Fall 2014 Activity Guide

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Note from Program/Events Director, Melissa Stewart During the school year Chop’s is committed to providing awesome programs for the teens of Santa Rosa. We are excited to introduce the Fall 2014 Activity Guide! Please take some time to look at the activities and mark your calendar for the ones you would like to participate in. While we offer fun programs like Game Nights and Dodgeball, we also offer daily Tutoring & Homework Help and workshops such as Basic Leadership Development Lab. We do our best to cover a wide range of interests and keep the costs low so everyone can participate.

This includes our membership. We require that the minimum of $1.00 is paid for the annual membership, but encourage those who can afford more to consider paying more.

Please feel free to call anytime!

Melissa 284-2467 x17 Membership Information:  Chop’s membership is open to Santa Rosa youth in 7th-12th grades.  You must become a Chop’s Teen Club member to participate in Chop’s activities (except for dances and special events).  To become a member, complete the Member Form with a parent or guardian signature, show a valid student ID and pay $1.00 (or more if you can afford it!)  You will receive a Chop’s Member Card that you must bring with you to get into Chop’s for drop-in and planned activities.

Fall Drop-In Hours: Middle School: M-F 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Sat. 12:00-7:00 p.m.

High School: M-Th 3:00-7:00 p.m.

F 3:00-10:00 p.m.

Sat. 12:00-10:00 p.m.

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Chop’s Teen Club Staff List Phone Number: (707) 284-2467 Staff:

Extension

Diana Curtin, Executive Director 12 Melissa Stewart, Program & Events Director 17 Koy Stewart, Operations & IT Director 16 Lisa Alexander, Marketing & Communications Director 13 Sandy Lipitz, Finance Director 14 Ananda Sweet, Program Manager 29 Jo Luttrell, Executive Assistant 26 Shannon Hagler, Program Administrative Assistant 10 Heidi Hebein, Café & Culinary Coordinator 15 Jeff Cogorno, Program & Club 509 Coordinator 22 Justin Atkinson, Youth Sports Coordinator 11 Maggie Kirk, Art Studio Coordinator 23 Adam Cara, Tech Specialist Andrea Valencia, Café Assistant Brodie Cumming, Jam Band Instructor/Recording Specialist Denisse Madrigal, Recreation Leader Erin Ringstad, Ceramics Instructor Mike Aldrich, Art Assistant & Supervisor Shanna Irving, Lobby Assistant

Middle school members may stay after 7:00 p.m. if participating in an activity.

Closed on: 9/1, 9/13, 11/27, 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31 Closed early at 6:00pm for dances on: 9/20, 10/11, 11/8, 12/6 Closed early at 6:00pm for All Staff Meetings & Back to School Night: 9/8, 10/2, 11/10

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Table of Contents Membership Information and Hours

2

Staff List and Extensions

3

Art

5-7

Club 509

8-9

Culinary and Barista

10-12

Holiday Wishes

13

Honored Members

13

Music and Recording

14-15

Special Interest

16-17

Sports and Fitness

18-20

Tech Lounge

21-23

Workforce & Volunteering

24-28

Awesome Pretzel Cart

24-25

Chop’s Donors & Recognitions

30-31

Register for Activities Online! www.chopsonline.com     

Click the Member Login button along the top of the home page When you signed up as a Chop’s member, you were assigned a username & password. If you have lost or forgotten it, please call 284-2467.

Once you log-in, you can search for activities by name, by activity number found in this guide or by category in the activities tab.

Start adding activities to your “cart”.

You can select multiple activities by clicking add to cart & continue shopping or proceed to check out.

Please feel free to call if you need help or have any questions.

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Art Studio Chop’s Art Studio exposes teenagers to a wide range of creative activities and opportunities. Through open studio time, workshops and classes, teens experience art disciplines such as wheel thrown and hand built ceramics, sewing and embroidery, painting, drawing and construction. The Art Studio staff are always available for help with projects and for advice. We are dedicated to promoting unique and affordable activities that foster creativity in a safe artistic atmosphere!

Activity Name: Crafty Art Description: Come to the Art Studio on Tuesdays and Fridays for Chop's craft time. Make stamps for your cards, bend wire into fun shapes, build beautiful mosaic pieces, create corkboards for your pictures, make duct tape wallets, do lettering, paper mache and more.

