Animal Protection League provides off-site pet adoptions, supplies, food for pets in need, spay/neuter programs, and community education on animal care.

Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA) is an educational, problem-solving organization that provides leadership for Park Village Apartments and its surrounding residents by collaborating with larger communities to provide a safe and positive environment that promotes economic development and small business.

APSARA offers many services which include:

• Housing and Family Support Services
• Tutoring Program (After School Program)
• Mental Health (Outreach and Education)
• Community Health Worker
• Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Prevention Program
• Medi-Cal Expansion Programs (Medi-Cal Enrollment)
• Oral Health Care and Education
• CoveredCA Certified Enrollment Counselor
• Immigration Counseling and Case Management
• Cultural and Recreational Activities

Bob Hope Theatre features:

• Two thousand forty two completely refurbished red velvet seats
• Sound system
• Lights and rigging systems
• Expanded restroom facilities and concessions
• Space for private parties and corporate events
• Theatre tours provided by Friends of the Fox as part of their Classic Movie series
• Ticket office and computerized ticketing system – Ticketmaster

Bob Hope Theatre is only open on event days. Tickets can be purchased at the Adventist Health Arena Box Office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and always online at Ticketmaster.com.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca/Lathrop enables all young people, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca and Lathrop has tested and proven nationally-recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.

Programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, gang prevention, leadership development, and athletics. Each program is aligned with one of the following five core program areas:

• Character and Leadership
• Education and Career
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports, Fitness and Recreation

Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open to children from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during school, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during school breaks.

Boys & Girls Club of Tracy provides social, recreational, physical fitness, sports leagues and educational activities including game room activities, handcrafts, fine arts projects, computer skills, recording studio, reading and math support, and homework assistance. Employment and life skills training for high school age students are available through their Torch Club and Keystone Clubs, in addition to the volunteer mentoring and tutoring program. Counseling for youth employment and self-help groups are offered.

Other sites:

• North School Club (209) 834-7772
• Villalovoz School Club (209) 601-4424
• Richard O. Hastie/Monte Vista Club (209) 832-2582
• McKinley School Club (209) 627-8966
• Jacobson School Unit (209) 834-7229

California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with public and private entities to make life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. DBW has provided life jackets to these stations so that an individual or family can check out a life jacket for a day or a weekend by simply completing a loan form. Some stations have life jacket use requirements, so please contact participating locations for specifics.

For information on life jackets laws or what type of life jacket to use, please visit www.BoatCalifornia.com.

Stockton Fire Department sites:

• Station 10: (209) 937-8030
• Station 14: (209) 937-8034

Children’s Museum of Stockton provides exhibits representing activities from a variety of occupations. Children may explore hands-on exhibits and are encouraged to use their imaginations and learn through play. The Childrens Museum offers birthday parties, private rentals, and field trips.

Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton is devoted to enlightening the community about the Chinese culture and its impact on the region. Monthly meetings are held, and the Society also sponsors an annual Chinese New Year festival on the first Sunday in March.

Fundraisers are held to provide scholarships that are distributed every year. If you wish to become a member or for more information on scholarships, please contact by email.

City of Lathrop Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services offers the following services:

• Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Kids Camps
• Teen center programming
• Youth and adult leisure classes
• Youth and adult sports
• Senior classes, exercise, and educational programs
• Senior Lunch Program, Commodities and Senior Brown Bag Program
• Activity Fee Assistance available

City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to provide a quality Kids’ Club program that meets during school breaks in Spring, Fall, Winter, and eight weeks in Summer. Kids’ Club is committed to providing a fun, safe, age-appropriate recreational program, which encourages social development and promotes health and wellness.

Kids’ Club is for children currently enrolled in grades K-8. Children are encouraged to participate in group activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, science, and reading.

Kids’ Club strives to maintain a ratio of 1 staff to every 14 children. Please not that the Club is not a licensed childcare program. Please call (209) 941-7370 for more information.

City of Stockton Community Services Department provides the following:

• Recreation/activities
• Community centers
• Concerts in the park
• Day camps
• Instruction classes
• Sports
• Activities for teens
• Volunteering opportunities
• Libraries

Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.

