Annie’s SnoBiz Goes Beyond The Shaved Ice To Help Children in Need

Annie Renee of Annie's SnoBiz

When Annie Renee sells shaved ice at Annie’s SnoBiz, she’s doing her part to fight global hunger.

Every day, she puts money aside from her profits into what she calls her “Jesus Jar,” dedicated to helping support Feed My Starving Children, a Christian non-profit organization that provides tens of millions of meals each year to malnourished children around the world.

Annie’s Sno Biz was “truly a gift from God,” founder and owner of the shaved ice truck, Annie says.  After being a stay-at-home mom for 20 years, Renee believed “God had put this in my lap” once the last of her three children left for college.

The idea of having some type of food truck had always resonated in the thoughts of the family.  “My husband initially had a mini donut idea,” Renee said, “but the idea for shaved ice was what God wanted us to do.”

Renee felt it was important to give back to God which is where she came up with the idea of a “Jesus Jar.”  Renee has been donating a little over a year and has already given more than a thousand dollars to the organization.

The family participated in last year’s Feed My Starving Children MobilePack at William Jessup University. “It was nice to be active in the packing action,” Renee said, “and be a part of what happens behind the finances.”

Annie’s SnoBiz has been in business for three years and she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. “Seeing the kid’s expressions on their face after they have their first bite is my favorite part,” Annie said. “I plan on doing this until I can’t walk anymore.”

The shaved ice truck is regularly located on the corner of Harding and Douglas roads in Roseville.  Follow Annie on Twitter at @anniessnobiz to find out where the truck is each day and other updates about the company.

For information on supporting this year’s Feed My Starving Children MobilePack in Rocklin, please visit www.sacfmscmobilepack.org

Steve Budiono Joins Community 1st Bank as Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager

Steve Budiono

Community 1^st Bank has named Steve Budiono, who has nearly a decade of managerial experience in the banking industry, as Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager.

Budiono will help bolster the bank’s commercial lending services, working with business owners throughout Northern California.

“I’m excited about joining Community 1^st Bank and being part of such a close-knit team,” Budiono said. “Community 1^st has a great industry reputation and I really look forward to the close relationships with customers that take place at a community-focused bank.”

Budiono began his banking career with Bank of America in Palo Alto, where he served as Vice President/Business Banker from 2005 to 2008.

He relocated to the Sacramento region and began working for Westamerica Bank as a Vice President/Commercial Banker in October 2008. Budiono spent the past four years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Sacramento as a Vice President/Relationship Manager.

“We’re extremely pleased to have someone with the skills, knowledge, dedication, and background that Steve Budiono possesses, join our team at Community 1^st Bank,” said Robert Haydon, President & CEO of Community 1^st Bank. “Steve is a wonderful new asset who will serve our existing clients well and help us attract new business.”

Budiono was born in Indonesia, raised in Singapore, and came to the United States as a teenager. He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with an International Studies degree.

Budiono lives in Rancho Cordova and in his spare time is an avid tennis player.

For more information on Community 1^st Bank, visit www.Community1Bank.com or call the bank’s Auburn office at 530-863-4800 or in Roseville at 916-724-2424.

Free Medication Take-back Day

Keeping our kids and water drug-free

FREE Anonymous drop-off of unused and expired medication

Saturday April 27, 2013

10 am - 2 pm

Acceptable medications:

• prescription
• non-prescription (over the counter)
• controlled substances
• veterinary medications

Unacceptable:

• no sharps or lancets
• no medical waste
• no illicit drugs
• no aerosols or hydrogen peroxide

Empty pills from bottle into plastic bag & seal. Keep liquids in original bottle.

10 Western Placer County locations:

1. Oakmont High School, 1710 Cirby Way, Roseville
2. Roseville High School, 1 Tiger Way, Roseville
3. Woodcreek High School, 2551 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville
4. Antelope High School, 7801 Titan Way, Roseville
5. Sierra College, dirt lot South/East corner of El Don & Rocklin Road, Rocklin
6. Whitney High School, 701 Wildcat Blvd., Rocklin
7. Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn
8. Del Oro High School, 3301 Taylor Road, Loomis
9. Granite Bay High School, 1 Grizzly Way, Granite Bay
10. Lincoln Police Department, 770 7th Street, Lincoln

2 Tahoe Area Location

1. Gateway Shopping Center (parking lot in front of Safeway) 10879 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
2. North Tahoe Fire Protection District, Fire Station #5, 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City

For more information, contact 530-889-7238

Protect

... our environment. Medications disposed of down the toilet or in the trash end up in our water supplies 

and damage our environment. 

 ... our teens from an epidemic of Rx abuse. 7 of the 10 most commonly abused drugs by teenagers are 

prescription medications. Teens get dangerous drugs

... our young children from a leading cause of accidental poisoning.

… our seniors from misuse and mistakes.

… your home. Addicts are looking in as many medicine cabinets as possible—maybe even yours

In Western Placer County, medication take back day is a collaborative effort of Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and Placer County law enforcement, water quality, and public health entities as well as local schools, the Coalition for Placer Youth, the Placer Youth Commission and the DEA.

CoalitionforPlacerYouth.org

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In Tahoe-Area, medication take back day is A collaborative effort of TT-FWDD (Tahoe Truckee Future without Drug Dependence), Placer County Sheriff, Placer and Nevada County Health and Human Services, Tahoe Forest HospitalDistrict, Truckee Police Department, Safeway Stores, water quality, waste management, Town of Truckee, and the DEA.

