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Chop’s Youth Empowerment & Leadership Conference

A safe, fun place where teens tap in to their true potential!

Chop’s Teen Club* 509 Adams St., Santa Rosa CA* (707)284-2467* www.chopsonline.com

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For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

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 2015 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 Movie Nights and Dodgeball, we also offer daily Tutoring & Homework Help and classes such as the Work Readiness Program. 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 3-7 PM Sat. 12-7 PM

High School: M-Th 3-7 PM F 3-10 PM Sat. 12-10 PM

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

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Diana Curtin, Executive Director Sierra Castillo, Development Associate Melissa Stewart, Program & Events Director Koy Stewart, Operations & IT Director Lisa Alexander, Marketing & Communications Director Brenda Russell, Finance Manager Ananda Sweet, Program Manager Shannon Hagler, Program Administrative Assistant Andrew McKenzie, Music & Recording Specialist Brodie Cumming, Music & Recording Specialist Gabe Hirsh, Workforce & Youth Sports Coordinator Heidi Hebein, Café & Culinary Coordinator Maggie Kirk, Art Studio Coordinator Adam Carra, Tech Specialist Emily Riordan, Café Assistant Gary LaBonte, Art Assistant Hayly Peacock, Lobby Assistant Ian Hutchinson, Café Assistant Ray McClintock, Supervisor Ryley Renzo, Ceramics Instructor Sonja Roberts, Art Assistant Soojin Paek, Tech Lounge Assistant Summer Mayne, Lobby Assistant

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Closed on: 9/7, 9/12, 10/22, 11/26, 11/27, 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, 1/1 Closed early at 6 p.m. for dances on: 9/19, 10/10, 11/14, 12/5 Closed early at 6 p.m. for All Staff Meetings: 9/8, 10/13, 11/10

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Table of Contents Membership Information and Hours

2

Staff List and Extensions

3

Art

6-7

Club 509

9-11

Honored Member

12

Culinary

13-14

Music and Recording

16-17

Special Interest

18-19

Sports and Fitness

20-23

Tech Lounge

24-26

Workforce & Volunteering

27-31

Youth Empowerment Council Chop’s Donor Recognitions

32 34-35

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 teen members to a wide range of creative activities and opportunities. Through open studio time, workshops and classes, teens experience art disciplines such as hand built and wheel thrown ceramics, sewing and knitting, painting, drawing and construction.

The Art Studio staff members are always available for help with projects. We are dedicated to promoting a vast variety of affordable activities that foster creativity in a fun artistic atmosphere.

Activity Name: Fine Art, Drawing & Painting Description: Learn painting techniques with Gary as you explore how to plan and paint an acrylic, watercolor or mixed media piece. Learn to mix colors and which brush works best for each effect. You'll get to know the process, materials and elements of fine art. Learn to draw and shade, the concepts of perspective drawing, how to create intricate Zentangles with pencils and markers, and so much more.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7614

Sep. 1

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 29

3 PM

7 PM

N/A

M, Tu, Th

Activity Name: Ceramics Description: Join our ceramics instructor Ryley on Wednesdays, and learn basic to intermediate clay techniques in hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing. We have clay, tools, two wheels, a kiln to fire the clay, and glazes to help you create amazing pieces. Challenge your creativity as you design and complete beautiful pottery pieces.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7613

Sep. 2

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 23

3 PM

7 PM

N/A

W

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Activity Name: Multi Media Art Description: Enjoy crafting with Maggie on Fridays. Make stamps for cards, bend wire into fun shapes, build beautiful mosaic pieces, create corkboards to display your photos, make duct tape wallets, or try craft stick building, origami, quilting, collage or soap carving. We are always experimenting with new ideas and projects!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7615

Sep. 4

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

3 PM

7 PM

N/A

F

Activity Name: Sew, Weave & Explore Description: Join Sonja to learn basic machine sewing and how to make quilted pillows, small blankets, carry-all bags, clothing and so much more. Learn to knit scarves, crochet potholders or design your own piece.