Wake up your creative side!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5826

Sep. 2

Dec. 30

3 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Tu, F

Activity Name: Ceramics Description: Join our ceramics teacher Erin on Wednesdays and have fun learning basic to intermediate clay techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing! You will be inspired to get creative while designing and finishing beautiful pieces of pottery. We have the clay, tools, two wheels, a kiln to fire the clay, and glazes to help you create amazing pieces.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5825

Sep. 3

Dec. 17

3 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

W

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Activity Name: Sewing, Folding & Fun Description: Have fun creating all kinds of treasures! We'll learn basic machine sewing and how to make quilted pillows, small blankets, bags & clothing. No experience necessary for machine or hand sewing. We have sewing machines, fabric and all the sundries you'll need. Origami is popular in the art studio where you can fold some cranes for our new chandelier, or work with a heat gun and crayons to craft interesting pictures that you'll be proud to display.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5827

Sep. 4

Dec. 18

3 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Th

Activity Name: Fine Art, Drawing & Painting Description: Take this opportunity to learn painting techniques in the Art Studio! You can plan, then paint an acrylic, watercolor or mixed media piece. Mix your own colors and find out which brush works best for each effect. You'll get to know the process, materials and elements of fine art. Learn to draw, do shading, perspective drawing, intricate Zentangles with pencils and markers and so much more.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5823

Sep. 6

Dec. 29

3 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Sa

*Special thanks to Eric Janssen, President of ChromoGraphics, for providing quality printing services!

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Clay & Pottery Every Wednesday

Sewing Every Thursday

We are excited to announce our new partnership with St. Joseph Health-Sonoma County

Check out page 17!

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Club 509

We have the hottest teen night club in town called Club 509! It includes a spacious dance floor with club lighting for a party-like atmosphere, and an incredible sound system. The cafĂŠ is open for members to purchase drinks, meals and tasty treats during drop-in hours and events.

M = Member, NM = Non Member

Activity Name: Cinema Saturdays Description: Join us on the first and third Saturday nights to enjoy a fun movie! We'll show a different popular movie each Saturday and you will have the opportunity to vote on which movie we watch. The cafĂŠ will be open for tasty treats, including popcorn and drinks. Bring a friend and get a FREE soda! Middle school members, this is a great chance for you to stay past 7 p.m.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5822

Sep. 6

Dec. 27

7 PM

9 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

Activity Name: Game Night Description: Calling all gamers! Join us twice a month on the second and fourth Friday for a fun-filled night of games including Apples to Apples, Loaded Questions, Pictureka, Last Word, Bop It and many more. Guaranteed to be a blast! Middle school members, this is a great opportunity to stay past 7 p.m.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5882

Sep. 12

Dec. 12

7 PM

9:30 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

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Activity Name: Open Mic Night Description: Join us on the third Friday of each month and share your talents. Perform 5-10 minutes of music, poetry, stand-up comedy, improv, magic, break dancing and more. Come and check it out! Middle school members, this is a great opportunity to stay past 7 p.m.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5824

Sep. 19

Dec. 19

7 PM

10 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

Activity Name: Wii Sports Description: You don't have to be a varsity athlete to win at Wii Sports! Come to Club 509 on the second and fourth Friday of the month. We'll play Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling and boxing. If playground games are more your thing, we'll have Wii tetherball, wall ball, dodgeball and more.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5820

Sep. 26

Nov. 14

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

Activity Name: Social Dance Description: For 7th-12th graders. Join Nordquist Junior Dance instructors on the second Saturday of each month* for a 30 minute social dance lesson. Have fun with your friends dancing under the Chop's night club lights. Learn the Cha-Cha, Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Salsa, Night Club Two-Step and much more! Semi formal attire including appropriate dance shoes and a valid school or Chop's ID required. *Two of our fall dates will not be on the 2nd Saturday: September dance will be on the 20th and December dance on the 6th.

Cost: M: $7.00 NM: $10.00 Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5892

Sep. 20

Dec. 6

7 PM

10 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

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Culinary Chop’s Teaching Kitchen and Espresso Bar boasts an impressive array of equipment and tools necessary for culinary and barista instruction. Culinary students become familiar in the kitchen, can learn to operate an espresso machine, learn basic meal and drink preparation, and how to cook and serve as part of our catering crew. Students can also learn employable skills.