The Center provides:

• Holiday celebrations
• A fitness room with exercise equipment
• Guest speakers and other special events throughout the year
• Hot lunches daily at 11:00 a.m. to seniors. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance

Programs for seniors include:

• Painting
• Needle craft
• Tap dancing
• Pinochle and bridge
• Brown Bag

Brown Bag for seniors 60 years and older is the first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Sports and Fields offers safe, fun, and friendly youth and adult sport programs at schools, playgrounds, and community centers. Recreational, rather than competitive, programs are offered for youth so they learn to participate in group sports in a positive environment.

Employment positions in the following areas are offered:

• Recreation Leaders
• Youth and Adult Sports Officials
• Field Maintenance

Pixie Woods is a fairyland for kids of all ages to enjoy. Ride the Pixie Express Train down the tracks past Frontier Town. Take an excursion down the lagoon on the Pixie Queen paddle-wheel boat or take an exciting ride on a vintage carousel.

Pixie Woods is open seasonally and when the weather permits. It is always closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please visit the website for exact times and dates when the park is open.

Stribley Community Center provides youth with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, art contests, teen concerts, arts and crafts, basketball, dances and many others. There is also a Teen Advisory Board, a weight room and the After School Express Program.

Senior program available for adults ages 50 and over. Programs offered include painting, crafts, bingo and cards. Seniors are provided with hot lunches daily from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for those 60 and older. Cost for lunch is a $2 donation for seniors and $6 for non-seniors.

Van Buskirk Community Center offers recreational and daily programs for all ages. Youth sports and the After School Express program are offered. The facility is equipped with a game room, fitness room and a gymnasium. The gymnasium and multi-purpose room are available for rental.

City of Tracy Parks & Recreation Department offers a full range of recreation programs and community services for all ages. Programs and classes are in the areas of fitness and wellness, personal development, and enrichment, and social services. Transit services are also provided. Facility rentals are available. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Lolly Hansen Senior Center provides educational, social, nutritional, recreational and wellness activities for senior citizens residing in the Tracy and surrounding area.

Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CCBVI) provides case management, personal adjustment support, accessible computer classes, orientation and mobility, independent living skills training, Braille, career development, soft skills, summer camps (ages 8 to 18), social and recreational programs, resources, and referrals.

The mission is to assist the blind and visually impaired in the greater San Joaquin County area. Services are designed to promote cognizance of potential and self-worth, maximize independent functioning, and enhance integration into the general mainstream of society.

Villa Monterey Family Resource Center operates a Family Resource Center with administration offices in one of the highest-need communities in Stockton: the Kentfield neighborhood.

Service Integration is used as a planning process to create individualized plans to meet the needs of children and their families by utilizing their strengths. The comprehensive and well-coordinated case plans improve the delivery of services because they eliminate duplication and gaps in services and actively involve families.

Services include:

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): the Center partners with the Internal Revenue Service to prepare and file basic tax returns to low-to-moderate income individuals and families who cannot or prefer not to prepare and file their own returns.

• Mobile Farmers Market: the Emergency Food Bank provides families each month with free fresh fruit and vegetables and hands-on instruction around how to prepare delicious, healthy meals.

• Computer Lab: the computer lab helps families prepare their resumes, look for and secure employment, and complete their homework.

• Kentfield Soccer Club: The Kentfield Action Team operates a youth soccer club at Weberstown East Park, running from September to June each year taking the summers off. The park is located directly across from Villa Monterey. Youth participating in the soccer club benefit from learning new skills, engaging in regular physical activity, and having fun with one another. For information, please call the Kentfield Soccer Club Manager, Ruth McMaster, at (209) 403-3453.

Delta Sculling Center is available for anyone to become more fit, regain/improve health, find a new sport, enjoy the Delta, train for competition, improve their sculling technique, or find an adaptive sport.

Delta Valley Volleyball Club teams are age- and ability-specific programs. The team competes in the Northern California Volleyball Association from January to June. Training sessions begin in June. The two purposes are to develop skills in volleyball among girls with ability and interest so that they can be recruited into high school and college-level teams, and to compete regionally and nationally through club teams. Clinics teach youth how to play volleyball and are offered from June to November. Practices and clinics are held at Lodi Academy, 1230 South Central Avenue in Lodi.

The Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) promotes business, housing, arts, and entertainment to help create a vibrant, sustainable, urban community in Downtown Stockton. The DSA focuses on five critical areas as determined by the Downtown Management District Plan: Maintenance, Safety, Public Policies, Economic Development, and Marketing.

