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Animal Protection League provides off-site pet adoptions, supplies, food for pets in need, spay/neuter programs, and community education on animal care.
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Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA) is an educational, problem-solving organization that provides leadership for Park Village Apartments and its surrounding residents by collaborating with larger communities to provide a safe and positive environment that promotes economic development and small business.
APSARA offers many services which include:
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Bob Hope Theatre features:
Bob Hope Theatre is only open on event days. Tickets can be purchased at the Adventist Health Arena Box Office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and always online at Ticketmaster.com.
Youth ages 6 to 18 years old.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca/Lathrop enables all young people, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca and Lathrop has tested and proven nationally-recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.
Programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, gang prevention, leadership development, and athletics. Each program is aligned with one of the following five core program areas:
Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open to children from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during school, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during school breaks.
Youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years old.
Boys & Girls Club of Tracy provides social, recreational, physical fitness, sports leagues and educational activities including game room activities, handcrafts, fine arts projects, computer skills, recording studio, reading and math support, and homework assistance. Employment and life skills training for high school age students are available through their Torch Club and Keystone Clubs, in addition to the volunteer mentoring and tutoring program. Counseling for youth employment and self-help groups are offered.
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Children’s Museum of Stockton provides exhibits representing activities from a variety of occupations. Children may explore hands-on exhibits and are encouraged to use their imaginations and learn through play. The Children's Museum offers birthday parties, private rentals, and field trips.
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Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton (CCSS) is devoted to enlightening the community about the Chinese culture and its impact on the region. Monthly meetings are held, and the Society also sponsors an annual Chinese New Year festival on the second Saturday in March.
Fundraisers are held to provide scholarships that are distributed every year and other community partnerships. If you wish to become a member or for more information on scholarships, please contact by email.
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City of Lathrop Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services offers the following services:
Youth, teens, and seniors living in Stockton.
City of Stockton Community Services Department provides the following:
Aged 3 and up
Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.
The Center provides:
Programs for seniors include:
Brown Bag for seniors 60 years and older is the first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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City of Tracy Parks & Recreation Department offers a full range of recreation programs and community services for all ages. Programs and classes are in the areas of fitness and wellness, personal development, and enrichment, and social services. Transit services are also provided. Facility rentals are available. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants.
Resident of San Joaquin County with visual impairment of at least 20/70 with the best possible correction in the better eye and/or a visual field of 30 degrees or less.
Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CCBVI) provides case management, personal adjustment support, accessible computer classes, orientation and mobility, independent living skills training, Braille, career development, soft skills, summer camps (ages 8 to 18), social and recreational programs, resources, and referrals.
The mission is to assist the blind and visually impaired in the greater San Joaquin County area. Services are designed to promote cognizance of potential and self-worth, maximize independent functioning, and enhance integration into the general mainstream of society.
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Delta Sculling Center is available for anyone to become more fit, regain/improve health, find a new sport, enjoy the Delta, train for competition, improve their sculling technique, or find an adaptive sport.
Girls ages 9 to 18 years
Delta Valley Volleyball Club teams are age- and ability-specific programs. The team competes in the Northern California Volleyball Association from January to June. Training sessions begin in June. The two purposes are to develop skills in volleyball among girls with ability and interest so that they can be recruited into high school and college-level teams, and to compete regionally and nationally through club teams. Clinics teach youth how to play volleyball and are offered from June to November. Practices and clinics are held at Lodi Academy, 1230 South Central Avenue in Lodi.
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The Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) promotes business, housing, arts, and entertainment to help create a vibrant, sustainable, urban community in Downtown Stockton. The DSA focuses on five critical areas as determined by the Downtown Management District Plan: Maintenance, Safety, Public Policies, Economic Development, and Marketing.
Junior Giants program is available to all youth ages 5 to18 years old to participate.
To apply for an AmeriCorps Associate or Ambassador positions, applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, non-competitive coed baseball and softball program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years old. Beyond teaching the fundamentals of the game, Junior Giants focuses on the four bases of character development: confidence, integrity, leadership and teamwork. They also offer programs in health, education, and bullying prevention.
