Sunday, April 25, 2010

Symphony Dress Rehearsal FREE

On Saturday, May 1st, join us for the final Classics concert of the season
featuring Brahms' 1st Symphony, an homage to Beethoven that took 21 years to
complete (but was well worth the wait!) and Schumann's lush and romantic
Piano Concerto in A minor, with the wonderful pianist Edith Orloff.

Sit in on a San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan dress rehearsal
ABSOLUTELY FREE courtesy of Michael Nowak and the musicians of the San Luis
Obispo Symphony!

WHEN: Saturday 1-3 pm May 1, 2010
(Parking fees of $6 per car will be collected by Cal Poly Parking staff)

WHERE: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
on the Cal Poly Campus in San Luis Obispo. Use Grand Avenue entrance to
campus.

WHAT: San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan concert series

The Symphony believes that when kids attend classical concerts, they should
be allowed to be themselves, squirms and all. That's why we open the doors
of the Performing Arts Center to anyone and everyone for dress rehearsals,
free-of-charge - no strings attached, and no ties allowed! Dress rehearsals
are open from 1-3 P.M., but you can show up whenever and leave whenever -
it's up to you.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Womenade: What you have done so far in 2010!

Donated as of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn

$ 7,682.92
January 20: Stroller for mother of young child. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.63)
January 21: Toilet paper, breast pads, shampoo, and other toiletries for mom whose children are currently wards of the court. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
January 21: Partial payment for two moms in pain to have dental treatments. Referral: Dot, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center, Morro Bay ($600)
January 21: Partial payment for 7-year-old to have cavities filled and root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($283)
January 21: Partial payment for 8 children under 6 to have dental surgeries. Dr. Walker always absorbs part of the cost of the patients we help support. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($400)
January 21: Bus passes for teen dad in San Luis to visit his baby, who lives in San Miguel, on the weekends. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Linda Jankay ($36)
January 26: Phone cards for a mom and daughter. The daughter is pregnant, had had trouble with her pregnancy, and lives in a very isolated, rundown house in Nipomo. The phones will allow the daughter to contact mom, doctor, or a ride in an emergency. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE Family Resource Center, delivered by Linda Jankay ($90)
February 4: Partial rent for mother and her two young children; they are victims of domestic violence. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLO Child Development Center ($500)
February 5: Sheets and pack-n-play for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)
February 5: Crib for young baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Linda Jankay ($135.94)
February 5: Pack-n-play and sheets for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($58.73)
February 5: Carseat for toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Jankay ($65.24)
February 9: Stroller for baby in San Miguel. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall, delivery by Emily Jones ($48.94)
February 10: Crib and swing for new baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($190.31)
February 12: Clothes and shoes for SLOHS boy who only has 2 sets of clothes for school. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($140)
February 16: Partial payment for supplies for the renovation of a mobile home to meet the needs of a man with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His wife makes only a modest income. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter of SLO ($500)
February 17: Highchair and diapers for young child whose mother has been laid off from her job. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($86.11 and $38.06)
February 17: Child safety gate to protect toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($21.74)
February 17: Toddler clothes for little boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($67.97)
February 19: Clothes for young child with none in Paso Robles. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($95.70)
February 22: Rent for a room for a family with a medically vulnerable infant facing eviction. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($400)
February 22: Carseat for a special needs child. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($65.24)
February 22: Clothes for a toddler girl whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($60.90)
February 26: Partial rent for single mother of 3. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($400)
March 1: Car seat for 1-year-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 3: Twin bed for young boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 3: Blanket for teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($3.26)
March 4: 18-month boy’s clothes and pack-n-play for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Judy Riener ($26.60 check and $43.00 credit from MGR)
March 10: Crib mattress for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 10: Crib and clothes for newborn girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener ($138.66)
March 10: Infant baby clothes. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener (29.36)
March 22: Stroller for mom to transport toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Judy Riener ($35)
March 22: Infant crib for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Sharyn Chirpich ($20)
March 22: Carseat for 7-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($48.93)
March 22: Clothes for 18-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($41.33 MGR credit)
March 22: Gas for family to drive baby to medical appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN and Linda Jankay ($50)
March 22: Baby clothes for children in North County and San Luis. Referral facilitated by PHNs and Linda Jankay ($49.05)
March 25: Mattress for young boy whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 23: Gas for a Nipomo client who is nearly finished with training for a CA State Exam in Lompoc, but has had to relocate to San Luis because of her abuser. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100)
March 24: Clothes and shoes for a 6th grader for his weeklong school field trip and food for him, his baby sister, and mother who all live in a small trailer in San Luis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Judy Riener ($240)
March 26: Microwave for 17-year-old single mom to use as only cooking source. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and purchased by Judy Riener ($76.11)
March 26: Gas card for mother with no car to allay transportation costs for a friend who is transporting the mom daily to see her infant in Sierra Vista’s NICU. Referral: Social Services, Sierra Vista, purchased and delivered by Judy Riener ($100)
March 27: Stroller for mom to transport child to store and appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
March 30: Frenectomy for 9-year-old boy whose tongue is attached to lower part of mouth causing speech difficulties. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($155)
March 30: Oral surgeries for 6 children ages 18 months to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Oral surgery for 2-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Partial rent for family of 5. One child is very sick and rent money has been used for his care. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
Donated as of March 31, 2010: $75,136.23
Needs Filled: $73,100.75
Balance March 31, 2010 $ 2,035.48
Potlucks: April 13, Pat Cano’s; April 14, Carol Devore’s; April 19, Cypress Room – hosted by Rosemary Cleaves