No experience necessary for machine or hand sewing. We have sewing machines, fabric, yarn and needles, plus all the sundries you'll need.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7616

Sep. 5

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 19

12 PM

6 PM

N/A

Sa

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For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

Make sure to bring your flyer in to the restaurant. You can get one at the front desk or on www.chopsonline.com

Check out our new 9ft Movie Screen and theater quality surround sound in Club 509!

Coming Soon!!

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Club 509

Chop’s Club 509 is the hottest teen night club in town! It includes a spacious dance floor with club lighting for a party-like atmosphere, and an incredible sound system.

Enjoy movies, dances, open-mic nights and so much more.

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: 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 to perform or cheer on other members. Middle school members may stay until 9 PM. * No Open Mic in November.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7587

Sep. 18

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

7 PM

9 PM

N/A

F

Activity Name: Social Dance Description: Open to 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 is required. *Two of our fall dates will not be on the 2nd Saturday: The September dance will be on the 19th and December dance on the 5th.

Cost: M: $7.00 NM: $10.00 Act. # Beg. Date 7589

Sep. 19

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 5

7 PM

10 PM

N/A

Sa

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Open Mic Nights

e Caf Social Dance

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Activity Name: Movie Night Description: Join us on the third Saturday night of each month to enjoy a fun movie. We'll show a popular movie each Saturday and you can vote on which movie we watch. The café will be open for tasty treats, including popcorn and drinks. Bring a friend and get a FREE soda! This event is for high school members only.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7588

Sep. 26

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 19

7 PM

9 PM

N/A

Sa

“Chop’s Teen Club has amazing programs and a wonderful facility to provide the teen members a place to focus their energy. Member visits are growing and that speaks well for the great staff and variety of programs offered. It is comforting to a working parent to know that their child is in a safe place. It takes a village to raise kids and Chop’s is part of the village. I am excited for the Chop’s organization as it continues to focus on the needs and wants of the teens. To be part of something that has such a positive impact on the teen community and their future is an honor.”

Stacey Gilligan Stacey has been an active & contributing member on the Chop’s Board of Directors since, January 2014

Burr Pilger Mayer Tax Manager

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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

Jelani Hall

Shaira Rubio

Jorge Juarez

Emily Heil

Dine at Boudin & Make a Difference for Chop’s Teen Club!

2345 Midway Drive in Montgomery Village

Thursday, November 12th 1:00 to 9:00 pm 20% of sales from dine-in and to go meal purchases will be donated to Chop’s Teen Club when you present our flyer.

Pick up your flyer at Chop’s Teen Club today!

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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: Culinary - Fall Foods Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi for cooking fun in Chop's Teaching Kitchen. Learn the basics of safety and sanitation, knife skills, and cooking in a fast-paced commercial kitchen. We have a menu of tasty soups, salads, vegetables, rice, pasta and meat dishes to prepare. Come to class hungry, as we enjoy our feast after every class!

Cost: $15.00 Act. # Act. Name Beg. Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

7575

Seasonal Salads

Sep. 18

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 11

F

7576

Rice & Vegetables

Sep. 25

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 18

F

7577

Handmade Pasta

Oct. 2

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 25

F

7578

Meat & Potatoes

Oct. 9

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 2

F

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Activity Name: Culinary - Baking & Confection Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi this holiday season for baking fun in Chop's Teaching Kitchen. We'll create Halloween treats, learn cupcake decorating, prepare holiday desserts, make gingerbread and gifts from the kitchen, and top it all off with candy making.

Cost: $15.00 Act. # Act. Name Beg. Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

7579

Halloween Treats

Oct. 23

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 16

F

7580

Cupcake Decorating

Oct. 30

4 PM

6 PM

FREE Drop In!

F

7581

Golden Biscuits

Nov. 6

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 30

F

7582

Holiday Desserts

Nov. 13

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 6

F

7583

Gifts from the Kitchen

Dec. 4

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 27

F

7584

Gingerbread

Dec. 11

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 4

F

7585

Candy Making

Dec. 18

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 11

F

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Congratulations to our Honored Employees!