Please visit https://www.mlb.com/giants/community/fund/junior-giants/about for more information.
All youth (boys and girls) ages 5-20. If relevant, participant must be in Kindergarten, as TK is not recognized as a grade level at this time.
Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts are provided by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life ®” from one-in-a-lifetime adventures to merit badges that spark interest and future careers; from campouts under the stars to service project that have a lasting impact. Scouting expands horizons and provides young people with a safe and welcoming environment to learn, grow, and thrive. Life skills are acquired and gain experience that will prove to be valuable regardless of where the future takes them, all while having a blast. Leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility, and the ability to maneuver difficult situations – the list goes on and on.
BSA programs are divided by age and activity: Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in grades K-5, Scouts BSA is open to young men and women in grades 6-12. The Exploring program offers co-ed career oriented training for young adults aged 14 to 20.
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Haggin Museum has redesigned their core art galleries. The stunning new spaces, designed by internationally recognized design firm Gallagher & Associates, house the museum’s collection of late 19th to early 20th century American and European fine art which includes works by Albert Bierstadt, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more. A new, permanent space dedicated to 20th-century illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will include a rare, in-depth look into his personal life, and will include over 30 original paintings by the artist.
The museum’s extensive history galleries offer families a chance to travel back in time to learn more about Stockton and California history. Displays focus on area Native Americans, the Gold Rush, agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley, historic firefighting equipment, as well as shipbuilding and other Stockton industries. Visitors will see period rooms from a Victorian-era San Joaquin Valley ranch home, a recreated local flour mill, and a turn-of-the-last-century California town that includes a one-room schoolhouse and a Chinese herb shop. Beautiful American Indian baskets, a Holt Caterpillar tractor, the infamous trunk of Emma LeDoux, and a World War II jeep are among the thousands of historical treasures permanently on display.
The museum also hosts various temporary exhibitions, programs and events. Visit HagginMuseum.org to plan your visit today.
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Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary's mission is to provide life-long care for rescued animals and to educate the public about humane animal care and practices. The sanctuary helps rehabilitate, both physically and psychologically, mistreated animals and, if possible, will find appropriate homes for them. In an effort to prevent further cruelty to these animals, the public is educated on caring for companion animals as well as on issues concerning farmed animals.
To bolster compassion and kindness for animals, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary also provides free educational presentations to local youth and community groups on the topics of humane care and animal welfare.
Paid membership fee to support annual fashion show and fundraising projects for scholarships.
Haute Couture Societe provides workshops to members, at a nominal cost, on various sewing, design and craft techniques. Bus trips to visit museums, designers and special events are offered. This organization also creates hospital gowns for Hospice of San Joaquin and makes chemo turbans for the American Cancer Society. This group meets at Danner Hall, San Joaquin Delta College located on Pacific Avenue in Stockton.
Award scholarships are offered to students pursuing careers in apparel design and/or fashion merchandising.
Ages 4 to 16 years with original birth certificate and proof of residence.
Little League Baseball, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, develop, supervise and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball.
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
Challenger Division: provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and fun of playing Little League Baseball.
Regular season begins with registration in December/January, practice starts in February/March and season play is in April, May and June. Possibilities exist for postseason play in June, July and August. Fall/Winter Ball is offered in September, October and November.
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Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, and provides education and leadership to revitalize the Filipina/o American community.
Youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years old.
Lodi Boys & Girls Club provides a safe environment for a broad range of physical, social, recreational and educational programs designed to promote sound personal and social development. It also has self-improvement, creative and informal education programs for children of all ages.
For the Fee Based full-time After School Program (FT ASP), a five-day commitment is required. For the part-time After School Program, one to three days per week is required. Transportation is now being offered.
City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation and activities. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program.
Teen activities include flag football, basketball, late night basketball, summer swim league, Lodi Babe Ruth baseball/softball, youth tackle football and cheer, youth competitive soccer and American Legion baseball. Youth volunteer time is utilized, hiring teens as game officials and for other recreation and maintenance positions in the parks. The goal is to prevent juvenile crime by increasing community involvement, self-esteem and job skills.
