nights for people like Scotty.

Our Sleeping Bags for Sacramento’s Homeless campaign to collect new and clean sleeping bags for Sacramento’s homeless who are forced to sleep outside goes through November 20. This is one small thing we can do to help a fellow human being, a neighbor, in great need.

Drop-off sites include St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Dorothy Smith’s office at

1919 21st St, suite 204, Belle Cooledge Library, EK McClatchey Library at 2112 22nd Street, and porch pickup in the Roseville, North Sac area 916-589-0868. The drive is co-sponsored by Big Five at 980 Florin Road who is offering discounts on sleeping bags through November 20 for this campaign.

Mercy Pedalers is a 501c3 nonprofit which is a “ministry of presence” to those experiencing homelessness. To learn more about Mercy Pedalers, contact Sister Libby Fernandez at lfernandez@mercywmw.org or 916-879-5581.

You may also learn more about and/or provide charitable support to Mercy Pedalers at https://mercypedalers.

com/. For more information about dropoff sites, cosponsorship, or volunteering for the Sleeping Bags for Sacramento’s Homeless campaign, call 408-531-5084 and leave a message.

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