Madera Youth Commission Resource & Activity Book Vol. 2

Madera Youth Collective

The Madera Youth Collective is a service learning leadership program through Youth Leadership Institute for youth ages 12-24. This team of 9 youth created this Activity and Resource Book to increase communication and fun in our community for all!

Check out our other projects via the link tree below and if you are interested in joining our team feel free to contact us! For more information, visit yli.org or sign up at bit.ly/maderaprograms.

Check out our other projects at linktr.ee/maderayli

Xochilt Pineda Alexia Sanchez Eriverto Vasquez-Sanchez

Karina Alvarado Jax Garcia

Ja'rae Thiessen Valerie Gomez Rivera

Yvette Flores Jaylee Alcala-Lopez Casey Beauchump

covid-19 safety tips for staying healthy

As a way to honor the lives that have been affected by COVID-19 this page is a reminder to follow CDC health recommendations. It is within our power to keep ourselves and our community safe. To learn more about how to stay safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic, scan the code to the right.

Need a COVID test? Or ready to get vaccinated?

Madera Fairgrounds, Van Alen Hall - Appointment required, walk-ins if time allows 1850 w Cleveland Avenue, Madera | Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm

www.maderafair.com/p/community/covid-19

COVID Vaccination Sites

www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/covid-19/covid-vaccination-1357 visit myturn.ca.gov

The Four W's

WEAR a mask, especially in public. It can limit your exposure to potentially infectious droplets from others as well as protect others around you from yours.

WATCH your distance. Practice physical distance (6 feet apart) from others to keep potentially infectious droplets from you and yours from others.

WASH your hands. Wash those germs off your hands with soap, water, and 20 seconds of your time.

Don't WAIT to get vaccinated. Use the resources below to find Madera County vaccination sites or to find out more information about the pandemic.

Dial 311 to speak to a live person 7 days a Dial 311 to speak to a live person 7 days a week, week, Download the "MadCo Services" Download the "MadCo Services" App, App, or Text MADERAVAX to 888777 or Text MADERAVAX to 888777

tales from the pandemic

This project asked our community how they handled the ever changing world that the COVID-19 pandemic created How they struggled, what they learned, and what made them feel most supported

"I think COVID was a very different time for everyone one. For me personally it messed with my emotions. I enjoyed being home a lot and being able to finish school early but the hardest part was losing someone close to COVID."

"Just a couple days before covid started I wasn’t in the happiest state of mind I was always in a bad mood and I didn’t have the urge to go to school to get my education, but as soon as covid started, my sister helped me with my emotional state, which helped me start to feel different and happier with my life than before."

This year was different from others ecause it was a lot of trial and error. With playing sports the whole protocol changed from week to week. Also being back at school it was noticeable how the lack of social interaction had changed a lot of the younger generations."

"Mydogreallyhelped d"Mydogreallyhelped duringthepandemicand uringthepandemicand surroundingmyselfwith surroundingmyselfwith peoplewhocaredaboutme." peoplewhocaredaboutme."

"My little sister,she "My little sister,she helps me bring joy helps me bring joy whenever I am feeling whenever I am feeling down." down."

flautas de papas

Prep time 5-8 Minutes | Total time 20-25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

Flour tortillas

4 Russet potatoes

1/4 cup Mexican crema

Salsa de jitomate(tomato sauce):

4 roma tomatoes

3 garlic cloves

3 chile de árbol, charred

1/4 white onion

1/4 Cup Mexican mayonesa

Hot sauce of your choice

1/4 cup queso fresco

1-2 chicken bouillon cubes

1 tsp Mexican orega

1-2 cups of water

1 tbsp canola oil

DIRECTIONS

For your flauta filling, begin by boiling peeled potatoes and do what you would normally do to create mashed potatoes. Once tender, crush the potatoes through a ricer and mix in your spicy Mexican cheese and crema mixture. Season to taste and then set aside.

For your dipping salsa, simply toss everything into a blender, blitz and then pour into a hot pot that has about 1 tbsp of canola oil (This will splatter a lot so be careful!). Then season with 1-2 bouillon cubes and simmer for at least 15 minutes or until you get a nice salsa consistency.

While that is simmering, preheat some frying oil to 350° F. Then warm your flour tortillas, add some of your potato filling, roll, and secure your roll with a toothpick if needed. Fry your flautas until golden brown, drizzle on some cream and serve with your salsa. Enjoy!!