The After School Playground Program is offered to children in grades TK and K-6, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and minimum days from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TK ASP is offered before the 2:00 p.m. ASP start time at any of the ASP site at Hutchins Street Square. After school staff organizes and facilitates activities throughout the week. ASPs new site is Holz Room at Hutchins Street Square. Fees: $60 registration fee/ $325 per month, per child, but there is $2 per minute charge for late pick ups from ASP site. Transportation is now being offered to our new site at the Square. Punch Pass Parents must commit to having their child attend the ASP program at least 3 days in a row per week for them to receive transportation if they are in the Punch Pass Program. There is also Part Time availability at each site through their Fee Based Punch Pass Program. If the Punch Passes are not 3 days in a row, parents must drop off. We only pick up kids from school in town. Space is very limited. Please call (209) 333-6742 or (209) 400-1434 for more information or visit the website for more information.
Camps:
These camps run in accordance with the Lodi Unified School Districts school breaks. Hours of operations: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp fees vary, please call (209) 333-6742 for more information.
College students who need work experience can volunteer. If interested, please call Rachel at (209) 400-1434. Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, be able to clear background check, TB, and drug screening before working for their programs.
Families with children and teens residing in Stockton.
Macaroni Kid Stockton is a website published by a local mom that is dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in the community each week. Most activities listed are free or low-cost. A free weekly e-newsletter is sent to all subscribers with a highlight of upcoming events and articles on parenting topics.
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Manteca Recreation and Community Services Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation activities, and before and after school programs. For teens, there is a Youth Advisory Commission, Teen Summit, dances, volunteer opportunities, enrichment activities and other teen projects. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program. Information on events and programs is available upon request or by accessing the website. Sport schedules and results are also available on their website.
Scholarships are available to eligible families who meet the income guidelines. Once approved, children 18 years of age and under will receive $300 in scholarship funds toward registration fees. The parent/guardian is then responsible for the remainder, if any, of the registration fee. Applications are available at the Recreation and Community Services Department office.
Seniors age 50 years or older.
Manteca Senior Center provides recreational programs, events, educational activities and social services to those age 50 years or older. Trips and tours are offered to all ages (must be at least 21 years old). The Center also provides hot lunches on-site.
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Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery, Inc.s mission is to educate and promote art and culture for current and future generations. Since the late 1990s, the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery has been a pioneer in bringing Mexican visual and performing arts to the Stockton community. The Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery continues to enrich the community with art, culture, and educational programs.
Dedicated artists, educators, and interested members of the community volunteer their time, and work together to educate the public on the rich tradition, heritage and culture of Mexico. Some of the many activities that the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery sponsors and celebrates include: art exhibits by local artists, traditional Mexican holidays such as the Day of the Dead, Nativity scene exhibits, poetry reading, symposiums, and art workshops.
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Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. The zoo is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 10:00 a.m.; please check the website for current closing times. The last zoo admission is one half hour prior to closure. Micke Grove Zoo is closed on Christmas Day. For upcoming events and more information, please visit www.mgzoo.com or the zoos Facebook page.
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Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)-San Joaquin County Branch gives referrals to people seeking accredited vocal and instrumental teachers of music. Student recitals are scheduled throughout the year. Yearly evaluations are offered through the MTAC. To become a member, a Bachelors of Music Degree or the equivalent is required. Music majors may become student members. Please call or visit www.mtac.org for more information.
Anyone of Native American Indian heritage.
Native American Indian Education Center, located at Edison High School, trains teachers in the cultural difficulties they encounter with Native American customs. Field trips and educational activities are provided, and there is a multicultural specialist on staff. Lectures are given on Native American affairs. There is a resource library available and tutoring opportunities for students. Monthly calendars are available with information on workshops and events.
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Oak Park Ice Rink offers:
For more information, contact the staff at Oak Park Ice Rink at (209) 937-7433. For public session times and a calendar of events, please call or visit the website.
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OASIS Archery Science Institute of Stockton, formerly known as the California Central Valley Archery Academy (CCVAA) started as a group of friends and family who came together to bring the noble sport of Olympic Recurve archery to the San Joaquin Central Valley.
