The tragedy of Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma may be halfway across the country, but there are still ways we can help locally.

Jordan Scott, communications director for the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter, said the organization is accepting donations for relief efforts. People can text REDCROSS to 9099 to make an automatic $10 donation, or can visit redcross.org to make a donation.

Scott said there are no plans yet to send teams from Northern California over to Oklahoma for relief efforts, but that it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for them to receive requests.

“Our volunteers know it may happen and to be ready,” Scott said. “We’ve got the experience and the expertise here.”

Volunteers from the area have helped out through other disasters, including the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo., and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Summer Reading Kick-off Party and Ice Cream Social

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

Friends of Franklin Library

http://www.saclibrary.org

Admission: Free

 

(916) 264-2920

 

Start Time(s): Sat 2pm-4pm

Let’s get our summer off to a delicious start! Join the Friends of the Franklin Library as they scoop up some yummy ice cream and enjoy other fun activities including crafts and games for all ages This event will mark the beginning of this year’s summer reading program, Reading is So Delicious All library patrons will be able to pick up game cards that they can use all summer to win prizes You may also sign up for our summer reading program by visiting the website starting June 1, 2013

This is the first annual Courageous Connection Kick Off to National Foster Care Month.

This event will feature an introduction to Courageous Connection and the important work they are doing with current and former foster youth, a City Proclamation presented by Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis supporting local foster youth, special guest speaker Daniel Heimpel, founder of Fostering Media Connections, and the unveiling of a commissioned public art piece representing the lives of the approximately 500 foster youth that live within the Elk Grove Unified School District.

Light appetizers will be served from 3 local businesses as well as a wine bar representing some local wineries.

Where: Elk Grove Events Center
8434 Bradshaw Rd Elk Grove, CA