Brenda Russell

Gabe Hirsh

Finance Manager

Workforce & Youth Sports Coordinator

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Music & Recording Studio Chop’s Music and Recording Studio offers a creative atmosphere to foster many musical interests. Try out your favorite instruments, learn to play a new one, 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: Open Studio Description: Join us for open jam sessions in the Chop's Music and 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 are provided. *Saturday hours 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7591

Sep. 1

End Date Dec. 29

Start Time End Time 3 PM

7 PM

Reg. Deadline

Day

N/A

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa

Activity Name: Chop's Recording Studio Rental Description: The Chop’s Recording Studio offers audio recording and mixing capabilities in a Pro Tools audio production platform. The studio features a vocal booth and rehearsal space. Whether it's hip-hop, rock or karaoke, the Chop's Recording Studio can accommodate your interests.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7593

Sep. 3

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 20

8 AM

12 PM

N/A

Call for info

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Activity Name: Guitar Group Description: 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 7592

Sep. 4

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

3 PM

4 PM

N/A

F

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: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7594

Sep. 5

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 20

2 PM

10 PM

N/A

Su, Sa

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Special Interest

Activity Name: Circle of Sisters

Description: Join us every Tuesday for field trips, art projects, baking, games and more. 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 Health-Sonoma County.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7596

Sep. 1

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 29

4 PM

5 PM

N/A

Tu

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 homework is done, members and tutors will have an opportunity to participate in a fun activity to end the session.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7600

Sep. 1

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 17

4 PM

5 PM

N/A

M, Tu, W, Th

Activity Name: Game Night Description: Calling all gamers! Join us on the fourth Friday for a fun-filled night of games including Apples to Apples, Loaded Questions, Pictureka, Last Word, Bop It and many more. Always guaranteed to be a blast! This event is for high school members only.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7586

Sep. 25

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Oct. 23

7 PM

9:30 PM

N/A

F

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Activity Name: Chop's Champion Description: Join us on the first and third Friday of each month to test your skills and have fun competing with other Chop's members.

Participate in different tournaments including a variety of sports, sumo suit challenges, video games, pool and ping pong. Make it to the top of the bracket and win a prize.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7590

Sep. 4

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

4 PM

6 PM

N/A

F

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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Sports & Fitness Chop’s houses a state-of-the-art gym 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 drop-in or sign up for one of our many activities.

Activity Name: Flag Football Description: Join Gabe in the gym for flag football. Practice your throwing, catching and covering skills. Score some big touchdowns and do your victory dance!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7599

Sep. 14

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 28

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

N/A

M

Activity Name: Rock Wall Description: Climb our 35 foot state-of-the-art rock wall every Monday and Thursday. Our certified belayer Gabe will guide you up challenging 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 but keep you close to the ground.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7604

Sep. 3

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 28

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

N/A

M, Th

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Activity Name: Soccer Description: Kick it in the gym with Gabe and play some soccer. We’ll run passing and shooting drills as well as full games. Soccer is a fun and challenging sport, and a great workout!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7601

Sep. 1

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 29

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

N/A

Tu

Activity Name: Basketball Description: Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for basketball in the gym. We'll organize teams for full court games, one-on-one tournaments, skill drills, or a spirited game of Horse, Thunder, or Around the World.

Build your skills and get a great work out!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7602

Sep. 1

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 22

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

N/A

Tu, Th

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

A guaranteed fun and action-packed time!

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7595

Sep. 2

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 30

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

N/A

W

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Hank Shreeder Santa Rosa City Police Department Police Chief

For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

“I believe that it truly takes a village to raise our children. We all have a role to play in making this a great community and provide a place that is safe and productive for our teens. In so many ways that is what Chop’s provides through the supportive staff and programs that help teens grow. Our teens are our future and Chop’s plays a significant part in what our future holds and I am proud to be part of it.”

