Next Meeting--Monday, April 11, 2011

The April Volunteers for Change-Fresno meeting will bring not one, but TWO changes.

First, we'll be meeting in a new location--the UC Center on E. Shaw, across from Fashion Fair Shopping Center. The address is 550 E Shaw Ave., Suite 100, Fresno, 93710--nearly midway between N. Fresno and N. 1st Sts, on the north side of E. Shaw. On site, follow the arrows to the meeting room.

Second, for this meeting only, we're changing the date to a Monday evening. So the meeting date will be Monday, April 11, 2011. Please mark your calendars now!

We're very fortunate to have Dr. Jeffrey Cummins, Fresno State political science professor, as our guest speaker. Using an outstanding power-point presentation, he'll explain the California budget process to us and engage us in lively discussion on how we can positively affect what's included in the next CA budget.

We hope to see you at this important meeting in our new location. New location, different night of the week--after all, aren't we all about change?!

Volunteer for Earth Day--Sat., April 9th

SATURDAY APRIL 9, 2011 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a day of serving our community and our environment. HandsOn Central California is sponsoring this Earth Day Celebration at the San Joaquin River Parkway and is looking for 185 volunteers. Projects will include: river cleanup, habitat enhancement, trail improvement & restoration. The event will kick off with a Pancake Breakfast at the River Parkway.

Here’s how to get involved:

1 Sign up with HandsOn through the link in the attached flyer. (They need to track numbers.)

2 Sign up with Wendy Negri, the V4CF coordinator, by emailing her at wnegri@att.net to let her know you are going to participate or if you have questions. We may arrange carpools.

3 Show up April 9^th at 8:00 at 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno 93730 for sign in, breakfast & job assignment.

4 Wear long pants, sturdy shoes & your V4CF t-shirt, can bring own gardening gloves if want but some will be provided. Tools will be provided.

5 Enjoy camaraderie & breakfast with your fellow earth stewards.