Applause for the week of March 30, 2015

Kudos to: Rotary Clubs of Arden-Arcade, East Sacramento and Point West

Accomplishment: Donated more than $20,000 to develop a technology room at Encina Preparatory School

Details: The funds were used to transform an aging classroom into a state-of-the-art room that includes interactive capabilities between the students’ laptops and a large screen in the room. Among the items purchased were more than two dozen computers, charging stations, large screen television, desks and computers.

Kudos to: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

Accomplishment: American River Parkway cleanup

Details: Foundation members are stewards of Mile 9 North on the parkway. The dedicated group has helped keep the parkway tidy since 2013, contributing 321 hours of work.

Kudos to: Rocklin police officers

Accomplishment: Shaved their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research

Details: Nine officers had their heads shaved at the Roseville Galleria Mall, raising more than $1,600 for the St. Baldrick’s Day charity.

Bill Lindelof, blindelof@sacbee.com

This story was originally published March 29, 2015 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Applause for the week of March 30, 2015."