Hank has been an active & contributing member on the Chop’s Board of Directors since January 2010

Activity Name: Dodgeball Description: Duck, dodge and strategize every Wednesday while playing dodgeball in the gym. We’ll organize teams and play several variations of this game that is fun for all.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7598

Sep. 2

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 30

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

N/A

W

Activity Name: Volleyball Description: Work on volleyball fundamentals such as passing, serving and serve receive in an open gym format. All beginner volleyball levels are welcome whether you've played for your school or not.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7603

Sep. 4

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

N/A

F

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Activity Name: Chop's Choice Description: Join Gabe in the gym and see what fun activities Chop’s staff have in store! It could be anything from sumo suits to relay races or a homerun derby. You may even have a chance to test your skills against one of your favorite staff members.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7605

Sep. 4

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

N/A

F

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Tech Lounge Chop’s Technology Lounge offers web access, computer technology, network gaming, console games like Wii and XBOX 360, space to complete homework and play board games. Join us for drop in or sign up for one or more of our workshops.

Activity Name: Maker Mondays Description: Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of an electronic device like a computer or mobile phone? Join us in the Tech Lounge every Monday as we take apart a wide variety of electronics, explore the technology, and then attempt to reassemble the device back to functioning condition or make a completely new device, contraption or piece of art from what we find.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7606

Sep. 14

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 28

4 PM

6 PM

N/A

M

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

Cost: $60.00 Act. # Beg. Date

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

7611

Sep. 9

Oct. 14

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 7

W

7612

Oct. 21

Nov. 25

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 18

W

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Activity Name: Tournament Thursdays Description: Join Adam every Thursday to test your gaming skills and have fun competing with other members in Tournament Thursdays. We host a different video game tournament each week including Super Smash Brothers, Mario Cart, and Capcom. Make it to the top of the bracket and win a prize.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7608

Sep. 3

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 17

3 PM

5 PM

N/A

Th

Activity Name: Fun with Photoshop - Beginning 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 7609

Sep. 3

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Oct. 8

5 PM

7 PM

Oct. 1

Th

Explore jobs that interest you, and watch videos of people doing their jobs.

www.jobsmadereal.com

Get all your career questions answered at jobsmadereal.com!

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Activity Name: Fun with Photoshop - Advanced Description: In this course, you will work with advanced Photoshop tools. 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. 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: $60.00 Act. # Beg. Date 7610

Oct. 15

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Nov. 19

5 PM

7 PM

Nov. 12

Th

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 us every third Saturday of the month for pizza, soda, and a chance to win prizes. Minecraft and Team Fortress 2 are two of the games we play.

Cost: $10.00 Act. # Beg. Date 7607

Sep. 19

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 19

6 PM

10 PM

Dec. 12

Sa

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Workforce & Volunteering Chop’s offers several programs for workforce readiness, leadership 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: Barista Training Description: Join our Culinary Coordinator Heidi for a series of 2-hour workshops where you'll learn employable skills for a coffee shop.

Workshops 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

7570

Sep. 15

Sep. 24

4 PM

6 PM

Sep. 17

Tu, Th

7571

Sep. 29

Oct. 8

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 1

Tu, Th

7572

Oct. 12

Oct. 20

4 PM

6 PM

N/A

Tu, Th

7573

Oct. 27

Nov. 5

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 29

Tu, Th

7574

Dec. 8

Dec. 17

4 PM

6 PM

Dec. 10

Tu, 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 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: Work Readiness Program Description: Join us for a 10 week program designed to prepare teens to get and keep a job! We will use Chop's Awesome Pretzel Cart to teach business skills such as marketing, profit margins, inventory, customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation. You will earn a basic food handlers certificate and gain valuable work experience taking the pretzel cart out to the West End Farmers Market. 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 how to conduct yourself in an interview, fine tune your new interviewing skills, and then local employers will host mock interviews for participants to practice their new skills, which may lead to a job. The Work Readiness Program focuses on 15 competencies that Sonoma County Employers identified as being needed for success on the job. Successful participants will earn a professional portfolio and the Sonoma County Office of Education's Work Ready Certificate and a $200 stipend! **Open to students in grades 10-12 Cost: FREE Act. #

