Uncategorized May 22, 2014 0

Arvin City Council Approves the Purposed No Tobacco Ordinance at Our Local Parks

Hello, all

For those of you who may not know me, My name is Marylou Chavez.
I am part of the Adelante Coalition in Arvin and am the South Kern Youth Representative of Building Healthy Communities and a member of the BHC Recreation team.

I know Amerika no longer works with us, but I felt the need to post about recent work. The youth, including myself have continued the work we once started with our adult ally Amerika, and we ask you to continue giving us the support you have given us and know that we, the youth much appreciate it.

Today, May 20, 2014 the Arvin City council approved the purposed ordinance regarding the use of tobacco at our local parks. As you may know we were successful in passing our ordinance at the County Board of Supervisors limiting the use of tabacco at Di Giorgio Park for Arvin. Not only did the city of Arvin agree with our ordinance but they went one step forward to completely ban smoking in all Arvin City parks, they still have to have the official vote on the June 3rd meeting but I know for a fact that it will be approved by all council members and mayor, since the meeting seemed to be in our favor.

This email is to inform you of recent activity regarding the ordinance and if some of you can come to the next meeting on June 17th at 6pm in the City of Arvin to witness this wonderful passing and if given the time maybe say a few words in regards to this ordinance, that would be great! Please spread the word.

Thank you again!

Special thanks to council woman Toni Pichardo for playing a big role in the soon to be passed ordinance in Arvin, the youth thanks you! And special thanks to Mr. Nsele for speaking with me at the Arvin city council meeting this evening.

 

hsk-news, Uncategorized May 12, 2014 0

Subvenciones para Construir Comunidades Saludables (2ª solicitud)

¿Qué es Construyendo Comunidades Saludables – Sur de Kern?

Construyendo Comunidades Saludables – Sur de Kern es un esfuerzo para cambiar de manera positiva la salud de nuestras comunidades a través de una visión, metas y plan de acción compartidos. Los residentes, jóvenes, empresas y organizaciones en Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch y las áreas no incorporadas del Greenfield están trabajando en equipo para hacer que nuestras comunidades sean más saludables, y para crear un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos.

¿Quién puede solicitar Subvenciones para Construir Comunidades Saludables?

Las solicitudes pueden ser presentadas por cualquier grupo de vecinos, jóvenes o compañeros de trabajo (“socios”) de la comunidad, tales como grupos de padres, grupos de vecinos, grupos de jóvenes o grupos de estudiantes, u otros. Los grupos deben ser de las comunidades de Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, o las áreas no incorporadas de Greenfield. Se dará prioridad a los solicitantes de la Comunidad Weedpatch o Arvin.

¿Cómo se pueden usar los fondos?

Los fondos se pueden usar para cualquier proyecto que beneficiaría a las comunidades de Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch y las áreas no incorporadas de Greenfield. Los fondos sólo se pueden usar para materiales o suministros y no para pagar servicios o el tiempo necesario para terminar los proyectos. Los proyectos se deben terminar a más tardar el 31 de octubre de 2014.

Para más detalles sobre la subvención o el proceso de solicitud, o para cualquier otra pregunta, por favor comuníquese  con Angélica Muñoz, Coordinadora del Eje de CCS-SK en el Centro del Recursos de la Familia de  Lamont/Weedpatch, 661-845-2724, 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont.

Instrucciones  Aplicación

 

hsk-news, Uncategorized May 12, 2014 0

2014 BHC-SK Mini-Grant 2nd request due Friday May 23rd.

Grants to Build Healthy Communities

The Grants to Build Healthy Communities Program will provide up to $500 in materials/supplies to groups of residents or youth from South Kern to complete projects that will improve our community.

 

Who can apply for Grants to Build Healthy Communities?

Applications can be made by any group of residents, youth, or community partners such as parent groups, groups of neighbors, youth or student groups, or others. Groups should be from the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, or the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Preference will be given applications from the Weedpatch and Arvin Communites.

 

What can funds be used for?

Funds can be used for any project that would benefit the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Funds can only be used for materials or supplies and not to pay for services or the time it takes to complete the projects. Projects must be completed by October 31, 2014.

 

For more information please see the grants for blocks application cover sheet 2014 2nd request or the   grants for blocks application application 2014.  We expect that about 20 projects will be funded. 19 Applications have already been funded.  Applications must be submitted by 2:00pm on Friday, May 23th to 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Munoz at 661-845-2724 or amunoz@lesd.us.

 

Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested, particularly resident and youth groups in South Kern.

