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AUGUST News & Updates from Oak Grove!
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LEXUS PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL OAK GROVE GOLF CLASSIC
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Reserve your foursome today for the
1
4th Annual Oak Grove Golf Classic Presented by
Lexus of Riverside
to benefit our CIF Sports and Vocational Programs. Join us on the beautiful Journey at Pechanga - Monday October 24th for a day of great golf followed by the 9th Annual So Cal Chef Open!
More Details
Link
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GOLF & CHEF OPEN 2016 - A CULINARY LOVER'S DREAM!
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US FOODS Presents the 9th Annual So-Cal Chef Open!
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We could not have asked for a more perfect pairing of Chefs, Foodies, and Culinary delights as we prepare for this years'
9th Annual So-Cal Chef Open coming to Pechanga's Grand Ballroom on Monday October 24th following a day of Golf at our 14th Annual Golf Classic Presented by
Lexus of Riverside to benefit our CIF & Recreation Sports Programs. We are so excited to announce our partnership with
US FOODS, Temecula Valley Wine Management, The Arts Institute, and Dining Out San Diego as we prepare for Chefs to compete for this year's Pinnacle Award to be judged by such renowned judges as
Master
Chef Ferdinand Metz, Chef William Ramsay, Inn at Europa Village Chef Dean Thomas, Universal Studios' Sous Chef William Bauer and more!! SAVE THE DATE - Monday October 24th and contact
Rosie Girardot for Sponsorship Opportunities, or
Kristine Turner for Chef Competition Packets, and details on tickets.
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WOW Summer Mentor Programs
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
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Summer fun with the incredible women of W.O.W. -
Women Organizing Women, Inc.
!! Our ladies have been looking forward to this for months - an opportunity to study the arts with W.O.W. t
hrough the Summer Mentor Program. Our girls are jbeing mentored in the Art of Dance, Spoken Word, Voice, Culinary, and Creative Writing all in preparation for Showcases on August 8th in our gymnasium, and 15th at The Empowerment Center...One of this year's highlights was a very special SNEAK PEAK at the B-E-A-U-Tiful new Heart of the House Restaurant and Lounge in the Tower Plaza - Temecula - with Chef RIchard and Monica Bustos! WOW can't even begin to describe how awesome this new restaurant is!! Our girls knew how special it was to learn from Chef and create a delicious fajita meal in the brand new kitchen...most of them asking Chef how they could intern there, so of course we are looking into an extension of our Vocational Program with them!
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OAK GROVE NATIONAL ANTHEM ON TOUR
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PERFORMANCE TEAM KNOCKS 'EM OUT WITH NATIONAL ANTHEM
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We were so proud of our Ensemble and the Amazing Stacey Dove as she directed them in singing The National Anthem at the Agua Caliente Casino last Saturday at Battle of the Badges. What a sound, sight and experience!! A highlight was our young man who as he is learning English as a second language diligently worked to understand what words like rampart even meant.We salute you all and salute our Country!!
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It's SUMMER! That means SUMMER CAMP!!! If you attended our Evening Under the Oaks - THANK YOU! Your support is helping us to provide so many wonderful summer camps for our kids!! Basketball Camp is going on now...young Filmmakers camp starts just wrapped! Click here for all the fun captured on film!
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YOUNG STORYTELLERS FILM CAMP
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Click on the photo above to see one of the incredible trailers created to "sell" the student films, and come to the
Performing Arts Showcase on August 4th to see more!
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Quiet on the Set - Our Young Storytellers Camp is rolling...all over campus!!! Made possible by a grant from Edison International, our aspiring actors, directors, screen writers and filmmakers are learning every aspect of the business from award winning filmmaker Curtis Baxter with cinematographer Tyler Padgett. The week wrapped with the teams pitching their movies to a guest panel and presenting their trailers to be chosen for premiering at the Summer Performing Arts Showcase - 10am on Thursday August 4th! We are looking forward to sharing a number of showcases with you - please make plans to attend!!
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Through hard work and perseverance we teach our youth that dreams do come true! We are so proud of the growth one of our young ladies has achieved, and so very grateful to the ladies of H.O.P.E. - and member
Christina Grina from
D & G Architects
for making her dream come to life through a very special Dorm Room Makeover! You can see the joy in her eyes as she takes in her amazing new room that rivals them all!
Check out all of the amazing photos here!
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MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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Ever desire to DIRECTLY ENCOURAGE A CHILD at Oak Grove? We invite you to become a mentor, and join us in the Library at our Murrieta campus the 3rd Thursday of every month for MISTT - Most Improved Tales of Transformation...We love hearing a Tale of Transformation presented by staff members who nominate students who have shown significant improvement.
