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The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls announced at California’s 81st Grand Assembly in Fresno, that California Rainbow Girls raised $66,256.20 towards their Grand Service Project, Kristie's Foundation, the first end-of-life care facility of it's kind for children.
Kristie’s Foundation is the only non-profit resource program for families of critically ill children.It will be the first children’s hospice of its kind, in the nation. Traditional hospice services were not created with children in mind. Laurie Kotas, founder of Kristie’s Foundation say’s “At Kristie’s Place our focus will be on life and helping families make the most of every moment their child is alive. We believe that even in the darkest moments, each day in a child’s life is one that can be lived to its fullest.
”California Rainbow spent the year raising money for Kristie’s Foundation by holding bake sales, washing cars, holding penny drives, serving dinners and many other fundraising activities. California Rainbow Girls have worked to serve others, earning over $1,000,000 in the past 10 years. It was through these efforts that Rainbow Girls learn to help make a difference. It’s what they do for love, lessons they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives!
Rainbow Girls from New Hope Assembly No. 57 are out providing service in our community all year long! For example, the New Hope Rainbow Girls are very active with our local “Operation Mom” program collecting items for care packages for our troops serving. They volunteer with the CHP River Clean-up on Earthday, make service blankets for the Binky Patrol, participate annually in Auburn’s Relay for Life event and collect items for our SPCA, the Placer County Animal Shelter. These girls are amazing!
Ever since 1922, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls have been a service organization developing young women between the ages of 11 to 20 years. They foster a girls self confidence and leadership skills all while serving their community and provide a fun and safe environment to make friendships that last a lifetime. The reward for service is that indescribable feeling within one's heart. The New Hope Rainbow Girls continually serve our community and we applaud their efforts!
New Hope Assembly is now accepting applications for membership for their summer term. If you’d like to learn more information about the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or New Hope Assembly, contact Mother Advisor, Mrs. Kristie Larson @ (916)770-9176 or visit the California website at www.gocarainbow.org.
Rainbow get’s girls ready for life, to better prepare to be the leaders of tomorrow!
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Rainbow Girls, New Hope Assembly, Kristie's Foundation, Kristie's Place, IORG, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls,Operation Mom- 10-19-09
- 09-29-08
- Operation:MOM needs your help to make a difference
By marci_seither
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Operation:MOM is holding a special event to help collect items for the holiday "Touch of Home" packages.
when :October 24th from 9am-3pm
where: Grocery Outlet corner of Elm and Hwy 49
what: Lunch will be served will the proceeds going toward
Operation:MOM
People can also drop off or purchase needed supplies such as snack items, and socks to help fill the boxes sent to troops who will not be home for the holidays.
Dee Rein and Carole Park of Operation Mom stand in front of the empty shelves they need to fill in order to send holiday "Touch of Home care packages to those serving overseas.
Nathan Seither and Eli Shaw of the 2/7 Marines appreciated the "Touch of Home"packages from Operation Mom they received while serving in Afghanistan.
Quilt show organizers Suzanne Maguire, left, Terri Andrews-Murch and Rebecca Martinez confer on fabrics for a quilt at Whistle Stop Quilt Show.
While she may not consider herself an artist in the traditional sense, Rebecca Martinez has a knack for transforming fabrics into wearable works of art and wall hangings.
While she may not consider herself an artist in the traditional sense, Rebecca Martinez has a knack for transforming fabrics into wearable works of art and wall hangings.
And she is a strong supporter of other fabric artists.
For the third year in a row, the Colfax resident is inviting fabric artists to participate in a quilt show to be held during Colfax's Railroad Days celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Martinez as well as Whistle Stop Quilt Shop owner Suzanne Maguire and Realtor Teri Andrews-Murch are hoping to hang at least 30 quilts ranging from traditional to modern designs ― from the balconies of buildings along Main Street from Church to Depot Streets.
While not a traditional quilt show venue, it is not unusual to hold a quilt show outdoors, Martinez explained. Communities like Petaluma and Lafayette have become known for the outdoor venue for their popular quilt shows. The upside of hosting an outdoor show, the women agree, is that it draws people into town.
"In our case, it will help businesses around here," Andews-Murch said. "It's a way to get people to walk around Main Street and not just stay in the parking lot."
Members of the Colfax Junction Quilters Guild wearing white gloves will be stationed at each quilt to assist admirers desiring to look more closely at the back, Martinez said. Handmade ribbons will be awarded in several categories, including Best of Show, Mayor's Choice and Chamber's Choice.
