February 11, 2022
Presidents' Day Weekend
SCC will be closed Friday, Feb.18 and Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. No classes will be held and all college offices will be closed. See the Spring 2022 Academic Calendar for all holidays and deadlines this semester.
Black History Month
Next week we continue our series of events planned to celebrate and share Black wellness, art, literature, music, and community across the Los Rios colleges. Check out more information about each event and RSVP for those you are interested in attending. 

Monday, February 14 
  • Black History Month: Mental Health & Wellness

Wednesday, February 16
  • Black/Brown Money Trauma Series
  • ASHÉ Center at SCC Presents: Financial Literacy series with Cousin Veronica Dangerfield
  • Black History Month: FAFSA App Walkthrough

Thursday, February 17
  • Black History Month Career Panel: Exploring Librarianship - The Best Career You’ve (Maybe) Never Considered
  • Black History Month: Black Financial Wellness
  • Black History Month: Transferring to a Four-Year with a Special Highlight on HBCUs
Enter to Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card When You Create a TimelyCare Account
Enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card when you create your TimelyCare account. TimelyCare is a telehealth provider that offers healthcare and mental well-being, free to Los Rios students. To enter you must create your profile by visiting timelycare.com/LRCCD or downloading the TimelyCare app. Register by March 4, 2022 to be entered to win!

Don’t forget, TimelyCare provides you free, 24/7 virtual access to licensed providers for your medical and mental health needs. Start a visit anytime, from anywhere.
Get Ready to Transfer
Are you looking to transfer to a CSU, UC, or private university after Sacramento City College? Make sure to take advantage of a wide variety of virtual transfer events this semester, from university representative sessions to workshops. Events include:
  • Sac State major department workshops
  • UC Davis department workshops
  • Private/out of state, UC and CSU informational sessions
  • Bridging Transfer Support Series
  • Our annual Los Rios Transfer Celebration

See the online calendar for full details.
Strike a Pose - Calling All Models!
American River College's Fashion program is seeking models for its 21st annual show, which will be held on the main ARC campus later this spring. Model casting will take place Friday, February 25, 4:00 to 8:30 pm, on the ARC main campus, in Arts & Science room 105. Even if you have never modeled before, you are invited to come out and try! Proof of vaccination is required. Contact the Fashion program in advance at arcfashiondepartment@gmail.com for more information and to express your interest.
ARC Theatre Presents "Lost Girl"
It is ten years since Wendy and the Lost Boys returned from Neverland, yet Wendy still struggles to find her footing in "Lost Girl," by Kimberly Belflower. In a refreshing turn on the beloved story of Peter Pan, Wendy Darling is at the center of this magical play. The show opens at American River College Theatre February 25 for six live performances (ending March 6). Recordings of the show will stream March 11-13. For more information, visit www.arctheatre.org.
American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. 

Do you know how to keep your heart healthy? You can take an active role in reducing your risk for heart disease by eating a healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, and managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. This is a great chance to start some heart-healthy habits!

For more information on heart disease prevention please visit:
Upcoming Events:
Feb 11, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Feb 14, 1 pm - 2 pm
Feb 14, 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Feb 15, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 16, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 16, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Feb 16, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 16, 2 pm - 3 pm
Feb 16, 5:30 pm
Feb 16, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Feb 17, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Feb 17, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 17, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb 17, 2 pm - 3 pm
Feb 17, 3:30 pm - 5 pm