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The tragedy of Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma may be halfway across the country, but there are still ways we can help locally.

Jordan Scott, communications director for the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter, said the organization is accepting donations for relief efforts. People can text REDCROSS to 9099 to make an automatic $10 donation, or can visit redcross.org to make a donation.

Scott said there are no plans yet to send teams from Northern California over to Oklahoma for relief efforts, but that it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for them to receive requests.

“Our volunteers know it may happen and to be ready,” Scott said. “We’ve got the experience and the expertise here.”

Volunteers from the area have helped out through other disasters, including the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo., and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Delta College Trustee Janet Rivera & Bipartisan Latino Policymakers Address Needs of Latino Students

Delta College Trustee Janet Rivera & Bipartisan Latino Policymakers Address Needs of Latino Students

San Joaquin Delta College Trustee Janet Rivera joined Latino public officials from across the nation at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) National Taskforce on Education in Washington D.C. (May 21-22). Over 13.6 million Latino students (ages 5-21) are currently enrolled in American schools. The NALEO Taskforce representatives will discuss the impact of sequestration and strategies for improving Latino student success with members of Congress and the Obama Administration.

Delta College Citizens’ Oversight Committee Releases 2011/12 Annual Report

 Delta College Citizens’ Oversight Committee Releases 2011/12 Annual Report

Delta College’s Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) has release its Measure L Bond 2011/12 Annual Report. The COC is responsible for reviewing expenditures related to the College’s $250-million Measure L general obligation bond, which was approved by voters on March 2, 2004.

Delta Charter School: In Demand and Growing

Delta Charter School: In Demand and Growing

TRACY, Calif. – Delta Charter School, a fully accredited, tuition-free K-12 public charter school, is inviting interested families to its main campus in Tracy to learn more about the nationally recognized charter school and the variety of learning opportunities it offers to area students. 

Delta Charter School serves students in San Joaquin and surrounding counties delivering a rigorous technology-rich curriculum that provides students with a personalized learning experience.  Delta Charter students are provided with individualized attention that includes high levels of support from highly qualified credentialed teachers and educational coordinators. 

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Delta Charter School offers a comprehensive standards-based curriculum that meets the needs of students who are looking to continue on to a college or university, as well as students who need to participate in credit recovery. 

Shakespeare for All at the Modesto Library

Shakespeare for All at the Modesto Library

Community members will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Modesto Library on Saturday, May 11 at 12 p.m. This production will be directed by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival and provides an excellent opportunity for children, teens, and adults in our community to become interested in the works of William Shakespeare!

This free program is made possible through a grant from the James Irvine Foundation.

For more information, please call the Modesto Library at 558-7810. The Modesto Library is located at 1500 I Street with free parking available behind the library and on the street.

Dinner Theater at the Modesto Library

Dinner Theater at the Modesto Library

Plan on a night of fun for the whole family with “Dinner Theater” at the Modesto Library on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Local musician, Chris Doud, will be performing wonderful folk music from his new children’s CD.

Participants will bring their own dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. with the free theater production following at 7 p.m. Dinner Theater, sponsored by the Stanislaus County Library Foundation, through a grant from Omega Nu, is a family program recommended for children ages 6 and older. Advance registration is required as space is limited.

For more information or to register, please contact the Modesto Library Children’s Department at 558-7810.

Senior Awareness Day at the Modesto Library

Senior Awareness Day at the Modesto Library

Seniors can learn about resources available to them at Senior Awareness Day at the Modesto Library on Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Representatives from many organizations including CalFresh, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), and Catholic Charities will be available to answer questions and register program applicants. This is a wonderful opportunity for senior citizens and caregivers to obtain information on various services available in our community. 

For more information, please call the Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging at 558-8698