Sibshops are informal meetings of siblings ages 7 to 14 years. Sibshops consist of recreational activities and learning opportunities. They provide siblings with an opportunity to meet other siblings of children with special needs, exchange information, thoughts, ideas and have fun. The meetings are held in FRNs service areas.

Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, non-competitive coed baseball and softball program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years old. Beyond teaching the fundamentals of the game, Junior Giants focuses on the four bases of character development: confidence, integrity, leadership and teamwork. They also offer programs in health, education, and bullying prevention.

Please visit https://www.mlb.com/giants/community/fund/junior-giants/about for more information.

Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts are provided by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life ®” from one-in-a-lifetime adventures to merit badges that spark interest and future careers; from campouts under the stars to service project that have a lasting impact. Scouting expands horizons and provides young people with a safe and welcoming environment to learn, grow, and thrive. Life skills are acquired and gain experience that will prove to be valuable regardless of where the future takes them, all while having a blast. Leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility, and the ability to maneuver difficult situations – the list goes on and on.

BSA programs are divided by age and activity: Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in grades K-5, Scouts BSA is open to young men and women in grades 6-12. The Exploring program offers co-ed career oriented training for young adults aged 14 to 20.

Haggin Museum has redesigned their core art galleries. The stunning new spaces, designed by internationally recognized design firm Gallagher & Associates, house the museum’s collection of late 19th to early 20th century American and European fine art which includes works by Albert Bierstadt, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more. A new, permanent space dedicated to 20th-century illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will include a rare, in-depth look into his personal life, and will include over 30 original paintings by the artist.

The museum’s extensive history galleries offer families a chance to travel back in time to learn more about Stockton and California history. Displays focus on area Native Americans, the Gold Rush, agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley, historic firefighting equipment, as well as shipbuilding and other Stockton industries. Visitors will see period rooms from a Victorian-era San Joaquin Valley ranch home, a recreated local flour mill, and a turn-of-the-last-century California town that includes a one-room schoolhouse and a Chinese herb shop. Beautiful American Indian baskets, a Holt Caterpillar tractor, the infamous trunk of Emma LeDoux, and a World War II jeep are among the thousands of historical treasures permanently on display.

The museum also hosts various temporary exhibitions, programs and events. Visit HagginMuseum.org to plan your visit today.

Harvest Home Animal Sanctuarys mission is to provide life-long care for rescued animals and to educate the public about humane animal care and practices. The sanctuary helps rehabilitate, both physically and psychologically, mistreated animals and, if possible, will find appropriate homes for them. In an effort to prevent further cruelty to these animals, the public is educated on caring for companion animals as well as on issues concerning farmed animals.

To bolster compassion and kindness for animals, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary also provides free educational presentations to local youth and community groups on the topics of humane care and animal welfare.

Haute Couture Societe provides workshops to members, at a nominal cost, on various sewing, design and craft techniques. Bus trips to visit museums, designers and special events are offered. This organization also creates hospital gowns for Hospice of San Joaquin and makes chemo turbans for the American Cancer Society. This group meets at Danner Hall, San Joaquin Delta College located on Pacific Avenue in Stockton.

Award scholarships are offered to students pursuing careers in apparel design and/or fashion merchandising.

Little League Baseball, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, develop, supervise and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball.

Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

Challenger Division: provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and fun of playing Little League Baseball.

Regular season begins with registration in December/January, practice starts in February/March and season play is in April, May and June. Possibilities exist for postseason play in June, July and August. Fall/Winter Ball is offered in September, October and November.

Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, and provides education and leadership to revitalize the Filipina/o American community.

Lodi Boys & Girls Club provides a safe environment for a broad range of physical, social, recreational and educational programs designed to promote sound personal and social development. It also has self-improvement, creative and informal education programs for children of all ages.

City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation and activities. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program.

Teen activities include flag football, basketball, late night basketball, summer swim league, Lodi Babe Ruth baseball/softball, youth tackle football and cheer, youth competitive soccer and American Legion baseball. Youth volunteer time is utilized, hiring teens as game officials and for other recreation and maintenance positions in the parks. The goal is to prevent juvenile crime by increasing community involvement, self-esteem and job skills.

