The Assistance League of Greater Placer has received a $6,000 grant from the Placer Community Foundation to provide new clothes and supplies for students in need.
The league's Operation School Bell program provides age-appropriate clothing, backpacks, school supplies, shoes and personal grooming kits to children referred by school personnel and social service organizations.
The money to fund the program consists of a $5,000 grant made by an anonymous donor and a $1,000 grant from the Constantino Family Fund.
For more information about the league, call (530) 885-1932.
– Linda Beymer
Christian college fair set
Representatives from more than 30 regional and national Christian colleges and universities will be on hand at the annual National Christian College Fair on Sept. 16.
Students, parents, pastors and school counselors are encouraged to learn what distinguishes a Christian college from other institutions of higher learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to view displays, gather planning materials and meet with admission representatives, according to a news release.
The free event – sponsored by William Jessup University in Rocklin and Bayside Church in Granite Bay – will be held at Bayside Church, 8191 Sierra College Blvd.
For more information, call Vance Pascua at (916) 577-2221 or go to www.naccap.org/fairs.asp.
– Lakiesha McGhee
Blue Jean Ball coming up
The Riding High Equestrian Program has scheduled its annual Blue Jean Ball from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at 11685 Lorenson Road, Auburn.
Tickets are $50 and include hors d'oeuvres, a family-style dinner, no-host bar, music by the Revolving Doors, dancing, live and silent auctions and horse demonstrations.
Reservations are requested by calling (530) 888-8891 by Monday.
– Linda Beymer
Corporate games to start
The South Placer Corporate Games for businesses in Roseville, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Rocklin and surrounding areas will take place starting in early September.
The games will feature competitions in categories such as Family Feud, miniature golf, bowling, Iron Chef and Texas Hold 'em.
The event is presented by FirstStep Sports Marketing and sponsored by the Roseville Connection and the city of Roseville. Proceeds will benefit the Placer County Chaplaincy.
For more information, visit the Web site at www.spcgames.com.
– Linda Beymer
Docent training to begin
The Placer Nature Center has scheduled docent training from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 8 to 24.
Docents are volunteers who learn how to teach natural history and cultural science programs to schoolchildren who visit the center, at 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn.
For more information, call the center at (530) 878-6053.
– Linda Beymer
De Young trip planned
Roseville Arts has scheduled a bus trip to the De Young Museum in San Francisco to view the Dale Chihuly exhibition Sept. 20.
The trip, set from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., costs $59 for Roseville Arts members and $65 for nonmembers. An audio tour is included. For more information or to sign up, call (916) 783-4117. The registration deadline is Friday.
– Linda Beymer.
Casino excursion set
The Stanford Court Apartments clubhouse has planned a trip to Jackson Rancheria on Sept. 24 to raise funds for clubhouse activities.
The trip leaves the apartment complex at 3220 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, at 8 a.m. Tickets are $30 and include $10 cash and a $2 food credit.
Payments must be made in cash by Monday. For reservations, call (916) 663-6090.
– Linda Beymer
Lodi wine trip offered
Roseville Parks and Recreation has scheduled a bus trip to the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Oct. 4.
The trip, which includes a lunch featuring Italian cuisine, costs $79 for Roseville residents and $85 for nonresidents. Participants must be at least 21.
Reservations must be made by Monday by calling the Maidu Community Center at (916) 774-5950.
– Linda Beymer
Chili cook-off is Sunday
The Roseville Family Moose Center and Roseville Historical District invite the public to a Chili Cook-off for a good cause.
The chili-tasting, music and festivities will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Old Town Roseville.
Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Sacramento.
– Bee Regional staff