Entry deadline is Sept. 13. Fee is $5 per quilt. Applications can be picked up at the Whistle Stop Quilt Shop on Main Street or at the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce in the historic Railroad Depot. Proceeds will benefit Operation Mom, a Colfax group that sends packages to military personnel serving overseas. Each woman draws on her unique vision and love of quilts in planning this event.
A Colfax resident since 1994, Martinez's grandmother was the first person to recognize Rebecca's Interest in art. "I was 3 or 4," she recalled. "I took her address book and decorated it for her. I copied some letters out of some book, some faces and stuff." It became one of her grandmother's treasures, Martinez recalled. Instead of scolding her, Martinez's grandmother proudly showed the book off to all her friends.Throughout high school and college, she continued to study art, eventually focusing on graphic art. In her heart, however, Martinez is a fabric artist. "I've had a fabric collection since I was 9," she said. "I was always making things with them. It's my pallet."
She often buys items at thrift stores, then takes them home, takes them apart and either reuses the fabric or redesigns the clothing. When her children were attending a coop pre-school, Martinez volunteered to design a quilt for their fundraiser. Not only did she fall in love with the art form, but she also delighted in the camaraderie of working with other quilters.
After settling in Weimar in 1993, Martinez connected with the Foothill Quilters Guild and began attending workshops offered through the guild. She continues to sew – specializing in wearable art and creating her own quilt designs.
While Andrews-Murch has been making baby quilts since she was 12, her true passion is collecting antiques. "I buy ones that call to me," she said. Andrews-Murch, who also coordinates the summer hot rod shows, loves the idea of people walking through town enjoying the quilts. "My mission is to get people downtown," she said.
Maguire also discovered her love for sewing and fabric as a youngster. "My mom is a wonderful seamstress," Maguire said. "There was always a sewing machine up and a basket of fabric around."
While living in the Bay area, Maguire had
For the third year in a row, the Colfax resident is inviting fabric artists to participate in a quilt show to be held during Colfax's Railroad Days celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Martinez as well as Whistle Stop Quilt Shop owner Suzanne Maguire and Realtor Teri Andrews-Murch are hoping to hang at least 30 quilts ranging from traditional to modern designs ― from the balconies of buildings along Main Street from Church to Depot Streets.
While not a traditional quilt show venue, it is not unusual to hold a quilt show outdoors, Martinez explained. Communities like Petaluma and Lafayette have become known for the outdoor venue for their popular quilt shows. The upside of hosting an outdoor show, the women agree, is that it draws people into town.
"In our case, it will help businesses around here," Andews-Murch said. "It's a way to get people to walk around Main Street and not just stay in the parking lot."
Members of the Colfax Junction Quilters Guild wearing white gloves will be stationed at each quilt to assist admirers desiring to look more closely at the back, Martinez said. Handmade ribbons will be awarded in several categories, including Best of Show, Mayor's Choice and Chamber's Choice.
Entry deadline is Sept. 13. Fee is $5 per quilt. Applications can be picked up at the Whistle Stop Quilt Shop on Main Street or at the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce in the historic Railroad Depot. Proceeds will benefit Operation Mom, a Colfax group that sends packages to military personnel serving overseas. Each woman draws on her unique vision and love of quilts in planning this event.
A Colfax resident since 1994, Martinez's grandmother was the first person to recognize Rebecca's Interest in art. "I was 3 or 4," she recalled. "I took her address book and decorated it for her. I copied some letters out of some book, some faces and stuff." It became one of her grandmother's treasures, Martinez recalled. Instead of scolding her, Martinez's grandmother proudly showed the book off to all her friends.Throughout high school and college, she continued to study art, eventually focusing on graphic art. In her heart, however, Martinez is a fabric artist. "I've had a fabric collection since I was 9," she said. "I was always making things with them. It's my pallet."
She often buys items at thrift stores, then takes them home, takes them apart and either reuses the fabric or redesigns the clothing. When her children were attending a coop pre-school, Martinez volunteered to design a quilt for their fundraiser. Not only did she fall in love with the art form, but she also delighted in the camaraderie of working with other quilters.
After settling in Weimar in 1993, Martinez connected with the Foothill Quilters Guild and began attending workshops offered through the guild. She continues to sew – specializing in wearable art and creating her own quilt designs.
While Andrews-Murch has been making baby quilts since she was 12, her true passion is collecting antiques. "I buy ones that call to me," she said. Andrews-Murch, who also coordinates the summer hot rod shows, loves the idea of people walking through town enjoying the quilts. "My mission is to get people downtown," she said.
Maguire also discovered her love for sewing and fabric as a youngster. "My mom is a wonderful seamstress," Maguire said. "There was always a sewing machine up and a basket of fabric around."
While living in the Bay area, Maguire had
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