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We invite you to the next MISTT Awards on
Aug 18h
at
1:15p
in the library.
Mark your calendar!
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It is the support of those who volunteer to be a MISTT Mentor by providing special encouragement with a phone call, postcard, and words of success over the course of a month who truly make a difference in their lives...enjoy this video of a beautiful transformation! -Click here or on video link above.
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RUNNING CLUB READY FOR 1/2 MARATHON!
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We are so proud of our youth who are determined to run in their first 1/2 Marathon Saturday 9/24 in Fallbrook for the 3rd Annual
Avocado Half Marathon and 5K
- one of Southern California's and San Diego County's newest and most scenic races. Our students are training hard, and look forward to pushing themselves - please join us! Come cheer them on, or join us on the course!
For Details - Click here
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THANK YOU 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR!
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Our library is growing in leaps and bounds thanks to a grant from the
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor
Community Improvement Designation Fund which allowed Oak Grove to purchase a plethora of books that will give our kids enriched educational opportunities, and allow them to explore the world through the wonder of literature without leaving campus!
Check out all the wonderful books here!
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SHOP FOR A CAUSE - AUG. 26-28 AT MACY'S
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Purchase your Savings certificate from Oak Grove for $5 and SAVE 25% at Macy's Aug 26-18th!
The Shop For A Cause offer is a weekend shopping pass discount of 25% throughout the store on an assortment of regular, sale and clearance merchandise and 10% on electrics/electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings.
Savings passes are valid at all Macy's stores only on the event days. However they are not valid on macys.com.
Plus, at each Macy’s store, customers who bring in their savings pass will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.
Contact Oak Grove for details: 951-677-5599
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BE A MIGHTY OAK
S FOUNDER
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The Mighty Oaks Founders are Philanthropic supporters who are helping us meet the challenge of building an endowment for the future, securing the stability of special enrichment programs Oak Grove offers. Founders make a minimum monthly gift of $100 or an annual gift of $1200 or more and receive many benefits throughout the year including tickets to ALL of our events, an annual VIP Reception and recognition on the Mighty Oaks Founders Plaque. A Huge Thank you to those who have taken the challenge and are Founder’s Circle Members:
Edith Atwood ~ Pechanga Development Corporation, Patti Conlin, Dr. Do, Misty Kerrigan, Karen & Bill Locklin, Jonathan Martin, Cristina Morales , Aleta Rodriguez, Fe & Ramon Santiago, Marty Shea, Barry Soper, The Way Family Church, Tammy & Will Wilson, and our newest member - Board member, Hemant Chhatrala
Contact Rosie Girardot for more details rosieg@oakgrovecenter.org.
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ROD RUN ROLLS INTO DOWNTOWN
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We can hardly wait!!! CLick on the video above to see some of the FUN we had during last year's Friday 'nite Cruise! October 14th & 15th The 4th Annual Murrieta Rod Run rolls into Historic Downtown Murrieta once again with a fabulous Cruise Friday night and a Show & Shine Saturday!! Over 400 cars have been registered for a weekend of family fun! Just a few vendor booths still available - don't wait!! For details:
murrietarodrun.com/vendors
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SAVE $10 OFF YOUR NEXT SMOG CHECK!
And Support Oak Grove at the same time!
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SAVE THE DATE - PLEASE JOIN US!
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We invite you to the next MISTT Awards on
Aug 18th
at
1:15p
in the library.
Mark your calendar!
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Performing Arts Summer Showcase - 8/4 10a
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Please join us in the Gymnasium for our end of S
ummer Performing Arts Showcase - featuring Vocal, Dance and Film Camp Highlights - Bring a Friend- 10am on Thursday August 4th
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AUGUST 26-28th
Purchase your Savings certificate from Oak Grove for $5 and SAVE 25% at Macy's!
Plus, at each Macy’s store, customers who bring in their savings pass will be eligible to
win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.
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October 14-15, 2016:
The
4th Annual Murrieta Rod Run returns to Historic Downtown Murrieta. Make plans to be a part of this family fun event when it rolls into town mid October. Contact
Rosie Griardot for Sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Only 8 Vendor spots left - register today
- click here.
Monday October 24, 2016:
14th Annual Golf & Chef Open Save the Date for our Signature GOlf & Foodie Event to benefit the Athletic Programs at Oak Grove! Sponsorship opportunities available now - contact
Rosie Girardot for Sponsorship and In-Kind Donation details.
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