Lake Tahoe Ski Reports

Local Writer Jeffrey Weidel keeps us updated on the ski conditions in the Sierra.

Lake Tahoe Ski Report: Storm will dump 2-5 feet of snow by Sunday in Tahoe

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-ski-report-storm-will-dump-2-5-feet-of-snow-by-sunday-tahoe

Lake Tahoe Ski Report: Snow continues as Sierra gets 14 inches, Kirkwood gets 13

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-ski-report-snow-continues-as-sierra-gets-14-inches-kirkwood-gets-13

New look for Shaun White, who cuts hair for charity; at Northstar on Saturday

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-look-for-shaun-white-who-cuts-hair-for-charity-at-northstar-on-saturday

Lake Tahoe Olympic skier Julia Mancuso offers tips on skin protection

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-olympic-skier-julia-mancuso-offers-tips-on-skin-protection

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South Placer Rotary Club Helps 18 Rocklin Families This Holiday Season

Fire Chief Jim Summers and Kim Francis carry in gifts

The South Placer Rotary Club is delivering a better holiday this year for 18 Rocklin families and 40 children.

In partnership with the Rocklin Fire Department, Rocklin Public Safety Volunteers and the Rocklin Unified School District, the club will provide a total of more than $6,000 in gifts and clothing to the families this holiday season.

“We are honored to be able to help these families in need and make this holiday a better one, particularly for the 40 children impacted by the donations,” said Mark Siemens, who headed up the Rotary’s effort this year. “All of this is made possible through the generosity of community members and our South Placer Rotary Club’s major fundraising events in 2012.”

The spirit of helping (left to right) Claire Francis, Sophie Rau,
Allison McClain, Emily Rau, Katie Francis

The South Placer Rotary Club is providing coats, hats and other clothing items, as well as a toy for each child and a Christmas stocking. Each family will also receive several gift cards, including a $100 grocery gift card.

Siemens thanked those who contributed, including McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, many individuals and the Rocklin Fire Department, which received donations of coats and toys at three fire stations.

“This is a great community effort with people coming together to give,” Siemens said.

Rotary Elves helping to make Christmas bright for others

The South Placer Rotary Club has worked with the Fire Department since 2005 to help Rocklin families in need.

For more information on the South Placer Rotary Club or to get involved in our events or activities, please visit www.SouthPlacerRotary.org.

Roseville Parent Honored at International Conference

Roseville resident Leticia Martinez, center, was honored at the
Parents as Teachers International Conference

Every year at the Parents as Teachers International Conference three parent educators are honored for their outstanding work in their community. This year Leticia Martinez, who has worked at KidsFirst for the past 15 years, was one of the three honorees, along with two other parent educators from Connecticut and Switzerland. “We are so proud that Leticia was singled-out for her outstanding work. Not only do we receive positive comments from the families she works with, but we also see the results as the children of the families she serves enter pre-school better prepared and ready to learn, “ said Lisa Velarde, CEO of KidsFirst.

Every month Leticia Martinez visits on average 30 families in their homes in her assigned area of Roseville, Lincoln, Sheridan and Loomis where she works with them one-on-one to provide the support, encouragement and tools they need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years. “As an immigrant myself I know how difficult some home situations can be and how little information young parents have about the role they themselves play in developing their children’s minds and bodies. I love talking with them and opening up their world bringing the resources they need to succeed as their child’s best advocate. But the real heroes, in my opinion, are the parents who actually use the tools to empower their children,” said Leticia Martinez.

Since 2007, KidsFirst has been using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) service model to deliver support and resources to over 1,000 parents and children in Placer County. Open to all families, the PAT Program not only teaches parents much-needed parenting skills, but also conducts regular assessments to detect as early as possible any developmental delays, so the child can begin treatment and therapy immediately to improve school readiness. The program serves families throughout pregnancy until their child turns three-years old.

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is just one of the many services KidsFirst offers the community. KidsFirst also offers parent education, family counseling as well as children's health insurance and CalFresh enrollment programs to provide families solutions to real-life shallenges that achieve lasting results. To learn more about KidsFirst to to www.kidsfirstnow.org.
  

About Parents as Teachers

Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., Parents as Teachers champions the critical role of parental involvement and early intervention in a child’s development. Parents As Teachers supports a network of professionals and organizations who serve more than 300,000 families across the country and around the world through a proven parent education model. For more information, visit www.ParentsAsTeachers.org.

R.R.U.F.F. Reindeer Pooch Run on Dec. 8

Bring your furry friends and celebrate the holidays with fellow dog owners. Rocklin Residents Unite for Fido's 2nd Annual Reindeer Pooch Run and 1 Year Rocklin Dog Park Anniversary celebration is Saturday, December 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin.

The celebration includes a party to celebrate the fenced dog park's 1 year anniversary and will introduce two new park amenities. Pictures of your pooch with Santa are available for $5.00. At 3:30 participants will make their way from the dog park to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Front Street, and Santa Claus will direct the way from his sleigh.