Don't Forget the Workshop this Friday!

"Drugs, Addiction and the Teenage Brain" 

FREE workshop this Friday 6-8 PM, Dinner and Childcare provided.  Teens, Pre-Teens, parents, teachers, community leaders, everyone welcome!  Extra credit available for some students at the High School and Continuation School, call for more details.  Everyone that attends this informative workshop will be entered into drawing to win a $50 gift card from Big R, must be present to win.

Pre-register by this Thursday March 29th and get a bonus entry into the drawing!

Yoga and Zumba Fitness Schedule Updates

Yoga has been cancelled for the remainder of the month of March and will resume in April at a new time.  It will be each Wednesday from 5 to 6 PM.

Zumba Fitness has been changed effective immediately to Wednesdays only from 5-6 PM.

Thanks!
Honker Staff

Second Hand Store Dress Sale

All Dresses 50% off March 22nd through 28th.  Adults and Childrens sizes, come find your new Spring Easter dress!

April 2012 Activities

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Fitness and Nutrition Activities (Adults and Youth 14 and up)-

Zumba Fitness Classes (Adult Class) - effective April 1st, Mondays 5-6 PM only

Dad's Basketball - Thursdays at 6 PM

Yoga Classes - effective April 1st new time, Wednesdays 5-6 PM

Senior Exercise Classes - Mondays and Thursdays 8-9 AM

Weight Room- open hours 8 AM to 6 PM see monthly weight room calendar for availability, membership required for all Fitness activities.



Group Activities for Adults and Seniors-

Pinochle Card Playing - Each Thursday starting at 11 AM

Crafters Corner - First Friday of each month 11 AM - 1 PM

Quilting Group - Second Friday of each month 9 AM

Bingo - the first Friday of each month at 6:15 PM



Activities for Youth-

Drop In Play Groups- The drop in play area is for parent and child and is available during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM.

Nutrition Education- Harvest of the Month (HOTM) Taste Testing of Fruit and Vegetables and other presentations including Oral Health in Preschool classes each month throughout the school year.

Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup- Coming in May, we partner with the local preschools, First 5 Modoc and First 5 Siskiyou to provide support to new students that are enrolling for the next school year.  We distribute new backpacks with school supplies, watch for more details!

National Child Abuse Prevention Month- In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month we will be hosting a Poster Contest for students in grades K through 6 at Tulelake Elementary School. They will design posters that finish the sentence "I use my hands for......"  Tulelake Elementary students participate year round in the Hands Are Not For Hurting Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to help end abuse and violence in homes, schools, and communities around the world. For more information visit the website at http://handsproject.org/. Posters are due by March 30th and will be judged during Spring Break. Visit the Honker during the month of April to see these wonderful works of art. Posters will also be displayed around town, at the schools and in local businesses.

Select Tulelake High School Art students will be participating in the design and completion of a mural at the Honker utilizing the Hands Are Not For Hurting theme. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the school year, watch for updates!


Community Education Events-

Nurturing Parenting for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Series- This series is in partnership with Early Head Start and will start April 11th and run for 8 weeks ending May 30th from 1 to 2:45 PM.  Enjoy singing and signing activities with your child, learn new brain development games and take home an educational toy.  Childcare and healthy snacks will be provided. Call to pre-register for this FREE series, limited seating available.

Nurturing Parenting for Adolescents "The Teen Years" Series- This series will start April 11th and run for 8 weeks ending May 30th from 6 to 8 PM.  Parents and Teens role-play, discuss, draw, and learn how to live with each other, learn how to play together, to communicate respectfully, and to be a positive, nurturing family.  Childcare and dinner will be provided. Call to pre-register for this series, cost is $15 per family, limited seating available.  This class will be offered in both Spanish and English.

Car Seat Safety Classes- third Tuesday of each month- March 20th at 3 PM, Call to register

Mandatory Preschool Parent Meetings and One Time Enrichment workshops- Sept 14, Nov 15, Jan 17, Mar 20 and May 22. These workshops are in partnership with the preschool classes and provide an opportunity for the preschool teachers to distribute information and support to all preschool parents. The second half of these meetings include enrichment topics chosen by the parents with guest facilitators from throughout the county. Dinner and Childcare provided.

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month- We have planned a Volunteer Appreciation Event for April 20th, watch for more details.  Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!



Other Services - Monday Through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM

Mental Health Case Management Services and Referrals for additional support

Calfresh, Medical and Healthy Families Application Assistance

Emergency Food Bank

Second Hand Store

Program Applications Assistance such as HEAP, Weatherization programs, IHSS, etc;

Employment Assistance including searches, resume help, dress for success clothing, and on site volunteer work experience

Housing searches, application assistance for HUD and Low Income Housing

Computer Lab

Faxes and Copies

Spanish Translation Services

Domestic Violence Advocacy

Life Skills Classes

Volunteer and Community service opportunities

Resource and Referral

Second Hand Store Sweater Sale

March 15th through 21st
All Sweaters and Winter Apparel 50% off!

Adult and Senior Activities

Senior Exercise Group- Mondays and Thursdays starting at 8 AM

Yoga Class- Wednesday Evenings @ 5:30 PM

Zumba Fitness Class- Wednesay Evenings @ 5 PM, & Saturday March 10th 3-4 PM & 24th 10-11AM.