MADERA

WHERE THE PALM MEETS THE PINE

fun facts about our city

did you know...

The Miwok, Yokut, and Mono tribes are the indigenous inhabitants of Madera County

The first lumber mill was constructed in 1852 and lumber became a key factor in the region's economy... Hence the town's name "Madera" aka "lumber" in Spanish!

The first post office in Madera opened in 1877

Big thank you to all of those who work for the post office and help us with our mail and packages!

Some of Madera's most popular landmarks include:

The historic Madera County Courthouse

The Madera water tower

One of the state's last fully operational drive-in movie theaters

Other places to check out this summer: The Madera County Museum, Lions Town & Country Park, Rotary Park, Madera Sunrise Rotary Sports Complex, Madera Golf Courses, Centennial Park & Pool Complex, Madera Speedway, Madera Flea Market, Movies Madera, Frosty Queen, Madera County Library, Madera Drive-In, Valley Bowl, Chavita's Cafe

Ticket: $2 00 |

Or check out near by trails!

Tesoro Viejo Trail - Madera CA - Moderate - 5.1 mi

South Fork Willow Creek Trail - Sierra National Forest - Easy - 1 8 mi

Pa’s Ridge Trail - Millerton Lake State Recreation Area - Moderate - 7.9 mi

North Sycamore Island Trail -San Joaquin River Parkway - Easy - 4.0 mi

Buzzard’s Roost Trail - Millerton Lake State Recreation Area - Moderate - 1.0 mi

Monument Ridge Trail - Eastman Lake Recreation Area - Easy - 3 6 mi

Pincushion Mountain Peak - Millerton Lake State Recreation Area - Moderate - 2.8 mi

Pincushion Mountain Trail - Millerton Lake State Recreation Area - Moderate - 8.7 mi

Big Table Mountain via Wellbarn Road Trailhead - Big Table Mountain Ecological Reserve - Hard - 7 9 mi

Wuh-Ki’o Trail - Sierra National Forest - Moderate - 8 0 mi

Manzanita Lake Tail - Sierra National Forest - Easy - 2.1 mi

Willow Cove Trail - Bass Lake - Easy - 0.5 mi

Hensley Lake Day Use Areas Trail - Hidden Lake Recreation Area - Moderate - 4 8 mi

Bitforst Trail - Fraint CA - Easy - 0.4 mi

madera LGBTQ+: yes, we live here!

Howdy there, Madtown– enjoying the excruciating summer heat? I know I’m NOT!

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the LGBTQ+ section of the Madera Youth Activity & Resource Book! This section includes a look back on LGBTQ+ history, music, film, and a fun little coloring activity page.

I hope that these findings of LGBTQ+ memorabilia interest you, and that we can continue to provide content like this in future issues!

For LGBTQ+ resources, visit: linktr ee/maderalgbtq OR scan this QR code ➜

LGBTQ+ history: the pink triangle

(Content Warning: Before you read, please be advised the following contains a brief discussion about Homophobia, World War II and Nazis.)

Before World War II, did you know that Germany was one of the leading countries in research and activist reform work for acceptance of homosexuality? Perhaps you were not aware, unless you did some digging into history books. It can be difficult to find historical documentation regarding LGBTQ+ history, and we must acknowledge that the presence of LGBTQ+ communities have gone through many forms of erasure, similar to the experience of other marginalized groups. The stories and experience of LGBTQ+ people couldn’t be seen, heard or told.

The story of the “Pink Triangle” is a painful one to re-tell, but it is one that is quite important to mention. The pink triangle became a reclaimed symbol for the gay liberation movement during the 1970s in America, as well as an international symbol for gay rights

During WWII, as noted in Finding Out: An Intro to LGBTQ Studies, “the pink triangle [was] used to identify homosexual men so that they could be singled out and persecuted in the Nazi concentration camps.” As many as 100,000 men were captured by Nazis, who identified these men as homosexuals, and were sent to concentration camps.

This act was a consequence of an 1871 german penal code called Paragraph 175. This code outlawed sodomy souly between men, not amongst women. Unfortunately, even post-WWII, pink triangle prisoners were still classified as criminals due to paragraph 175, and if they got caught, they would be re-imprisoned, despite being freed (An Introduction to LGBTQ Studies, 61).

queer summer recommenda

Film Recommendation:

The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)

This flick is SUPER cute if you’re looking for something light-hearted and sapphic. Two teenagers, the butch oddball Randy Dean (Laurel Holloman) and the dreamy popular girl Evie Roy (Nicole Ari Parker), live in a small town and become more than just close friends, despite the different social circles and living situations It’s absolutely a to watch the relationship blossom, and see how the pair co revealing their relationship to their families.

