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Sacramento PLUS: Fine Arts Center Students Show Their Presents an Evening of Poetry, Talent at Annual Wayne Art, and Jazz Reimers Jazz Festival Page 14 Page 3 Volume 35 • Issue 05 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 January 30, 2015 Taekwondo Capital Fellows Championships Programs at Memorial Baby, Take a Bow Applications Auditorium Teenager’s Project Brings Theater to Youth Now Available Story and photo SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The by Susan Maxwell Skinner nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs admin- SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) istered by the Center for - When the curtain fell on the California Studies at California California Musical Theater’s State University, Sacramento, 2014 Music Circus season, announces the availabil- another show time began for ity of applications for the teenage entrepreneur Lara Kong. following Capital Fellows Featured in this newspaper Programs: California Senate last year, the 18-year old had Fellows, Executive Fellowship Program, Jesse M. Unruh Page 4 one—possibly final—season to find funds for scores of under- Assembly Fellowship Program, privileged school children to and Judicial Administration see musical shows. She accom- Fellowship Program plished that mission. By the Voted as one of the Top 10 Couch Theater time she graduates this June, internships nationwide by Dear White People the Country Day student will Vault.com (2010, 2011, 2012 have raised more than $116,000 and 2014), the Capital Fellows and shared four years of musi- Programs are ranked highly cal theater with the young for their combination of mean- Sacramentans she calls “my ingful work experience and kids.” career opportunities. These fellowships offer the unique opportunity to work for 10 to Four years of relent- 11 months as a full-time paid “less fundraising have staff member in the California yielded personal bene- State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive fits: “My project taught Branch, or California Judiciary. me leadership and how Fellows participate in policy- Page 9 to work with people,” making, program development, she said. “It’s matured and implementation, and they me. At 15, I was gain first-hand experience in the governance and leadership of nowhere near as poised the most diverse, complex state Arts Center Is in talking to adults as in the nation. I am now. I’ve learned Prospective Capital Fellows a Second Home that many people are must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by September 1, for Local Artist eager to help others, if 2015 and a demonstrated interest you approach them. in state government and public ” service. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs While still in knee socks, that meet their interests and Kong was blessed to have par- qualifications. Recent graduates, ents who took their little girl graduate, postgraduate and mid- to shows. As a high school career applicants are welcome. freshman, she founded her On Since the age of 14, Lara Kong has fundraised to share theater experiences with other teenagers. For detailed information about Broadway project to allow other the fellowships and applica- youngsters to share the joys of the first season of a project that sponsor around 40 tickets for audiences motivates Kong to tions, visit www.csus.edu/calst/ theater. She dispatched letters has lasted throughout her high each upcoming 2015 California change that dynamic. “If you see programs. The application dead- Page 2 to persuade friends and fam- school career, sponsors pro- Musical Theater performance. shows at a young age,” she rea- line for all four fellowships is ily to help buy tickets. “It was a vided $25,000 and Kong joined “It’s amazing that all these kids soned, “you’re more likely to February 9th, 2015. If you have really hard letter for me to for- her adolescent army on the first have a chance to see how the bring your own kids someday. questions regarding the Capital mulate,” she recalled. “I was of many dates. Ending her 2013 theater works,” she said. “Each It’s a domino effect.” Fellows Programs, contact the only 14; I didn’t know anything season, she had raised $80,000; show opens your mind and California Musical Theater Center for California Studies at about soliciting for funds. I went through her efforts, 400 teen- changes your thinking.” executives applaud the young (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@ through so many drafts.” agers enjoyed 18 shows. With Youth entertainment was not benefactor. “Lara’s passion and csus.edu. Apparently, she nailed it. In over $32,000 in hand from her Kong’s only aim. The domi- generosity has made a difference Source: California State final campaign, her project will nance of gray hair in theater Continued on page 13 University Sacramento H Scan our QR Code for a direct link to our online