The After School Playground Program is offered to children in grades TK and K-6, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and minimum days from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TK ASP is offered before the 2:00 p.m. ASP start time at any of the ASP site at Hutchins Street Square. After school staff organizes and facilitates activities throughout the week. ASPs new site is Holz Room at Hutchins Street Square. Fees: $60 registration fee/ $325 per month, per child, but there is $2 per minute charge for late pick ups from ASP site. Transportation is now being offered to our new site at the Square. Punch Pass Parents must commit to having their child attend the ASP program at least 3 days in a row per week for them to receive transportation if they are in the Punch Pass Program. There is also Part Time availability at each site through their Fee Based Punch Pass Program. If the Punch Passes are not 3 days in a row, parents must drop off. We only pick up kids from school in town. Space is very limited. Please call (209) 333-6742 or (209) 400-1434 for more information or visit the website for more information.

Camps:

• Fall Camp (2 weeks)
• Spring Camp (2 Weeks)
• Lodi Kids Camp (Summer, 8 Weeks)

These camps run in accordance with the Lodi Unified School Districts school breaks. Hours of operations: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp fees vary, please call (209) 333-6742 for more information.

College students who need work experience can volunteer. If interested, please call Rachel at (209) 400-1434. Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, be able to clear background check, TB, and drug screening before working for their programs.

LOEL Senior Center addresses the nutritional and social needs of seniors. The Center helps seniors remain healthy and independent through a variety of organized activities such as exercise, crafts, tai-chi, yoga, bunco, mah-jongg, ping pong, Mexican Train dominoes, pickleball, dance, cards, bingo, knitting, and crochet. Congregate lunch is served daily.

Macaroni Kid Stockton is a website published by a local mom that is dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in the community each week. Most activities listed are free or low-cost. A free weekly e-newsletter is sent to all subscribers with a highlight of upcoming events and articles on parenting topics.

Manteca Recreation and Community Services Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation activities, and before and after school programs. For teens, there is a Youth Advisory Commission, Teen Summit, dances, volunteer opportunities, enrichment activities and other teen projects. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program. Information on events and programs is available upon request or by accessing the website. Sport schedules and results are also available on their website.

Scholarships are available to eligible families who meet the income guidelines. Once approved, children 18 years of age and under will receive $300 in scholarship funds toward registration fees. The parent/guardian is then responsible for the remainder, if any, of the registration fee. Applications are available at the Recreation and Community Services Department office.

Manteca Senior Center provides recreational programs, events, educational activities and social services to those age 50 years or older. Trips and tours are offered to all ages (must be at least 21 years old). The Center also provides hot lunches on-site.

Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery, Inc.s mission is to educate and promote art and culture for current and future generations. Since the late 1990s, the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery has been a pioneer in bringing Mexican visual and performing arts to the Stockton community. The Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery continues to enrich the community with art, culture, and educational programs.

Dedicated artists, educators, and interested members of the community volunteer their time, and work together to educate the public on the rich tradition, heritage and culture of Mexico. Some of the many activities that the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery sponsors and celebrates include: art exhibits by local artists, traditional Mexican holidays such as the Day of the Dead, Nativity scene exhibits, poetry reading, symposiums, and art workshops.

Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. The zoo is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 10:00 a.m.; please check the website for current closing times. The last zoo admission is one half hour prior to closure. Micke Grove Zoo is closed on Christmas Day. For upcoming events and more information, please visit www.mgzoo.com or the zoos Facebook page.

Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)-San Joaquin County Branch gives referrals to people seeking accredited vocal and instrumental teachers of music. Student recitals are scheduled throughout the year. Yearly evaluations are offered through the MTAC. To become a member, a Bachelors of Music Degree or the equivalent is required. Music majors may become student members. Please call or visit www.mtac.org for more information.

Native American Indian Education Center, located at Edison High School, trains teachers in the cultural difficulties they encounter with Native American customs. Field trips and educational activities are provided, and there is a multicultural specialist on staff. Lectures are given on Native American affairs. There is a resource library available and tutoring opportunities for students. Monthly calendars are available with information on workshops and events.

Oak Park Ice Rink offers:

• Stockton Skating School classes for all ages
• Birthday Party Rooms
• Ice Rental for private functions
• Full Service Pro Shop
• and more.

For more information, contact the staff at Oak Park Ice Rink at (209) 937-7433. For public session times and a calendar of events, please call or visit the website.

OASIS Archery Science Institute of Stockton, formerly known as the California Central Valley Archery Academy (CCVAA) started as a group of friends and family who came together to bring the noble sport of Olympic Recurve archery to the San Joaquin Central Valley.

OASIS resides on a five-acre facility, which includes multiple ranges, parking, and indoor service facilities. Future plans and developments include a store, multiple indoor facilities for daily use and rental, a sit-down cafe, and an additional five- to ten-acre expansion.

OASIS now has a flourishing Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program that continues to develop the sport of archery. OASISs mission is to build and nurture a community of archers that bring together the love and passion for archery, and to make OASIS the ultimate archery hang-out place in northern California. Their vision is to develop sustainable programs that support the demands of both recreational and competitive archery and make archery a fun and an inclusive sport. Weekly JOAD classes are offered as well as a Summer Camp.

One-Eighty Teen Center is the ultimate hangout for teens, with pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, climbing wall, video games, espresso and snack bar, homework help, and a variety of clubs.

One-Eighty Teen Center offers:

• After school hangout - Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Friday night activities - 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (different themes weekly)
• Stay up to date with all One-Eighty classes and clubs (rotate throughout the year)
• Cafe - stop by for a cold or warm beverage, a snack, or just to chat at the espresso bar
• Adventures - One-Eighty Adventures takes students on multi-day backpacking adventure trips, day trips to the mountains, beach, rock climbing, or kayaking. Please visit website for more information.

Pacific Youth Symphony (previously known as Central Valley Youth Symphony) has provided young people in San Joaquin and surrounding counties with the opportunity to play great symphonic music while making new friends. With expert coaching from the conservatory faculty and students, weekly rehearsals on the beautiful Pacific campus prepare young musicians (ages 10-22) for at least two concerts each academic year.

Ripon Community Center serves as a distribution center for the surplus food program for low-income individuals. For specific distribution days and times, please contact Ray Garcia at (209) 450-7082. The Center may also be rented for community events or private gatherings. Please call for more details.

Boggs Tract Community Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services.

Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services:

Food and Nutrition Services:

• Government Commodity Program: Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month.
• Emergency Food Program & Donated Food: Emergency food is given to qualifying individuals. Registration is on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and pick-up is on the following Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Donated Food is distributed daily (if available).

Senior Program (ages 60 and older):

• Nutritional programs to promote health
• Exercise and interaction with other seniors
• Senior Health & Recreation (S.H.A.R.P.)
• Congregate Meals & Senior Supplement Box Programs
• Brown Bag

Youth Programs & Activities are scheduled throughout the year:

• Summer Youth Enrichment Program (S.Y.E.P)
• Guitars Not Guns (music program)
• After School (homework lab, computer lab, recreation)
• Seasonal Programs
• Sports
• Dance

Additional Programs:

• Information and referral services
• Computers are available to the public for activities related to employment search

The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to drop in or call (209) 468-3978 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for information on programs and services available to the community.

Kennedy Community Center offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families living in San Joaquin County. Emergency food distribution is available on most Tuesdays (except the Tuesday before the third Thursday of month) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Kennedy Community Center also serves as a distribution site for USDAs Commodity Program. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95206 zip code (must reside East of El Dorado Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Youth Programs (if funding is available):

• Summer Youth Enrichment Program (begins June of each year).
• Intramural Sports (varies by season).
• After-School Programs (Art, Computer Lab, Recreation, etc.)

• Computer lab opened daily 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Adults).
• Mobile Farmers Market (from Emergency Food Bank) on third Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
• Brown Bag food program for senior citizens 60+ years of age (through Second Harvest Food Bank) on second and fourth Mondays of each month, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please call the Center for current information, as it may change without notice.

Lodi Community Service Center provides families with emergency food on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serving up to thirty families. To qualify, families must be low-income residents living in San Joaquin County (Lodi, Galt, Thornton, Clements, Victor and Woodbridge). For emergency food, clients must bring the following documentation: photo identification and proof of address, such as a PG&E, telephone bill or rent receipt. Identification is needed for each family member. The Service Center also provides the following programs:

• Brown Bag for seniors ages 60 and older, is held on the second and fourth Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Catholic Charities offers prenatal, children and adult health insurance application assistance by appointment and assistance with other paperwork. Please call Patti at (209) 593-6113 to schedule an appointment
• Commodities (food varies each month): third Thursday of each month 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Community Center
• Computer training, based on availability of staff
• Food Stamp and Medi-Cal application assistance with eligibility worker. Please call to schedule an appointment
• Assistance with HEAP and Weatherization applications
• Maximus representative to assist families to select medical services.

Northeast Community Center provides the following services:

Commodity Program Distribution takes place the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95205 zip code. Distribution starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no food the third week of the month, because of Commodity distribution on Thursday.

Weekly Food Distribution is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or while supplies last.

There are programs for seniors 60 years and older, including a Brown Bag program. Annual donation is $12 per year, delivering big bags of food twice per month. Congregate Meals are available. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal.

Free sport recreation programs for children 9 to 14 year old, and who are not in high school.

Taft Community Center offers a wide range of services:

Food and Nutrition Services:

• USDA Commodity Food - every third Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Donated Foods - Monday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (first come, first served or until its gone.) Donated Food is not distributed Friday before the commodity week, the week of commodities, and last Wednesday of each month.
• Farmers Market - every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food Baskets provided

Senior Program:

• Brown Bag - a senior nutrition program for those 60 years and older; register once a year donation of $12 will go towards the program to get fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products; twice per month on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
• Congregate Meals - senior lunch for those 60 years and older that provides a third of the daily nutrition allowance in one meal, Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register to participate.
• Dominoes - daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Additional Programs:

• Computer Lab - Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., except commodity day.
• Information and Referral Services

The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to visit the Center each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for more information.

Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park is located near Stockton’s Spanos Park West. This 180-acre park is situated in a beautiful oak-forest setting and features several amenities:

• Shumway Oak Grove Lake- a ten-acre lake stocked with seasonal catfish and trout.
• Shumway Oaks Nature Center- offering educational programs and exhibits detailing the many flora and fauna native to San Joaquin County. School and group tours are offered on the facility. To request a tour, please call (209) 953-8814.
• Two nature trails- a 1.5 mile walk among old grove trees plus a 1/4 mile handicapped accessible trail
• Rental facilities- including the indoor boathouse plus outdoor picnic shelters
• 18-hole disc golf course- children’s playgrounds, and a youth campground available for youth-group camping
• Horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and BBQ grills

San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the rich history of San Joaquin County, including the cultures and heritage of the Miwok and Yokuts Indians, the founding and development of Stockton by Charles Weber, the early twentieth century invention of the tractor and bulldozer (both invented in the county), and the evolution of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings, including the 1848 Weber house and the 1866 Calaveras School. Exhibits include room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s activity area, and large displays of hand tools and historic agricultural equipment. The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path. Please visit the website for upcoming activities and exhibitions. Guided museum tours, program speakers, library and research services and workshops are available upon advanced request.

Museum admission fees:

• Adults (18-64): $7
• Seniors & Veterans (65+): $6
• Youth (6-17): $5
• Children (0-5): Free
• SJC Historical Society members: Free
• Additional fees may be required for special events or exhibitions.

Workforce Training Institute/Community Education provides learning and training opportunities in medical health careers, professional development, technology, and enrichment programs. The focus of their program is to help our diverse community build and refine skills needed to enter and succeed in the workforce. Contract Education further promotes workforce development throughout the community by providing specialized education and training services to businesses, government, industry and community agencies.

Registrants are not required to complete a college application nor enroll in credit courses at the College.

Kids College provides unique programs for children and teens in the Delta College district. Kids College workshops are fee-based and designed to teach new and meaningful skills, develop new interests and hobbies, excite students about learning, and provide an opportunity for them to explore possible careers.

Workshops are provided after school, during school breaks, and on Saturdays each year during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Workshops take place on the Delta College campus.

A new schedule of Community Education workshops, including Kids College, is published each term. For detailed information about services, current schedule, and registration information, please visit the website.

Delta-Sierra Group is a Northern California regional unit of the Sierra Club located in San Joaquin County, that organizes outdoor activities and directs attention on environmental issues. The Sierra Club motto is practiced to "explore, enjoy and protect the planet." Whether someone is a member or not, the Group asks that individuals please practice this motto.

All general meetings are open to everyone whether a Sierra Club member or not. Meetings are held at the Central United Methodist Church, Fireside Room, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, across from the UOP Burns Tower, at 7:00 p.m.

Please confirm meeting days and times before attending.

Silver Lake Campers Association Stockton Family Camp is located at Silver Lake on Highway 88 behind Plasses Resort just a few miles above Bear River Reservoir and below Kirkwood Resort at Carson Pass in Amador County. Founded in 1921, Silver Lake Stockton Family Camp has hosted campers escaping the heat and bustle of the city of Stockton for a fresher, more peaceful setting.