OASIS resides on a five-acre facility, which includes multiple ranges, parking, and indoor service facilities. Future plans and developments include a store, multiple indoor facilities for daily use and rental, a sit-down cafe, and an additional five- to ten-acre expansion.
OASIS now has a flourishing Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program that continues to develop the sport of archery. OASISs mission is to build and nurture a community of archers that bring together the love and passion for archery, and to make OASIS the ultimate archery hang-out place in northern California. Their vision is to develop sustainable programs that support the demands of both recreational and competitive archery and make archery a fun and an inclusive sport. Weekly JOAD classes are offered as well as a Summer Camp.
Youth ages 10 to 22 years of age.
Pacific Youth Symphony (previously known as Central Valley Youth Symphony) has provided young people in San Joaquin and surrounding counties with the opportunity to play great symphonic music while making new friends. With expert coaching from the conservatory faculty and students, weekly rehearsals on the beautiful Pacific campus prepare young musicians (ages 10-22) for at least two concerts each academic year.
Individuals interested in surplus food program must be low-income. Proof of income and residency is required.
Ripon Community Center serves as a distribution center for the surplus food program for low-income individuals. For specific distribution days and times, please contact Ray Garcia at (209) 450-7082. The Center may also be rented for community events or private gatherings. Please call for more details.
Boggs Tract Community Center serves qualifying individuals living in the 95201, 95202, 95203, 95204, 95207, 95209, 95211, 95219 and 95234 zip codes.
Boggs Tract Community Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services.
Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services:
Food and Nutrition Services:
Senior Program (ages 60 and older):
Youth Programs & Activities are scheduled throughout the year:
Additional Programs:
The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to drop in or call (209) 468-3978 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for information on programs and services available to the community.
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San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the rich history of San Joaquin County, including the cultures and heritage of the Miwok and Yokuts Indians, the founding and development of Stockton by Charles Weber, the early twentieth century invention of the tractor and bulldozer (both invented in the county), and the evolution of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings, including the 1848 Weber house and the 1866 Calaveras School. Exhibits include room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s activity area, and large displays of hand tools and historic agricultural equipment. The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path. Please visit the website for upcoming activities and exhibitions. Guided museum tours, program speakers, library and research services and workshops are available upon advanced request.
Museum admission fees:
Anyone interested in protecting the environment.
Delta-Sierra Group is a Northern California regional unit of the Sierra Club located in San Joaquin County, that organizes outdoor activities and directs attention on environmental issues. The Sierra Club motto is practiced to "explore, enjoy and protect the planet." Whether someone is a member or not, the Group asks that individuals please practice this motto.
All general meetings are open to everyone whether a Sierra Club member or not. Meetings are held at the Central United Methodist Church, Fireside Room, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, across from the UOP Burns Tower, at 7:00 p.m.
Please confirm meeting days and times before attending.
For those interested in the arts.
Stockton Art League is an enthusiastic group of people who are interested in and enjoy the world of art. The membership includes professional, semi-professional, and amateur artists, and people who just enjoy their programs and exhibitions.
Programs, workshops, classes, and activities are provided that will stimulate growth in individual members and that will encourage the exchange of ideas between members. Mutual cultural exchange are provided and promoted with other organizations that are concerned with the creative arts and with the community at large. The Art League aids in the building of art appreciation in San Joaquin County, providing opportunities for exhibitions of works of arts and crafts for members, both as individuals and as a group.
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Stockton Arts Commission serves as the arts advocacy commission for the City. The Commission is a catalyst to support and strengthen community awareness, opportunities, and involvement in arts and culture.
Since 2003, the Stockton Arts Commission has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to support, stimulate, and strengthen the arts in Stockton. These grants help non-profit arts organizations, artists (including student artists), and art educators serve a diverse community.
Today, the Commission operates within the Citys Community Services Department with an arts director and a 15-member volunteer commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Please visit the website for more information.
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Stockton Astronomical Societys Astronomy Club promotes knowledge of astronomy and related sciences. Monthly sky viewing events are held, and Community Star Parties are also available to schools. A 12-page monthly newsletter, “Valley Skies” is also included with a membership.