edition! Crowdfunding Tool Helps Teachers Raise Money for Classroom Projects SACRAMENTO REGION (MPG) - said Sutherland, who wrote a The San Juan Education parents and kids and myself to book about mazes because “it Molly Sutherland stood in front brief summary of how the books Foundation also promotes all be on the same page is huge. interests me with the things that of her kindergarten class and and bags would benefit her stu- the fundraising campaigns The key thing is that the kids are in it.” explained what a “good fit” dents and sent the donation link with their donor base includ- “It’s one of my favorites,” said book is: one that’s interesting, to parents. ing several community groups, It’s that ownership Rajveer Bedi (5) as he pointed one with understandable vocab- Within a week, she raised according to Executive Director to his “Toy Story 2” book. “If PAID “and responsibility PERMIT 350 PERMIT ulary, and one that the child $340, more than enough to Pam Lapinski. you pick it yourself, you know US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED chooses. cover her costs. Students in Sutherland’s class that I think is really it’s a good fit for you.” Change Service Requested “Today, you’re going to be For parent Sarah Snyder, the choose four books each week, key, and their pride. “It’s that ownership and picking new books for your decision to donate was an easy taking them home each night. They’re going to responsibility that I think is book bag,” she said to smiles one and more than worth it Also in the book bags are sign- really key, and their pride. be so proud. and squeals from the students. when her daughter, Miley, came off sheets for parents and tips for ” They’re going to be so proud,” Sutherland, a teacher at home excited to show off her helping students read at home. Sutherland said. “It’s going to Mariemont Elementary School, new book bag. “We’re at that point in kin- have something fun and special jump start their love of reading.” was able to expand her lend- “I think it’s great,” Snyder dergarten where they’re ready and cool, and that they have lots Source: San Juan Unified ing library this year and provide said. “It’s very good to set this to start reading on their own,” of choices in their books.” School District H each of her students with per- foundation in kindergarten.” Sutherland said. “Getting Isla McCausland (5) chose a sonal book bags to take home. She raised money for the proj- ect using the Wish Upon STARS The Perfect Start Yours Today! website, a new crowdfunding BOTH NEWSPAPERS tool created by the San Juan Combination! Carmichael Times delivers your Education Foundation. local community news every week. FOR ONLY Wish Upon STARS is an 00 online portal that allows fam- Get The Sunday Sacramento Bee! $ ilies and community members 25 to support teachers’ classroom FOR 6 MONTHS! projects with tax-deductible donations. See inside for details “It was really simple to use,” 2 • Carmichael Times January 30, 2015 CARMICHAEL COMMUNITY UPDATE Arts Center Is a Second folks who want to do the right system upgrades, and traffic safety thing as responsible pet owners improvements to our region’s but are financially challenged. transportation system. In addi- The free no-cost spay and neuter tion, Measure A has provided Home for Local Artist services are available by appoint- funding for widening and inter- ment only at the Animal Spay and section improvements along Neuter Clinic (a non-profit, high- Watt, Sunrise, and Hazel ave- volume animal spay/neuter clinic) nues; “complete street” upgrades next to the County’s Bradshaw on Fulton Avenue as well as on Animal Shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Sunrise, Folsom, and Fair Oaks Road or in Auburn at 3524 KOA boulevards; and much more. Way. Tell the STA the transportation To make an appointment, call priorities you’d like to see funded the clinic at (916) 368-7314 or in the future by visiting www.sac- (530) 889-8800 for the Auburn ramentogo.org. - Through the generosity of location. the Carmichael Times, this col- Check Before You Burn This free service is being funded In effect now through February umn serves to provide an update by the clinic, Sacramento County, about matters affecting the 28th, wood burning is restricted donations from Friends of the in the unincorporated area as well unincorporated community of Sacramento City Animal Shelter, Carmichael. as in the cities of Citrus Heights, Teaching Everyone Animals Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, No-Cost Feline Spay and Matter (TEAM), and LAPCATS. Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento Neuter Services What Are Your Road in accordance with air quality To address cat overpopulation, Priorities? regulations. The restrictions are no-cost spay and neuter services Do you want potholes fixed, applicable to fireplaces, wood are being offered for a limited time traffic signals synchronized, or stoves, fire pits, or chimneys.