Act. Name

Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

7624

Intro to Work Experience

Oct. 6

4 PM

6 PM

Sept. 29

Tu

7625

Pretzel Cart Business

Oct. 13

4 PM

6 PM

Oct.6

Tu

7626

Basic Food Handlers Certificate

Oct. 20

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 13

Tu

7627

Customer Service & Marketing

Oct. 27

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 20

Tu

7628

Resumes & Cover Letters

Nov. 3

4 PM

6 PM

Oct. 27

Tu

7629

Interviews & Public Speaking

Nov. 10

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 3

Tu

7630

Mock Interviews

Nov. 17

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 10

Tu

7631

Business Interviews

Dec. 1

4 PM

6 PM

Nov. 17

Tu

7632

Application Field Trip

Dec. 8

4 PM

6 PM

Dec.1

Tu

7633

Paychecks & finance Dec. 15

4 PM

6 PM

Dec.8

Tu

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Come to the West End Famers Market and purchase your local produce and get a hot pretzel while you’re at it!

Activity Name: Pretzel Cart @ West End Farmers Market Description: Work the Awesome Pretzel Cart at the West End Farmers Market! Use business skills learned in our Work Readiness Program, such as customer service, cash handling, food safety and sanitation to sell pretzels and gain valuable work experience. *Pre-Requisite: Pretzel Cart Business, Basic Food Handlers & Customer Service workshops.

Cost: FREE Act. #

Session

Beg. Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

7618

1

Nov. 1

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

7619

2

Nov. 8

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

7620

3

Nov. 15

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

7621

4

Nov. 22

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

7622

5

Dec. 6

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

7623

6

Dec. 13

9 AM

3 PM

N/A

Su

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For more info, call 707-284-2467 or log on to www.chopsonline.com

Support Chop’s Teen Club While You Shop!

Register today for an Oliver’s Market Community Card Each time you shop, 3% is donated back to Chop’s Teen Club!

How it works: *Download a Community Card Registration form at chopsonline.com/how-you-can-help/shop-at-olivers-market/ *Take your completed registration form into Oliver’s and pick up your Community Card *Register your card with eScrip.com/Olivers *Shop at Oliver’s, present your card at check out, it’s that simple!

Join the Chop’s Conversation!

Like us on Facebook facebook/chopsonline

Follow us on Instagram chopsteenclub

Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/chopsonline

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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 of Chop's Teen Club. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by our Member Council. Staff mentors will help you develop leadership skills necessary to represent and interact with your peers.

Cost: FREE Act. # Beg. Date 7597

Sep. 10

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 10

4 PM

5 PM

N/A

Th

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 completes 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 7617

Sep. 25

End Date

Start Time

End Time

Reg. Deadline

Day

Dec. 18

4 PM

5 PM

N/A

F

Interact at Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction

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Y.E.C.

Youth Empowerment Council Mission Statement: To provide a forum that gives voice to our community’s youth and utilizes their leadership skills to make a lasting impact in our community.

Description: The Youth Empowerment Council (YEC) is a partnership between Social Advocates for Youth and Chop’s Teen Club that acts as a conduit for youth voices and leadership development in our community. The YEC supports and encourages high school students to deepen their passion and involvement in civic engagement and public service. We strive to be a beneficial community resource that utilizes youth input to create positive change.

What can YOU do for your community through the YEC? 

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Produce workshops and present at Chop’s annual Youth Empowerment and Leadership Conference Create youth surveys to aid in local decision-making Participate in the Schools of Hope literacy program Increase teen voter registration Host teen community

How can YOU get involved?

Contact: Melissa Stewart at 707-284-2467 x17 melissac@chopsonline.com or Georgia Pedgrift 707-284-8201 georgia@tomorrowsleaderstoday.org

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Thank You Friends of Chop’s !