Activity Name: Barista Training Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi for a series of 2-hour workshops featuring employable skills for a coffee shop. Workshops will include how to get a barista job, excellent customer service skills, steaming, frothing and preparing hot/cold drinks. Each participant will receive a training manual, recipe guide and certificate of completion after passing the "Barista Basics" test.

Cost: $40.00 Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date Start Time End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5829

Sep. 2

Sep. 11

4 PM

6 PM

Aug. 26

Tu, Th

5830

Sep. 16

Sep. 25

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 9

Tu, Th

5831

Sep. 30

Oct. 9

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 23

Tu, Th

5832

Oct. 14

Oct. 23

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 7

Tu, Th

5833

Oct. 28

Nov. 6

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 21

Tu, Th

5834

Nov. 11

Nov. 20

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 4

Tu, Th

5835

Dec. 2

Dec. 11

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 25

Tu, Th

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Activity Name: Chop's Teen Cafe Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi for some cooking fun in Chop's Teaching Kitchen. Learn the basics of safety and sanitation, knife skills, and cooking in a fast-paced kitchen with chef Heidi. We have a line-up of tasty soups, salads, vegetables, rice, pasta and meat dishes. Sign up now and come to class hungry as we enjoy our feast after every class.

Cost: $15.00 Act. #

Act. Name

Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5845

Knife Skills & Kitchen Basics

Sep. 5

4 PM

6 PM

Aug. 29

F

5846

Seasonal Salads

Sep. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 12

F

5847

Rice & Vegetables

Sep. 26

4 PM

6 PM

Sep 19

F

5848

Handmade Pasta

Oct. 3

4 PM

6 PM

Sep.26

F

5849

Meats

Oct. 10

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 3

F

Congratulations to our Chop’s Catering Crew for winning FIRST place in the Community Cook Off at Kid Street Learning Center 6/21/14

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Activity Name: Home for the Holidays Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi this holiday season for some baking fun in Chop's Teaching Kitchen! We'll start with Halloween treats in October. In November we'll make holiday desserts from scratch. In December we'll create Christmas goodies and gifts made from the kitchen. Our last class of the season is dedicated to New Year's treats you can share with friends and family.

Cost: $15.00 Act. #

Act. Name

Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5850

Halloween Treats

Oct. 17

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 10

F

5851

Cupcake Making

Oct. 24

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 17

F

5852

Golden Biscuits

Nov. 7

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 31

F

5853

Holiday Desserts

Nov. 14

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 11

F

5854

More Holiday Desserts

Nov. 21

4 PM

6 PM

Nov.14

F

5855

Holiday Gifts

Dec. 5

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 28

F

5856

Chocolate!

Dec. 12

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 5

F

5857

Cookies

Dec. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 12

F

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The Honored Member Program recognizes members that go above and beyond in role modeling the Chop’s Code of Conduct which is based on RESPECT!

Congratulations Honored Members

Pablo Lopez

Holly Diggs

Come in and make a wish for yourself or someone you love.

Holiday Wishes is a collaborative program with the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County created to make holiday wishes come true. Most wishes valued at $25.00 and below will be granted before Christmas arrives.

Wish submissions will be taken September through October.

Be sure to stop in to the Art Studio on Thursdays, make a wish and holiday card too!

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Music & Recording Studio Join music instructor and Recording Specialist Brodie Cumming on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Try out your favorite instruments, or produce your own beats. Members have access to drums, guitars, keyboards and more. We have something for everyone! *Call for information on renting the Recording Studio.

Activity Name: Beginning Jam Description: Join us for open jam sessions in the Chop's Recording Studio and create original music instantly! All are welcome to participate regardless of musical ability. Beginning students can receive instruction on guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals and drums. Instruments and amplification will be provided.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5887

Sep. 4

Dec. 27

3 PM

7 PM

12 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Th, F, Sa

Activity Name: Guitar Group Description: Join us for Guitar Group in the Chop's Recording Studio.

Get started on guitar in a casual environment under the guidance of music instructor Brodie Cumming. Learn the songs and skills of your choice while building a foundation to further explore the instrument.

Members are welcome to bring their own guitars or use one of our studio guitars.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5886

Sep. 5

Dec. 19

3 PM

4 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

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Activity Name: Chop's Recording Studio Rental Description: Offering efficient audio recording and mixing for students and musicians, the Chop's Recording Studio is a Pro Tools based studio comprised of a rehearsal space and a vocal/isolation booth. Whether its hip-hop, rock, or karaoke, the Chop's Recording Studio can accommodate your project.

Cost: $25/hr.

Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5888

Sep. 2

Dec. 30

8 AM

3 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Tu, W

Activity Name: Private Guitar Instruction with Brodie Cumming Description: Brodie Cumming offers private guitar instruction to all ages, including young children and adult students. Visit www.brodiecumming.com or call (707) 483-7956 for more information or to schedule a free initial lesson consultation.

Cost: Please call Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5889

Sep. 2

Dec. 30

8 AM

3 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Tu, W

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Special Interest Activity Name: Homework Help Description: The Homework Help program combines active learning with fun, games, and mentoring. All you need to bring is your homework.

Experienced educators are ready to help with a difficult assignment and to facilitate the connection between tutors and students. When the homework is done, members and tutors will have an opportunity to participate in a fun activity and talk about future goals.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5884

Sep. 2

Dec. 18

4 PM

5 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Tu, W, Th

Activity Name: Member Council Meetings Description: Member meetings allow teen members to come

together, voice your opinions, and take an active role in shaping the future here at Chop's. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by our Member Council. Meet with staff mentors who will help you develop leadership skills necessary to represent your peers.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5883

Sep. 4

Dec. 18

4 PM

5 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Th

Need community service hours?

Join the Santa Rosa Creek Stewardship crew! The crew meets at Olive Park on the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and cleans up the Prince Memorial Greenway.

Remember to wear closed toed shoes and clothes that you can get dirty. Stick around until noon for FREE PIZZA!

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Activity Name: Circle of Sisters Description: Join us every Friday for two hours of fun including field trips, art projects, baking and games. We will have heart to heart conversations and discuss daily successes and challenges. Make new friends and share your dreams and goals in a safe and rewarding place for girl time. This is a collaborative program with St. Joseph HealthSonoma County.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5891

Sep. 19

Dec. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

Activity Name: Guy's Group Description: Join Justin every Friday for Guy's Group. Each meeting starts with a game or activity. Then we'll mix it up; we might discuss an upcoming field trip, plan a community service event or talk about our goals for the future. To wrap up we always do something fun like climb the rock wall, play video games or have sumo suit challenges.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5890

Sep. 5

Dec. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

Activity Name: Shanna's Knitting Club Description: Join Shanna for some fun with knitting! Bring in your project or come learn to knit for the first time. We'll have everything you need to get started. This is a fun way to hang out with your friends and create a special gift or make something for yourself.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5885

Sep. 6

Dec. 27

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

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Sports & Fitness Chop’s houses a state-of-the-art ž size gymnasium that includes a 35 foot rock wall with five different levels of difficulty. Activities include basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, badminton, indoor soccer, group games, and more.

Join us for some drop-in action or sign up for one of the following activities.

Activity Name: Basketball Description: Join Youth Sports Coordinator Justin every Tuesday for basketball in the gym. Justin will organize teams for full court games, one-on-one tournaments, skill drills, or a laid back game of Horse, Thunder, or Around the World. Regardless of your age or skill level, you'll have a great time and get a good work out on our court!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5860

Sep. 2

Dec. 30

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Tu

Activity Name: Member's Choice Description: On Wednesdays, members run the gym! We bust out all the sporting gear that Chop's has to offer for two hours of fun. You and your friends can play anything from dodge ball to badminton, indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, to bowling and whiffle ball.

The list is almost endless, and you can even make up your own creative new games.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5858

Sep. 3

Dec. 17

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

W

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Activity Name: Rock Wall Description: Check out our 35 foot state-of-the-art rock wall every Monday and Thursday! Our certified belayer will guide you up our new and improved routes. Become a member of the Chop's Rock Climbing Team, and rack up points for each challenge you take on. If you're not ready to scramble up the wall, we have a variety of games that will test your skills and keep you close to the ground.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5861

Sep. 4

Dec. 29

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Th

Activity Name: Fun Fridays Description: Join us every Friday to test your skills and have fun competing with other Chop's members on Fun Fridays! Each week we will host a different tournament including a variety of sports, sumo suits, video games, pool and ping pong. Make it to the top of the bracket and win a prize.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5863

Sep. 5

Dec. 19

6 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

F

Activity Name: Obstacle Course Description: Join Youth Sports Coordinator Justin on the first Saturday of each month to compete on a fun, challenging and crazy obstacle course that takes you on a journey through the club. We change it up each time, offering a new challenge to master, and hand out cool prizes every month!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5864

Sep. 6

Dec. 6

2 PM

4 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

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Activity Name: Rock N Hoops Description: Join Youth Sports Coordinator Justin for some Rock N Hoops! On Saturdays Justin will organize teams, and we'll run full court games until we drop. Tournaments will be organized and PRIZES given away. Don't miss this chance to hone in on your skills and have fun doing it. *No Rock N Hoops on the 4th Saturday of each month due to the 3 on 3 tournament.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5862

Sep. 6

Dec. 27

4 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

Activity Name: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Description: Chop's is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with two divisions: middle school and high school. You can bring a team of three or our staff will help you join a team when you arrive. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each division, and for exemplary teamwork, hustle, and leadership. Sign up individually or with a team of three.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5859

Sep. 27

Dec. 27

4 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Sa

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Tech Lounge The Technology Lounge offers web access, computer technology, network gaming, console games like Wii, XBOX 360, space to complete homework and play board games. Feel free to drop in or sign up for one or more of the following workshops.

Activity Name: Tinkering Tuesdays Description: Have you ever wondered what is inside an electronic device like a computer or mobile phone? Join us in the Tech Lounge every Tuesday for a chance to take apart a wide variety of electronics, and then attempt to reassemble the device back to functioning condition.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5836

Sep. 2

Dec. 30

4 PM

6 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

Tu

Activity Name: Digital Film Description: Learn the craft of video production with Adam. In this class you will get an introduction to digital video and basic camera operation, framing and shooting video. We'll cover basic workflow from planning to shooting, and editing. You will also learn techniques that will make your video look like a professional production.

Cost: $60.00 Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5840

Sep. 5

Sep. 26

4 PM

6 PM

Aug. 27

F

5841

Oct. 3

Oct. 24

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 24

F

5842

Oct. 31

Nov. 21

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 22

F

5843

Nov. 28

Dec. 19

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 19

F

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Activity Name: Fun with Photoshop Description: Photoshop is an advanced software program used by artists, graphic designers, and photographers to create and manipulate graphic and photographic imagery. Join Adam for this 6 week course designed to help you learn the basics of Photoshop. Topics include pixels, color management, scanning, saving files, navigating, layer basics, various layering techniques, paint, using select, brushes, selection tools, image adjustments, masks and composing.

Cost: $60.00 Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5838

Sep. 4

Oct. 9

5 PM

7 PM

Aug. 28

Th

5839

Oct. 16

Nov. 20

5 PM

7 PM

Oct. 9

Th

Activity Name: Jobs Made Real Description: Jobsmadereal.com is an interactive career exploration website designed especially for teens. Join us in the Tech Lounge every Monday at 3:30 to explore the website and watch people on short YouTube videos doing their jobs. You will be able to see what people really do in their jobs and see what jobs may be of interest to you.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5866

Sep. 8

Dec. 29

3:30 PM

4 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M

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Activity Name: LAN Party Description: Attention all gamers, this is your chance to show your skills! Bring your own computer or use one of ours for a fun gaming party. Join Adam every third Saturday of the month for pizza, soda, and a chance to win prizes. Counterstrike and Starcraft are two of the games that will be played. * Register 1 week prior to party.

Cost: $10.00 Act. #

Beg. Date

5837

Sep. 20

End Date Start Time End Time Dec. 20

6 PM

10 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

1 week prior to event

Sa

Activity Name: Fun with Photoshop 2 Description: In this course, you will work with advanced Photoshop tools. Areas covered will enhance your ability to create accurate masks and image effects, retouch images, work with video files, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate with other Adobe applications. You will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects. Finally, you will save images in print and web formats.

Cost: $30.00 Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5893

Dec. 4

Dec. 18

5 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

Nov.27

Th

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Workforce & Volunteering

We offer several programs for workforce readiness and volunteer opportunities. Join a community service club, become active in our member meetings or take a workshop to gain employable skills. You can also fulfill requirements for school volunteer hours at Chop’s.