Once a month, on a Friday evening, volunteers set up their personal telescopes for the public to see the moon and any planets that are visible. Please visit website to view the Sky Tours schedule for these upcoming events.
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Stockton Bicycle Club is comprised of cycling enthusiasts from San Joaquin and surrounding counties with a wide range of abilities and interests. The club promotes activities in road riding, mountain biking and touring. Rides are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays throughout the year. During daylight savings time, April through September, Monday and Wednesday night rides are added. Interested individuals do not have to be a member to ride with the club.
The Club publishes a monthly newsletter “The Ride Zone” available online. View the Facebook page Stockton Bicycle Club and visit the website to learn more.
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Stockton Symphony, formed in 1926, is the third oldest continuously performing orchestra in California, surpassed in longevity only by the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stockton Symphony provides the community with a variety of music, entertainment and esteemed guest artists, and is comprised of some of California’s finest professional musicians.
Each year, the Stockton Symphony performs a signature concert, "Steppin Out," which introduces 4th and 5th grade students symphonic music. To afford access to the symphony, the Stockton Symphony has created a Student Discount Ticket Program for students from elementary school to college.
The Symphony offers multiple ticketing options from single tickets to subscriptions to Group Tickets, which allows the flexibility to control the concert experience according to what works for everyones budget and taste.
Each season the Stockton Symphony offers two series:
Referral from Valley Mountain Regional Center or Department of Rehabilitation. Must be 22 years of age or older.
The Arc San Joaquin provides Adult Development Programs and Supported Employment. Adult Development Programs serve persons with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services help participants to become more independent through adult life skills and communication skills training. Site and community group activities provide social, leisure and volunteer opportunities. Behavior management services help individuals become aware of and better cope with challenges they may be experiencing.
The Supported Employment program provides job sampling trials, job development, and job coaching. Job coach support is provided in both group and individual placement. Group placement is used to learn a specific set of duties associated with a job and job coaching is provided throughout the day. Job coaching in Individual Placement is for a shorter period of time until the person no longer needs supports. Job sampling trials allow someone to "try out" a job of choice to see how they like it. Job sampling is an important and requested service for anyone wanting to discover his or her interests, abilities and competencies. All jobs are established with local privately owned businesses, corporations and government entities.
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The Table Community Foundations mission is to create positive change one youth at a time, fostering a safer, healthier, and more vibrant community in Stockton and beyond. The Community is dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and transforming futures through innovative education, mentorship and support programs. From their Step-Up Afterschool program to their impactful Scholars Program, the aim is to provide every child with the opportunities needed to succeed, regardless of their background.
Swimmers ages 6 to 21 years old, novice to Olympic level.
Tiger Aquatics offers competitive U.S.A. swimming for youth year-round. The mission of Tiger Aquatics is to empower young people to make choices in their lives that embody excellence. Building Character One Lap At A Time.
Please call or visit website for more information.
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Tuleburg Quilt Guild provides quilting-related educational presentations and workshops on various quilting techniques. This is offered to members free or at a nominal cost. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (refreshments at 9:30 a.m.) at the Elks Lodge, 8900 Thornton Road in Stockton, CA
The Guild makes quilts for the following organizations:
Members are required to pay the $35 annual fee and sell 30 raffle tickets for the annual fundraiser, which is the Opportunity Quilt.
Clients are referred by Valley Mountain Regional Center or another program vendorized through the state.
Valley CAPS provides daytime training and activities to meet the special education and recreational needs of developmentally disabled adults. Special education, recreation, day training and behavior management programs are provided.
The WOW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation which owns and operates a fixed-base, interactive science museum; and provides science-based educational exhibits, events, activities, and programs geared primarily to children of all ages, and families. These are delivered onsite via field study trips and birthday parties; in schools and at other locations via WOW on Wheels.
Field Study Trips
Science-based Birthday parties
WOW on Wheels out reach programs
Students in TK-6 grades attending:
YMCA of San Joaquin County operates a before and after school program at the following sites:
