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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 ServicesTutoring Program (After School Program)Mental Health (Outreach and Education)Communit...

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 seriesTicket office and computerized ticketing system – TicketmasterBob Hope Theatre is only open on event days. Tickets can be purchased at the Adventist Health Arena Box Office Monday, Wednesday, and F...

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 preventio...

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 is available through their Torch Club and Keystone Clubs, in addition to their volunteer mentoring and tutoring program. Counseling for youth employment and self-...

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 jack...

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 Children's 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. They hold monthly meetings and sponsor 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' CampsTeen center programmingYouth and adult leisure classesYouth and adult sportsSenior classes, exercise, and educational programsSenior Lunch Program, Commodities and Senior Brown Bag ProgramActivity 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, sc...

City of Stockton Community Services Department provides the following:Recreation/activitiesCommunity centersConcerts in the parkDay campsInstruction classesSportsActivities for teensVolunteering opportunitiesLibraries

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 celebrationsA fitness room with exercise equipmentGuest speakers and other special events throughout the yearHot lunches daily at 11:00 a.m. to seniors. Res...

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.

Sports and Fields offers safe, fun, and friendly youth and adult sport programs at schools, playgrounds, and community centers. They provide recreational, rather than competitive, programs for our youth so they learn to participate in group sports in a positive environment. We offer employment positions in the following areas:* Recreation Leaders* Youth and Adult Sports Officials* Field Maintenance

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 i...

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 8-18), 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-wo...

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. They use Service Integration 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 invo...

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. They compete 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 Novembe...

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 FRN's 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. To learn more, click here.Junior Giant has employment opportunities. Junior Giants AmeriCorps Assoc...

Since its inception in 1910, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides 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 thr...

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 wi...

The mission of Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary is to provide life-long care for rescued animals, and to educate the public about humane animal care and practices. They 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, they educate the public on caring for companion animals as well as on issues concerning farmed animals.To bolster compassion and kindness for animals,...

Haute Couture Societe provides workshops to their 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 des...

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 des...

Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, California and provides education and leadership to revitalize the Filipina/o American community. They offer the following:Youth Advocates for Social Justice Program: Stockton youth are the next generation of advocates who are creating a generational cultural shift by highlighting the history of marginalized communities to give context to present-day disparities to bring about equit...

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. They utilize youth volunteer time, hire teens as game officials and hire teenagers for other recreation...

LOEL Senior Center addresses the nutritional and social needs of seniors. Congregate lunch served daily. 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.

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 avai...

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.

The mission of the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery, Inc. 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 t...

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 zoo's 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 Bachelor's 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. The Center is open Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for arts and crafts, music and films to everyone interested in Native American heritage. There is a resource library ava...

Oak Park Ice Rink also offers: Stockton Skating School classes for all agesBirthday Party RoomsIce Rental for private functionsFull Service Pro Shop 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 their 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. It has come a long way from shooting in a backyard, to the grand facilities of the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. In 2018, owner and nationally accredited coach, Wayne Macasaet, had made the decision to leave the fairgrounds and expand ...

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 ju...

Since 1965 the 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. Please see below:Food and Nutrition Services:Government Commodity Program: Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month.Emergency Food Program & Donated Food: Emergency fo...

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 3rd Thursday of month) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Donated Food Distribution is most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (except the Monday and Wednesday before Commodities on 3rd Thursday of the month). Food is given at 11:00 a.m. (when food is available). Sign in starts at 8:00 a.m. and is fir...

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 30 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. They a...

Northeast Community Center provides the following services:Commodity Program Distribution takes place the 3rd 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 progr...

Taft Community Center offers a wide range of services. Please see below:Food and Nutrition Services:USDA Commodity Food - every 3rd 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 it's gone.) Donated Food is not distributed Friday before the commodity week, the week of commodities, and last Wednesday of each month.Farmer's Market - every 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.T...

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. They offer school and group tours of the facility. To request a tour, please (209) 953-8814.Two nature trails...

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 r...

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 commun...

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. They agree to practice the Sierra Club motto to "explore, enjoy and protect the planet." Whether someone is a member or not, they ask 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 Chur...

Silver Lake Campers Association Stockton Family Camp is located at Silver Lake on Highway 88 behind Plasse's 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 ...

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. They provide or promote programs, workshops, classes, and activities that will stimulate growth in individual members and that will encourage the exchange of ideas between members. They provide or promote mutual cultural exchange with other organizations con...

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.The Commission was founded by Ma...

Astronomy Club promotes knowledge of astronomy and related sciences. They hold monthly sky viewing events and have Community Star Parties available to schools.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. To view the Sky Tours schedule for these upcoming events, visit stocktonastro.org and click the "Files" tab.Stockton Astronomical Society publishes a 12-page monthly newsletter, “Valley Skies” whi...

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 pub...

The Stockton Chorale provides adult and youth singers from third grade and up to participate in a community choir and provides a wide variety of opportunities to perform. It offers age-appropriate training in choral singing and music theory.

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 participat...

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.Mission: To inspire joy and build community through the magic of music.Vision: Stockton Symphony electrifies audiences of all...

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 their 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 ex...

The Table Community Foundation’s (TCF) mission is to create a better world through change in youth one community at a time. They are committed to creating solutions by recognizing the need for innovative approaches to address existing problems in order to empower and partner with communities, other non-profit organizations and local stakeholders. These partnerships will provide the tools and resources necessary to build a safe place to live, work and play. Their unique focus on the people of the...

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 craf...

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.The Guild makes quilts for the following organizations:Hospice of San JoaquinRed Cross of StocktonVictim Witness ProgramFamily TiesQuilts of HonorQuilts of ValorKids 'N CancerFa...

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 operates a before and after school program at the following sites: Julia Morgan Elementary, 3777 A.G. Spanos Boulevard, StocktonManlio Silva Elementary, 6250 Scotts Creek Drive, Stockton Podesta Ranch Elementary, 9950 Windmill Park Drive, StocktonElk Horn Elementary, 10505 North Davis Road, StocktonLockeford Elementary, 19456 N Tully Road, Lockeford

Y Sports are not just about being the best, running the fastest, or scoring. It’s about learning how to be a leader, building character, healthy living, and making friends. Each of our programs offers an opportunity for children to learn in a non-competitive environment as we meet kids exactly where they are with any ability.Our programs are not possible without our amazing volunteer coaches. Looking to get involved? Volunteer today and coach a team! We do not have a facility, only programs that...