 

hsk-news May 1, 2014 0

Annual “Live the Challenge” Campaign Ended with Lively 5k, 10k Races

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 LAMONT, Calif. – In spite of a surprise winter storm the night before, close to 100 South Kern residents came together on April 26 to celebrate the completion of the “Live the Challenge” campaign, where participants devoted 100 days to a healthier lifestyle. The 4th annual “Live the Challenge” celebration, which was held at Sunset School in Weedpatch, included both a 5k and a 10k race across three divisions, child, youth and adult in both races.

The campaign comes as Kern County is ranked as 58th in California’s 58 counties in incidence of heart disease, and ranked 57th in incidence of diabetes, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In Kern, 6 out of 10 residents are considered obese.

“Live the Challenge” was sponsored by Building Healthy Communities, a community initiative comprised of over 1,200 residents, youth, business and organizations to make positive change in the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Southeast Bakersfield.

South Kern Sol attended the event and asked participants: “What change or changes did you make during the challenge and what change will you make for the future?”

See what they said by visiting http://www.southkernsol.org/2014/05/01/annual-live-the-challenge-campaign-ended-with-lively-5k-10k-races/

By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol

hsk-news April 29, 2014 0

Informational Workshops for grants to build healthy communities:

Monday, April 28th, 5:30pm Lamont Weedpatch FRC, 7839 Burgundy Ave, Lamont

Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30pm Haven Drive School, 341 Haven Dr. Arvin

Wednesday, April 30th, 5:30pm Rexland Park Center, 325 E. Fairview

Building Healthy Communities South Kern is excited to announce:

Grants to Build Healthy Communities The Grants to Build Healthy Communities Program will provide up to $500 in materials/supplies to groups of residents or youth from South Kern to complete projects that will improve our community. Who can apply for Grants to Build Healthy Communities? Applications can be made by any group of residents, youth, or community partners such as parent groups, groups of neighbors, youth or student groups, or others. Groups should be from the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, or the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. What can funds be used for? Funds can be used for any project that would benefit the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Funds can only be used for materials or supplies and not to pay for services or the time it takes to complete the projects. Projects must be completed by October 31, 2014.

We expect that about 20 projects will be funded. Applications must be submitted by 2:00pm on Monday, May 5th to 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Munoz at 661-845-2724 or amunoz@lesd.us. Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested, particularly resident and youth groups in South Kern.

Uncategorized April 25, 2014 0

President’s Message

We are all concerned about state groundwater adjudication.  Inasmuch, I want to stress the value of this upcoming water forum by adding an additional note to the invitation that was sent out.

It is important that we are proactive and stay informed as much as possible.  We would like to use this opportunity to discuss controversial issues facing our industry including local groundwater control among others. Farmers will be stronger by joining together and working productively to reach a common goal– more water to the agriculture industry.

I encourage you to join us for the water forum to be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Ag Pavilion located at 3300 East Belle Terrace (directly behind the Kern County Farm Bureau Office).

 

Uncategorized April 23, 2014 0

Rally for Respiratory Health!

Living with lung disease?

 

Join the American Lung Association in California to learn more about managing and living with chronic lung disease.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014

Time: 10:00 am — 3:00 pm (registration starts at 9:00 am)

Where: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital — Founders Hall

420 34th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93303

For further information on this event or for contact information see attached flyer BK Rally_Flyer_with sponsors020314

 

 

hsk-news, Uncategorized April 8, 2014 0

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

 

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014.

 

Since its inception in 1982, the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) has offered a once in a lifetime opportunity for California’s youth in Sacramento. Every summer the CLYLP brings 120 high school students from throughout the state to participate in the Sacramento Leadership Conference (SLC), a week-long, intensive leadership program. More than 3,000 students have gone through this program and more than 90 percent of participants have attended college. Conference participants are housed on a university campus and attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government. Programming at all CLYLP programs including the SLC is based on CLYLP’s four curriculum “C’s”: Community, Culture, College and Careers.

Students have a unique opportunity to visit the state Capitol to learn firsthand about the legislative process through mock hearings and personal interaction with state legislators and legislative staff.  Students are also presented with valuable information about college and professional careers.  A college fair is also held with top colleges from around the country.

Participants will leave with valuable information and tools that they can begin using when they return to school in the Fall.  Most importantly, students will leave with new friendships from throughout the state of California.  Housing, meals, program materials and transportation to and from the conference are provided at no cost to the participants or their families.

CLYLP SACRAMENTO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

  • Legislative Day at the State Capitol: Students learn about the legislative process through active participation in mock hearings and interaction with legislators and legislative staff.
  • Campaign Development Workshops: Students learn skills and techniques needed to organize and run political campaigns. Students then use these skills at school for class and student body elections.
  • College & Careers Day: Students attend a College Fair and meet with community college, CSU, UC, and private college recruiters. College representatives, admissions staff, and financial aid experts provide students with information on how to apply for and succeed in college. Students also get exposure to various professional careers.

For more information on dates and eligibility click here.