Silver Lake Campers Association Stockton Family Camp is located on land that is leased by the City of Stockton from the United States Forest Service (U.S.F.S.), El Dorado National Forest. Open seasonally, from late spring to late summer, the camp operates under a special use permit. The Camp welcomes all to enjoy the beauty of the High Sierra.

Activities at Silver Lake Camp are all included in the prices shown, with three meals a day and lodging (bring your own bedding).

• Hikes (long and short)
• Swimming
• Fishing (bring your own tackle and license if applicable)
• Kayaking
• Children’s crafts
• Adult crafts
• Group campfires and singalongs
• Group games like basketball, tetherball, volleyball, horseshoes
• Weekly variety shows and skits
• Lodge activities like Bingo, Game Night, Movie Night, Slide Shows
• Basking on a sandy beach
• Ping Pong

If you prefer, you may plan your own outdoor adventure. There are many hiking trails within a short distance of camp. Campers may swim or fish at the lake, or simply relax under the trees. Enjoy a walk through one of the wildflower-filled meadows near the camp, or walk down to the lake to pay a visit to the wild geese. For those wishing a more strenuous hike and an all-day adventure, it is recommended to take the longer (8+miles) hikes to either Thunder Mountain or Needle’s Eye.

Cabin rental fees apply. Please call for camp season dates, and for more information.

Stockton Art League is an enthusiastic group of people who are interested in and enjoy the world of art. The membership includes professional, semi-professional, and amateur artists, and people who just enjoy their programs and exhibitions.

Programs, workshops, classes, and activities are provided that will stimulate growth in individual members and that will encourage the exchange of ideas between members. Mutual cultural exchange are provided and promoted with other organizations that are concerned with the creative arts and with the community at large. The Art League aids in the building of art appreciation in San Joaquin County, providing opportunities for exhibitions of works of arts and crafts for members, both as individuals and as a group.

Stockton Arts Commission serves as the arts advocacy commission for the City. The Commission is a catalyst to support and strengthen community awareness, opportunities, and involvement in arts and culture.

Since 2003, the Stockton Arts Commission has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to support, stimulate, and strengthen the arts in Stockton. These grants help non-profit arts organizations, artists (including student artists), and art educators serve a diverse community.

Today, the Commission operates within the Citys Community Services Department with an arts director and a 15-member volunteer commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Please visit the website for more information.

Stockton Astronomical Societys Astronomy Club promotes knowledge of astronomy and related sciences. Monthly sky viewing events are held, and Community Star Parties are also available to schools. A 12-page monthly newsletter, “Valley Skies” is also included with a membership.

Once a month, on a Friday evening, volunteers set up their personal telescopes for the public to see the moon and any planets that are visible. Please visit website to view the Sky Tours schedule for these upcoming events.

Stockton Bicycle Club is comprised of cycling enthusiasts from San Joaquin and surrounding counties with a wide range of abilities and interests. The club promotes activities in road riding, mountain biking and touring. Rides are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays throughout the year. During daylight savings time, April through September, Monday and Wednesday night rides are added. Interested individuals do not have to be a member to ride with the club.

The Club publishes a monthly newsletter “The Ride Zone” available online. View the Facebook page Stockton Bicycle Club and visit the website to learn more.

The Stockton Chorale offers age-appropriate training in choral singing and music theory. The Stockton Singers is our non-auditioned ensemble and performs twice a year with the rest of the Chorale ensembles. This group also serves as our outreach group and perform at various local events and venues through the year. The Stockton Chorale is an auditioned adult ensemble for those singers wanting to perform more often and sing a wider and more complex range of music. The Master Chorale is our auditioned adult ensemble for those advanced singers who are comfortable singing a cappella. Members in this group also sing with the Stockton Chorale.

Stockton Sailing Club sponsors family-oriented events throughout the year such as racing regattas, one-design and PHRF racing. It supports a junior sailing program and education seminars for novice, intermediate, and advanced sailors of all ages. It holds informal events throughout the year such as Friday night mixers at the clubhouse, dock parties, deep water cruising and the renowned Delta Ditch Run.

Member applications are interviewed, approved by a board of directors and asked to participate in a new member orientation. New members must be sponsored by two existing members and pay a small initial membership fee. A boat is not required and new members will have ample opportunity to learn sailing with existing members.

