Rocklin High Schools Job Fair

ATTENTION: 

Companies interested in hiring student employees!

If you have 1 or 20 job openings 

we have graduating seniors and
current students looking for
 full-time, part-time, summer jobs,
and  paid/unpaid internships.
The job fair will allow you to inform
the students what job opportunities
you have available and
how they can apply with your company.

There is no cost for a business to have a booth at the Job Fair!

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Kinship Fun Pack Drive

A KidsFirst Annual Event to Raise Awareness

Kinship families exist in Placer County. The challenge is finding them and letting them know about free programs that can help support them and make their journey easier and more enjoyable. This Spring, KidsFirst is holding its first annual event to raise awareness of this growing problem in our community.

According to national experts, more than six million children in the US live in households headed by relatives other than the parents who provide full-time care, nurturing and protection to these vulnerable children. Raising these children successfully is even more difficult as statistics show that these families are more likely to live in poverty, to be uninsured, and have limited access and knowledge of local community-based resources that can help them.

KidsFirst has a support program specifically designed to help Kinship Families. From navigating the legal system to handling academic and social issues, KidsFirst helps Kinship families create strong unified bonds that help children succeed. But in order to locate these families, the entire community needs to be engaged.

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Calling All Medial Inventors

Over $25,000 in awards are being offered to inspire the next generation of medical innovators. The 2013 National mecroMedic contest is an opportunity to show the country what citizens can do with new technology - encouraging technical innovation with significant use of microcontrollers and sensors in the medical industry. This contest is a perfect practical application for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) students around the nation.

Parallax Propeller Board of Education

Inventors and students are encouraged to participate by creating medical applications and prototypes for possible use in the healthcare industry, medical simulation training, and the battlefield. These technologies have the potential to benefit service members, wounded warriors and patients in general. STEM teachers are encouraged to get their classes involved. Over 100 free contest kits will be given away by Rocklin-based Parallax on a first come first serve basis to qualified applicants. Use your favorite microcontroller or apply to receive a free kit that includes either the Parallax multi-core Propeller chip or a shield for use with the Arduino microcontroller. The kit also contains various sensors, LED displays, infrared emitters, a blood pressure cuff, heart rate monitor and many other components to spark your imagination. Use of the official contest kit is not required to win.

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Kings’ Announcer Scott Moak to Emcee KidsFirst’s 15th Annual Putting Children 1st Awards Luncheon A Blue Tie Affair

On April 4, 2013, King’s Announcer Scott Moak will be honoring individuals and organizations whose words and actions have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of children in Placer County. To bring awareness about child abuse and prevention, Kids First has been hosting this community event and awards luncheon for 15 years every April during National Child Abuse and Prevention Month. 

The luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Boulevard, Rocklin from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. KidsFirst, formerly known as The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County, holds this event to promote awareness about child abuse and its prevention. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and is designated by a blue ribbon. All attendees this year are encouraged to wear their favorite blue in honor of child abuse prevention month.

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Tenth Annual Run Rocklin Will Once Again Benefit Matt Redding Foundation

Early registration suggested since event will cap at 3,000 runners

The 10th annual “Run Rocklin” will be held Sunday, April 7 at Johnson-Springview Parkin Rocklin.

The starting line of Run Rocklin

Since 2004, Run Rocklin has provided a top-notch running event for Rocklin and the surrounding communities. The event has benefited the Matt Redding Foundation and Rocklin’s local schools since 2007.

Run Rocklin includes:

• Kids Fun Run: 7:45 a.m.
• 12K Run: 8 a.m.
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:20 a.m.
• Kids 1-mile Run: 9:30 a.m.

Adults can pre-register for $34 prior to race day and the cost increases to $39 on the day of the run. Ages 18-under can pre-register for $20; cost is $25 on race day. Both the Kids Fun Run and the Kids 1-mile Run are free.

The Kids 1-mile Run

Run Rocklin has become a significant community event that last year attracted teams of runners from throughout the Sacramento region and had 2,546 total participants.

The race helps raise money for local schools and for the locally-run, nonprofit Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation. Run Rocklin raised $16,000 last year and has now given a five-year total of $64,000 in memory of Matt Redding, the fallen Rocklin Police Officer.

Space is limited to the 3,000-runner plateau, which is the maximum amount of participants. The race starts and ends at Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th St.

“We had another tremendous turnout last year, so I’m urging runners to reserve a spot, and register early to ensure that they will be part of Run Rocklin this year,” Race Director Larry Osborne said. “Run Rocklin is a fun, competitive community event that runners of all abilities are able to participate in and enjoy. We also encourage people to walk and be a part of our festive atmosphere.”