Music Recommendation:

Rooted in the early 1970s feminist women’s music movement, Cris Williamson’s deep vocals and catchy melodies are absolutely stunning to listen to! This album in particular has sounds of Rock, Folk, World, and Country. Listening to this album while driving down the highway or the countryside with the summer wind in your face sets the tone for a relaxing ride.

Cris Williamson. The Changer and the Changed (1975)

Happy Pride!

local resources

Madera High Counseling Staff Directory

Madera South Counseling Staff Directory

Madera County Department of Behavioral Health

Madera County Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling 24 HR Crisis Line: 1-888-275-9779

Lideres Campesinas: Assistance & referral for field workers that are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, & human trafficking (805) 486-7776, then dial 7

Information Regarding The Dangers Of Pesticides: (805) 486-7776, then dial 5

California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines: Find phone numbers and links to all suicide & crisis hotlines by county in California bit.ly/CountyCrisisServices

California Youth Crisis Line: Youth ages 12-24 can call or text 800-843-5200 or chat online for 24/7 crisis support

Teen Line: Teens can talk to another teen by texting “TEEN” to 839863 from 6 – 9 p.m. or call 800-852-8336 from 6 - 10 p.m

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender National Hotline: Call 800-273-8255 from 1 –9 p.m. for support, info, or help finding resources

Madera Adult School: Career & Technical Education, High School Diploma, General Education Development

559-675-4425

Adolescence Family Life Program: Assistance to teen parents; prenatal & health education and health services

559-675-7893

Cal-Learn: Assistance with childcare, transportation & educational expenses for pregnant & parenting teens to attend & graduate from high school or its equivalent; available at MHS & Eastin-Arcola ——

559-675-7893

Teen Success/Planned Parenthood: Support group meetings for teen parents & pregnant teens in high school

559-441-2732

what is long covid?

Long COVID, sometimes called Post-COVID, is simply the symptoms that can come after having COVID-19. Long COVID symptoms can keep on affecting a person even when the virus is completely gone. According to the CDC, some of these symptoms may last months and even years which can lead to developing long term health conditions that can lead to a disability. This is why it’s important to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine can lower the risk of getting COVID and reduce dramatic symptoms that lead to Long COVID. Even if you already had COVID and have Long COVID currently, getting vaccinated is still a good idea. According to the CDC, getting vaccinated has been shown to improve Long COVID symptoms among those who were unvaccinated when infected.

Here is a list of Long COVID symptoms:

Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with life on a daily basis.

Difficulty breathing and/or shortness of breath

Heart palpitations (fast-beating heart)

Brain Fog (difficulty thinking)

Pins-and-Needles feelings

Change in Smell or Taste

Rashes

If you want to look at the full list and even more information on symptoms or how to seek care, scan this QR code ➜

tobacco use & covid

Tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic is really bad for our communityespecially since the COVID is a respiratory virus and attacks the lungs. Those in our community who are unvaccinated and smoke are at a higher risk of having long term respiratory problems after having COVID. These problems may even develop into a weakened immune system and trouble fighting common illnesses such as influenza and colds. Here are some online resources to learn more or get involved:

Learn about the dangers and health effects of vaping and nicotine in tobacco flavors: flavorshookkids.org

Truth Initiative is America's largest nonprofit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past: truthinitiative.org

Media Advocacy helps you inform others and your representative about these issues with pre-drafted messages: organizingtoendtobacco.org/category/resource/media-advocacy

SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO ON COVID-19 & PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Want to get involved? START LOCAL! Join MYNT to confront this issue in Madera!

Let’s be real. The Tobacco Industry has a long history of harming communities of color, especially young people, so we’re working together to be a part of the solution.

Mobilizing Youth to Nix Tobacco (MYNT) is a coalition of young people (ages 14-24) and their adult allies working to reduce tobacco-related health issues that deeply impact the African-American community and communities of color in the Central Valley through advocacy, education, and action.

Join using the QR code to the right or contact jfuentes@yli.org for more info!