Activity Name: Awesome Pretzel Cart Training Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi for a hands-on work experience program. You will learn the basics of running a pretzel cart business. We will be using Chop's very own pretzel cart to teach business skills such as profit margins, inventory, customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation and best of all, to sell delicious pretzels. This course meets the requirement for eligibility to work the Awesome Pretzel Cart at community events. Information will be provided on obtaining the Food Handler's Certificate. Please call Heidi for more info. 707-284-2467 x15 Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5865

Sep. 20

Dec. 6

2:30 PM

4:30 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

1 week prior to event

Sa

Activity Name: Basic Food Handler’s Certificate Description: In order to work in the food service industry in the State of California you are required to get your Food Handler's Certificate. This two hour course and test covers all of the required topics such as proper times and temperatures for cooking and storing food, personal hygiene, equipment sanitation and much more. Upon the completion of the course, you will receive the California Food Handler's Certificate, which is good for three years. This certificate is required to work the Chop's Awesome Pretzel Cart at community events.

Cost: $10.00 Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5828

Sep. 20

Dec. 6

12 PM

2 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

1 week prior to event

Sa

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Look for teens selling delicious pretzels at a community event near you !

Activity Name: Pretzel Cart at West End Farmers Market Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi to work the Awesome Pretzel Cart at the West End Farmers Market. Use business skills learned in our Awesome Pretzel Cart program, such as customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation to sell pretzels and gain valuable work experience. *Awesome Pretzel Cart course and Food Handler's Certificate required.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5867

Sep. 21

Dec. 14

9 AM

3 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

1 week prior to event

Su

Chop’s Teen Club Mission Statement: To provide a safe, fun and productive place where teens engage, connect and discover their true potential.

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Activity Name: Basic Leadership Development Lab Description: Specifically designed for 7th-10th grade students.

Whether you've had leadership experience or not, if you are interested in leadership, the Basic Lab will help you establish a firm foundation of leadership knowledge and skills, so you can help ANY group successfully accomplish a task. Come experiment in this fun, active and interactive laboratory setting. Test your knowledge and bust leadership myths! Discover your natural leadership style and learn how to work well with people who have different styles. Assess your current leadership skills and develop others to round out your capacity to lead. Includes a special section on making meetings effective. 3 sessions; 2 hours each.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date End Date Start Time End Time 5868

Sep. 22

Oct. 6

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

Sep. 15

M

Congratulations to our Honored Employee!

Jeff Cogorno

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www.jobsmadereal.com

Activity Name: RU Ready? - Cover Letters & Resumes Description: Join us for one or all of these workshops designed to prepare you to get a job. You will learn what an employer expects of you as an employee. Gain on the job skills by shadowing Chop’s employees in various departments. Learn the financial aspects of earning a paycheck with a visit from Redwood Credit Union staff. Learn how to present yourself on paper and create a cover letter and a resume. Learn what to say and not to say in an interview, fine tune your new interviewing skills and then local employers will host mock interviews for participants to practice their interviewing skills, and may lead to a job.

Act. #

Class

Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5870

Expectations on the Job

Oct. 14

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 7

Tu

5871

Job Shadowing

Oct. 21

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 14

Tu

Job Shadowing

Oct. 28

4 PM

6 PM

5873

Paychecks & Finance

Nov. 4

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 28

Tu

5874

Cover Letters & Resumes

Nov. 11

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 4

Tu

5876

Interviewing Skills

Dec. 2

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 25

Tu

Interviewing Practice

Dec. 9

4 PM

6 PM

Tu

Mock Interviews

Dec. 16

4 PM

6 PM

Tu

Tu

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Activity Name: Interact General Meeting Description: Join Interact Club every fourth Friday and develop leadership skills while helping others. Sponsored by the Santa Rosa Rotary West, Interact Club commits to complete two community service projects each year, including one that furthers international understanding and goodwill. Interact experience is a great resume builder, and may help get you into the college of your choice.