Run Rocklin is still actively seeking sponsors. There are multiple sponsorship levels, and event supporters will benefit from their name on the Run Rocklin T-shirt and also through various event advertising, including social media and mobile phone technology.

The event will once again feature music by JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment, complimentary food from Randy Peters Catering, and other goodies from local vendors.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K and 12K events. Awards and prize money will also be given to the top three male and female overall finishers in the 5K and 12K events.

All registered/paid participants will receive a colorful, commemorative 10^thannual Run Rocklin T-shirt and a finisher’s ribbon. Bragging rights will be awarded to all of the Team participants and prize money will be awarded tothe top three largest school teams.

The presentation of the check to the Matt Redding Foundation

A popular Rocklin Police Officer, Matt Redding tragically died while on duty October 2005 when he was struck and killed by a vehicle that was driven by an intoxicated driver.

"Matt loved this community and would be so honored that people are running year after year in a race that supports a scholarship foundation in his name,” said John Redding, Matt’s father. “Our family is extremely pleased that so many people continue to support Run Rocklin. It’s a tremendous community event and we’re happy the Reddingfamily can be associated with it.”

Osborne has a son who is a Rocklin Police Officer and has a personal connection with the Redding family, even though he didn’t know Matt personally.

“The people of Rocklin and other nearby communities have embraced our event for several years and have really made Run Rocklin something special,” said Osborne, a police officer for the City of Berkeleyin the early 1970s. “We’ve been fortunate tohave tremendous community involvement that has enabled us to grow the event and be able tomake a generous contribution each year in Matt Redding’s memory. Everyone connected with Run Rocklin is thrilled tohave created something that has become a lasting tradition.”

Teams of six or more people are welcome and all team participants will receive a special team T-shirt. Teams must register by March 15 to be eligible for the special team T-shirt.

To register, visit www.RunRocklin.com. For more information about the race or tobecome a sponsor or volunteer, e-mail Larry Osborne at elephant@eaward.comor call 916 415-9991.

Love, Hug, and Pamper KidsFirst Children

 

KidsFirst Feb 14-28 No Baby Left Behind Diaper Drive

This February, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, KidsFirst is asking businesses and individuals throughout our community to help raise 1,000 diapers to distribute to families in need. This Diaper Drive is critical because there is a direct connection between wet diapers, crying and child abuse, which KidsFirst is committed to preventing and ending in Placer County.

Research shows that today diapers and wipes cost a family approximately $100/month per child. Further, as “hygiene items” they are not directly funded under any federal support program. This means some families are reusing diapers or leaving their babies in wet diapers longer than they should. This not only leads to diaper rash, infections and other health problems, but also leads to babies crying more. This additional, unnecessary crying coupled with the stress of living in poverty raises the chances of child abuse.

KidsFirst wants to ensure that no baby is left “behind” without a clean diaper. February 14-28, 2013 KidsFirst will be holding a Diaper Drive at their Roseville, Auburn and Citrus Heights family resource centers with the goal of raising 1,000 diapers. Instead of candy and sweets, KidsFirst asks community members and organizations to help kids have sweet dreams in clean diapers. So this Valentine’s Day hug our kids with Huggies®, love our kids with Luvs® and pamper our kids with Pampers® by donating online at www.kidsfirstnow.org and selecting “diaper drive” as the reason for gift or by dropping off diapers and wipes at the following participating locations:

    KidsFirst Roseville – 124 Main Street, Roseville, CA 
    KidsFirst Auburn – 11990 Heritage Oak Place, Ste. 1B, Auburn, CA 
    KidsFirst Citrus Heights – 6939 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 227, Citrus Heights, CA 
    The Dailey Method (Folsom) – 2766 East Bidwell, Folsom, CA (916) 351- 8361
    Fairway Chiropractic – 1805 Cirby Way #9, Roseville, CA (916) 781-7700
 

In addition to collecting the diapers at our three Family Resource Centers, several local businesses have also signed up as sponsors and collection sites. “We are so delighted to connect with businesses like The Dailey Method and Fairway Chiropractic who have reached out to KidsFirst and volunteered to host a diaper drive this February. By helping our most vulnerable children, we help build a better community.” says Lisa Velarde, KidsFirst Chief Executive Officer. For more information on how you can support or host a diaper drive for KidsFirst please contact Dina Navarra at dnavarra@kidsfirstnow.org or 916-774-6802 x2828.

KidsFirst is a private, non-profit organization established in 1989 dedicated to the prevention and healing of child abuse. KidsFirst provides an array of programs and victim services that prevent and treat abuse including child and family counseling, parent education, youth groups, after-school programs, information and referrals to low/no-cost resources throughout the Sierra-Sacramento region.

Our vision: All children will live in a safe, healthy and nurturing home.