Stockton Symphony, formed in 1926, is the third oldest continuously performing orchestra in California, surpassed in longevity only by the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stockton Symphony provides the community with a variety of music, entertainment and esteemed guest artists, and is comprised of some of California’s finest professional musicians.

Each year, the Stockton Symphony performs a signature concert, "Steppin Out," which introduces 4th and 5th grade students symphonic music. To afford access to the symphony, the Stockton Symphony has created a Student Discount Ticket Program for students from elementary school to college.

The Symphony offers multiple ticketing options from single tickets to subscriptions to Group Tickets, which allows the flexibility to control the concert experience according to what works for everyones budget and taste.

Each season the Stockton Symphony offers two series:

• A five-concert Classics Series
• A four-concert POPS Series

Stockton Youth Soccer Association’s (SYSA) mission is to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth through the sport of soccer for all children in the City of Stockton. In all decisions, the SYSA focuses on putting the children’s interests first.

Please check the website frequently for tournament information, game scheduling and other great information. Parents may volunteer to be a coach with no previous training necessary.

The Arc San Joaquin provides Adult Development Programs and Supported Employment. Adult Development Programs serve persons with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services help participants to become more independent through adult life skills and communication skills training. Site and community group activities provide social, leisure and volunteer opportunities. Behavior management services help individuals become aware of and better cope with challenges they may be experiencing.

The Supported Employment program provides job sampling trials, job development, and job coaching. Job coach support is provided in both group and individual placement. Group placement is used to learn a specific set of duties associated with a job and job coaching is provided throughout the day. Job coaching in Individual Placement is for a shorter period of time until the person no longer needs supports. Job sampling trials allow someone to "try out" a job of choice to see how they like it. Job sampling is an important and requested service for anyone wanting to discover his or her interests, abilities and competencies. All jobs are established with local privately owned businesses, corporations and government entities.

The Table Community Foundations mission is to create positive change one youth at a time, fostering a safer, healthier, and more vibrant community in Stockton and beyond. The Community is dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and transforming futures through innovative education, mentorship and support programs. From their Step-Up Afterschool program to their impactful Scholars Program, the aim is to provide every child with the opportunities needed to succeed, regardless of their background.

Tiger Aquatics offers competitive U.S.A. swimming for youth year-round. The mission of Tiger Aquatics is to empower young people to make choices in their lives that embody excellence. Building Character One Lap At A Time.

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Write Place teaches writing, bookbinding, and letterpress printing on vintage presses. It provides writing and book arts classes for children and adults.

This Center is located within walking distance from many downtown schools. It also offers creative writing and book arts workshops for writers of all ages.

Writing groups and book clubs are able to use the space in the evenings. On weekends, The Write Place hosts author readings and artists who teach paper making, book binding, and paper crafts of many kinds.

Tuleburg Quilt Guild provides quilting-related educational presentations and workshops on various quilting techniques. This is offered to members free or at a nominal cost. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (refreshments at 9:30 a.m.) at the Elks Lodge, 8900 Thornton Road in Stockton, CA

The Guild makes quilts for the following organizations:

• Hospice of San Joaquin
• Red Cross of Stockton
• Victim Witness Program
• Family Ties
• Quilts of Honor
• Quilts of Valor
• Kids N Cancer
• Family and Youth Services
• various charitable organizations.

Members are required to pay the $35 annual fee and sell 30 raffle tickets for the annual fundraiser, which is the Opportunity Quilt.

Valley CAPS provides daytime training and activities to meet the special education and recreational needs of developmentally disabled adults. Special education, recreation, day training and behavior management programs are provided.

YMCA of San Joaquin County Youth Sports (Y Sports) aim to teach our kids how to be a leader, to live healthy lives, to forge lifelong friends and how to have fun. Each of these programs offers an opportunity for children to learn in a non-competitive environment as we meet kids exactly where they are with any ability.

These programs are not possible without our amazing volunteer coaches. Looking to get involved? Volunteer today and coach a team.

Youth Sports does not have a facility, only programs that are running in the community.

YMCA of San Joaquin County operates a before and after school program at the following sites:

• Julia Morgan Elementary, 3777 A.G. Spanos Boulevard, Stockton
• Manlio Silva Elementary, 6250 Scotts Creek Drive, Stockton
• Podesta Ranch Elementary, 9950 Windmill Park Drive, Stockton
• Elk Horn Elementary, 10505 North Davis Road, Stockton
• Lockeford Elementary, 19456 North Tully Road, Lockeford