Cost: FREE Act. #

Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

5880

Sep. 26

Dec. 19

4 PM

5 PM

N/A

F

Youth Empowerment Council The Youth Empowerment Council (YEC) is a partnership between Chop’s Teen Club and Tomorrow’s Leaders Today to provide a forum for youth voice in our community, using their leadership skills to make a lasting Impact in Sonoma County. The YEC deploys accomplished youth leaders into service. The YEC involves themselves with local government initiatives and hold seats on various task force groups. They are trained in meeting rules and regulations, develop presentation skills, and implement various projects to empower other youth in the community. Open to students in 10th – 12th grades. Call Melissa for info. on joining at 284-2467 x17

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Come and see us at lunchtime on your school campus!

Get to know Chop’s staff, find out about our programs and spin the prize wheel.

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Thank You Friends of Chop’s Supporters!

April to July 2014 Annual Titanium Donors ($20,000 +) Wright Contracting BoDean Company John Jordan Foundation

Platinum Donors ($5,000 +) No donors in this category during this time period

Gold Donors ($2,500—$2,499) No donors in this category during this time period

Silver Donors ($1,000—$2,499) Active 20/30 Club of Santa Rosa No. 50

Bronze Donors ($500—$999) North Bay Realtors-Santa Rosa Chapter

Medal Winning Mentions (Up to $499) Tabitha & Doug Asker Mardaret Batchelor Cathy Record & Michael Beaulac Lisa Correla Jared & Renee Debruyn Gastavo Flores Ray Fullerton Kelly Gilligan Stacey Gilligan Trina & Tim Graham Jasmin & Jason Griffin Craig Anderson & Lee Hackeling Joanne Harris Viviana Hernandez Heather Hines Annette Holland Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Houston

Alexander Jacobs Allan Kalaw Tarik Kanaana Jim Kaumeyer Jennifer Lauck Lisa Macias Kay Marquet Mike & Suzy Marzalek Gladis Calderon & Jim Melo Ron Person & Barbara Morran Ed & Jillian Navarro Rolf Nelson Ursula Nieto Georg & Crystal Ockenfuss Russell & Jennifer Oliviera Nicole Patterson Fred Phrogus

Dan & Sharon Post Lissa Provost Olivia Purugganan Paula Ritter Laura Rose Sandra Sims Ben Stone Desiree Storch Michael Tonjum Jeannine Walker Lynn & Paul Wilgus Esin Zamora Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP Wright Charter School Vineyard Hill Christian Church Summit State Bank

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Thank You Human Race 2014 Donors!

Jessica Adams

Stacey Gilligan

Bill & Jan Rexrode

Mike Aldrich

Lori Godwin

Jan & John Reynolds

Linda Alexander

Ken & Connie Gong

Robert Ringstad

Verne Alexander

Jose Guzman

Lori & Andy Rinker

Cathleen Andreucci

Joanne Harris

Marian Rowland

Marianne Barneson

Mike Hebein

Mary & Ron Ruggles

David Beach

Alexis Heuer

Jon Russo

Jeff & Beth Berk

Winnie Hogoboom

Lisa Schreeder

Jesse Boggs

Michael Hyman

Jeannie Schulz

Andi Brady

Dave Johnston

Leilani Seavey

Annemarie Brown

Nancy Kaufman

Jeffrey Seitel

Dylan Renz & Tina Brownfield

Barbara Kelley

Alexis Shapiro

Janie Carduff

Sara Kienitz

William Silver

Michele Carr

Peggy Lee

Dana & Jim Simonds

KC Chandara

Kay Marquet

William & Lois Sleeth

Shok Chng

Laura Martell

Christine Smith

Elizabeth Churilla

Suzy & Mike Marzalek

Gary Stone

Susanne Cochran

Margaret McFarlin

Pamela Sweet

Terri Cogorno

Michelle Meislahn

Gary Thornburgh

Patti Crandall

Chris Metcalf

Andrew Tomassini

Yasmin Cumming

Colleen Militello

Michael Tonjum

Brodie Cumming

Phyllis & Jeff Miller

Amy Varain

Dan Curtin

Emily Montoya

Travia Villa

Diana Curtin

Judi Moon

Sara Heibein Warner

William & Cynthia Damon

Jeffrey Nelson

Mike Whitham

Jim Diangson

Kathy Nestler

Monique Williams

Brien Farrell

Steve Nielsen

Anna Wooden

Ann Finkemeier

Robert O'Neil

Michele Wooden

Judy Fromm

Marcia Pickett

Patricia Zech

Johnny Gebrezgi

Ann Possinger

Dave's Market

Andreas Gehring

Anne Prather