Pinochle Card Playing- Thursdays @ 9 AM

Crafters Corner- First Friday of each month @ 11 AM

Quilting , Crocheting, Knitting and Sewing Group- Second Friday of each month starting at 9 AM

Dad's Basketball- Thursdays at 6 PM

Volunteer and Mentoring Opportuntities- ongoing

Upcoming Parent Workshop

"Drugs, Addiction and the Teenage Brain"
Friday March 30
6 to 8 PM
Facilitated by Maggie Shephard-  Ms. Shephard holds degrees in Nursing and School Counseling and is currently a school Nurse and Prevention Coordinator for Siskiyou County Office of Education.  Maggie brings over 25 years experience working with youth, addition and prevention education.

Call to Pre-Register for this FREE workshop that includes dinner and childcare.  Teens and Pre-Teens welcome, students may be eligible for extra credit for attending this workshop!

We will discuss:
-How drugs of addiction affect and change the brain, specifically the teenage brain
-How to tell if someone is in trouble with drugs
-What parents can do to promote resiliency and get help if needed

Second Hand Store Green Sale!

March 8th through 14th - Everything Green is 50% off for St Patricks Day!

Honker Second Hand Store

Today is the last day to purchase a bag of clothes for only $5, we're open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, come in today!

Zumba Fitness tonight!

Remember Zumba Fitness is tonight and Lana has waived her fees for the entire month of March.  Purchase your Honker membership for $10 and you can participate in Zumba all month long for no extra fees!  That is a total of nine Zumba classes for $10, or $5 if you're a senior! 

Zumba Fitness Fact:
For a 155-pound person, a one-hour Zumba Fitness class could burn anywhere from 400 to 600 calories, depending on age, fitness level and intensity!

Attention Zumba Fitness Participants!

Attention Zumba Fitness Participants!

Lana Clay the new Zumba Fitness instructor has decided to offer a special for the month of March as she starts this new Zumba Fitness Class.  She would like to waive her $3 fee and hold the classes for free for Honker Members and only $2 for non-members throughout the month of March.  We would like to thank everyone for the great turnout on Monday and encourage everyone to bring a friend tomorrow as we build this new class!  Remember, Zumba is each Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 PM and on two special Saturdays in March.  Thanks and we hope to see you all there!

Zumba Fitness starts tonight!

Zumba Fitness starts tonight at the Honker at 5 PM and continues each Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 PM with Zumba Fitness instructor Lana Clay.  She will also be offering two Saturday Zumba Fitness classes this month March 10th  from 3 - 4 PM and March 24th from 10 - 11 AM.  The cost is $3 with a membership and $5 without a membership. 

What is Zumba Fitness?  Zumba Fitness combines dance moves with a total body work out.  Zumba tones your abs and thighs.  So get your body moving!

Bingo tonight at 6:15 PM

Second Hand Store

Come Check out the second hand store at the Honker now through March 7th and only pay $5 for a bag of clothes!  The hours have recently been extended to Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM. 

March is National Nutriton Month

Have you been wanting to eat healthier this year, maybe lose a few pounds?  Join our Biggest Loser Competition to show your commitment to your health!  Weigh in and registration will be going on now through March 7th from 8 AM to 5 PM.  The cost is $20, 100% will go into the pot for the winners!  A Honker membership must be maintained during the
competition.  Nutrition and physical fitness education and support will provided at each weekly meeting Wednesdays @ 4:30 PM, including cookbooks and other fun goodies!  The last weigh in will be May 23rd and the winners will be announced by May 28th.  Stop in for more details and to register today!

March 2012 Activities

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Fitness and Nutrition Activities (Adults and Youth 14 and up)-

Zumba Fitness Classes (Adult Class) - Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6 PM
 also on two Saturdays March 10th 3-4 PM & March 24th 10-11 AM

Dad's Basketball -  Thursdays at 6 PM

Yoga Classes - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM

Senior Exercise Classes - Mondays and Thursdays 8-9 AM

Weight Room- open hours 8 AM to 6 PM see monthly weight room calendar for availability

National Nutrition Month- Biggest Loser Competition- open registration until next meeting March 7th @ 4:30 PM


Group Activities for Adults and Seniors-

Pinochle Card Playing - Each Thursday starting at 11 AM

Crafters Corner - First Friday of each month 11 AM - 1 PM

Quilting Group - Second Friday of each month  9 AM
Bingo - the first Friday of each month at 6:15 PM


Activities for Children -

Drop In PlayArea for parent and child open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM

HOTM Taste Testing of Fruit and Vegetables and other presentations in Preschool classes each month


Community Education Events-

One Time Teen Parenting Workshop- "Drugs, Addiction, and the Teenage Brain."  will be on March 30th at 6 PM.  Teens and Pre-teens welcome. Childcare and Dinner will be provided.  Call to Register.

Preschool Parent Meeting and One Time Workshop- March 20th at 6PM- Parenting enrichment topic "Brain Development" from special guest presenters Mike Pautz and Carla Charraga.  Childcare and Dinner will be provided.

Car Seat Safety Classes- third Tuesday of each month- March 20th at 3 PM, Call to register


Other Services - Monday Through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM

Mental Health Case Management Services and Referrals for additional Support

Calfresh, Medical and Healthy Families Application Assistance

Emergency Food Bank

Second Hand Store

Program Applications Assistance such as HEAP, Weatherization programs, IHSS, etc;

Employment Assistance including searches, resume help, dress for success clothing, and on site volunteer work experience

Housing searches, application assistance for HUD and Low Income Housing

Computer Lab

Faxes and Copies

Spanish Translation Services

Domestic Violence Advocacy

Volunteer and Community service opportunities