No Drugs Down The Drain

Roseville Celebrity Chili Cook-Off To Be March 15

Proceeds to Benefit Two Organizations Helping Teens; Local Elected Officials Among Competitors

Twenty local community leaders will put on their chefs’ aprons and go head-to-head in a special chili cook-off to benefit two organizations that serve Placer County youth.

The 2013 Roseville Celebrity Chili Cook-Off will be held on Friday, March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance; $25 at the door if available. Children 8 and under are free.

Last year's People's Choice winner Celebrity Chef Paul Robbins

This is the second year for the chili cook-off, with last year’s event raising about $20,000 for anti-bullying programs and to support Campus Life and the Coalition for Placer Youth. Fox 40 Morning Host Paul Robins, Roseville Mayor Susan Rohan and Sierra College President Willy Duncan will be among this year’s chefs.

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Community 1st Bank Appoints Peter Raffetto to Board of Directors

Peter Raffetto

Community 1^st Bank has announced the addition of longtime banking executive Peter Raffetto to the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Raffetto grew up in Auburn, graduated from Placer High School, and earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance at University of California, Berkeley.

He enjoyed an extensive and prestigious banking career in the Sacramento region that spanned more than 35 years.

“We are honored to welcome someone of Peter Raffetto’s stature to Community 1^st Bank. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise regarding the banking industry to our Board,” said Robert Haydon, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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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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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.

Save the Fair Benefit to help Placer County Fair

Like all Fairs in California, the Placer County Fair lost over $200,000 in state funding. And they are asking the community for help.  

Placer County Barnyard Hoedown is a fund raising party to help raise funds for the Placer County Fair.

• Saturday Jan. 26, 2013, 6-10 p.m.
• $40 Admission gets you BBQ Dinner, Tri-Tip and Chicken with all the Fixin's
• Cow Chip Bingo
• Bucking Machine Rodeo
• Raffle
• Auction
• Live Country Music provided by "Branded," "Patrick Walsh" and "Matt Larson"

To purchace tickets go to www.PlacerCountyFair.org or call (916) 786-2023

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.

Toys for Tots

Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser

Roseville Home Start is holding a fundraiser sure to please the kid in all of us! Their Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser will take place December 2, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Flower Farm in Loomis. Every child 12 and under will receive a plush teddy bear and will enjoy an afternoon filled with holiday fun. Story time and photos with Santa, special Nutcracker performances from "Come Dance With Me" of Auburn, holiday raffle, and tea with all the trimmings. The event will be hosted by KFBK's Amy Lewis. Tickets are $45 for adults, and $30 for kids 12 and under. For more information contact Roseville Home Start.

Free Early Childhood Education Conference

COMMUNITY EFFORT GEARS UP TO HELP CHILDREN IN NEED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A local church is spearheading a community effort to provide families in need with support this holiday season.

St. Clare Catholic Church’s Social Concerns Committee has identified 250 families and 1,000 children to receive holiday food baskets, toys, coats, mittens, gloves, shoes, and other items this year.

“We are hoping to be able to provide food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as gifts for children for the holidays,” said Karl Thompson, Chair of the Social Concerns Committee. “We began this program last year and were blessed with great support from the community.”

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Kick up Your Heels for a Great Cause It’s Time to Sip & Shop to Support!

Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce

  To Host Inaugural Wine Women and Shoes Event In Placer County

ROCKLIN –Slip on your stilettos and bring hope to a child with cancer.

Join the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of wine tasting, culinary delicacies, exclusive shoes, and accessory shopping at Westfield Galleria at Roseville’s Center Court and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Keaton Raphael Memorial.

The festive event will take place at Westfield Galleria at Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A fashion marketplace and sensational wines will help take away those daily cares and teach you about wine, as well as shoes!

Watch Wine Women & Shoes on KCRA TV!   http://www.kcra.com/ews/Roseville-hosts-wine-women-and-shoes/-/11797728/16976894/-/70xtxoz/-/index.html

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Event aids local arts programs

The Lottery for the Arts is an Oct. 12 fundraising event that provides art collectors with an opportunity to acquire original works of fine art, while supporting a non-profit organization and community of artists.

Everybody wins during this exciting evening event. Every ticket holder will take home an original piece of quality art (valued at $250 or more) produced and donated by artists from the Northern California region and beyond while supporting community arts programs. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To buy tickets please click here.

Tickets:
2 Admissions + 1 Lottery Ticket = $150
Admission Only (no lottery ticket) = $100

Style Magazine presents 2012 Readers' Choice awards

Congrats to our friends in the restaurant business who received some props from local readers in Style Magazine's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards. 

Read about the winners here. 

Region's gas prices barely budge - Sacramento Business Journal

Region's gas prices barely budge - http://buff.ly/S3GWcA

Two men arrested, cache of guns seized at Placer County home

The Sacramento Bee reports: Two men arrested, cache of guns seized at Placer County home. Read the story here.

Literacy Support Council of Placer County: Inaugural Little Free Library

Literacy Support Council of Placer County: Inaugural Little Free Library ~ Dutch Flat, CA
http://lscplacer.blogspot.com/2012/08/inaugural-little-free-library-dutch.html

Pricey Loomis homes again attracting Bay Area buyers

Pricey Loomis homes again attracting Bay Area buyers - Real Estate - The Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/02/4777090/pricey-loomis-homes-again-attracting.html#mi_rss=Roseville/Placer%20County%20News