March to June 2015 Annual Premier Donors ($50,000 +) Anonymous Annual Titanium Donors ($20,000-$49,999) BoDean Company Evert B. and Ruth Finley Person Foundation The John Jordan Foundation Platinum Donors ($10,000-$19,999) Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Wright Contracting Gold Donors ($5,000-$9,999) No Donors During This Time Period Silver Donors ($1,000-$4,999) Active 20/30 Club Comcast Montgomery Village Shopping Center Rolf & Becky Nelson Bronze Donors ($500-$999) Summit State Bank Medal Winning Mentions (Up to $499) Lisa Correia Kay Marquet Nisa Devris

Margaret Thayer Fleming

Douglas and Kimberley Fitts

J Mullineaux & Matt Malik

Damien McAnany

Jan Post

Katria & Ray Fullerton

Linda Ruiz

Trina & Tim Graham

Robin Stephani

Mary & Jim Henderson

Lynda Trombetta Angell

Darren & Anna Hopkins

Debi & Barry Wagner

Gregg Jennings

Rick Nowlin

Anna & Sean Johnson

Esin Zamora

Melissa & Scott Kelleher

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Thank You Human Race 2015 Donors!

Mousa Abbasi

Kathy Deeton

Julee Kahn

Marian Rowland

Sasha Acheff

Kelli Dempsey

Barbara Kelley

Brenda Russell

Connie Aldrich

Jim Diangson

Jeannie Kelly

Kim Schroeder

Linda Alexander

Laura Martell Diangson

Scott Kirk

Paula Segnitz

Chad Anderson

Art Diecke

Lisa and David Kuehn

Alison Sheahan

Cathleen Andreucci

Carol Dikes

Steven Labonte

Jodi Shubin

Lishka Arata

Patti Dikes

Andrea Learned

Cabe Silverhame

Sherry Balletto

Katie Donaghy

Adriana Lemus

Christine Smith

Sharon Bard

Lesanne Etienne

Michael & Suzy

Janet Souza

Katie & Justin Barr

Bethany Facendini

Cassandra May

Toni Sprouse

Terence Barrett

Brien Farrell

Fred Mayne

Bud Stanley

Max Beach

Annie Finkemeier

Lori Mayne

Trisha Steele

Jeff Berk

Judith Fromm

Laura McArthur

Koy Stewart

Christina Biondini

Katie Fullerton

Austin Mckenzie

Melissa Stewart

Shaun & Stacy Bond

Nikli Gibson

Robin McKenzie & Family

Shannon Stingley

Lorna & Preston Booker

Suzanne Gilbert

Michelle Meislahn

Gary Stone

Justin & Alissa Bradley

Lori Godwin

Phyllis & Jeff Miller

Jeran Stumbaugh

Marilyn Canclini

Milton Greek

Emily Montoya

Lyn Sweet

Michele Carr

Dandi Hagler

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Willie Tamayo

Orland Carra

Emily Harrington

Steve Nielsen

Frances Templin

Catherine Chapnick

Michael Hebein

Toni Noonan

Laura Thorson

Stephanie Clark

Sharon Hebein

Bob O'Neil

John & Julie Tomasin

Janet Condron

Mary Henderson

Kevin O'Neil

Andrew Tomassini

Rob Condron

Richard Hirsh

Nancy Owen

Keli Vice

Amanda Crafton

Mike Hogam

Scott Persons

Sarah Hebein Warner

Brodie Cumming

Sonja Hoie

Anne Prather

Melissa Washington

Diana Curtin

Pip Hollandicus

Jennifer Pritchard

Toni Winter

Yvonne Darling-Atkins

Tamah Hulett

Melissa Roberts

Patricia Wix

Larry Daughenbaugh

Michael Hyman

Sonja Roberts

Rachel Wolf

Sherry De La Torre

Stephen Jackson

Max Roberts-Zirker

Laura & Travis Woodard

Phyllis Dean

Judy James

Christine Rodman

Michele Wooden

Kathrine Joy

Marty Rosen

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Music & Recording

Work Readiness Programs

Barista & Culinary Use your smart phone to access the activity guide

Chop’s is located near Railroad Square on the corner of West Sixth and Adams St.

Art Use your smart phone to donate to Chop’s

Chop’s Teen Club* 509 Adams St., Santa Rosa CA* (707)284-2467* www.chopsonline.com