Items Donated: Clothes and toys from Jen Stokes; formula and baby food from Taffy Duran to mom on one breast; twin bed – half from Marcy Owens and half from Susan Updegrove: port-a-crib crib from Diana Foch: twin sheets and bedspreads from Elaine Gardiner: stroller from Taffy Duran to a mom and baby living on the streets; stroller from CCMC delivered by Pat Cano, bassinette for newborn in North County from Krista Braun delivered by Cecelia Braun and Linday Jankay; 2 cribs delivered to Paso by David Ritchie; bed safety rail from Ann Smith: baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; clothes, toys from Elaine Stewart; stroller and highchair from Rosemary Cleaves; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy and Prado Day by Kat Tuculet; crib from Tracy Robertson delivered by Judy Riener; double bed from Linda Jankay; double bed from Teana Fredeen; electric blanket from Michele Hall; blanket and heater from Anne Appel; crib delivery by Karen Muschenetz carseat, bouncer, swing, playmat, clothes, car seat and bases from Diane Wettlaufer; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; 2 double beds and linens donated and delivered by Lisa Lewis; daybed from Connie Willard; pillows from Alyce Crawford; hours of accounting and tax support from Roger Bishop; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; items for Prado from Lynn DeLeo and Kat Tuculet; breakfasts for moms and their children from Muriel Harkins. Total 3/31 - $1,276.33. Doreen Wetzel – toiletries for Grizzley Academy and Prado, boys clothes from Jen Stokes; girls clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; girl clothes from Susie Miner;
Funds Donated: Rosemary Cleaves, Julie Schultz, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Marylou Gooden, Carol Tickner, Marilyn Banducci, Diana Henderson, Marilyn Fuller, Elaine Gardiner, Lynn DeLeo, Roberta Filadelfia, Fetzer Vineyards, Linda Bishop, Nancy Hurd, Shelley Benson, Kat Tuculet, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Sharyn Chirpich, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Jayne Devencenzi, Naomi Blakeley, Peggy Sneed, Vivian Levy, Anne Appel, Sarah Medzyk, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Malott, Susan Updegrove, Natalie Schaefer, Gill and Linda Blonsley, Gail Sears, Ros McQuade, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Nell Quijano, Mona Tucker, Mary Parker, Pat Cano, Carol Astaire, Martha Chivens, memorial donations from Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Wendy Daly. Total 3/31 - $3,570. Nancy Hurd, Julie Jones, Marcie Owens, Sharyn Chirpich, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Judy Riener, Kathy Long, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Tickner, Lisa Lewis, Donna Jeberjahn, Sally Equinoa, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Kitty Rice, Marilyn Fuller, Doreen Wetzel, Carolyn Bonzi, Arlene Yost, Julie Klopping, Mary Parker,